OBITUARIES
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Robert Avaux
April 29, 2020
Robert Avaux 1931-2020 Robert Avaux, 88 passed away on April 29, 2020 Bob was born to Tommy and Margaret Avaux on November 21, 1931. Along with his older brother Don, he grew up in Urbandale, Iowa where he has been a lifelong resident. After graduating from Urbandale high school in 1951, he joined the US Army. Before being deployed...
John Eichmann
April 28, 2020
John Jacob Eichmann, 89 years old, passed away on April 28, 2020. A private family graveside service will be held at Glendale Cemetery. John was born on November 2, 1930 to Fred and Marie Eichmann. He was raised on a farm near Mason City, Iowa. He served in the Army during the Korean War and was always proud of...
Georgia Bryant
April 28, 2020
Georgia Bryant, 90, of Winterset, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2020. Currently there are no services planned. Burial will be held in the Winterset Cemetery at a later date. Georgia Lou Evans Bryant, was born on November 12, 1929 to Herschel and Beulah (Browne) Evans. She graduated from Woodward High School in 1948. She was united in...
Lindsay & Claire Brown
April 28, 2020
Lindsay Brown, age 8 and Claire Brown age 5, of Perry passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Perry High School Performing Arts Center, 1200 18th St in Perry. Everyone who attends is asked to wear a face mask and practice social distancing. Those...
William Schroeder
April 27, 2020
To live stream William's funeral Mass, please copy and paste the link into your browser's address bar above. https://vimeo.com/event/131830 Reverend Mr. William (Bill) Schroeder entered heaven on Monday, April 27, 2020. He was strong in his faith, loved his wife Janis Schroeder of 60 years, and was key in raising 6 strong children. He always ministered to everyone around...
Eugene Franklin, Jr.
April 27, 2020
To view the funeral service for Eugene, please click on the Tribute Wall tab immediately above. Proceed to click on the video icon to start the service. The live stream will start at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 2, 2020.
Marie Jordan
April 23, 2020
Marie's graveside service will be live streamed on Tuesday, March 28, 2020 at 2:45pm. To watch the graveside service please click the "Tribute Wall" tab above next to Marie's photo. Marie Jordan of Urbandale, Iowa passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020. The cause of death was a COVID-19 related illness. Marie was married for 49 happy years to...
Dale L Shirbroun
April 22, 2020
Dale Shirbroun, age 84 of Perry, IA passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at Banner Gateway Hospital in Gilbert, AZ. Services will be decided at a later date. Dale is survived by his wife Judy and two sons Randy Schirbroun and Mitch Shirbroun. Online condolences may be sent to murdockfuneralhome.net
Leo Mack Jamison
April 22, 2020
Leo “Mack” Jamison, 90, of Winterset, died Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at Azria Health in Winterset. Following CDC recommendation on large gatherings, there will be no open visitation or funeral service. Services will be private, for immediate family only. Website streaming will be available on Mack’s obituary tribute wall beginning at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 25, 2020. Mack was...
Geneva Holmes
April 22, 2020
Geneva M. Holmes, age 97, of Adel, (formerly of Earlham), passed away on April 22, 2020. Due to COVID-19 and current State of Iowa restrictions on social gatherings, a private family graveside service will take place Tuesday April 28th at Union Cemetery near Guthrie Center. Geneva was born on July 6, 1922 on a farm NE of Guthrie Center,...
Maurice "Bud" F. Lynch
April 22, 2020
Maurice F. Lynch (better known as Bud), died April 22, 2020 at the Regency Care Center in Norwalk from prostate cancer. He was 77 years old. Bud went to school at Martensdale and graduated from Dowling High School. He also graduated from Iowa State University in Agriculture Business. He farmed his entire life near St. Patrick's Church in NE...
Alexander Saluri
April 21, 2020
We are forever touched by the miracle of Alex, the most special little boy who has ever existed. Those who knew Alex, know that he had such a magnetic personality with the power of making all people around him feel the most special and so very loved by him. Alex knew love, happiness and ultimately how to create joy,...
Brandon Bougher
April 21, 2020
To view the funeral service for Brandon, please click on the Tribute Wall tab immediately above. Proceed to click on the video icon to start the service. The live stream will start at 12:30 PM on Friday, April 24, 2020. Brandon Bougher, 25, passed away at home in the early morning, Tuesday, April 21, 2020. He is survived by...
Ronald (Wayne) Shambaugh
April 21, 2020
Ronald (Wayne) Shambaugh 80, of West Des Moines, previously of Van Meter, went home to be with the Lord on April 21, 2020. He farmed, worked at Armstrong Tire, and did commercial construction. He had previously lived in Altoona and Mingo. He is survived by his wife Janet; 3 daughters, Donna Schuster, Kesha (Michael) Nolan, and Becky (Mark) Bennett;...
Delbert Dwayne Ingalls
April 20, 2020
Visitation for Delbert D. Ingalls, age 88 of Alleman, IA formerly of Perry, IA will be held on Sunday, April 26, 2020 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Murdock Funeral Home, Perry. Visitation will also be held from 9:00 am to 10:15 am Monday, April 27, 2020 at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 1701 W. Jester Park Dr., Polk City,...
Virgilio Cortez
April 20, 2020
Virgilio Cortez, age 80 of Perry and formerly of Guatemala, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020 at the Unity Point Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, IA. His wishes were to be returned to Guatemala for burial.
Steven Ray Pickell
April 18, 2020
Hastings Funeral Home in Perry is in charge of arrangements for Steven Ray Pickell, 65, of Perry. Steven died April 18, 2020 at the Dallas County Hospital. Services are pending at this time. Steven is survived by his wife Robin Kay Pickell of Perry. Events Details are pending.
Donald Kelly
April 16, 2020
To view the funeral service for Donald, please click on the Tribute Wall tab immediately above. Proceed to click on the video icon to start the service. The live stream will start at 11:00 AM on Monday, April 20, 2020. Donald J. Kelly, 93 passed away on April 16, 2020 in West Des Moines, Iowa. Born to Joe and...
Jon P Peters
April 15, 2020
Memorial graveside service for Jon Peters will be held, Friday, June 25, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Violet Hill Cemetery. Military Honors will be conducted. Jon passed away April 15, 2020 at Rowley Masonic Home at the age of 75. Services were delayed until this time due to the Covid Pandemic. Jon Patrick Peters was born December 30, 1944 the...


