OBITUARIES
All Obituaries
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
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"
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
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
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
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
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
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.
James L. Koch
Jul 5, 2020
To view the funeral service for James Koch, please click on the Tribute Wall at the top of the webpage. James Louis Koch, 90, of Van Meter, passed away early Sunday, July 5, 2020, at Spurgeon Manor in Dallas Center. A visitation will be held 2:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home Winterset...
Becky Ann Shoemaker Geist
Jul 4, 2020
Becky Shoemaker Geist passed away unexpectedly on July 4, 2020. She was born on April 2, 1950 to Ken and Clara Shoemaker. After graduating from Lincoln High School, she went on to study at Iowa State University, getting a Master’s Degree in Art. During her time there, she was a cheerleader and a member of CHI OMEGA Sorority. Becky...
William Lee Burke
Jul 4, 2020
William Lee Burke was born in Omaha, Nebraska on March 6, 1935, to William and Mildred (Brownlee) Burke. William spent his early childhood living in Maxwell, Iowa, and spent a lot of time with an aunt and uncle on their farm in Wiota, Iowa. In 1953, William graduated from East High School. William married his high school sweetheart, Norma...
Dr. Eric J. Hollen
Jun 30, 2020
Eric Jon Hollen was born in Waverly, Iowa on September 22, 1946 to Lucille (Thompson) and James Hollen. He grew up in Winterset, Iowa and graduated from Winterset High School in 1964. He married his high school sweetheart, Susan (Oldham) Hollen, in Winterset on August 28, 1966 and together they had four children, Todd, Allison, Andrew, and Matthew. Eric...
Margaret Williams
Jun 27, 2020
To view Margaret's live streamed service please visit the link privided. https://player.vimeo.com/video/435183321 Margaret Louise Thomas-Williams, affectionately known as Aunt Margie, was born August 7th, 1947 in Des Moines, Iowa to William Lee Andrew Thomas, Sr. and Alena Mae Gooch-Thomas. Margie was educated in the Des Moines Public school district where she attended North High School. Margie was joined in...
Ruby Hendrickson
Jun 24, 2020
Ruby Irene Cooper Hendrickson passed away, June 24, 2020. She was born July 28, 1923 in Clarke County, the daughter of Perry Edward and Lily Ferne Cooper. She married Elias Anthony (Tony) Hendrickson on November 21, 1942. Ruby graduated from Lorimor School and earned a teaching certificate in 1941. She taught in three different country schools until she married....
Reverend Mathai Thomas Kunnel
Jun 24, 2020
To live stream Fr. Tom's funeral Mass click the "Tribute Wall" tab above and then click watch now on the "Live Webcast". Or copy and paste the following link in your web browser: https://vimeo.com/432964704 Reverend Mathai Thomas Kunnel, 60, passed from this earthly life to eternal rest the evening of June 24, 2020. A visitation will be held from...
David Hulbert
Jun 23, 2020
David Hulbert, 64, of Winterset, died Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at the Madison County Memorial Hospital in Winterset. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 27, 2020 at the North McDonald Cemetery, Madison County. Following CDC recommendations, we please ask that attendees use social distancing guidelines. Memorials in his name may be directed to the...
Anna Marie Harrington
Jun 23, 2020
To live stream Anna's funeral Mass click the "Tribute Wall" tab above and then click watch now on the "Live Webcast". Anna Marie Harrington, 26, departed this world prematurely, on June 23, 2020. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Monday June 29, 2020 at Caldwell Parish Funeral Home in Urbandale. Due to the Covid-19...
Abigail Nicole Ashby
Jun 22, 2020
To view the livestream of the funeral service for Abigail, please click on the tribute wall near the top of the webpage. Abigail Nicole Ashby, 23, of Indianola tragically passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020 following a car accident on Hwy 92. A visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 11, 2020, at the...
Glesna Coulter
Jun 22, 2020
Glesna Coulter, 85 of Linden, Ia, passed away peacefully on 6/22/20 in her Linden home surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held with family and friends at a later date. Glesna Grace (Godwin) Coulter was the 12th child of 14 to Harry and Viola (Dickey) Godwin and was born on April 19th 1935 in Panora, Ia. She...
Stephen J. Mcintire
Jun 22, 2020
Stephen James Mcintire was born in Des Moines to Edwin and Charline Crouch McIntire on May 9, 1949 and died on June 22, 2020. Steve studied math and philosophy at the University of Kansas, and received a masters degree in philosophy at the University of Rochester in New York. Steve returned to Des Moines in 1978 and was employed...


