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Mary Ruth Gonzalez
Oct 18, 2025
Mary Ruth González, de 69 años, de Perry, falleció pacíficamente rodeada de su esposo, hija e hijo el sábado 18 de octubre de 2025.
La visitación se llevará a cabo el viernes 24 de octubre de 2025, de 1:00 p.m. a 2:00 p.m., seguida de una Misa de Entierro Cristiano a las 2:00 p.m., ambas en la Iglesia Católica St. Patrick...
Thomas Byrne Summers
Oct 15, 2025
Thomas Byrne Summers (76) of Des Moines, IA, passed away on October 15, 2025, after a short illness.
Tom was born in Iowa City on July 14, 1949, to Thomas and Wynema Summers. He grew up primarily in Des Moines and graduated from Dowling before serving in Vietnam. He then continued his education at Drake and the University of Iowa. He...
Ellen Laws
Oct 14, 2025
Ellen Laws (83), passed away on October 14, 2025, at Rolling Green Village, in Nevada, IA. No public services are planned at this time.
Jean “Jennie” Elizabeth (Smith) Cresta
Oct 13, 2025
Jean “Jennie” Elizabeth (Smith) Cresta, 86, passed away peacefully and suddenly on October 13, 2025, at Eden Acres Campus of Perry Lutheran Homes in Perry, Iowa.
Jennie was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on June 8, 1939. She was the eldest of eight children. She loved crocheting, painting, drawing, cooking, and doodling. Jennie also had a special gift for growing plants...
Richard Martin
Oct 13, 2025
Richard Martin, 87, of Martensdale, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October 13, 2025.
Richard Murry Martin was born on June 27, 1938, at the family home in St. Charles, Iowa, to Gordon and Frances (Murry) Martin. He graduated from St. Charles High School in 1957 and married Nancy Wildin the following year, in 1958. To this union, three...
Wayne Wilson
Oct 12, 2025
Wayne Wilson, 88, of Winterset, passed away at his home on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
Wayne Elmer Wilson was born on April 25, 1937, in Winterset, Iowa, to Paul and Reva (Helm) Wilson. He graduated from Macksburg High School in 1955 and proudly served in the United States Army from 1960 to 1962.
On November 5, 1961, Wayne was united in marriage...
Michael Huss
Oct 12, 2025
Michael T. "Mike" Huss, age 78, of Winterset, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at his home with his beloved wife and family by his side.
Mike was born on November 22, 1946, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Phil and Phyllis Huss. After graduating, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he proudly served four honorable...
Natalie Bomar
Oct 12, 2025
Natalie Bomar, 53, of Van Meter, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, following a courageous two-year battle with cancer.
Natalie Felicia Bomar was born in Des Moines, Iowa on December 22, 1971, to Frederick Dale Bomar and Myrtle Janice (Flanery) Bomar. A lifelong resident of Van Meter, she graduated from Van Meter High School...
Patricia Lynn Trotter
Oct 11, 2025
Patricia Lynn Trotter, 78, passed away in the arms of her husband of 58 years on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Bickford Senior Living in Urbandale. Patricia was born July 9, 1947, in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Winston G. Holley and Mary B. (Pinnick) Holley. She was one of 10 siblings.
Patricia and Jim Trotter were married June 3,...
Richard "Dick" Keith Christensen
Oct 11, 2025
Richard “Dick” Keith Christensen II, age 74, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, surrounded by his loving family.
Family and friends are invited to commemorate Dick’s life on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, 8201 Hickman Road, Urbandale, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4:30 - 5:30 PM, followed by...
Norman Ritchhart
Oct 11, 2025
Norman Lee Ritchhart, 85, of Winterset, Iowa, passed away on October 11, 2025, at UnityPoint - Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.
Norman was born on January 29, 1940, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Roland Carl and Frances Bernice (LaFavere) Ritchhart. He was raised in the Des Moines area and graduated from Urbandale High School. He went on to...
Barbara Kay Nelson
Oct 11, 2025
Barbara Kay Nelson passed away on October 11, 2025 , at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, IA, she was 73 years old.
She was born on May 18,1952 in Guthrie Center, Iowa to Gerald and Helen Sparks. She is survived by her two brothers Bill and Lynn and her two sons Scott and Chris. Throughout her life she enjoyed time with...
Norma J. Marshall
Oct 10, 2025
Norma Jean Marshall, age 95, passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, October 10, 2025, at Azria Health in Winterset.
Norma Jean Ramus was born on January 6, 1930, in Lu Verne, Iowa, to Otto Gustuv and May Elizabeth (Sankey) Ramus. She was the second youngest of nine children: one boy followed by eight girls!
On August 1, 1948, she...
Frederick Harris
Oct 10, 2025
Frederick Leon Harris (Jackson), affectionately known as Fast Freddie, was born on February 8, 1961, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Olive G. Harris and Frederick Jackson. Freddie grew up on the Southeast side of the city, also known as the Southside Bottoms, and was educated in the DesMoines Public School System, graduating from East High School.
After graduation, Freddie proudly served his country...
Gary D. Smith
Oct 10, 2025
Gary D. Smith passed away peacefully at home on October 10, 2025, in the love and comfort of his wife, Jodine, and his son, Robert. He was 77 years old.
Gary was born to Virgil T. and Mildred (Wishmeir) Smith on January 25,1948. He was baptized on July 4, 1948, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Van Meter, Iowa, where his lifelong...
Carl Edgar Reiste
Oct 10, 2025
So God made a farmer, and so much more. Carl Edgar Reiste, 82, of Adel, IA passed away peacefully, Friday October 10, 2025 at home on the family farm. Carl was born February 7th, 1943, to Ed and Nettie (Hildreth) Reiste of Adel, Iowa. He was the youngest of three Reiste brothers, Richard, George and Carl. He grew up working...
Catherine Martin Taylor
Oct 10, 2025
Catherine Martin Taylor, 85, of Osceola, Iowa, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines. A graveside service will be held at 12:30 p.m., Friday, October 17, 2025, at Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Adel, Iowa. Online condolences may be shared at www.caldwellparrish.com.
Cathy was born on April 9, 1940, to William and Catherine (Brennan) Pease...
Lawrence Wayne Book
Oct 10, 2025
Lawrence “Larry” Wayne Book, age 91, of Perry, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Eden Acres Campus of Perry Lutheran Homes. He left this world the way he lived in it—peaceful, steady, and kind.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Perry Chapel (1721 Park Street, Perry, IA), from...
Patty Rynearson
Oct 9, 2025
Patty Rynearson, 74, of Winterset, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025, at her home.
Patricia Ann was born November 13, 1950, in Winterset, Iowa, to Glenn and Betty (Libby) Stephenson. She was a 1969 graduate of Winterset High School and a lifelong resident of Madison County.
Following high school, Patricia attended beauty school and went on to enjoy her career as a...
Diana Pickering
Oct 8, 2025
Diana Kay Pickering, age 79, of Winterset, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Diana was born on April 13, 1946, in Patterson, Iowa, the daughter of Arthur Samuel and Sarah Elizabeth (Overturf) Brown. She was raised in the Patterson area and attended school in both Patterson and Winterset. After completing her education, she raised her...
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