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Cheney Nolan
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
August 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
August 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
August 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
August 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
August 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
August 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...
Marla J. Allsup
August 22, 2019
Marla Allsup, 63, of Van Meter passed away on August 22, 2019 at her home. A visitation will be held 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Monday August 26, 2019 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Winterset Chapel, with family receiving friends during this time. A funeral service will immediately follow at 6:00 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the family for...
Daniel John Peters
August 22, 2019
Dan Peters, 82, of West Branch. Dan, formerly of Rippey, Ft. Dodge and Humboldt died at his rural West Branch home. He is survived by his children: Kathy Jensen (George) of Waukee; David Peters (Shari) of Humboldt; Jane Ericson (Ron) of Pueblo West, CO; Donna Peters of Lakewood, CO; Julie Georgiou of Denver, CO; and Dr. Doug Peters (Ann)...
Althea Housman
August 22, 2019
Althea Housman, 98, passed away August 22, 2019, at her home in Winterset. A visitation will be held 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Tuesday August 27, 2019 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Winterset Chapel, with family receiving friends during this time. A funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday. Burial will follow in the Montpelier Cemetery, Madison County. Memorials...
Rita Josephine Smithson
August 21, 2019
Rita Smithson, 90, of Perry. Rita died Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at the Perry Lutheran Home. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Patrick Catholic Church Tuesday August 27. Visitation will be at Hastings Funeral Home in Perry after 1:00 p.m. with the family greeting friend after 4:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 6:45 p.m. Rita is survived...
Leanna Jean Rist
August 17, 2019
Leanna Jean Rist, age 79, died on August 17, 2019, surrounded by family at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. From her birth in Des Moines, on January 22, 1940 to her death on Saturday she surrounded people around her with love, laughter, and sincere conversation. A visitation will be from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Thursday, August 22,...
Howard G. Shives
August 17, 2019
Howard G. Shives passed away on August 17, 2019. He was born on July 2, 1935 in Chariton County, Missouri. He started off his career in the Marine Corps and retired as an Insurance Claims Manager. He also loved to golf and garden. Howard is survived by his wife of 62 years Char Shives; children Phyllis Griffiths, Greg (Tara)...
Donald William Petersen
August 14, 2019
Donald William Petersen, aged 89, has slipped the surly bounds of earth, and dances the skies on laughter-silvered wings with his beloved Bonnie. Donald was born on April 30th, 1930 in Des Moines, Iowa, the youngest of six children of Edward and Hannah (Olsen) Petersen. Tales of his and his siblings’ adventures through the heart of Des Moines wracked...
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