OBITUARIES

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Wayne Lee Watts

Wayne Lee Watts

Sep 12, 2021

Wayne Lee Watts, age 86 years, of Stuart, Iowa, passed away peacefully at the Bright –Kavanagh House in Des Moines, Iowa on the evening of September 12, 2021. Wayne was born May 13, 1935, in Jefferson Township, in rural Adair County, Iowa to Merle and Winter (Brown) Watts. Wayne was welcomed by older brother Ralph and, in later years,...

Judith Burgess

Judith Burgess

Sep 12, 2021

Celebration of Life – Judith “Judi” Burgess What do you get when you mix an infectious laugh, an eye for color and style, a thoughtful cardsender and gift-giver, a tomboy with a passion for sports, a dog lover, a traveler, and a genuinely wonderful person? Well, you just barely scratch the surface on all that was Judith “Judi” Jane...

Lois E. Sutherland

Lois E. Sutherland

Sep 9, 2021

Lois E. Sutherland, 95, of Winterset, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021 at MercyOne Hospice in Johnston. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, September 16, 2021 at the Winterset Cemetery with Pastor Mark Morehouse officiating. Memorials may be directed to the family for a future designation. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at...

Maurice Eldon Wistenberg

Maurice Eldon Wistenberg

Sep 9, 2021

Hastings Funeral Home in Jefferson is in charge of arrangements for Maurice Eldon Wistenberg, 83, of Jefferson. Maurice died September 9, 2021 at his home. Visitation will start at 1:00 p.m. Monday, September 13, 2021 with family present from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Hastings Funeral Home in Jefferson. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 14,...

Robert Christy

Robert Christy

Sep 8, 2021

Robert S. Christy, age 83, passed on September 8, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. He had suffered from Alzheimer's disease for several years prior to his passing. "Bob" as he was affectionately known, was born on September 11, 1937 in Salem, Oregon to Wilda R. and John P. Christy. The family moved from Oregon to Iowa...

Gordon & Jill Martens

Gordon & Jill Martens

Sep 7, 2021

Gordon Louis Martens and Nona Jill (Hougham) Martens passed from this life on September 7, 2021. Visitation will be held on September 13, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Veterans Reception Center, 910 Main Street, Van Meter, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at the same location on September 14, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., with committal services...

Jeremy Barsness

Jeremy Barsness

Sep 6, 2021

To watch Jeremy's memorial service copy the link below in your browser. Jeremy's Memorial Service Video Jeremy R. Barsness, 47, of Urbandale, passed away on Monday, September 6, at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center from complications of pneumonia and pulmonary embolism. Jeremy was born on October 22, 1973, in Anchorage, Alaska. He grew up in Mason City, Iowa, and...

Robert Cecil Weddle "Bob"

Robert Cecil Weddle "Bob"

Sep 6, 2021

Hastings Funeral Home in Perry is in charge of arrangements for Robert Cecil Weddle, 79, of West Des Moines and formerly of Scranton. Bob died September 6, 2021 at MercyOne Hospice in Johnston, Iowa. Visitation will begin at 2:00 Friday, September 10, 2021 at Hastings Funeral Home in Perry with a funeral service at 3:00 p.m. Following the service...

Ghanie Azouz

Ghanie Azouz

Sep 5, 2021

Ghanie Azouz Kadid, age 94, left this world to join her Lord in heaven on Sunday, September 5, 2021. Ghanie was surrounded by her loving family at Bishop Drumm Retirement Center. Ghanie was born in Aleppo, Syria, on January 1, 1927, to Elias and Helane Azouz. Ghanie married the love of her life at an early age. She and...

Lonnie Overton

Lonnie Overton

Sep 3, 2021

Lonnie Overton, 82, of Altoona, passed away on September 3rd, 2021. Lonnie took his last breath with his wife, son and daughter at his bedside at Mercy One. A Celebration of Lonnie’s Life will be held Tuesday, September 14th at 10:00am at Berean Assembly of God Church in Pleasant Hill. Lonnie was employed at John Deere, as a Tool...

David Bahr

David Bahr

Aug 30, 2021

David Bahr, 53, of Johnston, IA passed away on August 30, 2021 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston. A visitation will be on Friday, September 3, 2021 from 4:30-7:00 PM at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory in Urbandale. The funeral service will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at New Hope Assembly of God Church in...

Anthony Ray Stuhldryer

Anthony Ray Stuhldryer

Aug 30, 2021

Anthony "Tony" Stuhldryer, age 47 of Perry passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021, at his home in Perry, IA. Funeral services will be held on Saturday September 4, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at the Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care in Perry. Visitation will be on Friday September 3, 2021, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Everyone is...

Linda Barker

Linda Barker

Aug 30, 2021

Linda Barker, 57 of Winterset, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021 at the Madison County Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family. A visitation where family will greet friends will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home Winterset Chapel. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 3...

Alice Gawehn

Alice Gawehn

Aug 29, 2021

Alice Gawehn passed away on August 29, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Council Bluffs on February 21, 1947 to Russell and Helen “Caster” Madsen. Alice was an avid Husker football fan. She would yell at the television and at the referees even though they couldn’t hear her. She loved sewing and made a sequin...

Douglas L. Bingaman

Douglas L. Bingaman

Aug 28, 2021

With deepest sorrow, we announce that Douglas L. Bingaman age 49 of Athens TN passed away suddenly on August 28, 2021. He was a loving son, brother, father, and friend to many. Doug will be missed daily by his father, Terry Bingaman, brother Thomas, Sister Teri, his wife Bria, daughter Kirsten, niece Taylor, nephew Brandon and many aunts, uncles,...

Rolonda "Lonnie" Peacock

Rolonda "Lonnie" Peacock

Aug 27, 2021

To view the livestream of Rolonda "Lonnie" Peacock, please click on the tribute wall above and select "Watch Now." Rolonda “Lonnie” Peacock, 68, of Winterset, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at the Madison County Memorial Hospital in Winterset. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Winterset Chapel....

Charles Dixon

Charles Dixon

Aug 27, 2021

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Dennis Lafferty

Dennis Lafferty

Aug 26, 2021

Dennis Glenn Lafferty, 69, passed away on August 26, 2021. He was born on October 4, 1951 to Glenn and Lucille (Fremming) Lafferty in Alexandria, Minnesota. Dennis eventually moved to Storm Lake, Iowa where he graduated from High School. Dennis married in 1973 and adopted Mark in 1974. He moved to Des Moines in 1975 where he often worked...

Kristin Hughes

Kristin Hughes

Aug 25, 2021

Kristin (Ekdahl) Hughes, 46, beloved wife of Chris, amazing actress, artist and artisan, passed away unexpectedly at their home in West Des Moines, IA on Wednesday, August 25th, 2021. Kristin had a brilliant mind, an infinite curiosity, a burning desire to learn, a kind, humble, generous spirit and a fearless approach to trying new endeavors and adventures. She was...

Eva M. Belew

Eva M. Belew

Aug 25, 2021

Eva Belew, 75, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Azria Health in Winterset. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Winterset Chapel. Family will greet friends prior, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Moon Cemetery, rural Macksburg. Memorials may be directed to...