OBITUARIES

March 16, 2020

Loren Roger Knudson, 79 years old, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020 surrounded by his loving family in his home. Roger was born on April 16, 1940 to Ben and Bernese (Olson) Knudson in Aberdeen, South Dakota. He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Northern State in South Dakota and worked as an Investment Broker. Roger...

March 16, 2020

Hastings Funeral Home in JEFFERSON is in charge of arrangements for Phyllis Irene Tuhn, 89, formerly of Grand Junction died Thursday March 16, 2020 at Regency Park Nursing and Rehab in Jefferson. Phyllis' family will have a Celebration of Life Service later when the Covid 19 restrictions are lifted. Burial will be in the Jefferson Cemetery next to her...

March 15, 2020

Kathryn (Katie) M. Dawes, age 98 of Adel, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2020 at The Village at Legacy Pointe in Waukee. Kathryn was born December 31, 1921 on a farm near Bouton, Iowa to Clarence and Ethel Capp. She was the youngest of four children. She was united in marriage to Harold Dawes on November 28, 1942....

March 14, 2020

March 14, 2020

Ida May Hidlebaugh, 84, of Redfield, Iowa died peacefully in her sleep Saturday, March 14th. Ida worked for the State of Iowa as a secretary for many years until her retirement in 1997. After retirement she stayed active with friends and family as well as being an active member of the Redfield Library. She is survived by her three...

March 12, 2020

Hastings Funeral Home in Perry is in charge of arrangements for George Frank Spoo Jr., 72, of Perry. George died March 12, 2020 at the Dallas County Hospital. Services are pending at this time. George Frank Spoo Jr., son of George Frank Spoo Sr. and Lula Mae Cijs Spoo, was born June 2, 1947 in Manning, Iowa and died...

March 11, 2020

Jeffrey James Easley was born on January 5, 1968 in Des Moines, Iowa and passed away at home in rural Earlham, Iowa, surrounded by family and friends on March 11, 2020 after a heroic battle with cancer. Jeff was the son of Betty (Koboldt) and Roger Easley. He attended school in Earlham, Iowa, and went on to earn an...

March 9, 2020

James I Duff, 88, left this mortal coil to join his beloved wife Janet in heaven on March 9, 2020. Jim was born in St. Marys, Iowa in 1931, the third of four children of Cecil and Isabel Duff. He graduated from Dowling High School in 1949 and spent a year in the seminary at Notre Dame. He then...

March 8, 2020

Gregory Lynn Squier, 64, of Waukee, Iowa passed away on March 8, 2020 at Mercy Hospice House in Johnston after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. There will be a small gathering at the Squier household. Greg was born in Missouri Valley, Iowa on August 7, 1955 to Gene and Vera Squier. He was a proud graduate of...

March 8, 2020

The Turner family is heartbroken to announce that Nancy J. Turner, 87, passed away on March 8, 2020 at Edencrest in Beaverdale. Nancy was born on June 9, 1932 to James and Marguerite Muto, and lived a long and vibrant life that left an indelible mark on the lives of everyone she encountered. She is survived by her sister,...

March 7, 2020

Merle Blake, age 90 of Ankeny and formerly of Perry and Audubon, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at the Mercy One Johnston Hospice in Johnston, IA. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Brayton, IA. Visitation will be on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 from 5:00...

March 7, 2020

Marilyn K Nielsen, 68, of Urbandale passed away on March 7, 2020 surrounded by family. Marilyn was born in Carroll, Iowa to Charles and Helen Gray. She grew up in Altoona and graduated from SE Polk High School. Marilyn worked for the State of Iowa for 39 years. She retired in July of 2006. Marilyn made many memories vacationing...

March 6, 2020

March 6, 2020

Charles Dean Mikesell, 61, passed away on March 6th, 2020 at his home in Altoona, Iowa. Charlie was employed for many years at Delavan Manufacturing Company. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting and fishing, watching sports, and socializing with friends. Charlie is survived by his children, Blake (Jessica) Mikesell, Tyler Mikesell, and his granddaughter Ellie. He was preceded in death...

March 5, 2020

Delores "Polly" Holcomb, age 88 of Perry, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at the Rowley Masonic Community in Perry, IA. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the Perry Bible Church in Perry. Visitation will be on Monday, March 9, 2020 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Carris Family...

March 4, 2020

Larry Dean Hitsman “Weegee”, 69 years old, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 surrounded by his loving family with the sounds of his favorite music playing in the background. Larry was born on June 22, 1950 to Marvin and Goldie (Estel) Hitsman in Iowa City, Iowa. He graduated from Winterset High School in 1968 and was married to...

March 4, 2020

Robert Michael Barnard was born August 16, 1945 to John and Dora (Nizzi) Barnard in Des Moines, Iowa and passed away March 4 at the Central Iowa VA Hospital. He was raised in Urbandale and was a member of the first class to attend St. Pius X School. Bob was a 1963 graduate of Dowling High School, and received...

March 3, 2020

March 2, 2020

Evelyn Lorraine Orr, 80, passed away Monday, March 2, 2020 at the MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines. A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, March 5, 2020 from 10:00 am-1:00 pm at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home and Crematory in Urbandale. Evelyn Lorraine Orr was born January 10, 1940 to Russell and Letha (Kellison) St. Clair in Kirksville,...

March 2, 2020

Glenna Ann (Barnett) Crannell, 86, of Adel, IA, passed away on March 2, 2020 surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Linden, IA to Grace (Foy) and Leslie Barnett and was the youngest of four siblings. She graduated from Linden High School and studied bookkeeping at AIB in Des Moines. Glenna loved reading, bird watching, gardening, camping,...