OBITUARIES

Jun 7, 2021

Matthew John Weitzell returned to Heaven on June 7th, 2021. He was greeted by his parents, Rex and Carolyn Weitzell, and his sister-in-law, Lori Weitzell. Matt died peacefully at his home in Indianola, Iowa from natural causes. Matt was born in West Des Moines, Iowa on July 18, 1963. He attended St. Mary's Special School and St. Joseph's Vocational...

Jun 6, 2021

Jeffrey Harrington, age 59 of Des Moines, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at his home in Des Moines, IA. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at the Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care in Perry. Visitation will be on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at...

Jun 5, 2021

Carolyn Farr, 86, of Winterset, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 at her home. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, June 19, 2021, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Winterset with Rev. Randal Lubbers officiating. Burial will be in the Winterset Cemetery. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.caldwellparrishcom. Carolyn LaVerne...

Jun 5, 2021

No services are planned at this time.

Jun 4, 2021

Carol Lee, of De Soto, Iowa, passed away on June 4th, 2021, after a 2 ½ year battle with 2 types of Stage 4 lung cancer. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., on Thursday, June 10th at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home-McCalley Chapel in Adel, Iowa. Funeral services will be held on Friday June 11th at 11:00...

Jun 2, 2021

Jun 2, 2021

Deacon Patrick LeRoy Kirkman was born on September 24, 1942 in Des Moines, IA to George and Vera (Jeri) Kirkman. He died on June 2, 2021 at age 78 1/2 from cancer. Pat served in the U. S. Army Airborne Infantry for 2 years stationed in an artic test center in Alaska, during the Vietnam era. He was a...

Jun 1, 2021

John Clark Irwin (68) of Adel, Iowa, passed away after a long, hard fought battle with lung cancer, surrounded by family at MercyOne Des Moines on June 1, 2021. John was born on December 30, 1952 in Des Moines, Iowa, to Arthur and Evelyn (Carlise) Irwin. John married Mary (Plymesser) Irwin on June 20, 1981, and they enjoyed almost...

May 29, 2021

For livestreaming of Daniel's service, please click on the Tribute Wall above to go to the link for the livestreaming that will be available only during the service. It is with great sadness that the family of Daniel Clint Ahrens announces his passing on May 29th, 2021. Daniel Ahrens was born February 28th, 1960 to Burdell Ahrens and Hattie...

May 29, 2021

Velma Van Scoy, 87, of Winterset passed away, Saturday May 29, 2021, at the Madison County Memorial Hospital in Winterset. A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 3, 2021 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Winterset. A private family funeral service will be held on Friday. Burial will take place in the Winterset...

May 28, 2021

Harold Robert (Bisch) Bischman died on May 28, 2021 at 89. He was born on January 13, 1932 in Joliet, Illinois to Harold W. Bischman and Amy J. Bischman (Tallmadge). Bisch was a great guy. He was married to Nancy Marie Bischman (Altschwager) on January 8, 1955. They were married until her death in 1997 – more than forty...

May 26, 2021

Rose Marie Bingaman (Rothmeyer) age 75 of Waukesha, WI, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2021, with her husband of 55 years at her side. She was born October 5, 1945, in Carroll, IA to Richard and Lenora Rothmeyer. After growing up as the second oldest of twelve children, she moved to New York after high school. She worked...

May 25, 2021

Roger Wayne Stacy, 69, of Baxter, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at the Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. A Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 29, 2021, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home - Mc Calley Chapel in Adel. Service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral Home. Burial...

May 25, 2021

Celia Rivera, daughter of Maria Valdovinos, was born in La Huacana, Michoacn, Mexico and died May 25, 2021, in Perry, Iowa. Celia grew up in La Huacana, Michoacn and lived there up until the late 90's. She then moved with her daughter Arcelia Aguilar to Perry, Iowa. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family. She especially loved...

May 25, 2021

Robert Paul Radke, age 77, of Van Meter, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at home surrounded by family, after a 2 year fight with cancer. Bob was born on May 19, 1944 to Carl and Esther Radke in rural Van Meter. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Van Meter. During his high...

May 23, 2021

Marjorie “Marj” Robbins, 74, of Patterson, died Sunday, May 23, 2021, at her home. Family will greet friends from 5 to 7 PM Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home Winterset Chapel. Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Friday, May 28, at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Montpelier Cemetery, Madison County. A luncheon...

May 22, 2021

Atis Lubavs, age 77, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. Atis was born on August 2, 1943 in Limbazi, Latvia to Arnold and Alise Lubavs. He legally immigrated to the United States and settled in Monticello, Iowa. He proudly and courageously served his country when he enlisted in the U.S. Marines in 1963....

May 22, 2021

Sandra Kay “Sandy” Rasmussen, 78, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Edencrest at Beaverdale in Des Moines, Iowa. There will be a celebration of life at a later date. Sandy was born on February 18, 1943 in Webster City, Iowa to Ray and Virginia Hemmen. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Webster City. While in high...

May 22, 2021

May 22, 2021

Melanie Gonzalez, age 18 of Perry, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 in Grimes IA. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 27, 2021 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care in Perry. Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Perry...