OBITUARIES

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Omar Pottorff

Omar Pottorff

Aug 4, 2021

Omar Dee Pottorff, 86, of Urbandale, passed away on August 4, 2021 at the Perry Lutheran Home. Omar was born in Grant City, Missouri to Brice Donahue and Edna (Lynch) Pottorff. He lived most of his life in and around the Des Moines area. Omar was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He barbered for 62 years in the...

Lois Mcmain

Lois Mcmain

Aug 3, 2021

Lois Maxine (Green) McMain 93 of Ankeny, Ia and formerly of Centerville, Ia passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 3, 2021 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, Ia. A heartfelt thanks to the excellent & compassionate care the staff gave her in her final days. A celebration of life will take place at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home in Urbandale ,Ia...

Daniel Blanco

Daniel Blanco

Aug 2, 2021

Daniel Blanco passed away on Monday August 2nd, 2021 at the age of 23. Daniel was born on May 30, 1998 in Chicago, Illinois to Blanca Blanco and Andres Cabrera. He enjoyed listening to music, being with friends & family members. He loved fishing. Daniel had the biggest smile that would light up any room. He was humbled &...

Kirk Greenslade

Kirk Greenslade

Aug 1, 2021

Kirk Greenslade, 50, of Grimes (formerly of Adel) was born on March 30, 1971 to Steven and Debora (Nixon) Greenslade in Des Moines, Iowa. Kirk passed away at his home on August 1, 2021. Kirk is survived by his wife, Hayley Greenslade; children, Kolby (Megan) Greenslade, Luke Greenslade, Raquel Greenslade, and Maleah Greenslade; step-children, Sydney, Karsten, and Jacob; grandchildren,...

Hamilton Floyd

Hamilton Floyd

Jul 31, 2021

Hamilton Porter Floyd, the beloved son of Gary and Doreatha (Cason) Floyd, earned his wings and took flight on Saturday, July 31, 2021. Hamilton was born September 22, 1988, in San Diego, California. Those who knew Hamilton, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives. Hamilton loved his family and friends dearly. Hamilton will be missed...

Norma Jean Hull

Norma Jean Hull

Jul 30, 2021

Hastings Funeral Home in Perry is in charge of arrangements for Norma Jean Hull, 86, of Perry. Norma died July 30, 2021 at her home. Celebration of Life Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 6, 2021 at Hastings Funeral Home in Perry. A private family burial will follow. Norma Jean (Nicholas) Hull, daughter of Norman Nicholas and...

Jerry Swanson

Jerry Swanson

Jul 30, 2021

Jerry Odean Swanson passed away on July 30, 2021, at Madison County Memorial Hospital. Jerry was born in rural Roland, Iowa on June 6, 1940, to Orva Helen (Olson) and Joseph Albert Swanson. He graduated from Roland High School and moved to California soon after where he attended technical college. He made his career working for the Farr Company...

Tommie Winters

Tommie Winters

Jul 30, 2021

Tommie G. Winters, 73, of Winterset, died Friday, July 30, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Society in Indianola. Tommie was born on December 29, 1947 in Columbus, Kansas where he lived his first few years of life. His family moved to California where he spent the rest of his school years and went on to serve in the US...

Douglas Brown

Douglas Brown

Jul 29, 2021

Douglas Lee Brown, 75, formerly of Dexter, passed away at his home in Des Moines, on Thursday, July 29, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Sunday, August 8, 2021, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home – McCalley Chapel in Adel. A private family burial will be held at a later date. Doug was born in...

Debra Ann Goodman

Debra Ann Goodman

Jul 29, 2021

Services for Deb Goodman were held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Perry. Visitation was held 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Hastings Funeral Home in Perry with family greeting hours from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Rev. Ken Bose provided words of comfort. Casket bearers were: Timothy Wadle,...

Dr. Johanne Williams

Dr. Johanne Williams

Jul 28, 2021

Sunrise May 15, 1934- Sunset July 28, 2021 Johanne, daughter of George A. Smith and IDA Lee (Holmes) was born on May 15, 1934 in Macomb, Illinois. She later moved to Des Moines, Iowa. She attended the Des Moines Public School and graduated from Des Moines North High School. She married in 1955 to Norman Carpenter and moved to...

Donald S. Dewitt

Donald S. Dewitt

Jul 28, 2021

Donald S. DeWitt, 74, of Winterset died Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at the VA Medical Center in Des Moines, IA, just two weeks after he was diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer. Visitation with family present will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home Winterset Chapel. A graveside memorial service and...

William Dole

William Dole

Jul 25, 2021

William (Bill) Roy Dole was born Dec. 1, 1928, in Hardin County, IA, to Joseph and Susie (Reed) Dole. The 5th of 11 Dole children, Bill was raised in rural Eldora. He attended a one-room country schoolhouse until 8th grade, when he began to work on the family farm. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, July 28,...

Tyronne Daniel Wright

Tyronne Daniel Wright

Jul 24, 2021

Tyronne Daniel Wright, the son of Albert and Linda (Jordan) Wright, was born March 29, 1990, in Los Angeles, California and later moved to Des Moines, Iowa. He attended the Des Moines Public School system and graduated. He was a member of Christ Apostolic Temple, saved under the Late Presiding Bishop Emeritus Jeremiah Reed and continued to faithfully attend...

Bertha M. Kleis

Bertha M. Kleis

Jul 23, 2021

Bertha Kleis, 99, of Bethany, Missouri, died Monday, July 23, 2021 in Bethany. A visitation will be held 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., Friday, August 6, 2021, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Winterset Chapel, where family will greet friends. A graveside service will be held at the St. Charles Cemetery, rural Madison County at 3:30 p.m. Memorials may be directed...

Rosa Vasquez

Rosa Vasquez

Jul 22, 2021

Rosa "Mamaocha" Vasquez, age 65 of Perry, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines IA. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 26, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Fuente De Vida in Perry. Visitation will be on Sunday, July 25, 2021, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Carris...

Kent Allen Mowrer

Kent Allen Mowrer

Jul 22, 2021

Kent Mowrer, age 52 of Madrid, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, IA. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at the Perry Bible Church in Perry. Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Carris Family...

Andrew John Kuhn

Andrew John Kuhn

Jul 21, 2021

Andrew Kuhn Jr., age 76 of Perry, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at the Perry Lutheran Homes Kings Gardens Campus in Perry, IA. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, July 30, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Perry. Visitation will be on Thursday, July 29, 2021 from 2:00 to...

Jo Ann Lingner

Jo Ann Lingner

Jul 20, 2021

Hastings Funeral Home in Perry is in charge of arrangements for Jo Ann Lingner, 85, of Perry. Jo Ann died July 20, 2021 at her home. Services are pending at this time. JoAnn Lingner, daughter of Vern Wigfield and Merle Opal Neel Wigfield, was born August 15th, 1935 in St. James Minnesota and died July 20th,2021 at her home...

Annabelle Cooper Kelleher Mcnamara

Annabelle Cooper Kelleher Mcnamara

Jul 20, 2021

To watch the livestream service of Annabelle, please click on Tribute Wall then Live Webcast. Annabelle Kelleher McNamara passed away on July 20, 2021 at Spurgeon Manor in Dallas Center, her home for the past three months. Celebration of her life will be held at 10:00 am, on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at St. Theresa Catholic church in Des...