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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,...
Lore McManus Solo
Jul 28, 2025
Lore McManus Solo was born on Christmas Day, December 25th, 1956, and throughout her life was a blessed gift to all who knew her. She entered eternal life on July 28, 2025, at the age of 68, leaving behind a hollow that can only be filled by the depth of her love.
Born the third in a family of six children...
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 an 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...
Carl Christensen
Jul 18, 2025
Carl Christensen, 69, of Winterset, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, July 18, 2025.
Carl Vernon Christensen was born on February 14, 1956, to Carl and Lucille (Dick) Christensen. He spent most of his life between Winterset and Indianola, Iowa. Known for his rebellious character, Carl was a true free spirit who enjoyed traveling and connecting with people wherever...
Irene Witham
Jul 17, 2025
In Loving Memory of Irene Fay "Fay" WithamBorn: July 31, 1942 - Passed: July 17, 2025 Residence: Prescott Valley, Arizona
"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." - John 3:16
With grace in her heart and strength in her spirit, Irene Fay...
Scott Thomas Elliott
Jul 17, 2025
It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of Scott Elliott, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, in Waukee, Iowa, at the age of 69. Scott left us due to natural causes.
Born on December 28, 1955, Scott was the son of Gaylon and Phyllis Elliott. He had a proud career...
Laurie Rasmus
Jul 17, 2025
Laura “Laurie” (Cruikshank) Rasmus, age 62, of Winterset, Iowa, passed away peacefully in Jesus at her home, with her loving family by her side, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Laurie was born on March 13th, 1963, in Springfield, MA, the daughter of Thomas Gordon and Marilyn Jean (Geiger) Cruikshank. Even though she was born in Massachusetts, she always...
Ellen N. Copeland
Jul 17, 2025
Ellen N. Copeland, passed away unexpectedly at her residence in Adel, Iowa on July 17, 2025, at the age of 80.
Born on December 5, 1944, in Des Moines, Iowa to Ralph and Margaret (DeCamp) Copeland. Ellen graduated from Adel High School in 1963.
Ellen dedicated 33 years of her life to serving as a dispatcher for the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office,...
Teresa Gourd
Jul 15, 2025
Teresa Eileen Gourd of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on July 15, 2025, after a brief illness.
She was born on July 9th, 1959 to Charlene Mary (Young) Gourd and Stanley Alvin Gourd. Teresa graduated from Des Moines Technical High School, Gem City College in Quincy, Illinois, and Des Moines Area Community College. Over the course of her career, she...
Raymond "Ray" Hilken
Jul 15, 2025
Obituary ~ "Ray" / "Papa Ray" HILKENApril 26, 1939 to July 15, 2025
Ray was born in Martin county MN, the youngest of 4 children to Henry Hilken and Margaret Hilken, néE Atzenhoefer. He was baptized into the Christian faith at Trinity Lutheran Church, and he was raised on a farmstead in Monterey. He attended school in Trimont, MN. Before Henry, Margaret, and...
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