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John Leroy Pitsenbarger
Apr 19, 2026
John Leroy Pitsenbarger, 77, of Adel, passed away at his home.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Adel Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026, also at the funeral home. Burial will follow at East Linn Cemetery in Redfield, Iowa....
Tina Lynn Duncan
Apr 19, 2026
Tina Lynn Duncan (70) passed away on April 19, 2026. No services are planned at this time. Check back for a complete obituary.
Roger Hubbard
Apr 18, 2026
Roger Hubbard, 73, of Peru, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines.
Roger was born January 2, 1953, to Harry and Irene (Wiley) Hubbard. He graduated from Central High School in Elkader, Iowa, in 1971. Following high school, Roger proudly served his country in the United States...
Ronald Duane Vega
Apr 18, 2026
Ronald Duane Vega (87) passed away on April 18, 2026. Services are pending, please check back for updated information and a complete obituary.
Dean Lauer
Apr 18, 2026
Dean Luverne Lauer, 89, of Winterset, passed away peacefully after a battle with Parkinson's disease on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Adel Acres in Adel, Iowa.
Dean was born December 10, 1936, at home in Zion, Iowa, in Adair County, to Harvey and Lorna (Gilbert) Lauer. He grew up in Adair County and graduated from Zion High School in 1954. On...
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
Michael Dennis Forsyth passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Madison County Memorial Hospital.
Mike was born May 8, 1947, to Wilbur Duane and Virginia Louise (McKibban) Forsyth in Des Moines, Iowa.
Mike was a farm kid, which shaped his life in his work ethic, skill with heavy equipment, and care for animals and the land. A proud member of the Winterset...
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...
Jonathan David Fox
Apr 14, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jonathan David Fox, who tragically lost his life in a house fire on April 14, 2026, at the age of 57.
Jon was born on January 22, 1969, in Des Moines, Iowa, and grew up in Minburn, Iowa. He graduated from Dallas Center-Grimes High School in 1987, after which he...
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...
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