OBITUARIES

Jan 30, 2025

Orville Francis Folden, 89, of Grimes, Iowa, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025, at Kennybrook Village in Grimes. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Perry Bible Church in Perry, with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Woodward Cemetery in Woodward. In lieu of flowers,...

Jan 29, 2025

Ruth Marie (Kilian) Monson passed away peacefully at her home at Kennybrook Village in Grimes, Iowa on January 29, 2025, surrounded by family and friends.

Ruth was born December 6, 1933, in La Crosse, Wisconsin to Leonard and Ida Kilian. She graduated from La Crosse Central High School in 1951 and later earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University...

Jan 29, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Jody Lynn Schutte, who left this world on Wednesday, January 29, at the age of 57. Her family was by her side.

Jody was born December 16, 1967, in Jefferson, Iowa, to Larry and Pamela (Embrey) Godwin where she joined her big sister, Teresa. A few years later, little brother Nyle joined. Jody...

Jan 29, 2025

Jan 28, 2025

Charles E. Bryan passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Calvin Community.

Charles Edwin Bryan was born in Redding, Iowa on February 21, 1932 to Roy and Ruth Bryan. He was the third of six boys. He was known as Ed to his family and friends as he grew up in Mount Ayr, Iowa. He...

Jan 28, 2025

Dennis Edward Sutherland, 78, of Van Meter, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 7, 2025, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Adel Chapel. A funeral service will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the Van Meter American Legion...

Jan 28, 2025

Richard John (Dick) Azinger Sr. passed away on Tuesday January 28th 2025 at the age of 87. He was born on August 6th, 1937 in Keokuk, IA to Herman & Loretta Azinger. Dick graduated High School in Montrose, IA and then went on to receive multiple advance degrees from colleges and universities including St. Ambrose and the University of Iowa....

Jan 28, 2025

John Ronald Shelker (Jack) was born in State Center, Iowa on November 7, 1936 to John and Wadena (Blink) Shelker. Jack was little brother to three sisters and big brother to one sister. Needless to say, he was picked on by the three older ones and adored by the younger one. The family lived in rural Rhodes, Iowa until 1940...

Jan 27, 2025

Gerald Wayne Soper (1936-2025) - Son, farmer, husband, soldier, father, teacher, guidance counselor, papa.

Gerald Wayne Soper, 88, passed away January 27, 2025 surrounded by his loving family, after a sudden battle with cancer.

Gerald (“Jerry” or "Soap") was born May 4, 1936 to Olin and Myra (Schultz) Soper. He was welcomed into the family by his older brother, Delbert LeRoy Soper....

Jan 27, 2025

Donald Thomas Roberts (60) passed away on January 27, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory (8201 Hickman Road, Urbandale, Iowa). A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral...

Jan 26, 2025

Jonathan David May died on January 26, 2025 in the city of Ashburn, Virginia. His death came as a surprise to family and friends and all of us were saddened by his passing. He was predeceased by his father, Bill May, grandparents Eugene and Betty (Rothfus) Friedrichsen, William A. May and step grandpa Lyle Miller and Edith (May) Miller, Uncle...

Jan 26, 2025

Angelo P. Mascaro, 91 of Winterset, IA passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at Madison County Memorial Hospital. Angelo was born April 4, 1933 in Des Moines, to Stella and Angelo Mascaro. He met his wife Patty in 1956, they were married in 1957 and lived in Des Moines, where they raised two sons Jimmy and Joe, before...

Jan 26, 2025

Craig Newton, 70, of Winterset, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025 at Azria Health of Winterset.

Craig Reynolds Newton was born October 26, 1954, the son of William Newton and Constance (Reynolds) Newton Gorsuch. He grew up on the south side of Des Moines, where he graduated from Lincoln High School. Craig went on to earn a degree in Nursing from...

Jan 26, 2025

Craig B. Sandahl, 74, of Johnston, IA, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at the VA Central Iowa Healthcare System in Des Moines, IA. A visitation will be held at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory in Urbandale, IA on Monday, February 3, 2025 at 10:00 A.M., followed by a memorial service beginning at 12:00 P.M. Online condolences may...

Jan 26, 2025

Jean was born on May 31, 1943, in Mt Pleasant, Iowa. She died peacefully at home on January 26, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa. She was 81 years old.

Jean was born during WWII while her father served in the Navy making multiple crossings of the Atlantic Ocean. He didn’t see Jean for the first time until she was one year...

Jan 26, 2025

Richard “Dick” Eugene Sims was born January 6, 1946, in Jefferson, IA, to Elmer and Zelia (O’Neill) Sims. He was one of 8 children born into the family. He grew up in various places throughout Green County, IA, but dropped out of school working various jobs until joining the Army as a teen, where he served as a tank driver...

Jan 25, 2025

Josue Abraham Curiel, de 22 años, residente de Perry, Iowa, falleció inesperadamente el sábado 25 de enero de 2025, en Woodward, Iowa, debido a las lesiones sufridas en un accidente automovilístico.

La visitación para Josue se llevará a cabo el viernes 7 de febrero de 2025, de 4:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m. en la Iglesia Católica San Patricio en Perry. La...

Jan 25, 2025

Larry Richard Rodgers, of West Des Moines, died on January 25, 2025, after a prolonged illness. Larry passed peacefully while holding the hand of his wife, Leona Rodgers. Also left to miss him are his daughters Kimberly (Shane) Smith, Christina Rodgers-Blount, and Kathleen (Jason) Catrenich. In keeping with Larry’s wishes, alternatively his daughters all answer to “Hot Shot” , “Honey”...

Jan 25, 2025

Barry K. Benson, 82, died Saturday, January 25th, 2025 from complications of Parkinson’s disease and dementia at Ramsey Village in Des Moines, Iowa. 

A visitation with family present will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory (8201 Hickman Road, Urbandale, Iowa). A memorial service will be at 11:00...

Jan 24, 2025

Leona P. Sutton, age 101, died on January 24, 2025. She was born April 5, 1923 in Des Moines, Iowa.

Leona graduated from North High School in Des Moines, and attended Drake University. She began a career in banking and after 44 years retired from Bankers Trust Company at the age of 70, as the first female Vice President in the...