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David Garvey Adams
Feb 27, 2026
David Garvey Adams, 81, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026, with his family by his side. He was known to those he loved as Dave, Garvey, ‘Uncle Dave’, and his most treasured title, Grandpa, to ‘his boys’.
Dave was born on May 16, 1944, to Maurice and Dolores (Garvey) Adams in Des Moines, Iowa. He grew up on the East...
Marlene Cummings
Feb 27, 2026
Marlene Cummings, age 81, of Truro, Iowa, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, at her home.
Marlene was born on July 27, 1944, in Stuart, Iowa, the daughter of Guy and Midge (Stills) Thompson. She attended school in Redfield and graduated from Dexfield High School. On July 24, 1962, she was united in marriage to the love of her life,...
Lori Quang Rasavanh Baccam
Feb 26, 2026
Lori Quang Rasavanh Baccam, 57, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home on February 26, 2026.
Visitation will be held at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory (8201 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322) on Monday, March 2, at 1:00 PM, with a formal service to follow at 2:00 PM. A celebration of life will be held afterward at...
Larry Weber
Feb 25, 2026
Larry C. Weber, 78, of Winterset, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown.
Larry Courtney Weber was born on July 17, 1947, in Merced, California, the son of Harold Jr. and Mary (Johnston) Weber. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.
On March 21, 2000, Larry married Marlene...
Donald Paul Wempe
Feb 25, 2026
Donald "Don" P. Wempe, 65, of Urbandale, Iowa, passed away on February 25, 2026. Donald was born on September 26, 1960, in Perry, Iowa, where he grew up. He graduated from Perry High School and went on to attend Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, where he earned two bachelor’s degrees.
Don had a strong work ethic throughout his life. As...
Orange Cheatem III
Feb 25, 2026
Born to Orange Cheatem Jr and Martha Cheatem, Orange grew up in Chicago, Illinois. At birth, Orange was diagnosed with Down syndrome. During those times, this diagnosis brought many stigmas, however it never prevented him from living a full life, full of love, laughter and joy. He had a profound love for Jesus and music. Orange attended Day School in...
Freda Mina Rix
Feb 25, 2026
Fredas service will be live stream with the link provided: https://subsplash.com/u/faithlutheranchurch-ia-5/media/d/n8pr7tp-freda-mina-rix-february-5-1931-february-25-2026
Freda Mina Rix, at the age of 95 passed away on February 25, 2026, at the Kennybrook Village in Grimes, Iowa, surrounded by her 7 children.
Freda was born on February 5, 1931, in Starkweather, North Dakota, the daughter of Alfred and Mina Timm. She was raised in LeRoy, Minnesota, graduating...
Betty Jean Duff
Feb 24, 2026
Betty Jean (Nielsen) Duff, age 85 of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on February 24, 2026.
Betty was born August 20, 1940, in Washington, Iowa, to Peder and Julie Nielsen (Nielsen).
Betty graduated from Valley High School in West Des Moines, Iowa, in 1958 and then went on to complete beauty school at Iowa School of Beauty. She was a hairstylist for...
Denise Jessica Allen Dorpinghaus
Feb 24, 2026
Denise Jessica Allen Dorpinghaus, 49, of Coon Rapids, IA, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Panora Specialty Care in Panora, IA. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, with a visitation one hour prior beginning at 10:00 AM at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory in Perry, IA. In lieu of flowers, donations...
Francine Ryan
Feb 23, 2026
Francine "Fran" Ann Ryan passed away peacefully on Monday, February 23rd, 2026. She was born on September 19th, 1959 in Des Moines, Iowa. Fran grew up in West Des Moines and graduated from Valley High School in 1978.
Fran shared a special bond with her beloved cat, Luna, who brought her constant companionship and comfort. Fran had a love...
Jerry William Jones
Feb 23, 2026
Jerry William Jones (89) passed away on February 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. No services are planned at this time.
Jeanette Jo Buse
Feb 22, 2026
Jeanette Jo (Henson) Buse was born on February 5, 1945, in Estherville, Iowa, and passed away peacefully in Des Moines, Iowa, on February 22, 2026, at the age of 81. A graduate of Lake City High School in 1963, Jeanette married her beloved husband, Gilbert Buse, on April 12, 1964.
They devoted their lives to their family and community, living in...
Nadene Marie Kirton
Feb 22, 2026
Nadene Marie (Meyer) Kirton, 79, of Woodward, IA, passed away peacefully on February 22nd at Greenhills Health Care in Ames, IA. Nadene was born on September 16th, 1946, to Donald (Don) Albert Meyer and Betty Nadene (White) Meyer. She grew up with two siblings on the family farm just outside of Clare, IA. Nadene embraced her farm upbringing wholeheartedly, assisting...
Tami Little
Feb 20, 2026
Tami Rainelle (Lehman) Little of Winterset, Iowa passed away peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2026, at UnityPoint Hospital in Des Moines surrounded by her loved ones.
Born on May 10, 1953, in Winterset, Iowa, to Albert Charles Lehman and Emogene "Jean" Rose (Allen) Lehman, Tami attended Winterset Community School and graduated in 1971. She lived out her life there in the...
Keith Lynn Minard
Feb 19, 2026
Keith Minard, 73, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on February 19, 2026. He was born on February 20, 1952, to William C. "Red" and Alice Jeanne (Snider) Minard.
Keith graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1970 and went on to serve his country in the United States Army. Following his military service, he built a long and dedicated career...
LaNelle Bentz
Feb 18, 2026
LaNelle Bentz, 100, of Winterset, passed away Wednesday February 18, 2026 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Winterset Chapel, where family will be present to receive friends from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Burial will follow in the Winterset Cemetery.
LaNelle was born December...
Carolyn Weieneth Zietlow
Feb 18, 2026
The funeral service will be livestreamed, and the link to view the service is provided below: https://vimeo.com/event/5752377
Carolyn Weieneth Zietlow passed away on February 18, 2026 of a sudden stroke. Her life was marked by faith, friendship, and most importantly - family.
Carolyn was born Carolyn Marie Olson in Webster, South Dakota on November 6, 1941, to Arthur N. Olson and Agnes...
Rose Marie Niblo
Feb 18, 2026
Rose Marie Niblo, 87, of Winterset, passed away at her home on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Rose Marie was born April 25, 1938, in Winterset, Iowa, the daughter of Raymond and Estella Mae (Johnston) Rogers. A lifelong resident of Winterset, she built her life around hard work, faith, family, and simple joys.
Rose Marie owned her own cleaning business for many years,...
Marilyn Joy Reese
Feb 17, 2026
Marilyn Joy Reese (91) passed away on February 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. A graveside service will be held at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery at a later date.
Janet F. Correy
Feb 17, 2026
Janet F. Correy, 88, of Jamaica, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Kings Garden of Perry Lutheran Homes.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m., on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Perry Chapel. Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Jamaica. In lieu of...
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