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Robert "Bob" E. Wright
Apr 16, 2026
Robert “Bob” E. Wright, 86, of Adel, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at UnityPoint Methodist West Hospital in West Des Moines, Iowa.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home – Adel Chapel, with visitation beginning one hour prior at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Earlham Cemetery...
Mike Forsyth
Apr 16, 2026
The obituary is pending, and will be posted soon.
A Visitation will be held Sunday, April 26th, from 2-4 p.m. at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Winterset Chapel, with a time of sharing and a Memorial Gathering at 4 p.m.
Memorials may be directed to Short Years Partnership, (A Non-Profit serving families in Madison County with Parents as Teachers in-home family support), American...
Kevin Paul Moyer
Apr 16, 2026
Kevin Paul Moyer, age 67, of Adel, Iowa, passed away on April 16, 2026, after an extended illness.
Kevin was born on February 23, 1959, and was raised in the Martensdale/St. Mary area. He graduated from the Martensdale-St. Mary School District in 1977. Following high school, Kevin entered the workforce and spent many years working in construction. He retired in...
Wanda Schafer
Apr 13, 2026
Wanda Margaret Schafer, 65, of Waukee, passed away at her home on April 13, 2026.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.caldwellparrish.com.
Wanda was born on December 30, 1960, in Dexter, Iowa, to Vernon and Margaret (Bauld) Spillers. She graduated from Adel High School.
She had a deep love...
Al Kaduce
Apr 12, 2026
Al K. Kaduce, 68, of Urbandale, Iowa, died peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 16, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory in Urbandale. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, April 17, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Urbandale, with inurnment to follow at...
Alan John Trainer
Apr 12, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Alan John Trainer in the early hours of Sunday, April 12, 2026. At the young age of 78, his earthly body gave out but his spirit went home to be with the Lord. A loving husband, father, and grandfather, Alan, known as "PopPop", will be greatly missed as...
Baby Joseph Keating
Apr 10, 2026
It is with heavy but peaceful hearts that we share the passing of our son, Joseph Matthew Keating. We celebrate with joy and gratitude the gift of his short life with us and rejoice knowing he has started his eternal life in heaven.
Joseph knew nothing but pure maternal love during the 38 weeks he lived and grew in Katelyn's...
Hilda Irene Bartlett
Apr 10, 2026
Hilda Irene Bartlett passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on April 10th at Scottish Rite Park. Born in Cardiff, Wales, on December 17, 1938, to Thomas and Doris Hall, she moved with her family and her brother, George, to Sheffield, England, during World War Two. A passionate caregiver; she studied nursing at the University of Sheffield. She was...
Charlene Van Gundy
Apr 10, 2026
Charlene Ruth (Dueland) Van Gundy, age 87, passed away on April 10, 2026, leaving behind a life rich in family, community, and simple joys. She was born on August 13, 1938, in Slater, Iowa, to Carl and Lula (Foshe) Dueland. The oldest of four siblings, Charlene spent her early years in Slater surrounded by extended family before moving to Jamaica,...
Douglas Edward Nussbaum
Apr 10, 2026
Douglas Edward Nussbaum, 49, of Ames, IA, passed away, Friday, April 10, 2026 at his residence in Ames. A visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, May 8, 2026 at Urbandale United Church of Christ in Urbandale, IA. A memorial service will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 9, 2026 at the church. Private Family interment will...
Jerry Cole
Apr 9, 2026
Jerry Lynn Cole, 83, of Winterset, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines.
Jerry was born July 25, 1942 in Des Moines, Iowa, the middle child (running family joke) of Glen and Loretta Cole. He graduated from Des Moines Technical High School in January 1960. On July 6, 1961, he was united in marriage to...
Gary Lee Schuster
Apr 8, 2026
Gary Lee Schuster, age 78, of Urbandale, Iowa, passed away on April 8, 2026, at Methodist Hospital, surrounded by family. He died just one day after his 78th birthday-a day spent exactly as he would have wanted, enjoying cupcakes, his favorite spicy chicken sandwich, and many birthday wishes from those who loved him.
Gary was born on April 7, 1948,...
Phyllis Hunter
Apr 8, 2026
Phyllis V. Hunter, 91, of Winterset, Iowa, was called home to be with Jesus on April 8, 2026. She passed peacefully in her home, surrounded by family.
Phyllis was born on July 27, 1934, in Sac City, Iowa, to Benjamin and Gladys (Von Ehwegen) Bogue. She was the oldest of four children, welcoming her siblings, Betty, Larry, and Marlene into the...
Patty Hamner
Apr 7, 2026
Patty L. Hamner, 76, of Winterset, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines.
Patty was born November 21, 1949, in Warren County, Iowa, the daughter of Glenn and Elsie (Baker) Allen. She graduated from I-35 High School in 1968. On March 8, 1969, she was united in marriage to Ronny Hamner in Winterset, Iowa.
Patty spent...
Jose Arturo Gonzalez
Apr 6, 2026
José Arturo González González, de 72 años, de Perry, falleció en paz, rodeado de su hija y su hijo, el lunes 6 de abril de 2026.
La Misa de Sepelio Cristiano se celebrará a las 2:00 p.m. el miércoles 8 de abril de 2026 en la Iglesia Católica St. Patrick en Perry. Las condolencias en línea pueden dejarse para la familia...
Thomas Edward Mikkelsen
Apr 5, 2026
, Thomas Edward "Kelly" Mikkelsen (86), passed away on April 5, 2026.
As per his wishes, there will be no visitation or formal funeral. A private burial will be held for immediate family at a later date.
Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 66 years, Jeanette; sons, Mark Mikkelsen and Todd (Peggy) Mikkelsen; granddaughters, Britlyn Mikkelsen, Grace...
Beatrice "Bea" Irene Sandquist
Apr 4, 2026
Beatrice Sandquist, age 88, of Johnston, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 4th. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and dedicated educator whose life touched countless hearts.
Bea was born on May 5, 1937, and grew up in the Des Moines area, where she attended North High School. She married Robert Sandquist in 1956 and took great...
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