OBITUARIES

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Edward “Hank” Marten

Edward “Hank” Marten

Nov 18, 2017

Ed passed away on Saturday, November 18 at the age of 75 after a long and heroic battle with multiple health issues. Per his wishes, cremation was performed and his remains will be buried in Aspen Grove Cemetery in Burlington, Iowa. No funeral services are planned. He is survived by his wife, JoAnn, and sisters, Jody Marten of Washington...

Dale Moeller

Dale Moeller

Nov 18, 2017

Dale Pete Moeller, 67, passed away on November 18, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. Dale’s passion in life was raising cattle. He spent over 50 years of his life working with and showing cattle at the state and national level. He was active showing livestock at the Iowa State Fair and was a member of the Iowa...

Vickie  Howard

Vickie Howard

Nov 17, 2017

Pending

Donald Dean Gehrke

Donald Dean Gehrke

Nov 17, 2017

Donald Gehrke, 62, of Ankeny, formerly of Waukee, died at his home November 17, 2017 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Services will be held at 10am, Wednesday, November 22 at McCalley Funeral Home in Adel with burial to take place at a later date. The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 21 from 6-8pm at McCalley Funeral...

Mary Jean Gebhardt

Mary Jean Gebhardt

Nov 17, 2017

Mary Regina (Baker) Gebhardt, the daughter of Joseph Lawrence and Katherine Agnes (Britten) Baker, was born March 22, 1927 on the family farm in Grant Township, south of Creston, IA. Mary Jean entered eternal rest at her home in Van Meter, Iowa on November 17th, 2017. She attended Grant #4 (Harmony) country school located to the corner south of...

Verna Verlee Kent

Verna Verlee Kent

Nov 17, 2017

Verna Verlee Kent, 84, of Des Moines, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 17, 2017, at her home. A memorial service will begin at 3 p.m., Sunday, November 19, at Ochiltree Funeral Service with a reception to immediately follow at Ochiltree’s. A private burial will be held in the Winterset Cemetery. Memorials may be...

Marian Blaschke

Marian Blaschke

Nov 15, 2017

Marian Blaschke, 88, of Winterset, died Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at the Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. As per Marian’s wishes her body has been donated to Des Moines University's research program. A Celebration of Life will be planned for at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Winterset Community School Band and/or the St. Paul...

Jerry Allen Hornsby

Jerry Allen Hornsby

Nov 13, 2017

Jerry Allen Hornsby, son of Harold Lee Hornsby and Florence Irene Johnson Hornsby was born May 10, 1944 in at home in Van Meter, Iowa, and died November 13, 2017 at Unity Point Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa at the age of 73. Jerry's family lived in Bouton before moving to Perry where he attended Webster Elementary...

Marlys Ann Haglund

Marlys Ann Haglund

Nov 13, 2017

Hastings Funeral Home in Jefferson is in charge of arrangements for Marlys Ann Haglund 69, of Jefferson. Marlys passed away on November 13, 2017 at the Greene County Medical Center in Jefferson, Iowa. Marlys is survived by her husband Delos Haglund of the home. . Memorials may be made to Hastings Funeral Home. Box 204 Perry, Iowa www.HastingsFH.com

Connie Lee Koval

Connie Lee Koval

Nov 12, 2017

Connie Lee Koval, 71, of Clive, Iowa. Connie passed away on November 12, 2017 at her home. Connie is preceded in death by her parents, brothers and sisters, and her grandson Kevin Eads. She is survived by two daughters Carla Betts of Perry and Tracy Everman of Rockport, Missouri, two grandchildren Zach(Jessica) Everman of Des Moines and Kendra Betts...

Martha Lorimor

Martha Lorimor

Nov 12, 2017

Martha Lorimor, 99, of Earlham, died Sunday, November 12, 2017, at Westview Care Center of Indianola. A visitation with family present will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 15, at Ochiltree Funeral Service in Winterset. A graveside service will begin at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, November 16, at the Penn Center Cemetery, Madison County. Memorials in Martha’s...

Russell Glen Wright

Russell Glen Wright

Nov 11, 2017

Russell Wright, 90, passed away November 11, 2017 at Iowa Methodist Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be held at McCalley Funeral Home in Adel on Wednesday, November 15, 2017. The family will greet visitors from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. followed by a time to share memories of Russell. Russell was born November 14, 1926, the only son of...

Kimberly A. Traylor

Kimberly A. Traylor

Nov 9, 2017

Kimberly Anne Traylor, 61, died on November 9, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. A visitation will be from 4 to 7pm, Tuesday, November 14 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory in Urbandale. Funeral services will be at 10:30 am, Wednesday, November 15 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory. Kim was born on November 11,...

Dorothy Norine Pettit

Dorothy Norine Pettit

Nov 9, 2017

Dorothy N. Pettit, 76, of Winterset, Iowa, died Thursday, November 9, 2017, at Winterset Care Center North in Winterset. Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, November 11, 2017, at McCalley-Collins Funeral Home in Winterset with Pastor Kurt Anderson officiating. Burial will be in the Greenfield Cemetery at Greenfield, Iowa. Dorothy was born on February 5, 1941 in...

Douglas A. Busch

Douglas A. Busch

Nov 8, 2017

Douglas Busch, 94, of Winterset, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, November 10, 2017, at Ochiltree Funeral Service, with family present to receive friends at this time. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 11, at Ochiltree Funeral Service, with...

Golda Blakley

Golda Blakley

Nov 7, 2017

No services will be held.

Imogene Moorman

Imogene Moorman

Nov 6, 2017

Imogene Moorman, 93, of Winterset, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 6, 2017 at her home. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 13, 2017 at Calvary Baptist Church in St. Charles. Burial will follow the service in the St. Charles Cemetery, St. Charles. Memorials may be directed to the Calvary Baptist...

James F. Reihsen

James F. Reihsen

Nov 5, 2017

James Fox Reihsen, 87, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017, at the Veterans Hospital in Des Moines. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 8, from 4pm to 7pm at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Urbandale, with a Rosary at 7pm. Mass to celebrate his life will be Thursday, November 9, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, WDM, at 11am, with interment...

Louis Charles Kirk

Louis Charles Kirk

Nov 4, 2017

Louis Kirk passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Thursday, November 9th at McCalley Funeral Home in Adel with burial at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery near Van Meter. Family will greet friends Wednesday, November 8th at McCalley Funeral Home in Adel from 1:00 until 7:00 p.m. Louis was born February 19, 1943 to George...

Dennis Brelsford

Dennis Brelsford

Nov 4, 2017

Dennis Kay Brelsford, son of Kenneth Wayne Brelsford and Goldie Mary Lansing Brelsford, was born at the Kings Daughters Hospital in Perry, Iowa April 20, 1945. Denny, as he was lovingly known, died at his home in rural Perry November 4, 2017 at the age of 72 years, 6 months and 24 days. Denny's service was held at 10:00...