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Royce Gale
Sep 15, 2019
Royce “Bob” R Gale died peacefully in his home on September 15, 2019 in the arms of his loving wife, Phyllis. Bob was born on January 3, 1932 in Des Moines, Iowa at his family’s home on the kitchen table. As a young man he enjoyed athletics, most importantly diving at Lincoln High School and went on to serve...
Landon Karr
Sep 13, 2019
Landon P. Karr passed away unexpectedly on September 13, 2019. He was born on December 8, 1983 to Terry and Patsy “Eilts” Karr in Hawarden, Iowa. Landon grew up in Hawarden and graduated from West Sioux High School in 2002. While attending West Sioux, Landon was proud to be a part of the high school cross country team that...
Lois Sawhill
Sep 13, 2019
Lois Sawhill, 94, of Winterset went home to her Lord and Savior on September 13, 2019 at West Bridge Care & Rehab in Winterset. A visitation will be held 2:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 17 at New Bridge Church in Winterset, with family receiving friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m.,...
Verla Jean Ridnour
Sep 13, 2019
Verla Jean Ridnour, daughter of Charles Willard Ellis and Edith Mae Smith Ellis, was born October 10, 1924, on a farm near Jamaica. Verla died September 13, 2019 at the Dallas County Hospital at the age of 94 years, 11 months and 3 days, just a few days shy of her 95th birthday. Verla was born ten years after...
Kenneth Seeber
Sep 13, 2019
KENNETH CARL SEEBER August 24, 1964 – September 13, 2019 Ken Seeber made friends everywhere he went. He found them in the hallways of Paris High School in his south-central Illinois hometown; the classrooms of Southern Illinois University in Carbondale; the newsrooms of SIU’s Daily Egyptian, the Southern Illinoisan, the (Manitowoc, Wisconsin) Herald Times Reporter, the Midland (Texas) Reporter-Telegram,...
Judie A. Ory
Sep 12, 2019
Judith Anita Wynkoop Ory passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday September 12, 2019. A funeral service will be held 10 AM Monday, September 16, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Winterset Chapel. Visitation will be Sunday from 3 to 7 PM with family receiving friends from 4 to 6 PM at the Winterset Chapel. Interment will be in...
Gary Niehaus
Sep 11, 2019
Gary Lynn Niehaus passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Templeton, Iowa, the son of Earl and Jeanne (Fox) Niehaus on March 29, 1959. Gary attended Kuemper Catholic High School, Iowa State University, and Palmer College of Chiropractic. He graduated in March 1983 with a Doctorate in Chiropractic. While attending...
Cheney Nolan
Sep 10, 2019
Cheney Nolan, 46, died suddenly at home on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. He was born Cheney Leroy Burgoyne on December 10, 1972 in Des Moines and was reared by his maternal grandparents on their farm near Afton, Iowa. Those who preceded him in death were his mother, Norma Jean “Nikki” West Smith; grandparents, Leroy and Janice West; niece Kasey...
Deborah Wall
Sep 8, 2019
Deborah (Deb) Marie Wall passed at peace Sunday, with family by her side. A caretaker, nurse, educator, administrator and sommelier, Deb enjoyed time spent with family and friends, dancing, golfing, and being outdoors. Deb was dearly loved and survived by her husband of 38 years, Roger; mother Mary Jo; brother and sister-in-law Jim and Debbie; brother Brian; daughters and...
Edward Smith
Sep 7, 2019
Edward John Smith, age 62, of Urbandale, Iowa passed away September 7, 2019 at Mercy Hospital. Ed was born on May 9, 1957, the son of Carroll and Pat (King) Smith. He was united in marriage on April 28, 1990 to Brenda Lindstrom in Newton, Iowa. Ed attended and graduated from Montezuma High School. He was an avid fan...
Gloria Daugherty
Sep 4, 2019
Gloria Jean Daugherty (Griffin), (lovingly known as Glo), of Stuart, passed away Wednesday September 4, 2019 surrounded by her family. A private family service will be held at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home – McCalley Chapel in Adel with private family burial at Panther Creek Cemetery near Adel. She was born July 16, 1936 to Arnold and Marjorie Griffin (Clark)...
Cecilio Mena-Mejia
Sep 3, 2019
Hastings Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Cecilio Mena-Mejia, 53, of Perry. Cecilio died September 3, 2019 at his home. Visitation will be held after 1:00 p.m. Thursday September 5, 2019 at Hastings Funeral Home with family present from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Following the visitation will be a Vigil Service at 7:00. Mass will be held...
Gikuang Jeff Chen
Sep 2, 2019
Gikuang Jeff Chen, 60 of Urbandale, IA passed away on September 2, 2019 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines Iowa. Jeff was born on July 20, 1959 in Taiwan. He moved to the United States and received his PhD in Economics from the University of Memphis. He married his wife Doreen in 1988. He worked as a statistical...
Robert "Bob" Mccaffrey
Sep 2, 2019
Hastings Funeral Home in Perry is in charge of arrangements for Robert Sanford McCaffrey "Bob", 77, of Boone. Bob died September 2, 2019 at his home in Boone. Visitation will be held after 1:00 p.m. on Friday, September 6, 2019 at Hastings Funeral Home with family present from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday,...
Sylvia "Sy" Petersen
Aug 31, 2019
Sylvia “Sy” Petersen, 92, of Winterset, died Saturday, August 31, 2019 at her home. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM Tuesday, September 3, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Winterset. Family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment of her cremains will be in the Winterset Cemetery. Memorial contributions may...
Joseph A. Hays
Aug 31, 2019
Joseph A. Hays, 78, of Truro died August 31, 2019 at his home surrounded by family. Special thanks to St. Croix Hospice and Dr. Dixie Harms. A visitation will be held 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 5, 2019 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Winterset with family present during this time. A Rosary will begin at 7:00...
Jolene A. Baker
Aug 29, 2019
Jolene Baker, 62, of Winterset, passed away August 29, 2019 at her home. A visitation will be held 5:00-8:00pm, Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home Winterset Chapel with family receiving friends during this time. A graveside service will be held 6:00 PM Wednesday at the Peru Cemetery. Memorials can be directed to her family for a...
Jerry Dean Moss
Aug 28, 2019
Hastings Funeral Home is in charge of services for Mr. Jerry Dean Moss 81 of Minburn, Iowa. Jerry died at his home Wednesday August 28, 2019. A Celebration of Life Graveside Service will be held Friday September 6 at the Elmwood Cemetery, Minburn at 1:00 p.m. with a Fellowship Celebration to follow at Mudders in Minburn. Jerry Dean Moss,...
Jeff Ihry
Aug 27, 2019
Jeffrey Paul Ihry, 52, passed away at home on August 27th, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Spencer, Iowa, on August 29th, 1966, to John E. (Jack) and Florence (Fluff) Ihry and grew up on a farm outside of Royal, Iowa, with six older sisters and a younger brother....
Marlene Joy Allen
Aug 24, 2019
Hastings Funeral Home in PERRY is in charge of arrangements for Joy Allen, 83, of Jamaica. Joy Allen died Saturday at her home. She is survived by her children Frank Allen Jr. (Debra) of Perry; Lorie Allen of Jamaica; Dennis Allen of Bagley, Ken Allen (Angie) of Ottumwa, 7 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be at...
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