OBITUARIES
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David Haney
Dec 6, 2024
David D Haney, (aka Dave or “Papa Bob” or “Icon”), a cherished individual known for his kind, loving, caring, and humorous personality, entered Heaven December 6, 2024. Born on September 4, 1941, Dave lived a life filled with tremendous passion and service towards others.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years Donna Haney; his two daughters, Kathleen Haney...
Lindsay Ann Taylor
Dec 6, 2024
Lindsay's funeral service will be live-streamed, and you can view it using the link provided: https://vimeo.com/event/4780550
Lindsay Ann Taylor, 45, of Adel, Iowa passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 6, 2024 at Taylor Hospice House in Des Moines, Iowa. Lindsay courageously battled a progressive neurological disorder for over a decade.
Lindsay was born on March 18, 1979 to Ray and...
Rebecca Marie Starling
Dec 5, 2024
Rebecca Starling has completed her circle of life. And it was a big circle, beginning in Perry on September 28, 1957, and ending peacefully in her Perry home on December 5, 2024.
Rebecca lived her entire life as the eldest of eight, all children of Barbara and Vernon Starling. After graduating from Perry High in 1975, Rebecca earned a BA in...
Darrin Lee Johnson
Dec 5, 2024
Darrin Lee Johnson, 53, of Granger, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at the VA Central Iowa Health Care System in Des Moines, Iowa.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at the Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Perry Chapel, located at 1721 Park Street, Perry, Iowa. The funeral service will...
Lea Marcia Nims
Dec 5, 2024
Des Moines, IA - Lea Marcia ‘Marcy’ (Carlson) Nims passed away surrounded by her family on December 5, 2024, at Deerfield Retirement Community. She was born December 10, 1930, in Des Moines, IA, the daughter of Fred and Marguerite (Riedesel) Carlson.
Marcy graduated from Roosevelt High School, class of 1949. After graduation, she attended Colorado Women’s College, Oklahoma State, and became...
Merlene Rynearson
Dec 4, 2024
Merlene Rynearson(Lewis), 77, of Lorimor, Iowa went to be with the Lord on Wednesday December 4, 2024. Merlene’s wishes were to be cremated with no services and buried next to her husband, Clifford Rynearson in the Barney Cemetery in rural Madison County.
Merlene was born on July 30, 1947 in Murray, Iowa to Merle Lewis and Grace (Beaman) Lewis. She was...
Keith Edward Mizell Sr.
Dec 4, 2024
Keith Edward Mizell Sr. (91) passed away on December 4, 2024. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery (34024 Veterans Memorial Dr, Adel, IA 50003) at 12:30. Check back for updates.
Randy Allen Reed
Dec 3, 2024
Due to icy weather conditions, we kindly ask everyone attending the visitation to exercise extra caution when traveling and walking to the funeral home. Please allow additional time for your journey. Your safety is our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding.
Randy Reed, 75, of Perry, Iowa, was reunited with the love of his life on December 3, 2024 (as...
Mary Louise Beauregard
Dec 2, 2024
Mary Louise Beauregard, (73) of Des Moines, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024. She was born March 30, 1951, to Denton and Marie (Moore) Rowley.
She is survived by her husband, Ray; sister, Sherry Rowley; brother, Mike (Mary) Rowley; daughter, Jennifer Deaver; and son, Scott (Amber) Rowley. Grandchildren, Andrew Jauron, Brendan (Shelby) Strobl, Noah Jauron, Emma Jauron, Elizabeth Rowley, Jack Rowley,...
Rebecca Sue Johnston
Dec 1, 2024
Rebecca Sue Johnston (71) passed away on December 1, 2024. No services are planned at this time.
Del Wynn
Nov 30, 2024
Delbert “Del” Wynn (81) passed away on November 30, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at St Pius X Church (Urbandale, Iowa) at 10:00 a.m, with a funeral Mass to follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be held at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery that afternoon at 2:00 p.m. Memorial contributions...
Calixta T. Granados Cifuentes De Cifuentes
Nov 29, 2024
Calixta Teresa Granados Cifuentes de Cifuentes, 87, of Des Moines, IA, formerly of Chiantla, Guatemala, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2024, at UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines.
Calixta, affectionately known as "Mama Lichas," was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She was married for 53 years to Gonzalo Cifuentes Alvarado, sharing a...
Doris "Bonnie" Hansen
Nov 29, 2024
Doris "Bonnie" LaVonne Hansen, age 91, of Waukee, Iowa, passed away peacefully on November 29,2024. Born on September 28, 1933, in Audubon, Iowa, she was the youngest child of Wilson S. and Archena “Ena” Shaw Davis.
Bonnie was raised on the family farm near Gray, Iowa, and embraced her roots with pride. A graduate of Gray High School in 1951, she...
Terry Vancil
Nov 28, 2024
Terry Vancil, 81, of Perry, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home on November 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Terry was born on June 2, 1943, in Oquawka, Illinois, to Warren and Doris (née Green) Vancil. He grew up in Oquawka, where he developed a lifelong love for sports and family. A 1961 graduate of Union High School, Terry...
Lloyd Albert Miller
Nov 27, 2024
Funeral services for Lloyd Miller, 91 of Perry, IA will be 11:00 a.m. on December 6, 2024. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the funeral. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Minburn, IA. Lloyd’s earthly journey came to an end on November 27, 2024.
Lloyd Albert Miller was born March 23, 1933, in rural Story County, Ames, IA...
Margaret Blair
Nov 26, 2024
Margaret (Aikin) Blair, 94 of Macksburg, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Arbor Springs in West Des Moines.
Margaret was born September 16, 1930 to Ray and Edna (Trester) Aikin at her Grandmother Trester’s home in Winterset, Iowa. She graduated from Macksburg High School where she met Charles who reportedly often dropped by with candy bars for her after...
Cristen Douglass
Nov 25, 2024
Cristen Douglass of West Des Moines passed away peacefully on November 25, 2024 in Des Moines, Iowa. Born on December 1, 1949, Cris was the beloved daughter of Gerald and Mary Jane (née Neville) Chinn.
Cris grew up in Des Moines and cultivated a lifelong passion for classical piano and literature. She was always grateful for the year she spent as...
Paul Andrew Olson
Nov 25, 2024
Paul Andrew Olson, 60, of Perry, IA, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 25, 2024, at the Dallas County Hospital in Perry.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 9, 2024, at the Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Perry Chapel, located at 1721 Park Street, Perry, IA 50220. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service...
Dick Hoadley
Nov 25, 2024
Dick Hoadley passed away peacefully at his home in Winterset, Iowa, at the age of 86 on Monday, November 25, 2024.
Richard "Dick" Eugene Hoadley was born at home in Greenfield, Iowa, Adair County, Grove Township, on March 16, 1938, the son of Willard Floyd Hoadley and Stella Lona (Piper) Hoadley. Dick attended grade school at Grove #7 and graduated from...
Keith J. Chandler Sr.
Nov 23, 2024
Keith James Chandler Sr., 90, son of Arthur Sr. Chandler and Lenna Conn was born August 18, 1934, in Des Moines, Iowa. Keith passed away on November 23, 2024.
Keith joined the Marine Corp at age 17. At age 18 he served in the Korean War.
Keith was previously married to Maxine Stiman. In this marriage he has 4 children: Keith Jr.,...


