OBITUARIES

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Gene Trask - Winterset

Gene Trask - Winterset

Feb 18, 2015

Eugene Forest (Gene) Trask of Winterset, Iowa, died Wednesday, February 18th, 2015. He was 100 years old. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 23rd, at the First Christian Church in Winterset, with a military graveside service immediately following at the Winterset Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday,...

John Lavent

John Lavent

Feb 17, 2015

Hastings Funeral Home in Perry is in charge of arrangements for John Lavent, 64, of Woodward, Iowa. John died February 17, 2015 at the Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. Services are pending at this time.

James "Verle" Bennett

James "Verle" Bennett

Feb 17, 2015

A service for James "Verle" Bennett was held 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 20, 2015 at the Central Christian Church in Jefferson, Iowa. Family greeted friends one hour prior to the service. Visitation was Thursday from 1:00 until 5:00 p.m. at Hastings Funeral Home in Jefferson. Pastor Sheldon Henderson of the Central Christian Church provided words of comfort. Honorary bearers...

Dean "Skip" Mcdowell

Dean "Skip" Mcdowell

Feb 14, 2015

Hastings Funeral Home in Perry is in charge of arrangements for Dean "Skip" McDowell, 80, of Perry. Dean died at his winter home in Mesa, Arizona February 14, 2015. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 23, 2015 at Hastings Funeral Home in Perry. Visitation will be after 1:00 p.m. Sunday with family present from 3:00 until 6:00 p.m....

Russell "Russ" Laub

Russell "Russ" Laub

Feb 11, 2015

A service for Russell Dean Laub was held 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 16, 2015 at the Rippey United Methodist Church. Visitation was after 1:00 p.m. with family present from 3:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Hastings Funeral Home in Perry. Pastor Paul Burrow and Pastor Enna Antunez provided words of comfort. Honorary bearers were: Collin, Colby, Allison & Carter Laub,...

Jane Anne Gunter

Jane Anne Gunter

Feb 8, 2015

Jane Anne Gunter, 75, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2015, after complications from lung cancer surgery. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 21 at Ochiltree Funeral Service in Winterset, Iowa, where Father Daniel Kirby will officiate. Burial will be in the Winterset Cemetery and a luncheon will be provided...

Richard Hammans

Richard Hammans

Feb 8, 2015

Richard Hammans, 84, of Grimes died Sunday, February 8, 2015 at West Bridge Care and Rehab in Winterset. A visitation with family present to receive friends will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 12th at Ochiltree Funeral Service in Winterset, where funeral services will follow beginning at 1:00 p.m. Burial will immediately follow the service...

Archie Arthur Alswager

Archie Arthur Alswager

Feb 7, 2015

Archie Alswager, 99, of West Des Moines passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Taylor House Hospice. Services will be held at a later date.

Howard Speck

Howard Speck

Feb 7, 2015

Graveside services for Howard Speck Sr., 96, who passed away Saturday, February 7, 2015 will be at 10:30 a.m., February 10, 2015 at Highland Memorial Garden Cemetery, Des Moines. Howard was a loyal family man. His family meant everything to him and were his pride and joy. He was a devout Christian. He spent each day with prayer and...

Ina Bell - Broomfield

Ina Bell - Broomfield

Feb 6, 2015

Ina Bell went to be with Jesus on February 6, 2015 in Broomfield, Colorado at the young age of 94. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Rev. Donald O. Bell, her parents Guy and Addie Williams, and two sisters Norma (Williams) Robinette, and Lola (Williams) McClun, and a brother Burrell Williams. She is survived...

Orlene Neal (Woodruff) Narland

Orlene Neal (Woodruff) Narland

Feb 4, 2015

Orlene was born to Virginia Harriet (Dumford) and Herbert Gross Woodruff in Santa Monica, California. After graduating from University High School, she married Glen Perreira Neal in 1957. They had four sons and after selling their business moved from the Los Angeles area to Nipomo, California where they ran a real estate office for several years until Glens death...

Richard J. Kelly

Richard J. Kelly

Feb 4, 2015

MSGT Richard J. Kelly passed away February 4, 2015 in Huntsville, Alabama. Military Burial Rites will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter. Survivors attending will include his wife, Carolyn and his three children; Jim Kelly, Dave Kelly and Sue McGriff. MSGT Richard J. Kelly was born in Davenport, Iowa on January...

Errol Arthur Wilson

Errol Arthur Wilson

Feb 3, 2015

Hastings Funeral Home was in charge of services for Errol Wilson of Perry, Iowa. A masonic service was held at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, February 8, 2015 at Hastings Funeral Home in Perry. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 9, 2015 at the Irene Barbara Lunde Memorial Masonic Chapel in Perry. Pastor Paul Burrow of the...

Norman Kiefer

Norman Kiefer

Feb 1, 2015

A service for Norman Jon Kiefer was held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Hastings Funeral Home in Jefferson. Visitation was after 1:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Father Jeff Schliesman provided words of comfort. Casket bearers were: Philip Stevens, Adam Kiefer, Robert Harrison, Darwin Wetzel, Alan Wetzel and Dennis Moore. Recorded music selected...

Lois Smith

Lois Smith

Feb 1, 2015

Lois Smith, 99, of Macksburg, passed away February 1, 2015 at West Bridge Care and Rehab in Winterset. A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 5th at the Macksburg United Methodist Church in Macksburg with a funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m., Thursday. Burial will be in Clark Cemetery, Monroe Township, Madison County. Memorials may...

Ronald Gene Linn

Ronald Gene Linn

Jan 31, 2015

Ronald Gene Linn, 77, of Windsor Heights passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at Manor Care Health Services in West Des Moines. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2015, from 4:00 7:00 PM at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home in Urbandale. Memorials can be made to the Des Moines Art Center. Ronald was born on...

Barbara Schuchard Lenninger

Barbara Schuchard Lenninger

Jan 30, 2015

Barbara Schuchard Lenninger of Griswold, formerly of Winterset, went home to be with our Lord Friday, January 30, 2015 at Griswold Care Center in Griswold. A private family memorial service was held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 4 at Ochiltree Funeral Service in Winterset. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Barbara Ann, the daughter of Roy...

Jean Kirkpatrick

Jean Kirkpatrick

Jan 30, 2015

Jean Kirkpatrick, 73, of Winterset, died, Friday, January 30, 2015 at West Bridge Care and Rehab in Winterset. A visitation will be held 1:00 to 6:00 p.m., Thursday, February 5 at Ochiltree Funeral Service in Winterset, where the family will be present to receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m.,...

Mayank Kantilal Kothari

Mayank Kantilal Kothari

Jan 29, 2015

Dr. Mayank Kantilal Kothari, a gifted physician, passed away peacefully at age 66 on January 29, 2015. Dr. Kothari was born on August 4th, 1948 to Kantilal and Prabhavatiben Kothari in Palanpur, India. In 1971, he attended medical school in Baroda, India. Shortly after graduation, he married his wife Dr. Rita Kothari. In 1972, the couple moved to the...

Michael John Lake

Michael John Lake

Jan 29, 2015

Michael John Lake, 63 of Waukee passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2015 with his wife Marilyn of 44 years at his side. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Saturday, February 7. 2015 from 11:00-1:00 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory in Urbandale. Mike was born in Kansas City, Kansas and returned there after serving as Lance...