OBITUARIES

May 29, 2025

Vicki (Allen) Dickinson, age 75, of Des Moines, passed away peacefully at home on May 29, 2025. The family is deeply saddened by the loss of her. She was born on May 27, 1950 in Winterset, IA, the daughter of James and Virgie (Field) Allen.

Vicki grew up in Winterset and was a 1968 graduate of Winterset High School. She married...

May 28, 2025

Beverly Jean Nelsen, 90, passed away on May 28th, 2025 at Southfield Wellness Community in Webster City, Iowa. She was born on February, 5th, 1935 in Coon Rapids. She was the daughter of Thomas and Goldie (Pierson) Pittman.

In 1950 she married the love of her life, Raymond Nelsen. Raymond and Beverly enjoyed many wonderful years together dancing and riding their...

May 28, 2025

Mary Petro, a beacon of kindness and warmth, graced this world from August 25, 1954, until her peaceful passing on May 28, 2025. Born in Saint Joseph, Missouri, Mary carried the spirit of her roots with her, no matter where life led her.

A devoted daughter of John and Wanda Miller, she grew into a remarkable woman known for her welcoming...

May 27, 2025

Michael “Mike” Carver passed away May 27, 2025, at the age of 83. He was born in Rochester, MN, on April 28, 1942 to Laurence and Ariel Carver, and baptized as an infant.

Mike grew up in Waverly, IA, where he became an Eagle Scout, excelled in basketball and football, and proudly worked construction for his father, who owned Carver Lumber...

May 26, 2025

Larry Rains, 87, passed away peacefully at home on May 26, 2025, after a long battle with Lewy body dementia. He was born on November 18, 1937, in Guthrie Center, Iowa, to Walter and Francis Rains.

Larry spent his early years in and around Guthrie Center, attending various schools as his family moved throughout the area. In eighth grade, the family...

May 23, 2025

“Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us everyday”

Mary Edith Gibson, age 80 of West Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025.

Mary was born on July 6, 1944, in Des Moines, Iowa. She spent the past 28 years residing in Florida, where she retired from the Hernando County Health Department. Mary was known for her...

May 22, 2025

Hal Scripps Chase was born in Des Moines, Iowa, March 3rd, 1943, the same day as his maternal grandfather, Harry Birkholm known as “Big” Skipper, because of his career as the captain of maritime ships on the US west coast. Hence, Hal grew up as “Skipper” to his family and friends.

Hal’s mother, Barbara Cox Birkholm, the oldest child of Elsie...

May 22, 2025

Tam V Le (67) passed away on May 22, 2025. on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory (8201 Hickman Road, Urbandale, Iowa 50322) A funeral service will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. with a visitation break from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. The family requests that monetary donations be directed to the...

May 22, 2025

Michelle Adams, 65, of Patterson, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at her home.

Michelle Kay was born in Waterloo, Iowa on August 1, 1959, the daughter of Dennis Stacey and Jeanette (Stanhope) Moore. She worked for Tyson Foods in Waterloo for 10 years and made Patterson her home for the last 15 years.

Michelle enjoyed crocheting, often crafting beautiful...

May 22, 2025

Mary C. Ockerman, a vibrant and nurturing soul, was born on August 26, 1945, in Mason City, Iowa, and she gracefully departed this world on May 22, 2025, in Adel, Iowa, following a long-fought battle with cancer. Mary was a beacon of warmth and compassion, known for her adventurous spirit and a heart that embraced all those who crossed her...

May 21, 2025

May 21, 2025

In Loving Memory of Racheal Awul Kur -

At the break of dawn on January 21, 1998, in the heart of Ethiopia, a light entered the world—gentle, radiant, and full of promise. That light was Racheal Awul Kur, the beloved daughter of Rebecca Lueth and Kur Angeth. From the very beginning, Racheal carried within her a quiet strength and an unshakable...

May 21, 2025

Surrounded by her family, Kathleen Boudewyns Letz, 79, went home peacefully to be with our Lord on May 21, 2025. A devoted wife, mother, nana, teacher, and friend. Kathy enriched the lives of so many with her unwavering, vibrant spirit, kindness, and abiding faith.

Kathy is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Corinne Boudewyns, and her first grandchild that...

May 21, 2025

Leon Phillips, 89, of Peru, Iowa, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

Leon was born on December 20, 1935, to Paul and Berniece (Sawhill) Phillips. He started school in Peru and graduated from Truro High School in 1954. He lived his entire lifetime around the Peru area.

On August 15, 1965, Leon and Donna Lee Warren were married...

May 21, 2025

Mary Ann's funeral service will be livestreamed with the link provided: https://player.vimeo.com/video/1088140397

Mary Ann Kelly passed away on May 21, 2025, in Clive, Iowa. Born in DeWitt, Iowa, she graduated from Monmouth High School in Illinois before pursuing a nursing degree at Marycrest College (St. Ambrose) in Davenport, Iowa.

During her senior year of college, Mary finally said "yes" to Don Kelly,...

May 20, 2025

Jean Winebrenner, 78, of Peru, passed away at her home peacefully on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

Born Doris Jean Thomas, on April 7, 1947, in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Laurence (Bill) and Velma (Harpole) Thomas. She graduated from Orient-Macksburg High School in 1965. On November 3, 1968, she was united in marriage to Richard Winebrenner, in Rhode Island. Together,...

May 20, 2025

Terry Leo Strain (87) passed away on May 20, 2025. A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory (8201 Hickman Road, Urbandale Iowa) with a funeral service to follow at 2:30 p.m.

Terry Leo Strain passed away on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025. Terry was born on...

May 18, 2025

Julé Lee Carrington was born in Denver, CO, on May 17, 1955, to Ed and Polly Temple, joining a family with an older brother, Eric Temple (Mary), a sister, Victoria Temple, and a younger brother to come four years later, David Temple (Jean). A quick note – to explain the dash in her name: her dad had the wild idea...

May 18, 2025

Michael McClish, age 76, of West Des Moines, passed away on May 18th, 2025 at EveryStep Hospice-Kavanagh House in Des Moines, Iowa.

Mike was everything to so many people. He was June’s one and only true love for over 60 years, he was a devoted dad who never missed an event, a grandpa that always showed up. He was a football...

May 18, 2025

Julene H. Stoik, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025, at Cedar Ridge Village in West Des Moines, Iowa, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by all who knew her. A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Plymouth Congregational Church in Des Moines, Iowa, followed by a memorial service at 11:00...