OBITUARIES

Jul 7, 2024

Mark E. Hilpipre, 67 of Bouton, IA passed away peacefully at his home on July 7, 2024, from Cancer. A visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 27, 2024, at the Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home in Perry, IA.  A Celebration of Life will begin at 2:00 p.m. Interment at Elmwood Cemetery, Minburn, IA will...

Jul 6, 2024

Keith Riley, born in Des Moines, Iowa, on December 15, 1935, passed away peacefully in Jefferson, Iowa, on July 6, 2024. He was 88 years, 6 months, and 22 days old. Keith was the beloved son of Leo and Mickey (née Johnson) Riley. He spent his formative years on his parents' farm, where he developed a lifelong passion for...

Jul 5, 2024

Larry Jerome Wilson, 84, of West Des Moines, Iowa, passed away while surrounded by loved ones at the Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center on July 5th, 2024. He was a strong, humble, and loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and his family is devastated by his passing.

Larry was born August 20th, 1939 in...

Jul 5, 2024

Carol Genevieve (Brewer) Rutledge, age 94, of Adel, Iowa, passed away peacefully at Mercy West Hospital in West Des Moines, Iowa, on Friday, July 5, 2024. Memorial services will be 11 AM Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Adel United Methodist Church. The family will greet friends and family from 5 to 7 PM Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Caldwell...

Jul 4, 2024

Patricia Ann Rickert, 75, of Adel, IA passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at Karen Acres Health Care Center.

Patricia was born at Decatur County Hospital in Leon, IA on September 26, 1948 to Vern Williams and Barbara (Hartnell) Williams. She attended Mormon Trail high school in Garden Grove, IA and graduated in...

Jul 1, 2024

Frances Alice Easley, born on September 15, 1938, in Bellwood, LA, passed away on July 1, 2024, in West Des Moines, IA.

Frances is survived by her sister, Peggy Bolton; her son, Tom Easley, and his wife, Jean Easley; and her beloved grandsons, Beau Easley and Brandon Easley.

Frances graduated from...

Jun 30, 2024

Carolyn Guay, 81, of Perry, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.

Carolyn Dee Wright was born on October 13, 1942 to Floyd Sansom and Edna “Irene” (Ballantyne) Wright in Burlington, Iowa. She attended school in Lamoni, Iowa graduating from Lamoni High School. She went on...

Jun 29, 2024

Carmela Margaret “Cookie” (Romeo) Brown passed away Saturday, June 29th, at the age of 85.  She was born in Des Moines on July 7th, 1938 to Joseph and Yolanda (Gazzo) Romeo, and baptized as a Roman Catholic.

Carmela was the oldest of seven children and proudly grew up in the Italian-American community.  She served as...

Jun 29, 2024

Robert Charles Gilmer, 69, of Grimes, IA passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 29, 2024.

Robert was born in Des Moines on May 9, 1955 to William Gilmer and Grace (Crouse) Gilmer. He was raised alongside his 4 siblings in Adel and graduated from Adel High School.

Those...

Jun 28, 2024

Marilyn M. Gooch passed away June 28, 2024 at her residence in Des Moines, IA. Marilyn was 80 years old. She requested no service or visitation. Any memorials should go to the Iowa State Fair.

Marilyn worked most recently at Continental Western Group and Meredith Corporation. She volunteered at Living History Farms and loved quilting,...

Jun 27, 2024

Barbara was born on November 26, 1936 (Thanksgiving Day) at the family home in Winona, Minnesota. She was the 5th child (4th daughter) of Carlus E. and Helen K. (Miller) Walter.

She was baptized, received first holy communion (May 14, 1944), and was confirmed at St. Joseph Parish in Winona. She attended St. Joseph Grade...

Jun 27, 2024

Sharon Shypkowski, 75, died June 27, 2024 in Sarasota, Florida.

Sharon was born on January 30, 1949, at the Ottumwa Hospital in Ottumwa, Iowa to Vester E. and Velma Irene (Gravett) Wimp.

She graduated from Davis County Community High School in Bloomfield, Iowa in 1967.

She was...

Jun 26, 2024

John Sinon Flannery (88) passed away peacefully on June 26, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.

A public visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory (8201 Hickman Rd., Urbandale Iowa, 50322) from 4:00 p.m. until  7:00 p.m. with a...

Jun 25, 2024

Lyle Miller, 74, left for heaven June 25, 2024.He and a group of men from his church had been meeting at his home to pray weekly for several weeks.June 25 the men came to pray.After prayer, they sang “Face to Face”.Lyle quietly slipped to meet his Savior as the men sang.

Lyle was born in...

Jun 25, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jeanine (Thorsheim) Lynch, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, teacher, and friend. Jeanine peacefully left us on June 25th, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness.

Jeanine was a loving wife to her late husband, Stan, who passed away six years ago. Together,...

Jun 24, 2024

Glenda Harvey, 69, of Des Moines, passed away on June 24, 2024, at the Regency Care Center in Norwalk.

Glenda was born on November 19, 1954, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Floyd Harvey and Inez Henderson. She attended Des Moines Technical High School and soon after graduation, married Eugene Franklin Jr. The two shared more...

Jun 24, 2024

David's funeral service will be live stream at the link provided: https://vimeo.com/973498374

David Lee Smith Sr. went home to be with the Lord on June 24, 2024.  He passed away in Des Moines, IA, under the home care of St. Croix Hospice.

He was born on March 7, 1942, in Des...

Jun 23, 2024

Craig Alan Waters, 69, of Adel, IA passed away on June 23, 2024.

Craig was born July 11, 1954 in Des Moines, IA to Mr. and Mrs. James Waters. Craig worked with his Dad at Water's Auto Body until 2020. Craig is survived by his daughter, Kylie Waters, his mother, and his sister.

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Jun 20, 2024

Mary Lee Anderson was born on September 1, 1942 in Jefferson, Iowa to James Marks and Loraine Doris (Derry) Marks. She grew up with 8 brothers and sisters. They lived in Kansas until she was 13 years old, then to Long Beach California. Mary graduated from Poly High School in 1959. On May 14, 1971 Mary and Donald Richard...

Jun 18, 2024

Richard “Dick” Nelson, 82, of Van Meter passed away from complications of COPD at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines on June 18, 2024.

Dick was born on May 16, 1942, in Summerset, Iowa, to Ardean and Dorothy (Wright) Nelson.  He attended Indianola Schools before leaving to join the workforce.  On July 29, 1961,...