OBITUARIES

Sep 27, 2024

Elnour Deng-Kodet (65) passed away on September 27, 2024, at UnityPoint Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa, from cardiac arrest. A public visitation will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at St. Ambrose Cathedral (607 High St, Des Moines, IA 50309) A mass of christian burial will follow at 10:00...

Sep 26, 2024

Jean Marie Schnoes, 66, passed away on September 26, 2024 at the Clarksville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Clarksville, Iowa after many years of medical issues with her neurodegenerative disease (olivopontocerebellar atrophy) that resulted in progressive deterioration of the nerve cells in her brain.

Jean was born on April 8,1958 at the Cedar Valley...

Sep 26, 2024

Thomas “Tom” Walter Harbison, a man known for his unwavering loyalty, kindness, and infectious sense of humor, passed away on September 26, 2024, at the age of 76 in Independence Village in Waukee. He was born in 1947 in Waynesville, MO, to Walter Harbison and Willie Lou Jenkins, and was the eldest sibling of Sue Harbison and Jane Jackson....

Sep 25, 2024

Fr. Martin Chevalier, beloved priest, musician, and family historian, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of faith and compassion. Born on November 27, 1954, in Des Moines, IA, to Herschel and Monica (Craig) Chevalier, he was the fifth of six children in a loving family.

Martin graduated from North Des Moines High School in...

Sep 23, 2024

Mary Dolores Van Horne, age 89, of Urbandale, Iowa, died peacefully on Monday, September 23, of natural causes at Arbor Springs in West Des Moines.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home on Hickman Road in Urbandale from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, with a Rosary at 6:30...

Sep 23, 2024

Kathleen “Kathy” Anne Marshall passed away on September 23, 2024, at the age of 74.

Kathy was born to Thomas and Dorothy Strode on April 1, 1950, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was the first of six children. Kathy grew up in Des Moines, Iowa, where she attended St. Pius X Catholic School and graduated...

Sep 22, 2024

Jane Ann McCaffrey, 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 22, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at Boone County Hospital in Boone, Iowa.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 27, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Perry Chapel, located at 1721 Park Street, Perry, Iowa 50220. The visitation will resume at 9:00 a.m. on...

Sep 21, 2024

Frank Lee Lilly, 58, of Des Moines, IA, passed away, Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. A visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory in Urbandale, IA. A celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu...

Sep 20, 2024

Sanford Ray Coe Jr., age 85, of Des Moines, was born January 29,1939, in Guthrie County, Iowa, and went home to be with his Lord on September 20, 2024.

Sanford was a lifelong member of Central Community Free Methodist Church. After serving his country in the US Army, he spent many years working at Younkers...

Sep 20, 2024

Jo Ann Simpson was born on June 3, 1956 in Sterling, Illinois to Kenneth and Gertrude Kosier. She is survived by her son, Ian Simpson (Michaela) of Root, Switzerland, brother Ken Kosier (Elaine) of Verona, WI, sister Jeanette Kosier of Peoria, IL as well as partner Steven Ourada. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Ceber T....

Sep 20, 2024

Betty Irene Perkins (77) passed away on September 20, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at Bishop Drumm Retirement Center, in Johnston, Iowa. No services are planned at this time.

Betty Irene Johnson was born to William Fred Johnson and Lois Ione Silvers on January 27, 1947, in Oskaloosa, Iowa. She was the oldest of...

Sep 19, 2024

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Shirley Marie Schick Berns, peacefully entered God’s kingdom on September 19, 2024 on their 70th wedding anniversary at the age of 90.

Shirley was born on the Schick family farm southwest of Bayard, Iowa on May 2, 1934...

Sep 19, 2024

DESPEDIDA CON AMOR Y PAZ

Marzo 25,1970 -Septiembre 19,2024

Con profundo dolor, damos el adiós a un gran hombre, papá, esposo, hijo, hermano y amigo. Juan fue una persona muy humilde, dedicado a ayudar sin nada a cambio. Siempre fue solidario con quien lo necesitaba, nunca dejo al lado a los suyos y...

Sep 19, 2024

Thomas Grant Suttie (84) died Thursday, September 19, at 11:11pm, surrounded by his family.

A visitation will be held at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory (8201 Hickman Road, Urbandale Iowa, 50322) on Monday, September 23, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Theresa Catholic Church (1230...

Sep 17, 2024

Jenny Baccam, 48, of Clive, Iowa, passed away on September 17, 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa. Born on April 14, 1976, in Vietnam to Tam and Phoung V. (Tran) Huynh, Jenny immigrated to the United States as a teenager with her family, making Iowa her home.

Jenny had a zest for life that was evident...

Sep 17, 2024

Minh Quan Nguyen (29) passed away on September 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. A visitation will be held at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory (8201 Hickman Rd. Urbandale Iowa, 50322) on Friday, September 20, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at St....

Sep 17, 2024

Mary Catherine Schuster, 91, of West Des Moines, IA, passed away, Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at MorningStar Assisted Living in West Des Moines. A funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in West Des Moines. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be...

Sep 16, 2024

Flora A. Roberts, 83, of Winterset, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024 at UnityPoint Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.

She was born in Promise City, Iowa on December 17, 1940, to Lee and Vesta (Crozier) Schmell. She graduated from Seymour High School in Seymour, Iowa in 1959. She was united in marriage...

Sep 16, 2024

Jean Miller, 63, of Stuart, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines.

Jean Yvette Ross was born in Winterset, Iowa on September 27, 1960 to David and Juanita (Sprunger) Ross. She graduated from Winterset High School in 1979. She was married to Martin Miller on October 9, 2021.

Sep 15, 2024

Richard David Dowell, 77, of Adel Iowa passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 15th, 2024 at the Taylor Hospice House in Des Moines, Iowa from pancreatic cancer. 

Richard was a man with a huge personality, a huge heart, and an enormously generous spirit. Richard had unending passion for life, an endless thirst for knowledge, and an equally endless passion to share...