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Larry "Bucky" Gale Thompson
Aug 3, 2025
"It's been a good ride my friends SYOTOS"
Susan says Larry is: One of a kind, a true "gentle" man, kind & caring to all generations, romantic, seriously intelligent, forever Phi Sig brother, thoughtful, amazing grin, twinkling blue/green eyes, a playful tease, loyal friend, always ready to play, awesome husband who spoiled her, always ready for a party, "it's just physics",...
Joan Ruth Bailey
Aug 2, 2025
Joan R. Bailey, age 91, of Adel, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Norwalk Nursing and Rehabilitation. In accordance with Joan’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and services are currently pending. Online condolences may be shared at www.caldwellparrish.com.
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Debra Tresten
Aug 1, 2025
Debra Lea (Newby) Tresten passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on August 1, 2025, at 8:56 PM.
Deb was a devoted mother to Amber (Peterson) Meador and her husband, Mark, and to Tyler Newby and his wife, Melliny. She was a proud, loving grandmother to Noah, Roger, Ava, Amanda, Harper, and Willow.
Deb had a heart that overflowed with love and...
Greg Trulson
Aug 1, 2025
Gregory William Trulson, age 56 of Winterset, Iowa was born June 13, 1969 in Britt, Iowa. Greg passed away August 1, 2025 at the Madison County Memorial Hospital in Winterset, Iowa, surrounded by those closest to him.
Greg was a phenomenal husband, dad, grandpa, friend, and according to him, the owner of the most perfect eyebrows ever known to man. He...
Charles Franklin Magruder III
Jul 31, 2025
On July 31, 2025, my father, Charles Franklin Magruder III, passed from this life to the next. He is survived by my mother and former wife, Sarah Black (née Burke), brothers Chris, Brian, Joel, Mike, and by me, his son John Magruder, who struggles with the impossible task of memorializing his brilliance, faith, and love in far too few words....
Paul Andrew
Jul 31, 2025
Paul Douglas Andrew, 67, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on October 4, 1957, in Davenport, Iowa, to Galen and Vera Andrew. At age 12, the family moved to Des Moines, where Paul attended St. Augustin’s Catholic School and graduated from Dowling High School.
Paul and his brother Brian built a successful pallet...
Kenneth Creswell
Jul 30, 2025
Kenneth Creswell passed away on July 30, 2025, at the age of 82. He was a respected and cherished member of his community and will be missed by many family and friends.
Born on March 16, 1943, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Kermit and Edna Creswell, Ken spent his early years in Abhor Hill alongside his parents and brother, James. Before...
Richard "Dick" Kallemeier
Jul 29, 2025
Richard “Dick” Kallemeier, age 85, of West Des Moines, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025.
Dick was born on December 7, 1939, the son of Henry Lester and Ruth Della (Kaltwasser) Kallemeier in St. Louis, MO. He was raised in the St. Louis area and graduated from Riverview High School in 1957. He attended Missouri Valley College and graduated with...
Gary Peterson
Jul 29, 2025
Gary Martin Peterson, 81, passed away from complications due to lung cancer on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. His family was by his side.
He was born June 8, 1944, in Washington, D.C., the son of Ralph and Ruby (Jack) Peterson. He grew up in Camarillo, CA and graduated from high school there. In 1967 Gary earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology...
Aretta Mae Graeve
Jul 29, 2025
Aretta Mae Followwill Graeve went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. A visitation will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Adel, Iowa. A Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will follow at Saint Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Dallas Center,...
John Williamson
Jul 28, 2025
John Williamson, 89, of Earlham, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 28, 2025 at the Stuart Community Care Center.
Born on July 16, 1936, John was the son of Stanley and Irene (Norton) Williamson, and the fifth generation to reside on the family farm. He was raised in a modest 22x22 foot home with a 8x12 foot addition, two bedrooms and...
Josh P. Haltom
Jul 27, 2025
Josh Paul Haltom, age 40, of Winterset, Iowa, was born on February 15th, 1985 to Paul and Michele (Schenke) Haltom and passed away on July 27th, 2025 at UnityPoint Health Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines after a sudden illness.
Josh was raised in Ankeny, Iowa and graduated from Ankeny High School in 2003. He began working at a...
Dzung Le
Jul 27, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, husband, father, and uncle, Dzung Le. Surrounded by his family and those who admired him deeply, he passed away peacefully on July 27th at the age of 52. He is lovingly remembered as “Hưởng Dương”, a title honoring a life gone too soon.
Born on December...
Lawrence Olsasky
Jul 25, 2025
Lawrence Olsasky, born on June 18, 1953, in Des Moines, Iowa, departed this life on July 25, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering spirit. Throughout his life, Larry demonstrated immense dedication, both to his family and to his service in the United States Army, where he served during the Vietnam War from 1971 to 1974. His...
Ella May Young
Jul 23, 2025
Ella May Walston Young, 96, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at Spurgeon Manor in Dallas Center, Iowa. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, August 6th from 2:00-4:00pm at New Hope Church in Adel, Iowa.
Ella May was born on December 7, 1928 in Dallas County, Iowa near Adel, to Mary Lee Breech and Walter Walston. First...
Kay Murphy
Jul 23, 2025
Kay L. Murphy, age 85, of Stuart, Iowa, formerly of Winterset, Iowa, passed away on July 23rd, 2025 at the Stuart Community Care Center.
Kay was born on December 7th, 1939 in Atlantic, Iowa, the daughter of John Lyle and Ruby Maxine (Conrad) Woodring. She graduated from the Atlantic Community School District in 1957. Kay was married to Robert...
David "Chuck" Weeks
Jul 21, 2025
David "Chuck" Weeks, 65, of Macksburg, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, at Creston Specialty Care.
Chuck was born on July 24, 1959, in Winterset, Iowa, to Samuel and Doris (Parsons) Weeks. A proud native of Madison County, Chuck spent much of his life in Macksburg, where he became a well-known and beloved member of the community.
He worked for...
Carol Dasher
Jul 21, 2025
Carol DeAnn (Crandell) Dasher, age 86, of Indianola, formerly of Winterset, Iowa, passed away on July 21, 2025 at The Village Healthy Living. Carol was born on May 5, 1939, the daughter of Mark Leonard and Buena Manila (Jackson) Crandell in Central City, Nebraska.
She was raised in the Central City area, graduating from Central City High School in 1957. After...
John LeRoy Morman
Jul 20, 2025
John LeRoy Morman, age 79, of Perry, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 20, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral Services with Military Honors will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Perry Chapel. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m., one hour prior to the service. Memorials may...
Richard Hugh Jones
Jul 18, 2025
Richard Hugh Jones, age 78, of Perry, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025, at UnityPoint Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Perry Chapel. A funeral service will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at First...
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