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Tom Stone
Aug 5, 2025
It is with deep sadness and gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Thomas (Tom) Russell Stone of Perry, IA, who went to be with the Lord on August 5, 2025 at the Perry Lutheran Home Eden Acres, at the age of 85.
A celebration of Tom’s life and faith will be held Monday, August 11, 2025,...
James Hoss
Aug 4, 2025
James Hoss, 84, of Urbandale, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025 at the Deerfield Retirement Community.Jim was born on October 16, 1940 in Des Moines, Iowa to Herbert and Ferne Hoss. He grew up in the Des Moines area, attending North High School and graduated with the class of 1959. Jim was a member of the First Baptist Church...
Larry "Bucky" Gale Thompson
Aug 3, 2025
"It's been a good ride my friends SYOTOS"
Susan says Larry is: One of a kind, a true "gentle" man, kind & caring to all generations, romantic, seriously intelligent, forever Phi Sig brother, thoughtful, amazing grin, twinkling blue/green eyes, a playful tease, loyal friend, always ready to play, awesome husband who spoiled her, always ready for a party, "it's just physics",...
Jon S. West
Aug 2, 2025
Jon S. West, 87, of Minburn, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Eden Acres Campus of Perry Lutheran Homes in Perry.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on August 23, 2025, at the Minburn United Methodist Church, located at 705 Chestnut Street in Minburn. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Minburn...
Aguek Mabior Chol Chual
Aug 2, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and profound respect that we announce the passing of Reverend Aguek Maboir Chol Chual, a devoted servant of God, a scholar, a community leader, and a loving husband and father. Rev. Aguek departed this life on August 2, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering faith, public service, and quiet perseverance through adversity.
Cause of Death:...
Joan Ruth Bailey
Aug 2, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved grandmother, mother, and friend Joan Ruth Bailey, who left us peacefully on August 2nd, 2025, at Norwalk Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was 91 years old. A Celebration of Life will be held at New Hope Church in Adel (25712 US-6) on August 23rd from 10:00-11:00, with...
Debra Tresten
Aug 1, 2025
Debra Lea (Newby) Tresten passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on August 1, 2025, at 8:56 PM.
Deb was a devoted mother to Amber (Peterson) Meador and her husband, Mark, and to Tyler Newby and his wife, Melliny. She was a proud, loving grandmother to Noah, Roger, Ava, Amanda, Harper, and Willow.
Deb had a heart that overflowed with love and...
Greg Trulson
Aug 1, 2025
Gregory William Trulson, age 56 of Winterset, Iowa was born June 13, 1969 in Britt, Iowa. Greg passed away August 1, 2025 at the Madison County Memorial Hospital in Winterset, Iowa, surrounded by those closest to him.
Greg was a phenomenal husband, dad, grandpa, friend, and according to him, the owner of the most perfect eyebrows ever known to man. He...
Charles Franklin Magruder III
Jul 31, 2025
On July 31, 2025, my father, Charles Franklin Magruder III, passed from this life to the next. He is survived by my mother and former wife, Sarah Black (née Burke), brothers Chris, Brian, Joel, Mike, and by me, his son John Magruder, who struggles with the impossible task of memorializing his brilliance, faith, and love in far too few words....
Paul Andrew
Jul 31, 2025
Paul Douglas Andrew, 67, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on October 4, 1957, in Davenport, Iowa, to Galen and Vera Andrew. At age 12, the family moved to Des Moines, where Paul attended St. Augustin’s Catholic School and graduated from Dowling High School.
Paul and his brother Brian built a successful pallet...
Kenneth Creswell
Jul 30, 2025
Kenneth Creswell passed away on July 30, 2025, at the age of 82. He was a respected and cherished member of his community and will be missed by many family and friends.
Born on March 16, 1943, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Kermit and Edna Creswell, Ken spent his early years in Abhor Hill alongside his parents and brother, James. Before...
Richard "Dick" Kallemeier
Jul 29, 2025
Richard “Dick” Kallemeier, age 85, of West Des Moines, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025.
Dick was born on December 7, 1939, the son of Henry Lester and Ruth Della (Kaltwasser) Kallemeier in St. Louis, MO. He was raised in the St. Louis area and graduated from Riverview High School in 1957. He attended Missouri Valley College and graduated with...
Gary Peterson
Jul 29, 2025
Gary Martin Peterson, 81, passed away from complications due to lung cancer on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. His family was by his side.
He was born June 8, 1944, in Washington, D.C., the son of Ralph and Ruby (Jack) Peterson. He grew up in Camarillo, CA and graduated from high school there. In 1967 Gary earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology...
Aretta Mae Graeve
Jul 29, 2025
Aretta Mae Followwill Graeve went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. A visitation will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Adel, Iowa. A Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will follow at Saint Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Dallas Center,...
Lore McManus Solo
Jul 28, 2025
Lore McManus Solo was born on Christmas Day, December 25th, 1956, and throughout her life was a blessed gift to all who knew her. She entered eternal life on July 28, 2025, at the age of 68, leaving behind a hollow that can only be filled by the depth of her love.
Born the third in a family of six children...
John Williamson
Jul 28, 2025
John Williamson, 89, of Earlham, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 28, 2025 at the Stuart Community Care Center.
Born on July 16, 1936, John was the son of Stanley and Irene (Norton) Williamson, and the fifth generation to reside on the family farm. He was raised in a modest 22x22 foot home with a 8x12 foot addition, two bedrooms and...
Josh P. Haltom
Jul 27, 2025
Josh Paul Haltom, age 40, of Winterset, Iowa, was born on February 15th, 1985 to Paul and Michele (Schenke) Haltom and passed away on July 27th, 2025 at UnityPoint Health Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines after a sudden illness.
Josh was raised in Ankeny, Iowa and graduated from Ankeny High School in 2003. He began working at a...
Dzung Le
Jul 27, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, husband, father, and uncle, Dzung Le. Surrounded by his family and those who admired him deeply, he passed away peacefully on July 27th at the age of 52. He is lovingly remembered as “Hưởng Dương”, a title honoring a life gone too soon.
Born on December...
Lawrence Olsasky
Jul 25, 2025
Lawrence Olsasky, born on June 18, 1953, in Des Moines, Iowa, departed this life on July 25, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering spirit. Throughout his life, Larry demonstrated immense dedication, both to his family and to his service in the United States Army, where he served during the Vietnam War from 1971 to 1974. His...
Ella May Young
Jul 23, 2025
Ella May Walston Young, 96, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at Spurgeon Manor in Dallas Center, Iowa. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, August 6th from 2:00-4:00pm at New Hope Church in Adel, Iowa.
Ella May was born on December 7, 1928 in Dallas County, Iowa near Adel, to Mary Lee Breech and Walter Walston. First...
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