OBITUARIES

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Sandra M. Laird

Sandra M. Laird

Dec 24, 2024

Sandra (Sandy) Michael (Johnson) Laird, 82, passed away peacefully at Perry Lutheran Homes on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.caldwellparrish.com

She was born in Elgin, North Dakota, to Ernest “Fritz” & Lulu Johnson on May 18, 1942. She graduated from Bismarck High School in May 1960 and from the University of North...

Javier Hernandez

Javier Hernandez

Dec 23, 2024

Javier ‘Javi’ Hernandez, 39, of Perry, tragically passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, because of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident, along side his beloved mother Amelia Huaracha Rodriguez.

Javier was born on October 17, 1985, in Jalisco, Mexico, to Jose Hernandez Moreno and Amelia Huaracha Rodriguez.

Javier was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was...

Amelia Huaracha de Hernandez

Amelia Huaracha de Hernandez

Dec 23, 2024

Amelia “Tita” Huaracha de Hernández, 62, falleció inesperadamente en un accidente automovilístico el 23 de diciembre del 2024 al lado de su hijo Javier Hernández, en Rural Boone County. 

Amelia “Tita” nació en Jalisco, México el 19 de Enero del 1962, la hija de Rafael Huaracha Rocha y Angelina Rodríguez Angulo. Amelia atendió la primaria en la Tinajera, Jalisco en donde...

Andres Garcia Exposito

Andres Garcia Exposito

Dec 23, 2024

No local service will be held.

Faye Jungman

Faye Jungman

Dec 22, 2024

Faye Lynne Jungman, born October 1, 1938, in Winterset, Iowa, to Clarence and Mildred (Milly) Mapes, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2024, at the age of 86. 

Faye grew up on a farm in Lincoln Township, Madison County, IA. She attended Harvard Country School and recalled walking to school on mud roads and occasionally getting a ride by horseback. After...

Monica Lou Patience

Monica Lou Patience

Dec 21, 2024

Monica Lou (Franklin) Patience went home to be with the Lord and Savior whom she had so joyfully served, on Saturday, December 21st, 2024.

Monica’s visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at the Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Adel Chapel. Her funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 27, 2024...

Afaf Bakal Akeg Bakal

Afaf Bakal Akeg Bakal

Dec 21, 2024

Afaf Bakal Akeg Bakal (37) passed away on December 21, 2024. A visitation will be held at St. Ambrose Cathedral on Saturday, January 11, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. with a funeral service to follow at 9:00 until 12:00 p.m.  Interment will be held at Glendale Cemetery (4909 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311) Please check back for...

Thienlam Pham

Thienlam Pham

Dec 21, 2024

Thienlam Pham, 21, of Clive, IA, passed away unexpected, Saturday, December 21, 2024 at her residence. Funeral services will be from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday, December 23, 2024 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home in Urbandale, IA. Interment will be at Good Shepard Cemetery in Hunting Beach, CA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.caldwellparrish.com

Thienlam was...

Becky Miller

Becky Miller

Dec 19, 2024

Rebecca (Becky) Sue Miller, born on November 20, 1957, in Waterloo, Iowa, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on December 19, 2024, at MercyOne Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. 

Becky was a beloved pet owner, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend whose warmth and smile touched the lives of everyone she met.

Her passion for life was evident in everything...

Steven Johnson

Steven Johnson

Dec 19, 2024

Steven Lewis Johnson, age 64, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2024 at his home in Clive, Iowa. Steve will always be remembered as a joyful husband and father with an enduring love for life. 

Born on July 1, 1960, in Roseville, Minnesota, Steve grew up the youngest of five children to Hope Darlyne and William Johnson. He and his siblings,...

Michael Anthony Sorrell Sr.

Michael Anthony Sorrell Sr.

Dec 18, 2024

There are no services scheduled at this time. 

John Robert Jones

John Robert Jones

Dec 18, 2024

John R. Jones, 78, of Urbandale, IA passed away, Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at UnityPoint Health- Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines, IA. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, January 17, 2024 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory in Urbandale. A visitation will begin one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations...

Dallas Bowman

Dallas Bowman

Dec 17, 2024

Dallas Lee Bowman, 86, of Adel, passed away on December 17, 2024.

Dallas was born on July 25, 1938 to Harold and Erma (Grohe) Bowman in Viola Township, Audubon County, Iowa. He graduated from Bagley High School in 1956 and soon after married Belva Renner at the Methodist Church in Jefferson on June 16, 1957. To this union, two daughters were...

Greg Harrison

Greg Harrison

Dec 15, 2024

Greg Harrison, 74, of Winterset, made his final flight, December 15, 2024. 

 Greg was born in Ames, Iowa on August 12, 1950, to Arthur and C. Margaret (Peggy) Harrison. He graduated from Ames High School in 1968, attended college, and proudly served in the United States Navy (1968 - 1972) on the USS Washburn, attack cargo ship 108 and USS Cayuga,...

Linda Cashman

Linda Cashman

Dec 15, 2024

Linda Louise Cashman, née O’Brien, passed away on December 15, 2024 after a battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Her final moments were spent peacefully surrounded by family and close friends at Kavanagh House in Des Moines.

Known for her spunk and homestyle cooking, Linda will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She was born on June 27, 1942 to Harriet...

Barbara Jean Basye

Barbara Jean Basye

Dec 12, 2024

Barbara Jean Basye, 72, of Perry, IA, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024, at Aspire of Perry. She was born on January 24, 1952, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Jack and Virginia (Blanchard) Mefferd.

In accordance with her wishes, she was cremated, and a burial will be held by the family at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed...

Mary Lynch

Mary Lynch

Dec 12, 2024

Mary Lou Lynch, 86, passed away peacefully on Dec. 12, 2024, at Edencrest Legacy in Norwalk. 

Mary Lou was born in St. Patrick’s Irish Settlement, Cumming, Iowa, to Maurice and Alice Lynch. She was the eldest of six siblings. She moved to Omaha in 1963 and worked with an architectural firm. She joined Nebraska Medical Center, which gave her a scholarship...

Kristine Harper

Kristine Harper

Dec 9, 2024

Kristine Harper, 65, of Windsor Heights, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 9, 2024 at her home. 

Kris was born on April 4, 1959 to Russell and Marie (Kersey) Harper in Jefferson, Iowa. She grew up in Grand Junction and attended Grand Junction Schools. Kris worked for many years as a med aid in nursing homes and later as a processor...

Ronald Leon Nussbaum

Ronald Leon Nussbaum

Dec 8, 2024

Ronald Leon Nussbaum (80) passed away on December 8, 2024. A visitation will be held on Friday, December 13, 2024, at the Urbandale United Church of Christ from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. A memorial service will follow on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. Ron will be laid to rest at Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter, IA, on May...

Wyman Bush

Wyman Bush

Dec 7, 2024

Wyman Bush, 82, of Winterset, passed away on December 7, 2024 at Azria Health of Winterset. 

Wyman was born on July 9, 1942 in Winterset to Wray and Mildred (Sheldon) Bush. He graduated from Winterset High School in 1960. On June 18, 1966, he married Sandra Walker at the First Christian Church in Winterset. After high school, Wyman worked and traveled...