OBITUARIES

Jan 9, 2026

James “Jim” Michael Van Dorn, 59, of Stuart, passed away at his home on January 9, 2026.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026, at the Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, located at 1721 Park Street, Perry, Iowa. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 p.m. Interment will be at...

Jan 24, 2026

Issam Al Hert (77) passed away on January 24, 2026. Interment was held on January 25, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. at Es-Selam Cemetery, in Granger IA. 

Jan 23, 2026

Jeffrey Warren, 60, of Prole, IA, passed away on January 23, 2026. A devoted husband, father, brother, and grandfather, Jeffrey will be remembered for his work ethic, his love for the outdoors, and his dedication to family.

Jeffrey was born on December 12, 1965, in Des Moines, Iowa. He grew up in Urbandale, Iowa, and graduated from Urbandale High School...

Jan 23, 2026

Balbir Kuar (68) passed away on January 23, 2026. Prayer service will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory (8201 Hickman Road, Urbandale) at 11:00 a.m. Check back for updated information and a complete obituary.

Jan 23, 2026

Jan 20, 2026

Dena Smith, 64, of Perry, IA, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026 with family surrounding her. A funeral service will be 12:00 P.M., Saturday January 24, 2026 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory in Adel, IA. A visitation will be held two hours prior to the service. Interment will follow at the Van Meter Cemetery in Van Meter,...

Jan 19, 2026

Bryan passed away on January 19, 2026. He was born on April 6, 1984 in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Kurt Bryon and Susan Amelia Whitney. The family lived in Runnells, Iowa until Bryan was 4 years old, then they moved to Ovideo, Florida, where he spent his childhood and formative years.

As a boy, Bryan enjoyed soccer, skateboarding, basketball,...

Jan 19, 2026

Paula Rae (Tyler) DeAngelo, 73, of Lorimor, Iowa, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026.

Paula was born June 25, 1952, in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Paul and Doris (Reed) Tyler. She spent her early childhood in West Des Moines before moving to Martensdale at the age of eight, where she attended Martensdale-St. Marys school. Paula later graduated from...

Jan 19, 2026

JP (Joseph Peter) Golinvaux of Des Moines Iowa, son of Seaton Golinvaux and Mary Golinvaux-Thomasson, was born August 6, 1947, in Sioux City Iowa. He died January 19, 2026, at the VA Inpatient Hospice unit in Des Moines.

JP attended Mason City Community College after graduating from Newton High School. He then studied at Chapman College in California. Part of...

Jan 18, 2026

James (“Jim”) Raife of Des Moines, IA passed away on January 18, 2026 just shy of his 72nd birthday. His unique and gentle spirit will be deeply missed. Jim was born Feb 2, 1954 in Des Moines to Betty (Fritz) Raife and John Raife, the third of four brothers – John, Ted, and Tom – along with a close knit...

Jan 18, 2026

Ray Radke, age 75, of Earlham, Iowa, passed away on January 18, 2026, at his home.

Ray was born on April 15, 1950, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Paul Otto and Frances Julia (Neubauer) Radke. He was raised in the Van Meter area and attended the Van Meter School District. After school, Ray began working as a laborer...

Jan 18, 2026

William Peter Clausen (Bill), age 71, of Bouton, Iowa, passed away on January 18, 2026, after a brief illness.

Bill was born on August 4, 1954, in Perry, Iowa, to Pete and Gertrude Clausen.

He attended Bouton schools through fourth grade and later graduated from Woodward-Granger High School.

Bill worked at Oscar Mayer for 16 years and then for the Perry Community School...

Jan 17, 2026

Lois Evan Barnard, age 83, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Kings Garden Campus of Perry Lutheran Homes in Perry, Iowa. 

She was born on February 26, 1942, in Enid, Oklahoma. Lois spent much of her professional career as a financial advisor with New York Life.

Lois had a deep love for music and faith, often playing the piano at...

Jan 16, 2026

Kooper Grace Wiederien, the precious daughter of Keith and Kyrsten Wiederien, was born into the loving arms of Jesus Christ on January 16th, 2026 at Nebraska Methodist Women's Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. Even though her parents were unable to share the life they imagined with her, Kooper filled their hearts with profound love and joy. She will forever be their...

Jan 15, 2026

Dana Ray McGee passed away at home on January 15th 2026. He was 65 years of age. He was born August 9th, 1960. 

He was born in Iowa City at the University of Iowa Hospital. His parent are Francis Glenn McGee and Joanne Marvel (Powers) McGee, Both preceded in death. 

He attended Adel elementary and Adel Junior High School. 

Dana was never married...

Jan 15, 2026

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Robert Lewis “Bob” Hubby, 71 who left us unexpectedly on January 15, 2026, at his home in Van Meter, Iowa.

Born on June 2, 1954, in Boone County, Iowa, Bob was the fourth son of Bernard and Darlene (Cave) Hubby and the cherished brother of nine siblings.

Bob moved with his...

Jan 14, 2026

Debra J. Bohn, age 70, passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 14, 2026. She was born September 26, 1955 in St. Cloud, MN to Richard and Joan (Rader) Dominik. She was a 1974 graduate of St. Louis Park High School. (MN)Debbie's pride and joy in life were her children, TJ and Jenny. Her favorite thing to do while they...

Jan 14, 2026

Beverly Ann Akermark (88) of Des Moines, IA, passed away on January 14, 2026. No services are planned at this time. Check back for updated information and a complete obituary.

Jan 11, 2026

Clarence “Chip” Owen Griffith, Jr., age 77, of Perry, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2025, at Panora Specialty Care in Panora.

In accordance with Chip’s wishes, he was cremated, and a celebration of life will be held on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward. Online condolences may be left at www.caldwellparrish.com.

Chip...

Jan 11, 2026

Leona “Faye” Jones, age 84, of Winterset, Iowa, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Faye was born on December 27, 1941, in Truro, Iowa, the daughter of Leon Merle and Doris Ellen (Harris) Fitzgerald. She was raised in Madison County and graduated from Winterset High School with the Class of 1961. She later...