OBITUARIES

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Gregory Clark

Gregory Clark

April 16, 2021

Gregory Alan Clark, age 58, passed away April 16th, 2021. Greg was born September 18, 1962, in Hammond, Indiana, to Herbert and Mary Clark. Outside of spending time with his family, Greg enjoyed many outdoor activities, including running, biking, and hiking. One of his recent accomplishments was climbing The Half Dome in Yosemite National Park. He was also an...

Marcellus Sprenger

Marcellus Sprenger

April 13, 2021

To view the livestream of the funeral service, select the Tribute Wall tab above then click on "Watch Now." Marcellus (Marc) Joseph Sprenger passed away Tuesday, April 13th 2021. He was 88 years old and a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather great grandfather and friend. Marc was born January 11, 1933 in Jefferson City, MO. He served in...

Dr. Debra Anne Welker

Dr. Debra Anne Welker

April 13, 2021

Dr. Debra Anne Welker was born into life in Oak Lawn on May 20th, 1963 and the sun has been shining on her ever since. She passed peacefully on April 13th, 2021 at the age of 57. Forever devoted to her loving family & friends; mother Darlene, sisters Janet & Elise, niece and nephews Tabitha, Derek, Theodore & Matthew,...

Carolyn Sue Chamberlain

Carolyn Sue Chamberlain

April 12, 2021

Carolyn Sue Chamberlain, 63, of Adel, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at Taylor House in Des Moines, Iowa. Care was born February 14, 1958 to Bobbie Gene and Barbara (Gregg) Chamberlain. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 19, 2021 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home – McCalley Chapel in Adel, with burial following at Panther...

Jon R. Schneider

Jon R. Schneider

April 11, 2021

Jon R. Schneider, 84 passed away peacefully at home on April 11, 2021. Jon was born March 11, 1937 in Keokuk IA to Irwin & Georgia Schneider. Jon a 1955 graduate from North High School in Des Moines entered the US Navy in 1956. He was injured while serving as a torpedoman on the Destroyer USS Lowry DD-770. After...

Steven Espe

Steven Espe

April 10, 2021

Steven L. Espe was born in Mason City, IA on August 26, 1944, to Lawrence and Lois Espe. He passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Steve grew up on a farm near Kanawha, IA, along with his brothers Roger and Mitch. He was active in baseball, basketball, golf, and bowling. Like his brother, he liked music, played clarinet...

Eva L. Hickman

Eva L. Hickman

April 8, 2021

Hastings Funeral Home in Perry is in charge of arrangements for Eva L. Hickman, 83, of Perry. Eva died April 8, 2021 at the Perry Lutheran Home. Services are pending at this time. Events Details are pending.

Nedra Sparland

Nedra Sparland

April 7, 2021

Nedra passed away April 7, 2021. She was born on July 21, 1941 to Oscar and Dorothy Sparland at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. From an early age Nedra had a love of numbers. She developed bookkeeping skills which she used throughout her career. She held positions at Island Title in Washington State and later at the Veteran’s...

Margaret Ann Murray

Margaret Ann Murray

April 5, 2021

Margaret Murray age 86 of Urbandale died on April 5, 2021. She was born on December 1, 1934 in What Cheer, IA to Opal & Roy Nilles. She graduated from Ottumwa Heights Academy. Margaret married James Murray on June 2, 1952. She worked for 30 years as an office manager for Hinky Dinky and a Customer Produce Rep at...

Lee Ann Hills

Lee Ann Hills

April 4, 2021

Lee Ann Hills was born October 5, 1953 in Des Moines, Iowa. Lee passed away at home on April 4, 2021. Lee grew up in Des Moines and graduated from East High School. While raising her children, Lee also worked a full-time job at Capital Cab Company, which later was acquired by Hertz Rental Car. Lee worked at Hertz...

Ardis Louise Anderson

Ardis Louise Anderson

April 3, 2021

Ardis Anderson, daughter of Frank and Barbara Shepperd Bailey, was born September 6, 1929 at the home of her grandparents near Atlantic, Iowa and passed away April 3, 2021 peacefully with her family by her side. She attended rural school, graduated as Valedictorian from Atlantic High School in 1946 and attended Iowa State College (ISU). She met Earl Anderson...

Barbara Krebes

Barbara Krebes

March 31, 2021

No services will be held.

Tina L Schirm

Tina L Schirm

March 30, 2021

Tina Schirm passed away on March 30, 2021 at the Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. She was born on February 26, 1964 to Larry Hayes and Barbara “McCall” Jones in Kirkland, Washington. Tina later moved to Iowa in 1976 where she attended and graduated from Lincoln High School. Tina worked at the Post Office for over 20 years....

Randal Vaught

Randal Vaught

March 30, 2021

No services will be held.

Greyson David Harskamp

Greyson David Harskamp

March 28, 2021

To view the livestream of Greyson's funeral service, select the Tribute Wall tab above then click on "Watch Now." Greyson David Harskamp, age 10, of Earlham, Iowa, died Sunday, March 28, 2021, at home. A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 5, 2021, at the Earlham High School South Gymnasium in Earlham. Greyson was born on...

Maryalyce "Bonnie" Harvey

Maryalyce "Bonnie" Harvey

March 27, 2021

To livestream Maryalyce's funeral service click on the "Tribute Wall" tab above and click "Watch Now" on the Live Webcast. Maryalyce “Bonnie” Harvey passed away peacefully on March 27th, 2021. Bonnie was born in Pittsburgh, PA on July 23rd, 1944 to Alice and Harold Galloway. She graduated from Holy Innocents High School in 1962. She met the love of...

Jeffery Shawn Taggart

Jeffery Shawn Taggart

March 26, 2021

Graveside Services for Jeffery Shawn Taggart were held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Violet Hill Cemetery in Perry. Casket bearers were: Placido Ortiz, Tim Lybarger, Robert Heitman Sr., Lynne Taggart, Robert Heitman Jr., and Coby Graham. Hastings Funeral Home in Perry was in charge of these arrangements. Jeffery Shawn Taggart, son of Daniel Harry Taggart, Sherri Lee...

Rosella Mary "Rosey" Doherty

Rosella Mary "Rosey" Doherty

March 24, 2021

Graveside Services for Rosella "Rosey" Doherty were held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Violet Hill Cemetery in Perry. Father Luis Mejia of St Patrick Catholic Church provided words of comfort. Hastings Funeral Home in Perry was in charge of these arrangements. Rosella Mary Doherty "Rosey," daughter of Mathias John Thiltgen and Cecilia Caroline Klaas Thiltgen, was born...

Cornelius John Van Ameyde

Cornelius John Van Ameyde

March 24, 2021

Cornelius Van Ameyde, age 80 of Dexter, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at the Perry Lutheran Homes Eden Acres in Perry, IA. According to his wishes, no services are planned.

Donald Kellen

Donald Kellen

March 23, 2021

Donald John Kellen was born in Le Mars, Iowa, on Feb. 13, 1935, and died in Sun City on March 23, 2021. A graveside service will be held in the Booneville Cemetery on Friday, August 6, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Don grew up in Sioux City and graduated from Heelan High School. He served in the military in Korea....