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Esther Ramirez De Castro
Sep 23, 2025
Our beloved Esther Ramirez De Castro, age 82, went home to be with the Lord on September 23, 2025. She passed peacefully at her residence, surrounded by the love of her family.
Esther was born on January 6, 1943, in Cañada de Ramirez, Michoacan, Mexico, to Isaias Ramirez Ramirez and Josefina Barboza Solis. In 1965 she married the love of...
Elizabeth Anne Chayet
Sep 23, 2025
Elizabeth Anne Chayet, age 80, of Perry, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at the EveryStep Kavanagh Hospice House in Des Moines.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Violet Hill Cemetery, located at 1700 Park Street, Perry, IA 50220. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the...
Clifford E. Wooldridge
Sep 22, 2025
Clifford Eugene Wooldridge, oldest son of Bromley and Thelma (Mitchell) Wooldridge, was born December 26, 1936 in Guthrie County, Iowa and peacefully passed from this life on September 22, 2025 at Adel Acres Care Home at 88 years of age. He grew up in Guthrie and Dallas Counties, graduating from high school at Washington Township School near Minburn, IA, in...
Vance Abbott
Sep 22, 2025
Des Moines, IA - Vance L. Abbott (75), passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025 at Harmony Care Center in West Des Moines, IA. He was born August 26, 1950 in Des Moines, IA, to his parents, Willard Abbott and Elizabeth (Beachum) Abbott.
Vance was a retired freelance F&I manager for various car dealerships throughout Iowa. In his free time, he...
Roland Huff
Sep 21, 2025
Roland L. Huff, Sr., 87, of Urbandale, Iowa, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025, with his family.
Born on September 13, 1938, Roland (Ron) lived a full and accomplished life marked by service, entrepreneurship, and unwavering dedication to his loved ones. He proudly served in the United States Navy and later built a prestigious 40-year career in the insurance...
Linda Pomeroy
Sep 19, 2025
Linda K. Pomeroy, 59, of Winterset, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City from complications of Autoimmune Liver Disease.
Linda Kay Hermanson was born October 11, 1965, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, to Roger G. and Norma Lou (Slattum) Hermanson. She grew up in Lake Mills, Iowa and graduated from Lake Mills...
Maria Mateo De Ordonez
Sep 18, 2025
María Carlota Mateo de Ordoñez, de 81 años, residente de Perry, falleció pacíficamente el jueves 18 de septiembre de 2025 en el Hospital del Condado de Dallas en Perry, Iowa.
La visita se llevará a cabo el viernes 26 de septiembre de 2025, de 5:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m., en Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Perry Chapel, ubicada en 1721 Park Street...
Donald R Bassett Jr.
Sep 18, 2025
Donald R. “Don” Bassett Jr., 71, passed into eternal life on September 18, 2025. He was born on February 20, 1954, in Des Moines, Iowa, and remained a lifelong resident of the Hawkeye State.
Don was a proud graduate of Hoover High School (Class of ’72), Grandview Junior College (’74), and Arizona State University (’76). After college, he worked as an...
Ilene Holmes
Sep 18, 2025
Ilene Holmes, 98, of Winterset passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025 at Cedar Ridge Village in West Des Moines.
Ilene was born June 25, 1927 to Chick and Lenore (Fredrickson) Ruth. She was a lifelong resident of Madison County, graduating from Winterset High School in 1944.
Over the years, Ilene worked at Bankers Life in Des Moines, the abstract office in Winterset,...
Diane Lynn McCarty
Sep 18, 2025
Diane Lynn (McMullin) McCarty, age 78, of Perry, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Aspire of Perry.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Perry Chapel, with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Violet Hill Cemetery in Perry. Memorial contributions may...
Marilynn K. Kint
Sep 17, 2025
Marilynn K. Kint, 68, of Winterset, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at her home, surrounded by family.
Marilynn was born on October 20, 1956, in Pomona, California, the daughter of Richard and Mardyll (Perkins) McGraw. Growing up, she lived in many places as her father held several trucking dispatcher jobs. She was a typical farm girl who knew the value...
David A. Koch
Sep 17, 2025
David A. Koch, 72, of Earlham passed away September 17, 2025, at home with his family, following a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Dave was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, March 20, 1953 to Frederick and Clara (Henik) Koch. He grew up on a farm near Mt. Vernon, Iowa, and graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in 1971. He enrolled in Kirkwood...
Wanda Haws
Sep 17, 2025
Lawanda "Wanda" Pauline Haws, 84, of Perry, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
In accordance with her wishes, she will be cremated and no services will be held. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.caldwellparrish.com.
Wanda was born on June 1, 1941, to Marie Helmantoler. She later married Reed Haws, and together they raised...
Jane Ardon
Sep 16, 2025
Jane Ardon (42) passed away on September 16, 2025. Visitation will be held on October 31, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory (8201 Hickman Rd. Urbandale IA, 50322) Funeral services will be held at St. Ambrose Cathedral (607 High St, Des Moines, IA 50309) on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.
Jane...
Gregory N. Benberg
Sep 16, 2025
Gregory Neil Benberg, 79, of Johnston, Iowa, passed away peacefully with family by his side on September 16, 2025.
Greg was born on March 4, 1946. His parents were Fred and Inez Benberg. He grew up in Storm Lake, Iowa. He graduated from Storm Lake High School in 1965, the same year he entered the United States Army. Greg proudly served...
Charles C. Berry
Sep 16, 2025
Charles C. Berry, 100, of Winterset, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Azria Health in Winterset.
Charles was born on October 28, 1924, in Murray, Iowa, to Omer and Thelma (Cole) Berry. He attended Lorimor Schools and graduated in 1942.
On July 4, 1944, Charles married Helen Welch. Together they raised five children: Judy, Sharon, Stephen, Debra, and Randy. In 1950,...
Daniel Joseph Kavanaugh Jr.
Sep 16, 2025
It is with profound sadness — and deep gratitude for a life so well lived — that we share the passing of our dad, Daniel Joseph Kavanaugh, Jr., on September 16, 2025, at the age of 92.
Dan was born on December 7, 1932, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Dan and Ruby Kavanaugh. He grew up there, went to Creighton University, and...
John Casey
Sep 13, 2025
John Calvin Casey (63) passed away on September 13, 2025.
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James Tully
Sep 13, 2025
James "Jay" John Tully was was born January 21, 1979 in Des Moines, IA to John and Connie Tully. He passed away September 13, 2025 at the age of 46. He lived his entire life in the Johnston and Des Moines area.
Family was his most cherished treasure; he loved family time. His dogs were also a part of his...
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