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Theodore Ted Peacock
October 4, 2026
Theodore Ted Peacock, 46, passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 4, 2026 from a brain bleed.
Ted was born November 1, 1979 in Des Moines, Iowa, to Thomas and Linda Peacock. He attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from Dowling High School. He played on the basketball team and spent many hours in volunteer work at Iowa...
Ed Criss
October 3, 2026
Ed Criss, 77, of Winterset, Iowa, passed away early morning on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines.
Edward Earl Criss was born on September 1, 1949, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Virgil and Janice (Proud) Criss. He graduated from Afton High School in 1968.
In March of 1969, Ed was drafted into the United States Army and completed...
Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Hughes
October 2, 2026
Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Flinders Hughes passed away October 2nd, 2026 at the remarkable age of 105.
Betty was born March 31, 1921 on the family farm near Sutherland, Iowa. She was the third child of Laurence G. Flinders and Laura Burmeister Flinders and joined her family of two older brothers, Horace and Dale. Eight years later she was followed by a...
Ruby Robinson
October 2, 2026
Ruby Robinson, 91, of Winterset, Iowa, passed away Friday, October 2, 2026 at Azria Health, Winterset.
Ruby Jean Leeper was born at home in rural Madison County, Iowa on May 23, 1935, to Lloyd and Faye (Nolte) Leeper. She attended Jackson No. 2 through the fourth grade and after the school closed, she continued her education in Earlham, graduating from Earlham...
Rebecca Jean Miller
October 1, 2026
Rebecca Jean Miller, 72, of Perry, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at her home.
Rebecca was born on June 16, 1954, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, the only daughter and one of four children born to Clifford and Caroline Sisler. She attended Lincoln Senior High School, graduating in 1972. She went on to pursue cosmetology training, earning her license...
Thomas Murray Friar Jr.
September 30, 2026
Thomas M. Friar Jr., 82, of Adel, IA passed away, Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at his residence. Cremation rites have taken place, and no services are scheduled at this time. A complete obituary will be published at a later date. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.caldwellparrish.com
Shirley Melanie Yahnke
September 29, 2026
Shirley Melanie Yahnke, of Perry, Iowa, formerly of Frost, Minnesota, was born January 29, 1957, to John and Mae Super. Surrounded by family, Shirley passed peacefully on September 29, 2026, as her beloved granddaughter Leah read to her.
In her final days, Shirley especially enjoyed having Leah and Rebekah read to her.
Shirley grew up in Glencoe, Minnesota, as “daughter number 3,”...
Wayne Clemens
September 29, 2026
Wilmer Wayne Clemens was born on April 29, 1936, to Ady and Valera Clemens in Macomb, Illinois. He graduated from Industry High School in 1954 and continued his education at Western Illinois University. After 2 years, he returned home to farm. He served in the Army from 1959 to 1961, spending most of his time in Germany.
On March 4, 1962,...
David Allen Countryman
September 29, 2026
David Allen Countryman, 66, of Perry, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer.
David was born on September 8, 1960, in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Donald Wayne and Susie Mae (Bainter) Countryman. He grew up in Redfield and later made Perry his home.
On June 21, 2019, David married...
Roy Eugene Rahm
September 27, 2026
“Roy” Rahm, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, friend, and man of great faith, passed away after a remarkable life spanning more than a century (104).
Roy was born in 1922 in the Algona, area to Edward and Genevieve Rahm. When he was 11 years old, his family moved to Des Moines, Iowa, where he graduated from Drake University at 19.
In...
Dennis C. Core
September 26, 2026
Denny Core, 75, passed away on September 26, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa.Denny was born on May 16, 1951 to Forrest and Ethlyn Core. He grew up on a farm in Knoxville which prepared him to meet the world with his gentle, friendly and easy-going manner.Denny graduated from Knoxville High School in 1969 and attended Central College in Pella. After...
Kelly Lester
September 26, 2026
Kelly Lester, 60, passed away on September 26, 2026. Cremation rites have been accorded and no services will be held.
William (Bill) A. Robbins
September 26, 2026
William (Bill) A. Robbins, 80, passed away at home surrounded by his family on September 26,
2026, under the care of WesleyLife Hospice. Cremation rites have been accorded, and a
celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Bill was born on September 21, 1946, in Evanston, Illinois, to William Frederick Robbins and
Helen Geraldine Larkin. He earned his bachelor’s degree from...
Joseph Laurenzo
September 24, 2026
Joseph Bruce (Joe) Laurenzo, 87, passed away peacefully at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines on September 24, 2026, after a courageous battle against kidney and heart disease. Joe was born on March 17, 1939 (St. Patrick’s Day) in Des Moines, Iowa, the oldest of four children to Victor Laurenzo and Geraldean Bruce Laurenzo. Joe graduated in 1957 from Dowling...
Karen Kay Van Essen
September 23, 2026
Karen Kay Van Essen, 84, of Winterset, Iowa, passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior on September 23, 2026.
Karen was born in Madison County, Iowa, to Aaron and Lola Howell. She was raised on the family farm, where she developed a strong work ethic, enduring faith, and deep love for family that would guide her throughout her...
David Keith Braga
September 23, 2026
David Keith Braga, 68, of Winterset died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, following a medical emergency.
Dave was born in a snowstorm in Iowa Falls on Nov. 19, 1957, to Marlyn and Marcella (Rowe) Braga. He graduated from Iowa Falls High School in 1976, then attended Ellsworth Community College. He met Sara Blomberg walking beans one summer, which ultimately cemented...
Gary Dean Longnecker
September 23, 2026
Gary "Dean" Longnecker, 78, of Johnston, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
Dean was born February 26, 1948, in Ames, Iowa, to Edward and Kathryn (Wert) Longnecker. He grew up in Farrar with his older brother, Denny, and graduated from Bondurant-Farrar High School, where he played baseball and basketball. He went...
Ernest Roy Blood
September 22, 2026
Ernest Roy Blood, Age 86, of Metamora, Illinois and Gallatin Gateway, Montana, passed away on September 22, 2026.
He was born March 3rd, 1940, in Polk County, Iowa the son of Frank and Meta Marie (McCallister) Blood. He married Marie Anita Poindexter on February 17, 1963, in Adel, Iowa. She survives.
Also surviving are two children: Tam (Margarita) Gutierrez-Blood of San Francisco,...
Carol Struble
September 22, 2026
Carol Struble passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, with her daughters, Jenny and Sara, by her side.
Carol was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on February 28, 1948, to Carroll and Mary Willcox.
Carol attended Roosevelt High School and was a proud cheerleader for the RoughRiders. She later attended Simpson College, where she enjoyed sorority life after joining Alpha Chi Omega,...
Bryce James Webb
September 19, 2026
Bryce Webb, 76, of Winterset, Iowa, passed away on September 19, 2026, at his home.
Bryce James Webb, Sr. was born on January 8, 1950, in Earlham, Iowa, to Byron and Darlene (Slater) Webb. He graduated from Earlham High School and later proudly served his country in the United States Navy from September 2, 1969, until August 31, 1972.
Bryce worked as...
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