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Victor Burgess
Sep 12, 2025
Victor Floyd Burgess, 81, of West Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025. On this day, he was reunited with the love of his life, Judi, who passed away on the same date in 2021-a poignant reflection of their enduring bond.
Born in Cadillac, Michigan, Victor entered the world on May 24, 1944, to the late Victor...
Adam Charles Hay
Sep 10, 2025
Adam Charles Hay, 51, of Adel, formerly of Perry, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
In accordance with Adam’s wishes, he has been cremated, and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.caldwellparrish.com.
Adam was born on April 22,...
Ted Schoonover
Sep 9, 2025
Ted Allen Schoonover, age 64, of West Des Moines, IA, passed away on September 9th, 2025, at Unity Point Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines.
Ted was a devoted family man, military veteran, and adventurer, passed away leaving behind a legacy of kindness, humor, and love. Born in Des Moines, IA on January 25th, 1961, Ted was the son of...
Karen S. Collins
Sep 9, 2025
Karen S. Collins, 82, of Winterset, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Edencrest at Riverwoods in Des Moines, under the care of Hospice of the Midwest.
Karen Suzette Wilson was born on April 26, 1943, in Indianola, Iowa, the daughter of Claren and Genevra (Felch) Wilson. She graduated from Indianola High School with the Class of 1961. On...
Steve Crusan
Sep 7, 2025
Steve Crusan passed away September 7, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Perry Chapel, followed by interment at Violet Hill Cemetery in Perry. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Online condolences...
Janet Marlene Williamson
Sep 7, 2025
Janet Marlene Williamson (72) passed away on September 7, 2025. A visitation will be held at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory (8201 Hickman Road, Urbandale) on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Funeral Services will follow at 11:00 a.m. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Carrie Cooper.
Janet Marlene Williamson was born to Jim and...
Debie Stolk
Sep 5, 2025
Debie Kay (Sunderman) Stolk passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025, at Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Though her journey was difficult, she faced it with the same grace and humor that she carried throughout her life.
A Celebration of Life will take place at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 12, 2025, at...
Reverend John W. Acrea
Sep 4, 2025
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Reverend John W. Acrea, 89, of West Des Moines, passed away on September 4, 2025, at Deerfield in Urbandale, Iowa.
Visitation will be on Thursday, September 11, 2025, from 5:00–7:00 PM, with the Rosary at 7:00 PM, St. Joseph Chapel, Dowling Catholic High School, West Des Moines, Iowa. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday,...
Kathleen Joanne Hanlon
Sep 4, 2025
Kathleen Joanne Hanlon (89) passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory (8201 Hickman Rd., Urbandale, IA) from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Funeral services will follow the visitation. Interment will be held at Glendale Cemetery (4909 University Ave, Des Moines, IA) Memorial contributions can...
Jennifer Ray
Sep 3, 2025
Jennifer Marie Ray passed away on September 3, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa, following a short battle with cancer. She was 51 years old.Born on April 7, 1974, Jennifer spent her early years in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She graduated from LaSalle High School before relocating to Des Moines, where she became a Certified Nursing Assistant. Over the years, she held...
Emmanuel Bacuyag
2025
Emmanuel Bacuyag
1945 - 2025
Emmanuel Bacuyag, 79, passed away surrounded by his large and loving family. Emmanuel was born in the Philippines, and was the eldest child of Conrado and Maria.
He graduated from the University of Santo Tomas and went on to become a registered architect in the Philippines and the United States. During his 30 years as a practicing architect,...
Thomas Crall
Sep 1, 2025
Thomas A. Crall, 50, of West Des Moines, passed away unexpectedly on September 1, 2025.
Tom was born in Des Moines on April 25, 1975, to Tom and Kathleen (Kearney) Crall. He graduated from Dowling High School and Des Moines Area Community College. Tom spent his professional career as a valued leader at Hy-Vee. He was a longtime produce...
Marianne Bowman
Sep 1, 2025
Marianne Lee Bowman passed away on September 1st, 2025, at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa, at the age of 80. She was a proud Italian-American, born on April 24, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois. Marianne was adopted as an infant by George and Mary Bailey. Later in life, through a genealogy platform, she was able to reconnect with her...
Donna McFarland
Sep 1, 2025
Donna McFarland, 78, of Van Meter, Iowa, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on September 23, 1946, in Cushing, Iowa, to Leroy and Opal Bremer. Donna grew up on the family farm just west of town, where she shared a lively childhood with her three brothers and younger sister. She attended school in Cushing from kindergarten...
Ronald Billings
Sep 1, 2025
Ronald Eugene Billings was born June 20, 1932 in Albia, Iowa. He was the youngest of six children born to Harrison and Harriet and his birth order earned him the nickname, Babe Billings. Ron was always a hard worker and began his career on a bicycle, delivering groceries before and after school. He graduated from Albia High School in 1950...
Mary Jane Long
Aug 30, 2025
Mary Jane Long (Rostermundt), age 78, of Perry, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
A Celebration of Life Service will take place on Friday, October 10, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Perry Chapel located at 1721 Park Street, Perry, Iowa. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Mary...
Mary Margaret Snyder
Aug 30, 2025
Mary Margaret Snyder (Weaver) of Adel, Iowa passed away suddenly on August 30, 2025 in Salem, Missouri. Mary was born to Weldon Simon Weaver and Bertha Darlene (Benson) Weaver on February 24, 1958 in Eagle Grove, Iowa.
Mary graduated in 1976 and continued her education by earning an Associates Degree in Drapery and Tapestry at Iowa Central Community College. She began...
Carol Schnell
Aug 30, 2025
Carol Lynn Schnell, a beautiful and multi-faceted woman, earned her eternal rest at the age of 92, peacefully surrounded by her loving family.
Carol was born in Milwaukee WI on February 22, 1933 to Robert and Mildred Fisher. She grew up in Des Moines and Fort Dodge Iowa, graduating a year early at age 17 from Fort Dodge High School....
Matthew William George
Aug 29, 2025
Matthew “Matt” William George, 65, passed away on August 29, 2025, doing what he loved—racing his motorcycle.
Visitation will take place on Thursday, September 4, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Saylorville Church, located at 6429 NW 6th Dr, Des Moines, Iowa. The funeral service will be held on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., also at Saylorville...
Mary Compton
Aug 29, 2025
Mary Compton, 80, passed away August 29, 2025 at Azria Health in Winterset, Iowa.
Mary Elizabeth Cellan was born March 22, 1945, in Winterset, Iowa, to Milburn and Della (Post) Cellan. She graduated from Winterset High School in 1963 and enjoyed being part of the Alumni Association. Mary married James “Jimmy” Compton and had two children, Della and James, Jr.
After retiring...
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