OBITUARIES
All Obituaries
William J. Coleman
Aug 25, 2016
William John Coleman, 60, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2016 at his home in Des Moines. Bill worked for the City of Urbandale holding many jobs and most recently working for the Parks and Recreation Department. He was an avid Chicago Cubs fan, loved his cat, Frisky and spending time with his many friends. A visitation will be from...
Connie Sue Johnston
Aug 24, 2016
Services for Constance "Connie" Johnston were held 9:00 a.m. Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Hastings Funeral Home in Jefferson. Visitation was after 2:00 p.m. Wednesday with family present from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Rev. Sheldon Henderson of the Central Christian Church in Jefferson provided words of comfort. Casket bearers were: Remington Safapour, Ryan Baker, Brad...
Laurence "Larry" Smith
Aug 24, 2016
Celebration of Life Service for Laurence Hutton Smith was held 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Hastings Funeral Home in Perry. Pastor Derek David Harmon of the Princeton Presbyterian Church in Princeton, Iowa provided words of comfort. Casket bearers were: Tom Nevitt, Bob Nevitt, Dick Kenworthy, Jim Koboldt, Wes Reynolds and Bernard Wernli. The recorded music...
Crystal Holtmyer
Aug 23, 2016
Crystal Holtmyer, 51, of Winterset, died Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at West Bridge Care Center & Rehab in Winterset. There are no services planned at this time. Online condolences may be left for the family at ochiltree.com. Crystal Sue Holtmyer, daughter of Leo and Rosalie (Waddell) Forsyth, was born February 22, 1965 in Madison County, Iowa. She graduated from...
Deane L. Dresback
Aug 22, 2016
Deane L. Dresback, 87, of Winterset, died Monday, August 22, 2016 at West Bridge Care and Rehab in Winterset. A visitation will be held from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 26 at Ochiltree Funeral Service in Winterset, where family will be present to receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 10:30...
Pamela Sue Burkhead
Aug 22, 2016
Pam passed away peacefully on Monday, August 22, 2016 at the young age of 62 to be with the Lord. Pam is survived by her husband, Donald; two sons, Tyler and Danny; two sisters, Sonia and Sheryl; and her brother, Fred. Pam will be deeply missed by all of her family and friends. All that have known Pam, knows...
Louis Gutz
Aug 17, 2016
Celebration of Life Service for Louis Allen Gutz was held from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Hastings Funeral Home in Jefferson. Pastor Tim Jones of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson provided words of comfort to the family before the service. Interment will be held at Union Cemetery in Pomeroy, Iowa at a later date....
Eugenia Mardell Legrande
Aug 16, 2016
Eugenia Mardell LeGrande, 98, of Winterset, Iowa, died Tuesday, August 16, 2016, at Winterset Care Center South in Winterset. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, August 19, at McCalley-Collins Funeral Home in Winterset with Pastor Jeff Binns officiating. Burial will be in the Winterset Cemetery. Eugenia was born on June 27, 1918, in Adair County, IA (near...
Timothy Donald Mccollum
Aug 16, 2016
Timothy Donald McCollum, 66, of Adel, IA, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2016, surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 19, 2016 at the United Methodist Church in Adel with burial at Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter. Friends may call after 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 18th at McCalley Funeral Home in Adel...
Ardis Jean 'Ardie' Carrico
Aug 16, 2016
Ardis Jean Carrico died August 16th at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Panther Creek Church of the Brethren near Adel with burial at Church of the Brethren Cemetery at Panther Creek. Friends may call after 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 19th at McCalley Funeral Home in Adel where family...
Charles Carl Shivvers
Aug 16, 2016
Charles Carl Shivvers V “Charlie”, age 28, passed away at his home on August 16, 2016 in Des Moines, Iowa. He was the husband of Magdalena Trendafilova Dimitrova Shivvers “Maggie” from Bulgaria. Love for the two began 11 years ago and they shared their marriage together for 3 years. Born in Corydon, Iowa, he was the son of Carl...
Jesse Lee Edwards
Aug 15, 2016
Jesse Lee Edwards, 27, of Adel, Iowa passed away August 15, 2016 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. Memorial services will be at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 24 at McCalley Funeral Home in Adel with Pastor Roger Schlaefer officiating. Friends of Jesse’s will gather from 5:00 p.m. until memorial services begin. Burial will be at Oakdale Cemetery at a...
Carmon Sandal
Aug 14, 2016
Private Graveside Service for Carmon Z. Sandal was held Monday, August 22, 2016 at Violet Hill Cemetery in Perry. Visitation was after 1:00 p.m. Sunday with family present from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Hastings Funeral Home in Perry. Honorary bearers were: Alexander Smith, Abigail Ellerman, Danielle Smith, Tanner King, Ashley Campbell, Brayden King, Kaitlyn Ellerman, Austin Smith, Jordan...
Michael Jarvis
Aug 13, 2016
Michael C. Jarvis, 57, of Olathe, Kansas passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, August 13, 2016. He was a native of Des Moines, attended West Point Academy, returning home to attend Iowa State University. He was employed by QuikTrip Corporation and Ford Motor Company until he retired. He spent the last 10 years being a daddy...
James Sieleman
Aug 11, 2016
James Martin Sieleman, 54, of Urbandale died of injuries sustained in an accident while hiking Mt. Shasta in northern California on August 11, 2016. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in West Des Moines at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 22nd. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00...
Betty Lou Groves
Aug 10, 2016
Betty Lou Groves passed away on August 10, 2016. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 15, 2016 at Union Mills Cemetery near New Sharon. Family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, August 14th at McCalley Funeral Home in Adel. Betty was a loving stay at home mom. Betty married John Frederick Groves November 27,...
Donald Howard Haynes
Aug 9, 2016
Donald Howard Haynes passed away at the age of 94 on August 9, 2016 at 8:15 pm, due to complications of a stroke. He was surrounded by his loving family when he went home to be with his devoted wife Mae, son Robert and his Holy Father. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 15, 2016 at McCalley...
Patti Cordes
Aug 9, 2016
Services for Patti Ann Cordes were held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 20, 2016 at the Churdan United Methodist Church. Visitation was after 1:00 p.m. Friday at Hastings Funeral Home in Jefferson with family present from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Rev. David Arulnathan provided words of comfort. Honorary bearers were "All of her Brothers & Sisters in Christ". Casket bearers...
Lawrence E. Newman
Aug 7, 2016
Lawrence E. Newman, Sr. (88) of Adel, Iowa passed peacefully and went home to Jesus early Sunday morning, August 7, 2016. Lawrence was born the son of Charles W. Newman and Louise (McGlothlen) McAvoy on August 29, 1927. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 12 at McCalley Funeral Home in Adel. Burial with full military honors will...