OBITUARIES

Aug 18, 2022

Monique Renee Grindler Tagliaferri, our beautiful mother, daughter, sister and friend passed away unexpectedly August 18, 2022 in Des Moines, Iowa. She was born November 4, 1970, to Alan Ross Grindler and Linda Littlefield Gates in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Monique had a personality that was bigger than life and a smile that lit up the room. She loved unconditionally...

Aug 18, 2022

Richard "Dick" Clark, age 68 of Perry, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022, at the Kavanagh House in Des Moines, IA. According to his wishes no services are planned. Memorials will be given to family and may be left at the Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care. Richard "Dick" LeRoy Clark was born on August 4, 1954,...

Aug 18, 2022

Hastings Funeral Home in Perry is in charge of arrangements for Doris Jean Fessler, 95, of Perry. Doris passed away peacefully on August 18, 2022 at Kings Garden Campus in Perry. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at Hastings Funeral Home with family present from 5-7. A Rosary Service will...

Aug 18, 2022

Hastings Funeral Home in Jefferson is in charge of arrangements for Kevin Durbin, 70, of Jefferson. Kevin died August 18, 2022 at the Greene County Medical Center. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday, August 26, 2022 at Hastings Funeral Home with family present from 5-7. Funeral Services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 27,...

Aug 15, 2022

Anna Grace (Hayden) Faux, age 96, was born July 27, 1926, in Madison County, Iowa, to Teddy and Regina (Hircock) Hayden. She left this life on August 15, 2022. Anna grew up in Madison County, Iowa. She was united in marriage to Elton T. Faux in 1947 in Osceola, Iowa. Upon her marriage, she became a stepmom to five...

Aug 15, 2022

Larry (Hayshaker) Snyder, 79, of Adel & Waukee, passed away Monday, August 15, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 19, 2022 at the Adel First Christian Church, with burial at the Waukee Cemetery. Family will greet friends Thursday, August 18, 2022, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at...

Aug 15, 2022

Cheryl Elaine Thompson gained her angel wings on August 15, 2022, at her home in Des Moines, Iowa, surrounded by those she loved. Funeral services will be at 1:00P.M. Friday August 19, 2022 Caldwell Parrish McCalley Chapel in Adel with burial at North McDonald Cemetery in rural Madison County. A visitation will take place from Thursday, August 18, 2022...

Aug 15, 2022

After many days of being surrounded by friends and family, Robert (Bob) Gillespie peacefully passed away on Aug. 15, 2022 at the Johnston Hospice Care facility from an advanced stage of Pancreatic cancer. Bob was born on Jan. 16, 1954 in Kalispell, Montana to parents Bill and Gerri Gillespie, welcomed by two older brothers Jim and Dan and later...

Aug 13, 2022

Elayna Rue Caruthers of Granger passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Saturday, August 13, 2022, at the Kavanagh House Hospice. She was 53 years old. Elayna was born January 9, 1969 in Des Moines, the daughter of Larry and Janice (Bristle) Nelson. She grew up in Woodward, Iowa where she graduated from Woodward-Granger High School in 1987. Elayna...

Aug 12, 2022

On Friday, August 12th, 2022, Norman Craig Johnson loving brother, father, grandfather, and great friend passed away at the age of 67. Norman was born December 17, 1954, in Des Moines, Iowa to Norman G. Johnson and Barbara A. Johnson (Dodd). He spent most of his life in central Iowa as a skilled tradesman. Norman enjoyed the outdoors, riding...

Aug 12, 2022

Joseph Allen Tamborello, age 46, passed away in Cedar Rapids, IA on August 12, 2022. Joseph was born August 20, 1975 in Burlington, IA to the late Wesley and Elizabeth Tamborello where he grew up, attended school, and graduated in 1994. Joseph was a talented artist and an accomplished welder who enjoyed having pets, hunting, fishing, and laughing with...

Aug 11, 2022

No services are planned.

Aug 11, 2022

Kerry Weyers, age 47 of Perry, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at the MercyOne Johnston Hospice Care in Johnston, IA. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at the Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care in Perry. Visitation will be on Tuesday, August 16, 2022,...

Aug 11, 2022

Berniece Wallace, 89, of Van Meter, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022 peacefully, surrounded by her family. A visitation will take place Monday August 15, 2022 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home – McCalley Chapel in Adel from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service will begin at 7:00 p.m.. A funeral service will be held Tuesday August...

Aug 10, 2022

To view the livestream service, please click on Tribute Wall above then watch now. **THE SERVICE LOCATION HAS CHANGED, please see below for details** Michael Ambrose O’Brien, of Clive, Iowa, age 69, went to be with his best friend Jesus on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 after a beautiful, courageous and faith filled life, at his home at Silvercrest of...

Aug 8, 2022

Ferne Ruth Michael died at Josephine Caring Community of Stanwood, WA on August 8, 2022.

She treasured her family, friends, church, and neighbors – always wanting to be involved and lend a hand. Ferne was an outspoken member of the Johnston Historical Society, her naval uniform on long-term display in their museum. She was a long-time employee...

Aug 8, 2022

Darrel Wildin, 99, of Winterset, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022 at Glen Oaks Care Center in Urbandale. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 20, 2022 at the Patterson United Methodist Church, with visitation held one hour prior, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in the Montpelier Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to...

Aug 8, 2022

DeWayne "Butch" Lewis Jr., age 73 of Grimes and formerly of Perry, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022, at his home in Grimes, IA. Visitation for Butch will be on Saturday, August 20, 2022, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care in Perry. Memorials in his memory will be given to...

Aug 7, 2022

Anselmo Germanus Gomes, also known as Selmo, was born on November 3, 1925 in Georgetown, British Guyana to Rick and Zita Gomes. He passed away while resting peacefully at his home in Des Moines, Iowa on August 7, 2022. Anselmo is survived by his son, Michael Gerard Gomes, of New York, New York. Michael is an accomplished author and...

Aug 7, 2022

Tom Kile, 81, of Winterset, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022 at the Madison County Memorial Hospital. Gail Paul “Tom” Kile was born April 30, 1941, the son of Paul and Irma (Rehard) Kile. He graduated from Winterset High School and served in the Iowa Air National Guard. He married Rebecca Peacock on October 22, 1971. They were...