OBITUARIES

March 17, 2021

Funeral Services for Gail Ann Blum were held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the Central Christian Church in Jefferson, Iowa with Rev. Jay Alexander providing words of comfort. Casket Bearers were: Anthony Peterson, Tim Gettler, Brandon Schirmbeck, James Allbee, Dave Schrunk, and Benny Ayala. Gary Hall played music. Recorded Music selected was: "My Dad" by Paul Petersen,...

March 14, 2021

Janet Charlotte Lowe was born November 5, 1930, to Lottie and Lans Wickland in Guthrie County and passed away March 14, 2021 at her home in Perry, Iowa. She married Richard Lowe March 2, 1952, and they lived in Des Moines until moving to Perry in 1962. Jan was an elementary teacher in the Perry Community School District for more...

March 14, 2021

Ronald R. Rinehart is currently out of town visiting family, extended family and friends who he has not seen for a while. “Ron” was born in Pella, Iowa, on February 21, 1940 to parents Murray and Gladys (VanBrogen) Rinehart, where he joined his two older siblings, Emma Maxine and Verle Lee. After graduating from Pella High School, he generally...

March 13, 2021

Jeff Hovick, 56, of St. Charles, passed away at his home on March 13, 2021. A visitation will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 19, 2021 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Winterset Chapel, where funeral services will begin at 3:00 p.m. The family encourages those in attendance to wear casual or racing attire. Live streaming of...

March 13, 2021

Larry W. Post, 65, of Winterset, died Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Greater Regional Hospice House in Creston. Memorial services will be held 12 noon, Saturday, March 27, 2021, at the VFW Hall in Winterset. Family will receive friends one hour prior, from 11 am to 12 noon. Burial will be held at a later date in the Iowa...

March 13, 2021

Christine Adelia (Heitkamp) Spackman passed away on Saturday March 13, 2021 at the age of 70. Christine is survived by her nephew Camron Heitkamp and two step daughters, Tonya Berkebile (Charles) and Courtney Chojnacki (John). She graduated with honors from NIU, and worked for the State of Iowa for many years before retiring. Christine loved wildflowers, reading books, and...

March 12, 2021

Robecca Suzanne Keenan, age 57 of Osceola, Iowa, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021 at her home. Robecca was born on May 11, 1963 to Merle Bensley Sr. and Helen House in Des Moines, Iowa. She grew up and attended school in Des Moines. She enjoyed spending time with family. She is survived by her mother, Helen House...

March 11, 2021

Angela “Angie” Sue Glass was born on April 10, 1963 in Perry, IA, the daughter of Dennis Patrick Glass and Shirley Joyce Landals. Angie attended schools in Perry and was a lifelong resident. She passed away peacefully on March 11, 2021. A private family graveside service for Angie will be held at Violet Hill Cemetery.

Angie loved her family very...

March 11, 2021

Graveside Services for Charles Larry Ford were held 11:00 am Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Violet Hill Cemetery in Perry, Iowa. Pastor Sandy Cannon of Fort Des Moines provided words of comfort and prayer. Hastings Funeral Home in Perry was in charge of these arrangements. Charles Larry Ford passed away at Mary Greeley Medical Center on March 11, 2021....

March 10, 2021

Corrine M. Darr, 84 of Winterset passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Madison County Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. A memorial service was held at Iowa Veterans Cemetery Chapel near Van Meter on Tuesday, March 16 with Pastor Mark Morehouse officiating. Corrine was born in Ogden, IA to Herman and Pearl Cook on April 9, 1936....

March 9, 2021

Dr. James A. Whyte died on March 9, 2021. He was born on October 15, 1946 to James and Annie Whyte. He graduated from the University of Nebraska and Iowa State University. Jim was a Professor of Sociology for 25 years at Grand View University, retiring as Professor Emeritus. He earned multiple awards for service and teaching, and was...

March 8, 2021

To view the livestream of the memorial service for Paul Marston, please click on the tribute wall tab above and select "watch now." Paul Marston, 79, of Earlham died March 8, 2021 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines. John Paul Marston was born in Winterset, Iowa on September 30, 1941, the youngest of three children born to Gale...

March 7, 2021

~ Mass for Marina Alvarez-Saavedra was held 5:00 p.m. Friday, March 12, 2021 at St Patrick Catholic Church in Perry. Father Luis Mejia provided words of comfort. Hastings Funeral Home in Perry was in charge of these arrangements. Marina Alvarez-Saavedra, daughter of Luis Emilio Saavedra and Susana Alvarez, was born December 28, 1937 in Nicaragua and died March 7,...

March 7, 2021

Senator Eugene Vincent Kennedy, 93, entered eternal rest on March 7th, 2021 at home. A mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, March 11th, 2021, 10:00 a.m. at St. Ambrose Cathedral, 607 High Street, Des Moines, IA. An hour-long visitation will take place before mass, beginning at 9:00 a.m., masks required. The service will be live-streamed via the...

March 6, 2021

**Under tribute wall, there is a map of the plot location** Timothy James Osweiler passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at the UnityPoint Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines, Iowa. He had been battling cancer for more than a year. Tim was born June 7, 1950 in Marshalltown, Iowa to Cletus H. Osweiler and Donna M. Osweiler. He...

March 6, 2021

Randy Johnson, 63, of Winterset, passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 6, 2021. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Winterset Chapel. Funeral service will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at the funeral home. Masks are required for those in attendance....

March 6, 2021

Myron Glenn White, age 76, died peacefully and surrounded by his family on March 6, 2021 at his home in Bondurant, IA. Myron was born on July 29, 1944 in Monticello, IL to Alva and Lois Turney White. His family later settled on a farm outside Bloomfield, IA. After graduating from Bloomfield High School in 1962, Myron attended Iowa...

March 6, 2021

Melissa "Missy" Grabill, age 49, of Adel, IA passed away on March 6th, 2021. A visitation will be held Tuesday, March 9, 2021 from 4:00p.m. – 7:30p.m. at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home - McCalley Chapel, with a prayer service following the visitation at 7:30P.M. A funeral service will be held 10:30a.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at the funeral home....

March 6, 2021

Franklin Douglas “Doug” Rasmussen, 80, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. There will be a private family service with a celebration of life at a later date. Doug was born on November 5, 1940 in Webster City, Iowa to Harry and Vera Rasmussen. As a teenager he played basketball,...

March 5, 2021

Graveside Services for Anastasio "Stacy" Luke Galvan were held 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 12, 2021 at Violet Hill Cemetery in Perry, Iowa. Casket bearers were: Denise Mejia, Selena Garcia, Brandon Mejia, Nick Lingner, Chris Galvan, Amber Olafson, Dawn Spidle, Joseph Galvan, and James Walker. Honorary casket bearers were: Marylee Olafson, Mary Lingner, Cecil Galvan, Luci Blair, Connie Walker, Peggy...