OBITUARIES

Apr 1, 2020

Andrew "Andy" Bambrick, age 83 of Perry, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at the Spurgeon Manor in Dallas Center, IA. Andy's memorial will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 10:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Perry. Memorials will be given to the walking trail at the Dallas County Hospital or the Children's...

Mar 31, 2020

Mar 30, 2020

Vella Beebe, 94, of Winterset, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020 at Azria Health Care Center in Winterset. Vella was married to Robert Beebe, and to this union came four amazing children, Larry, Dan, Jeff and Launa. Following CDC recommendations on large gatherings, there will be no open visitation or funeral service at this time. Services will be...

Mar 29, 2020

Wallace (Wally) Frederick Crawford, 74, died March 29, 2020 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, on March 23, 1946. His family moved to Hinsdale, Illinois, when Wally was in seventh grade. The Crawford family then settled in Cincinnati, Ohio where Wally attended Country Day School, graduating in 1964. Wally served as a hospital corpsman with...

Mar 29, 2020

Max D. Marean, 83, of Peru, died Sunday, March 29, 2020 at the Madison County Memorial Hospital in Winterset. Memorial services for Max will be held at a later date. Max was born on March 27, 1937, in Guthrie County, Iowa to Kenneth and Eva (Kimm) Marean. After his marriage to Elizabeth Jane Crawley on December 15, 1957 they...

Mar 27, 2020

Merlin R. Peter, age 86, of Ankeny passed away March 27, 2020 at Unity Point – Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home in Urbandale is in charge of arrangements. Merlin was born October 3, 1933 in Sheffield to Fay and Emma Peter. He graduated from Sheffield High School, Eagle Grove Junior College and Drake...

Mar 27, 2020

Lois Dillinger was born on September 19, 1932 in Peru, Iowa, the daughter of Grace and Elmer Decker. She was a lifelong resident of the Peru area where she lived her whole life. On October 23, 1949, she married Richard Dillinger, and to this union four children were born, Linda, Dixie, Sharon, and Dick. Lois was an avid gardener...

Mar 27, 2020

Gene Aspengren, 74, of Ankeny passed away March 27, 2020 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines. Gene has donated his body to The Des Moines University Anatomical Department. Private family services will be held. Gene was born March 6, 1946 in Des Moines to George and Selma Aspengren. He graduated from East High School in 1964. Gene went...

Mar 27, 2020

Benjamin Ronald Algreen, age 31, died unexpectedly March 27th, 2020, in Des Moines, Iowa. Benjamin is survived by his Mother Becky Kunkle; Stepfather Steve Kunkle; Father Bruce Algreen; Sister Amie Algreen (Tim) and family Kailey, Amber and Carter; Step-sister Larelle Sargent (Eric) and family Joli and Jack; Step-brother Stevie Kunkle and family Clarissa; his grandfather Ronald Algreen; Grandparents Dean...

Mar 26, 2020

Hastings Funeral Home in Perry is in charge of arrangements for Donna Mae McDowell, 87, of Perry. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at the First Christian Church in Perry. Social distancing along with Masks or face coverings are required. Donna Mae McDowell, daughter of Joseph Little and Elsie Mae Cage Little, was born...

Mar 25, 2020

Jann “Jake” Edward Wakefield, 80, of Van Meter passed away peacefully March 25, 2020 at his home. A private family service will be held April 1, 2020 with burial at Oakland Cemetery in De Soto. Due to public health concerns of Covid-19, a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Jann “Jake” Edward Wakefield was born...

Mar 25, 2020

To view the funeral service for Mary Lou Strain, please click on the Tribute Wall tab immediately above. Proceed to click on the video icon to start the service. Mary Lou Strain, 81, of Urbandale, IA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, in her winter home of Mesa, AZ. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM-11:00 AM on...

Mar 25, 2020

James (Jim) Lawless passed away March 25, 2020. He was born March 26, 1932 to Mary Olive and James LeRoy Lawless as an only child. He attended St. Augustine’s grade school and Roosevelt High School. He graduated from Drake University in 1954 with a major in journalism. While at Drake he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity....

Mar 24, 2020

Scott Rogers, 60, of Winterset, died Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at Unity Point Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Following CDC recommendations on large gatherings, there will be no open visitation or funeral service. Services will be private but website streaming will be available on his obituary tribute wall beginning at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 30, 2020 at www.caldwellparrish.com....

Mar 22, 2020

Louie Hensen, age 99 of Perry, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at the Perry Lutheran Home in Perry, Iowa. Due to the current restrictions on gatherings, a private family graveside service will be held. A funeral mass will be held at a later date when the gathering restrictions are lifted. Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care...

Mar 20, 2020

No services have been planned at this time.

Mar 19, 2020

No services are scheduled.

Mar 18, 2020

Carol Carson, 70 of Redfield, passed away Wednesday, 3/18/2020 at Lakeside Village in Panora. Carol was born on September 2, 1949 in Redfield to Thomas Foster and Paulena Marie (Hornback) Joiner. She loved to bake, crochet, loved making blankets, an avid bingo player, active in card groups with her friends, was a big part of the senior community at...

Mar 18, 2020

Fabiola M. Wight, 93, born in Quito Ecuador, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eduardo Alban Bilbao and Beatrice Batallas Alban; her brother, Ernesto; and sister, Lucia. Fabiola is survived by her daughter, Emmie (John) Anderson; grandchildren, Jessica Plantenberg and J.J. Anderson; and great grandchildren, Teigen, Isabella, and Landon; her...

Mar 18, 2020

“Jack” John Campbell McFadyen, 94, passed away on March 18, 2020 surrounded by his loving family and the caring staff at Wesley Acres. A Celebration of Life service will be held post-coronavirus when in person gatherings are prudent. Jack was born February 28, 1926 in Toronto, Canada, the son of Archibald and Donalda (Ray) McFadyen. Jack was preceded in...