OBITUARIES
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Merlene Rynearson
Dec 4, 2024
Merlene Rynearson(Lewis), 77, of Lorimor, Iowa went to be with the Lord on Wednesday December 4, 2024. Merlene’s wishes were to be cremated with no services and buried next to her husband, Clifford Rynearson in the Barney Cemetery in rural Madison County.
Merlene was born on July 30, 1947 in Murray, Iowa to Merle Lewis and Grace (Beaman) Lewis. She was...
Keith Edward Mizell Sr.
Dec 4, 2024
Keith Edward Mizell Sr. (91) passed away on December 4, 2024. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery (34024 Veterans Memorial Dr, Adel, IA 50003) at 12:30. Check back for updates.
Randy Allen Reed
Dec 3, 2024
Due to icy weather conditions, we kindly ask everyone attending the visitation to exercise extra caution when traveling and walking to the funeral home. Please allow additional time for your journey. Your safety is our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding.
Randy Reed, 75, of Perry, Iowa, was reunited with the love of his life on December 3, 2024 (as...
Mary Louise Beauregard
Dec 2, 2024
Mary Louise Beauregard, (73) of Des Moines, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024. She was born March 30, 1951, to Denton and Marie (Moore) Rowley.
She is survived by her husband, Ray; sister, Sherry Rowley; brother, Mike (Mary) Rowley; daughter, Jennifer Deaver; and son, Scott (Amber) Rowley. Grandchildren, Andrew Jauron, Brendan (Shelby) Strobl, Noah Jauron, Emma Jauron, Elizabeth Rowley, Jack Rowley,...
Rebecca Sue Johnston
Dec 1, 2024
Rebecca Sue Johnston (71) passed away on December 1, 2024. No services are planned at this time.
Del Wynn
Nov 30, 2024
Delbert “Del” Wynn (81) passed away on November 30, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at St Pius X Church (Urbandale, Iowa) at 10:00 a.m, with a funeral Mass to follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be held at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery that afternoon at 2:00 p.m. Memorial contributions...
Calixta T. Granados Cifuentes De Cifuentes
Nov 29, 2024
Calixta Teresa Granados Cifuentes de Cifuentes, 87, of Des Moines, IA, formerly of Chiantla, Guatemala, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2024, at UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines.
Calixta, affectionately known as "Mama Lichas," was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She was married for 53 years to Gonzalo Cifuentes Alvarado, sharing a...
Doris "Bonnie" Hansen
Nov 29, 2024
Doris "Bonnie" LaVonne Hansen, age 91, of Waukee, Iowa, passed away peacefully on November 29,2024. Born on September 28, 1933, in Audubon, Iowa, she was the youngest child of Wilson S. and Archena “Ena” Shaw Davis.
Bonnie was raised on the family farm near Gray, Iowa, and embraced her roots with pride. A graduate of Gray High School in 1951, she...
Terry Vancil
Nov 28, 2024
Terry Vancil, 81, of Perry, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home on November 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Terry was born on June 2, 1943, in Oquawka, Illinois, to Warren and Doris (née Green) Vancil. He grew up in Oquawka, where he developed a lifelong love for sports and family. A 1961 graduate of Union High School, Terry...
Lloyd Albert Miller
Nov 27, 2024
Funeral services for Lloyd Miller, 91 of Perry, IA will be 11:00 a.m. on December 6, 2024. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the funeral. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Minburn, IA. Lloyd’s earthly journey came to an end on November 27, 2024.
Lloyd Albert Miller was born March 23, 1933, in rural Story County, Ames, IA...
Margaret Blair
Nov 26, 2024
Margaret (Aikin) Blair, 94 of Macksburg, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Arbor Springs in West Des Moines.
Margaret was born September 16, 1930 to Ray and Edna (Trester) Aikin at her Grandmother Trester’s home in Winterset, Iowa. She graduated from Macksburg High School where she met Charles who reportedly often dropped by with candy bars for her after...
Cristen Douglass
Nov 25, 2024
Cristen Douglass of West Des Moines passed away peacefully on November 25, 2024 in Des Moines, Iowa. Born on December 1, 1949, Cris was the beloved daughter of Gerald and Mary Jane (née Neville) Chinn.
Cris grew up in Des Moines and cultivated a lifelong passion for classical piano and literature. She was always grateful for the year she spent as...
Paul Andrew Olson
Nov 25, 2024
Paul Andrew Olson, 60, of Perry, IA, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 25, 2024, at the Dallas County Hospital in Perry.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 9, 2024, at the Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Perry Chapel, located at 1721 Park Street, Perry, IA 50220. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service...
Dick Hoadley
Nov 25, 2024
Dick Hoadley passed away peacefully at his home in Winterset, Iowa, at the age of 86 on Monday, November 25, 2024.
Richard "Dick" Eugene Hoadley was born at home in Greenfield, Iowa, Adair County, Grove Township, on March 16, 1938, the son of Willard Floyd Hoadley and Stella Lona (Piper) Hoadley. Dick attended grade school at Grove #7 and graduated from...
Keith J. Chandler Sr.
Nov 23, 2024
Keith James Chandler Sr., 90, son of Arthur Sr. Chandler and Lenna Conn was born August 18, 1934, in Des Moines, Iowa. Keith passed away on November 23, 2024.
Keith joined the Marine Corp at age 17. At age 18 he served in the Korean War.
Keith was previously married to Maxine Stiman. In this marriage he has 4 children: Keith Jr.,...
Dee Ann Wilson
Nov 22, 2024
Dee Ann Lee Wilson, 83, of West Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully in the presence of family at MorningStar Senior Living on November 22nd, 2024. An educator, philanthropist, public servant, and mentor, Dee Ann’s family is heartbroken by her absence but comforted that she will be reuniting in paradise with her husband and the love of her life Larry...
Jacquelyn Camp Young
Nov 22, 2024
Jacquelyn Young, age 69, of Elk Grove Village, Illinois went to heaven on Friday, November 22, 2024. Her passing was due to heart and kidney failure at Ascension Alexian Brothers Hospital in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Visitation will be held Saturday, November 30 at the First United Methodist Church in Perry, Iowa at 10:00 AM, with the memorial service at...
Hilda Minerva Garcia
Nov 22, 2024
Hilda M. Garcia, 74, of West Des Moines, IA, passed away on November 22, 2024. A private celebration of her life will be held at a later date in California.
Born on April 29, 1950, in Laredo, TX, Hilda was the eldest of five children born to Joseph and Barbara (DeHerrera) Garcia. From a young age she embraced her nurturing role,...
Ana Esthela Fuentes De Jimenez
Nov 21, 2024
Ana Esthela Fuentes De Jiménez, 63 años, nació el 31 de marzo de 1961 en Cuscatlán, El Salvador. Esthela pasó a estar con nuestro señor como salvador el día 21 de noviembre de 2024 rodeada de su familia.
Su funeral se llevará a cabo a las 2:00 p.m. con visitas una hora antes a partir de la 1:00 p.m. el martes...
Pat Johnson
Nov 20, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Patricia Jean Johnson announce her passing on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. She was 87 years old.
Pat was brought into this world by Floyd and Arlene (Atkins) Johnson on April 22, 1937 in Blackhawk County, Iowa at her grandfather’s farm. In her younger years, she attended the Barclay Presbyterian Church. Pat claims...