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Betty Ann Blackburn
Aug 27, 2025
Betty Ann (Hargrave) Blackburn, daughter of Ivan and Emma (Gadsby) Hargrave, was born on January 20, 1935, on a farm in Clay county, Iowa. She was the oldest girl in a family of 6 children. Betty went to school in Webster City, Iowa, graduating from Webster City High School in 1954. She then attended Webster City Community College, earning a...
Patricia F. Neel
Aug 26, 2025
Patricia Fern Neel, 90, of Perry, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Eden Acres Campus of Perry Lutheran Homes.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home – Perry Chapel, with visitation beginning one hour prior at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Violet Hill...
Edie Marie Marks
Aug 26, 2025
Edie Marks was born on July 16, 1954, in Iowa to Frances Purdy and Margaret Farr. She was one of five siblings. At a young age, she was adopted by Joseph Rolland and Doris Marks, and grew up on a farm with her family.
Edie graduated from Interstate 35 High School in 1972. She later married Rodger Willcox, and together they...
Donna Joan Carlisle
Aug 25, 2025
Donna Joan Carlisle, 91, of Perry, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, August 25, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Rippey Cemetery in Rippey. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Online condolences can be shared at www.caldwellparrish.com
Donna was born on April 5, 1934, at the family...
Michael G. Walkup
Aug 24, 2025
Mike Walkup, 74, of Winterset, passed away, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Azria Health Center in Winterset
Mike was born February 3, 1951, to Harold & Annabel Walkup. He grew up in Redding and graduated from high school in 1969. On June 5, 1970, he was united in marriage to Mary Hansen and they had four...
Darshelle Moore
Aug 23, 2025
Darshelle Catrice Moore was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She transitioned peacefully at Iowa Methodist Medical Center, leaving this world to be with the Lord on August 23, 2025.
Prior to her final hospital stay, Darshelle resided at On With Life in Polk City, Iowa. She was born in Fort Worth, Texas, to Ronald Gene Newton and Bobby...
Barbara Jean Carlson
Aug 23, 2025
Barbara Jean Carlson, age 80, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025, at UnityPoint Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt, Iowa.
Barbara was born on August 27, 1944, in Mason City, Iowa, to George and Virginia (Gharst) Keeton. She attended Alexander...
Edward Niles
Aug 23, 2025
Edward Orville Niles, 93, passed away Saturday, August 23, at Edencrest Green Meadows in Johnston,Iowa.
Ed was born April 18, 1932 in Missouri Valley, Iowa, the son of Orville W. and Ada L. (Vaughan) Niles. On April 26, 1953, he was united in marriage to Marjorie Claire Rothenay, also of Missouri Valley. She died in 2010. They lived in many places...
Kelsie Fisher
Aug 22, 2025
Kelsie Lea Fisher, 36, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, August 22, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Keystone Church in Ankeny. A Celebration of Kelsie’s Life will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, also at Keystone Church....
Margery Hamilton
Aug 22, 2025
Margery Ann Hamilton died peacefully on August 22 at Mercy One Des Moines Medical Center after encountering recent health issues. She was 72.
The daughter of Fred A. and Clara J. Nielsen Miller, Margie was born September 8, 1952, in Atlantic, Iowa, and grew up on a farm near Adair. She graduated from Adair-Casey High School in 1970.
In high...
Ivan W. Marckmann
Aug 22, 2025
Ivan W. Marckmann, 96, of St. Charles, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025 at Vintage Hills Care Center in Indianola.
Ivan William Marckmann was born January 18, 1929 to August J. and Ella M. (Fust) Marckmann on a farm 2 ½ miles south of Fontanelle, Iowa. He was baptized in Fontanelle Lutheran Church and confirmed by A.J. Seegers on June...
Mark Madesen
Aug 21, 2025
Mark Edward Madesen, 74 of Stuart, Iowa passed away on August 21,2025 after a difficult battle with cancer. Mark, known by most all that knew him as either Butch or Bananas, was born on November 2, 1950 to Max Earl and Mary Laverne née Glasscock Madesen.
Butch grew up in Stuart, IA and only left to serve in the Army. During...
Kris Susanne DuVall
Aug 19, 2025
Kris Susanna DuVall, age 69, of Johnston, passed away on August 19, 2025.
Kenneth Freeborn
Aug 19, 2025
Kenneth Gene Freeborn, 71, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025. A celebration of life for him will be held at a later date.
Kenneth is survived by his twin brother Keith, and 4 other brothers, and 5 sisters and many extended family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Virginia Freeborn: and sisters, Sherry, Joan, and Debra:...
Kimberly Pierce
Aug 18, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Kimberly M Pierce, beloved wife, mother, daughter, and friend, who left this world on August 18, 2025, at the age of 50. Born on February 10, 1975, in Columbus, GA, Kimberly's journey of love and compassion touched the lives of all who knew her.
A devoted homemaker, Kimberly dedicated her...
Dianne Crilly
Aug 17, 2025
Dianne Frances Crilly, age 79, passed away Aug 17, 2025 after a short illness.
Dianne was the 2nd of 7 siblings and was preceded in death by her parents Ralph (Bud) and Paulesca (Pat) Crilly, and brothers Tom, Frank and Rick. She leaves 3 sisters, Betty Fink, Dee Polley and Lois Crilly, sisters-in-law Donna Crilly and Bonnie Crilly along...
Brahmananda Makkapati
Aug 17, 2025
Brahmananda P Makkapati (84) passed away on August 17, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Windsor Heights Community Center (6900 School Street, Windsor Heights, 50324) on Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.
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William Allen Hurlbut Jr.
Aug 16, 2025
William Allen Hurlbut Jr., 60, of Cedar Rapids, went missing on July 25, 2025, and was later found deceased on August 16, 2025, in Linn County, Iowa.
A Celebration of Life Service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on September 27, 2025, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 22163 Sumac Road, Neola, IA. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Online condolences...
Zach Scothorn
Aug 15, 2025
Zachary Scott Scothorn, age 19, of Altoona, Iowa passed away on August 15th, 2025. He was born on December 8th, 2005 in Des Moines, Iowa to Scott and Jennifer (Jaeger) Scothorn.
Zach graduated from Johnston High School in May of 2024 and had just completed his freshman year at Iowa State University, where he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta...
Charles Murphy
Aug 15, 2025
Charles Murphy, 84, of Winterset, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, August 15, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Charles was born August 9, 1941, in Winterset, the son of Kenneth Charles and Florence Jane (Kelsey) Murphy. He was the middle of three children, with sisters, Edna Louise and Kathleen. He graduated from Winterset High School in 1959. On December...
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