OBITUARIES

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Kathy Allen

Kathy Allen

Jul 20, 2020

No services are planned.

Geno Bertini

Geno Bertini

Jul 20, 2020

Geno Joseph Bertini of Madrid, Iowa passed away at the age of 85 on Monday, July 20, 2020. A Public Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 am, on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at St. Malachy’s Catholic Church in Madrid, with a Private Mass of Christian Burial following the Visitation at 10:30 am. A Burial will follow the...

Jose Anibal Rivera Ii

Jose Anibal Rivera Ii

Jul 20, 2020

To live stream Jose's funeral Mass click the "Tribute Wall" tab above and then click watch now on the "Live Webcast". Jose Anibal Rivera II passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020. He was 20 years old. Jose had a very generous nature and would help anyone if he could. He enjoyed cars, dogs, video games, anime, and fishing....

Frances Boggs

Frances Boggs

Jul 18, 2020

Frances Marie Boggs, the brave little warrior, passed from this life on July 18, 2020. Since 2003, she faced many surgeries and health issues but faced each one head-on, never complaining. She had the attitude of “let’s get this over and move on”. She was strong, she was tough, she was brave, she was resilient, she was a fighter...

Gregory Alan Hicklin

Gregory Alan Hicklin

Jul 18, 2020

Gregory Alan Hicklin, “The Dude”, 69, of Urbandale Iowa, died peacefully in his sleep on July 18, 2020. Greg was born January 6, 1951 in Des Moines, IA at Methodist Hospital to parents Robert V and Francis E Hicklin. A product of the Des Moines Public School System, Greg received his undergraduate and medical degree from the University of...

Jack Jeffs

Jack Jeffs

Jul 17, 2020

Jack Junior Jeffs, loving husband and father of four children, passed away peacefully on his 91st birthday, July 17, 2020. Jack was born in Dallas, Texas to Easter Mae Snow and Walter Johnson. His early years began in rural Madison County, and according to Jack, he walked miles in the snow, every day, uphill, carrying a big rock, to...

Kyle John Riesberg

Kyle John Riesberg

Jul 17, 2020

Kyle John Riesberg, 24 of Waukee, passed away July 17, 2020. A visitation will be held Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Caldwell Parrish McCalley Chapel in Adel from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. For those in attendance masks are suggested, social distance guidelines will be in effect and we ask that you follow the CDC recommendations for COVID-19. A Mass of...

Patricia Davis

Patricia Davis

Jul 17, 2020

No services are planned.

Matthew Wolf

Matthew Wolf

Jul 15, 2020

Matthew Wolf, 58, of Des Moines passed away on July 15, 2020. A visitation will be on Monday, July 20, 2020 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory in Urbandale. Matthew was born In Des Moines, Iowa on September 27, 1961. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1980. He loved to read, was...

Sharene Culp

Sharene Culp

Jul 14, 2020

Sharene Kay England Culp, loving wife and mother, passed away at home in Des Moines on July 14, 2020. She was 58 years old. Sharene Culp was born December 29, 1961, to parents James and Marian (Bennett) England in Denver, Colorado. She had three younger brothers: Steven, Scott and Shad. Shari as her family always called her, spent her...

Eugene Brocker

Eugene Brocker

Jul 14, 2020

No services are planned at this time.

Kent Edward Bragdon

Kent Edward Bragdon

Jul 14, 2020

Kent Edward Bragdon passed away peacefully on July 14th, 2020 surrounded by friends and family at 59 years young. Kent attended Hoover High School and went on to graduate from the University of Iowa majoring in Business. He married the love of his life, Sandy Hanisch on September 30th, 1989. Kent had many passions, but none were more important...

Helen Martens

Helen Martens

Jul 13, 2020

Helen Irene Martens, 88, of Winterset, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 13, 2020 at her home. A visitation will be held 5:00-7:00 p.m., Friday, July 17, 2020 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Winterset Chapel. The family asks that guests in attendance please follow social distancing guidelines and masks are recommended. Funeral Services will begin at 10:00 a.m., Saturday,...

Bob  Vawter

Bob Vawter

Jul 12, 2020

Bobby Lee Vawter died following a stroke on Sunday, July 12, 2020. He had been living in Saint Paul, Minnesota near his daughter Holly since September 2017 following his Alzheimer’s diagnosis. He was 88 years old. Bob was born on February 16, 1932, in Shenandoah, Page County, Iowa. His parents were Floyd Alton Vawter (1-Oct-1889 to 17-May-1979) and Ora...

James Edward Hogge "Jim"

James Edward Hogge "Jim"

Jul 9, 2020

A Graveside Service for James Edward Hogge "Jim" was held 9:00 a.m. Monday, July 13, 2020 at the Richland Township Cemetery in Guthrie County, Iowa. Words of comfort were provided by Pastor Larry Monthei of the Hope United Methodist Parish. Honorary bearers were all of Jim's friends. Military Honors were provided by U.S. Army National Guard Detail from Camp...

Joseph Guisinger

Joseph Guisinger

Jul 8, 2020

Joseph Guisinger, 81, of Kellerton, passed away at Mercy One Hospital in Des Moines on July 8, 2020. Joe was born on May 15, 1939 to William Virgil “Bill” and Cora Lee Guisinger. He joined the United States Air Force shortly after school. After his time in the military, he was a land surveyor for many years, but eventually...

Jeanne R. Crabb

Jeanne R. Crabb

Jul 8, 2020

Jeanne Crabb, 77 of Adel, passed way Wednesday, July 8, 2020. A visitation will be held Monday, July 13, 2020 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home – McCalley Chapel in Adel, where family will greet friends from 5:00-8:00 pm. The family asks that those in attendance to please follow social distancing guidelines. Masks are recommended. Burial will take place at...

James Mace

James Mace

Jul 8, 2020

Memorial services for James Mace will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at 12:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Perry. Burial will be in the Violet Hill Cemetery. If desired, friends may give memorial contributions to the First Presbyterian Church, and may be left at Carris Family Funeral Home and Cremation Care. Online condolences may be...

Robert G. Alles

Robert G. Alles

Jul 6, 2020

Robert Gene Alles, 70, of Norwalk, passed away on July 6, 2020. Per his wishes, Bob will be cremated. No services are planned. Bob was born November 7, 1949, to John Keith & Irma Jean (Brand) Alles in Orleans, Nebraska. He graduated from Winterset High School, in Winterset, IA in 1968. Bob had two children, Bradley Keith and Michelle...

Marty Rose

Marty Rose

Jul 5, 2020

Marty Rose, age 79 of Woodward, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at her home in Woodward, IA. According to her wishes no services are planned at this time. Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care in Perry is assisting her family.