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Margaret Dorrell
Apr 11, 2014
West Des Moines Margo (Margaret Ann Ford) Dorrell, 79, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2014 at Fountain West Care Facility. Margo was born December 14, 1934 on a farm near Laurens, Iowa, the daughter of John and Margaret Ford. She is survived and lovingly remembered by her daughters, Joan (Kevin Kutz), Judy Ramirez (Steve), and son Steve; eight...
David Searl
Apr 10, 2014
David Searl, 70, of Lorimor died, Thursday, April 10, 2014 at the Greater Regional Hospice Home in Creston. A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m., Sunday, April 13 at the Lorimor Community Building in Lorimor with a luncheon to immediately follow. David has been cremated as per his wishes and his cremated remains will be...
Larry Lee Perkins
Apr 9, 2014
On Wednesday, April 9, 2014 we mourned the passing of Larry Lee Perkins, known as 'Perky', at age 77, at Unity Point Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa from complications from illness. Larry was born on January 8, 1937, in Des Moines, Iowa to Lowell and Helen (Yates) Perkins. A graduate of Roosevelt High School, he attended Drake University and...
John L. Kenoyer - Earlham
Apr 9, 2014
John Lloyd Kenoyer passed away April 9, 2014 at Mercy Westlakes Hospital from Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. He passed peacefully surrounded by his wife and daughters. John was born March 11, 1949 in Des Moines to Harvey Franklin and Emma Alice (McClain) Kenoyer. He retired from United Brick & Tile in Adel. Among his many interests, he enjoyed fishing,...
Dorothy L. Celsy
Apr 7, 2014
Dorothy Celsy, 88, passed away on April 7, 2014, after a short illness at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Dorothy grew up in Eddyville and then moved to Des Moines when she was 18 years old. She first worked as a file clerk at a local insurance company, and was promoted to a typist. Nadine, a high school...
Kenneth Utsler
Apr 4, 2014
Kenneth H. Utsler, Sr, 76 passed away on Friday, April 4, 2014. Kenny was born October 7, 1937 in Indianola, Iowa. With great pride, he served four years in the Navy. He retired from the City of Des Moines Forestry Department in 2000. Kenny loved spending time with family and friends; and his grandchildren fondly called him "Pa". He...
Reverend Russell Eldridge
Apr 3, 2014
Russell David Eldridge, Jr. was born on April 10, 1922 at Wells, MN to Russell David Eldridge, Sr. and Zella Pearl Wyborny Eldridge and died April 3, 2014, Des Moines, Iowa. Age 91 Years, 11 Months, 23 Days. Celebration of life service was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2014 First United Methodist Church Perry, Iowa. Words...
Delores Callahan
Apr 3, 2014
Delores died Thursday, April 3, 2014. She was 73. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 8 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Winterset with burial in the Winterset Cemetery. A visitation with family present will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 7 at Ochiltree Funeral Service in Winterset, with...
Sarah Anne Davis - Chariton
Apr 3, 2014
Sarah Ann Davis (Stonehocker) passed away on April 3, 2014 at the Chariton Nursing and Rehab Center, in Chariton, Ia. Memorial Services will be 7 PM Tuesday, April 8 at McCalley Funeral Home in Adel. Private family burial has taken place at Morrisburg Cemetery near Redfield. Friends may call after 5 PM Tuesday, April 8 at the funeral home...
Sheila Ann Lumley
Apr 3, 2014
Sheila Ann Lumley, 66, of Waukee, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2014, at Kavanagh House Hospice on 56th St. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, April 6 at Caldwell Raddatz Funeral Home in Urbandale. Sheila is survived by her children, Trent (Melanie) and Lex (Mike) Zwach; brothers, Ken and Arlen (Connie) Eichmann; grandchildren, Brayden,...
Richard D. Boies - Adel
Apr 2, 2014
Richard D. "Dick" Boies passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at his home. Memorial Services will be 10:30 AM Saturday, April 5th at St. John's Catholic Church in Adel, with burial at Van Meter Cemetery. Friends may call after 3 PM Friday at McCalley Funeral Home in Adel, where family will greet friends from 5-7 PM, with prayer service...
Audrey Maxine Willcox
Mar 31, 2014
Audrey Willcox, age 92, of Urbandale, passed away Monday morning in her home. Her remains have been cremated and no services are planned. She was born in Des Moines, to Mabel (Klingensmith) and Floyd Devine. She was a professional musician, singing in many clubs in Des Moines, and around the country. Audrey was preceded in death by her husband,...
Charles W. Adams - Adel
Mar 30, 2014
Charles W. Adams passed away peacefully March 30, 2014 at the UnityPoint Hospital in Des Moines. Charlie was born November 5, 1936 in Des Moines to Willard and Allegra Adams. After graduating from high school in Des Moines, Charlie earned a BA from UNI, received a Master of Library Science from the University of Denver, and completed a supervisor...
Ryan M. Davis
Mar 30, 2014
Ryan M. Davis, age 32, was involved in a fatal MVA on I-35 at Mile marker 95.5 in the northbound lanes. His remains have been forwarded to Pecan Grove Funeral Home,3124 Robinson Drive, Waco, TX 76706. Please check their website for details of services or call them 1.254.662.2131.
R. Bruce 'Julio' Lepard - Winterset
Mar 29, 2014
R. Bruce "Julio" LePard, 72, of Winterset, Iowa, died Saturday, March 29, 2014, at the Madison County Memorial Hospital in Winterset. A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Friday, April 4, at the Fireman's Hall (Winterset Fire Department) in Winterset with Pastor Joel Nau officiating. As per his request, his body has been cremated. Bruce was born on...
Hsiu C. Lee
Mar 29, 2014
Hsiu Lee, age 73, of Ankeny, passed away in Mercy Hospice of Johnston, IA. She was born in China and had been in the US many years. She worked with family in the restaurant business as a cook, waitress, and all aspects of operating the business. She was widowed and is survived by a son, Wu Lee of Ankeny;...
Robbie Lee Morgan
Mar 28, 2014
Robbie Morgan, age 77, of Des Moines, and formerly of Detroit, MI, passed away in Mercy Hospital Medical Center, Des Moines. She came to live in DSM approximately 4 years ago. She was born in Arkansas to Mary and Robert Boose. She worked in retail as a sales clerk. Survivors include her daughter Ruby Thomas of Des Moines; son...
Dr. Stephen A. Holt, D.O.
Mar 25, 2014
Dr. Holt died unexpectedly Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at his home near Redfield. He was 66. A visitation will be held from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday, March 28 at Ochiltree Funeral Service in Winterset, where his family will be present to receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday,...
Vincent Mullarkey
Mar 22, 2014
Vincent Mullarkey, age 84, of Winterset, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at the Westbridge Care and Rehab Center in Winterset. Visitation will be held at Ochiltree Funeral Services and Aftercare in Winterset from 4:00 to 7:00 on Monday, March 24, 2014. A funeral mass will be held 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at St. Joseph’s...
John Alles - Winterset
Mar 21, 2014
John Keith Alles, 85, passed away on March 21, 2014 at the Winterset Care Center North in Winterset, Iowa. John was a retired Iowa State Trooper and retired Assistant Chief of Police in Winterset. John was born near Orleans, Nebraska on March 4, 1929. He was the eldest son of John George Alles and Maude Davenport Alles. He was...
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