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William Benedict Jaques
Jan 15, 2025
William Benedict Jaques, 78, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on January 15th, 2025 with his beloved wife, Darlene, by his side. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory (8201 Hickman Road, Urbandale, Iowa 50322) with a time of sharing beginning at 6:00 p.m. and...
Donald D. Brown
Jan 15, 2025
Donald Dean Brown, 84, of Waterloo, formerly of Winterset, passed away on January 15, 2025 at Ravenwood Specialty Care in Waterloo, Iowa.
Don was born on May 4, 1940 to Ernest and Anna (Hochstetler) Brown in Earlham, Iowa. He graduated from Earlham High School in 1959, and spent his lifetime between Earlham and Winterset.
Don and Joan Beaman were united in marriage...
Verle Gene Haglund
Jan 15, 2025
Verle Gene Haglund, son of Raymond G. and Edna M. (Lofstedt) Haglund was born December 13, 1940 in Ogden, Iowa and died on January 15, 2025 in Perry, Iowa. He attended various schools throughout the years including Audubon, Winterset and Rippey. He loved helping on the farm unless it was milking cows. Verle started his life of service in the...
Betty Marie Veenstra
Jan 15, 2025
Betty Marie (Parks) Veenstra, a woman with an adventurer’s heart, a sharp eye for playing cards and an endless well of love for her children, grandchildren and family, passed away on January 15, 2025, at EveryStep Kavanagh House in Des Moines, IA. She was 86 years old. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 25, 2025...
Scott Michael Lillie
Jan 13, 2025
Scott Michael Lillie, 53, of Earlham, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home on January 13, 2025. Born on June 11, 1971, at Madison County Hospital in Winterset, Iowa, he was the son of Mike and Pam (née Peterson) Lillie.
Scott was a proud graduate of Winterset High School, Class of 1990, where he was known for his love of sports,...
Pete Annis
Jan 13, 2025
Pete Annis, 57, of Lorimor, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 13, 2025 at Greater Regional Health in Creston.
Hiram “Pete” Annis II was born in Des Moines, Iowa on September 2, 1967, to Hiram "Sonny" Annis and Mildred Wimmer Annis. He spent his working years as a heavy equipment operator and was well known as a jack of all trades....
Carla Anne Tolson
Jan 13, 2025
Carla Anna Tolson, 70, of Des Moines, IA, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025 at the Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston, IA. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, January 23, 2024, at the Greater Love Church of God in Christ, located in Des Moines, IA. Visitation will begin at 10:00 A.M., preceding the service....
Glenn Braddy
Jan 12, 2025
Glen Braddy passed away on January 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. No services are planned at this time.
Rita L. Windust
Jan 11, 2025
Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Rita L. Windust passed away on January 11th, 2025, at the age of 74. She leaves behind a legacy of love for all who knew her.
Born on February 5, 1950, to Charles “Nonie” and Nellie (Harmon) Bowles, Rita was the final child of eight. She was of great surprise to her large...
Sandra Kay Dupuy
Jan 10, 2025
Sandra Dupuy (74) of Waukee, Iowa, passed away surrounded by her loving family on January 10, 2025. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory (8201 Hickman Road, Urbandale Iowa) from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. with a rosary service beginning at 6:30 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at St. Francis...
John Jorgen Hoyem
Jan 9, 2025
John Jorgen Hoyem, a cherished member of his family and journalist, passed away on January 9, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa. Born on July 20, 1965, in Rochester, Minnesota, John navigated through life with an unwavering passion that was evident in both his professional accomplishments and personal pursuits.
For thirty-one years, John worked at KCCI, where he served as a distinguished...
Donald Allen Potter
Jan 9, 2025
Don Potter, 79 of Windsor Heights, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. A private family farewell will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Everystep Kavanaugh House (900 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50312) in memory of Donald.
Don was born April 12, 1945 in Des Moines...
Patty Morris
Jan 9, 2025
Patricia Ann (Patty) Morris, 87, passed away peacefully at home on January 9, 2025. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, graduated from Waukee Community High School, Waukee, Iowa, and married the love of her life, Patrick James Morris in 1956. She lived in Waukee for 55 years, and moved to Winterset in 1993 where she and Patrick settled into their...
Dorothy Sheaff
Jan 8, 2025
Dorothy Elizabeth Sheaff lived a little bit backwards. Born January 8th, 2025 - roughly a week after she passed - Dorothy was a hero to her parents, a friend to her siblings, and a witness to all of the sanctity of every life. She was preceded in death by her grandfather (Timothy Edward Sheaff) and her cousin (Louis Gerard Duffy)....
Robert William Anderson
Jan 8, 2025
Robert “Bob” William Anderson, 93, went home on January 8, 2025.
Bob was born October 26, 1931 in Woodward, IA to John and Blanche (Dalton) Anderson.
He joined the Navy on March 30, 1950, serving on the Destroyer USS Evans until February 1, 1954. He planned on rejoining the Navy, but a broken hip from a car accident set him on a...
Allison Courtney Jacoby
Jan 7, 2025
Allison Courtney Jacoby, beloved daughter, sister, and mother, passed away January 7, 2025, at the age of 37.
Born on August 25, 1987, in Lancaster, PA, Allison (Allie) brought creativity, passion, and a sense of empathy and love to everyone who knew her, leaving a lasting impact through her compassion and resilience.
From an early age, Allison discovered her love for soccer,...
Doris Ann Ransom
Jan 7, 2025
Doris Ransom, 88, of Perry, Iowa, passed away peacefully under hospice care on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. In accordance with her wishes, she has been cremated, and there will be no formal services. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.caldwellparrish.com
Doris was born on December 29, 1936, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Guy and Deloris Taylor. She loved spending...
Steve Blair
Jan 7, 2025
Steve Blair, 72, of Adel, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at his home.
Steve was born on June 22, 1952 in Des Moines, Iowa to Paul Junior and Katherine Mae (Duncan) Blair. He attended and graduated from East High School in Des Moines in 1971. He later went on to enlist in the United States Coast Guard, serving his...
Leroy Gillman
Jan 6, 2025
Leroy Everett Gillman, 81, of Earlham, passed away on January 6, 2025 at his home.
Leroy was born on October 27, 1943, to R.G. and Merle (Ivins) Gillman in Polk County, Iowa.
He graduated from Corydon High School, and then served in the National Guard during the Vietnam Era. He then went on to work for Dahl’s Foods for 47 years where...
Craig D. McDowell
Jan 6, 2025
Craig Douglas McDowell, 64, of Des Moines, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025, at the Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Perry Chapel, with visitation beginning one hour prior at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Rippey Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to...
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