OBITUARIES

Apr 10, 2019

Eugene William Boldt passed away at home in the early morning hours on April 10th after six, hard-fought years against cancer. Looking back, Gene “did it right” (his words). He retired early after a career at DMACC, and built his dream home in Ankeny where he could enjoy nature every day. It was “like living in a tree house”,...

Apr 6, 2019

Sarah died at her home on April 6, 2019, with her daughters, grandson and cat in attendance. A memorial gathering will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, June 1 ,2109 at Caldwell Parrish Winterset Chapel. In lieu of flowers please direct donation to the Tallgrass Theater’s Dream Project and online condolences may be left at caldwellparrish.com. Sarah...

Apr 6, 2019

Charles Edward Marberry, 96, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019. Charles was born on September 2, 1922 in Carbondale, Illinois. He was the middle child of three children born to James Ward Marberry and Minnie Ukulele Shinn; Charles was raised by his “other mother”, Eva Vey Artz as his biological mother died during childbirth of Charles’ younger sister. Charles...

Apr 3, 2019

No services are planned.

Apr 3, 2019

Jennifer Kay Davis, 48, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Des Moines Methodist hospital. An informal celebration of life will be held at Maingate Bar and Grill on Saturday, April 13th, from 1 to 4 PM. Jennifer was born on October 26, 1970 in Des Moines, Iowa to Al and Judy (Fletcher) Davis....

Apr 2, 2019

Services for Wilma Jean Clark were held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at the First United Methodist Church in Perry, Iowa. Visitation was after 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2019 with family present from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Hastings Funeral Home in Perry. Rev. Paul Burrow provided words of comfort. Honorary casket bearers were: Ella Clark,...

Apr 2, 2019

Emilie Ann Oehmcke Johnson was born July 30, 1929 to Viola (Klaas) and George W. Oehmcke, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She died on April 2, 2019 of heart failure due to age-related declining health. Emilie grew up in Wauwatosa, WI, and graduated from Wauwatosa High School. She completed her nurse’s training at West Suburban Hospital in Chicago and graduated in...

Apr 2, 2019

JoAnn Barker, 68, of Winterset, died Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at West Bridge Care and Rehab in Winterset. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 5 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Winterset, with a visitation at the church one hour prior, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in the Winterset Cemetery. Memorials...

Apr 2, 2019

Grace was a school teacher in Sac City Iowa when she met and married Marvin Keesler on June 3, 1964. They adopted their 3 daughters on March 3, 1969. Grace was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Grace will be missed by her family. Grace was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; 1 brother and 2 sisters....

Apr 1, 2019

Lila Kilmer, 91, of Winterset, Iowa died Monday, April 1, 2019 at West Bridge Care and Rehab in Winterset. A visitation will be held from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 3, at Ochiltree Funeral Service in Winterset; where her family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April...

Mar 31, 2019

Chelsea was on born December 18, 1991. Chelsea passed away with her family by her side on March 31, 2019. Chelsea lived in Ankeny, Iowa with her mother Lisa. She graduated from Valley High School and was a student at DMACC. Chelsea was to graduate in May from the visual arts and graphic design program. Chelsea enjoyed her life...

Mar 29, 2019

Carla Broyles Hollands, 58, of Adel, Iowa, passed away Friday, March 29, 2019, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa surrounded by her family. Family will receive friends from 4 to 7 PM on Friday April 5th at the First Christian Church in Adel with a prayer service at 7 PM. Pastor Doug Pfeiffer will be officiating....

Mar 29, 2019

Joyce Halley, 78, of West Des Moines died March 29, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Services will be held at a later date with interment in Winterset Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family for a later designation and condolences may be left at caldwellparrish.com. Joyce Joan Engelking, daughter of William and Sarah (Priske)...

Mar 28, 2019

Andrew James (AJ) Hurley-Boyd age 26 of Ankeny, Iowa, passed away March 28, 2019. AJ was born in Iowa City, Iowa and lived in many different cities in Iowa. Survivors include his parents; Kevin Boyd and PJ Hurley of Windsor Heights. His five sisters; Rebecca, Elizabeth, Madelene, Katherine, and Margaret, three brothers; Spencer, Christopher, and Nicholas. His girlfriend and...

Mar 27, 2019

Services for Richard Lavern Morlan were held 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 01, 2019 at the Church of Christ in Scranton. Visitation was after 2:00 p.m. Sunday with family present from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Hastings Funeral Home in Jefferson. Pastor Robert McKnight provided words of comfort. Honorary Bearers were: Becky Faris, Richard Heater, Angie Calzada, Stacy Stream, Nicole...

Mar 27, 2019

Dawn (Slack) Van Buren, 82 of Adel, Iowa passed away March 27, 2019 at the Kavanagh House on 56th in Des Moines. Funeral services will be at 2:30 PM Monday, April 1, 2019 at Faith Lutheran Church in Adel, where she was a member, with burial following at Oakdale Cemetery. Family will greet friends Sunday, March 31st from 5-7...

Mar 25, 2019

Mar 24, 2019

Evelyn Cline, 89, passed on March 24, 2019, in Mesa, Arizona, from natural causes in Hospice Care with her family present. A ceremony will be held at Ochiltree Funeral Service on Friday, May 24, 2019. Burial will be in the Winterset Cemetery and memorials may be directed to the Madison County Historical Society, 815 South 2nd Avenue, Winterset, IA,...

Mar 23, 2019

Dolores, aged 82, died after a short illness Saturday, March 23, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, Iowa. Mass of Christian burial will take place at Our Lady of Peace Chapel, Bishop Drumm Retirement Center, 5837 Winwood Drive, Johnston, Iowa, on Friday, April 5th at 9:30am. Gathering to follow immediately after the service. Interment at Chapel Hill Cemetery, Des Moines,...

Mar 23, 2019

Diane Marie Wauters, 53, of Des Moines, passed away Saturday, March 23rd, at Mercy Medical Center, surrounded by her beloved family and dearest friends. Diane was born to Louis Wauters and Yolanda Timm in Grinnell, Iowa on July 6th, 1965. She was raised in Brooklyn, Iowa spending much of her childhood on the family farm. She attended Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom schools...