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Frances Boggs
July 18, 2020
Frances Marie Boggs, the brave little warrior, passed from this life on July 18, 2020. Since 2003, she faced many surgeries and health issues but faced each one head-on, never complaining. She had the attitude of “let’s get this over and move on”. She was strong, she was tough, she was brave, she was resilient, she was a fighter...
Gregory Alan Hicklin
July 18, 2020
Gregory Alan Hicklin, “The Dude”, 69, of Urbandale Iowa, died peacefully in his sleep on July 18, 2020. Greg was born January 6, 1951 in Des Moines, IA at Methodist Hospital to parents Robert V and Francis E Hicklin. A product of the Des Moines Public School System, Greg received his undergraduate and medical degree from the University of...
Jack Jeffs
July 17, 2020
Jack Junior Jeffs, loving husband and father of four children, passed away peacefully on his 91st birthday, July 17, 2020. Jack was born in Dallas, Texas to Easter Mae Snow and Walter Johnson. His early years began in rural Madison County, and according to Jack, he walked miles in the snow, every day, uphill, carrying a big rock, to...
Kyle John Riesberg
July 17, 2020
Kyle John Riesberg, 24 of Waukee, passed away July 17, 2020. A visitation will be held Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Caldwell Parrish McCalley Chapel in Adel from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. For those in attendance masks are suggested, social distance guidelines will be in effect and we ask that you follow the CDC recommendations for COVID-19. A Mass of...
Matthew Wolf
July 15, 2020
Matthew Wolf, 58, of Des Moines passed away on July 15, 2020. A visitation will be on Monday, July 20, 2020 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory in Urbandale. Matthew was born In Des Moines, Iowa on September 27, 1961. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1980. He loved to read, was...
Sharene Culp
July 14, 2020
Sharene Kay England Culp, loving wife and mother, passed away at home in Des Moines on July 14, 2020. She was 58 years old. Sharene Culp was born December 29, 1961, to parents James and Marian (Bennett) England in Denver, Colorado. She had three younger brothers: Steven, Scott and Shad. Shari as her family always called her, spent her...
Kent Edward Bragdon
July 14, 2020
Kent Edward Bragdon passed away peacefully on July 14th, 2020 surrounded by friends and family at 59 years young. Kent attended Hoover High School and went on to graduate from the University of Iowa majoring in Business. He married the love of his life, Sandy Hanisch on September 30th, 1989. Kent had many passions, but none were more important...
Helen Martens
July 13, 2020
Helen Irene Martens, 88, of Winterset, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 13, 2020 at her home. A visitation will be held 5:00-7:00 p.m., Friday, July 17, 2020 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Winterset Chapel. The family asks that guests in attendance please follow social distancing guidelines and masks are recommended. Funeral Services will begin at 10:00 a.m., Saturday,...
Bob Vawter
July 12, 2020
Bobby Lee Vawter died following a stroke on Sunday, July 12, 2020. He had been living in Saint Paul, Minnesota near his daughter Holly since September 2017 following his Alzheimer’s diagnosis. He was 88 years old. Bob was born on February 16, 1932, in Shenandoah, Page County, Iowa. His parents were Floyd Alton Vawter (1-Oct-1889 to 17-May-1979) and Ora...
James Edward Hogge "Jim"
July 9, 2020
A Graveside Service for James Edward Hogge "Jim" was held 9:00 a.m. Monday, July 13, 2020 at the Richland Township Cemetery in Guthrie County, Iowa. Words of comfort were provided by Pastor Larry Monthei of the Hope United Methodist Parish. Honorary bearers were all of Jim's friends. Military Honors were provided by U.S. Army National Guard Detail from Camp...
Joseph Guisinger
July 8, 2020
Joseph Guisinger, 81, of Kellerton, passed away at Mercy One Hospital in Des Moines on July 8, 2020. Joe was born on May 15, 1939 to William Virgil “Bill” and Cora Lee Guisinger. He joined the United States Air Force shortly after school. After his time in the military, he was a land surveyor for many years, but eventually...
Jeanne R. Crabb
July 8, 2020
Jeanne Crabb, 77 of Adel, passed way Wednesday, July 8, 2020. A visitation will be held Monday, July 13, 2020 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home – McCalley Chapel in Adel, where family will greet friends from 5:00-8:00 pm. The family asks that those in attendance to please follow social distancing guidelines. Masks are recommended. Burial will take place at...
James Mace
July 8, 2020
Memorial services for James Mace will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at 12:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Perry. Burial will be in the Violet Hill Cemetery. If desired, friends may give memorial contributions to the First Presbyterian Church, and may be left at Carris Family Funeral Home and Cremation Care. Online condolences may be...
Robert G. Alles
July 6, 2020
Robert Gene Alles, 70, of Norwalk, passed away on July 6, 2020. Per his wishes, Bob will be cremated. No services are planned. Bob was born November 7, 1949, to John Keith & Irma Jean (Brand) Alles in Orleans, Nebraska. He graduated from Winterset High School, in Winterset, IA in 1968. Bob had two children, Bradley Keith and Michelle...
Marty Rose
July 5, 2020
Marty Rose, age 79 of Woodward, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at her home in Woodward, IA. According to her wishes no services are planned at this time. Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care in Perry is assisting her family.
James L. Koch
July 5, 2020
To view the funeral service for James Koch, please click on the Tribute Wall at the top of the webpage. James Louis Koch, 90, of Van Meter, passed away early Sunday, July 5, 2020, at Spurgeon Manor in Dallas Center. A visitation will be held 2:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home Winterset...
Becky Ann Shoemaker Geist
July 4, 2020
Becky Shoemaker Geist passed away unexpectedly on July 4, 2020. She was born on April 2, 1950 to Ken and Clara Shoemaker. After graduating from Lincoln High School, she went on to study at Iowa State University, getting a Master’s Degree in Art. During her time there, she was a cheerleader and a member of CHI OMEGA Sorority. Becky...
William Lee Burke
July 4, 2020
William Lee Burke was born in Omaha, Nebraska on March 6, 1935, to William and Mildred (Brownlee) Burke. William spent his early childhood living in Maxwell, Iowa, and spent a lot of time with an aunt and uncle on their farm in Wiota, Iowa. In 1953, William graduated from East High School. William married his high school sweetheart, Norma...
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