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Arlene Coleman
Feb 18, 2025
Arlene Coleman, 93, of Corydon, Iowa, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025.
Born on July 1, 1931, in Bancroft, Iowa, Arlene was the daughter of William and Myrtle Custard. She worked as a dedicated postal worker for many years.
Arlene had a passion for crocheting and was especially proud of her many award-winning pieces at the Iowa State Fair. She enjoyed...
Allen Drake
Feb 18, 2025
Allen Drake, 88, of Patterson, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at his home.
Allen Dean Drake was born on July 21, 1936, in Madison County, Iowa, to Alfred Dean and Mary Louise (Brown) Drake. He graduated from Patterson High School in 1953 and served in the US Military in the Army branch. Allen married Marilyn Sullivan, on February 3,...
Michael Macri Jr.
Feb 18, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael Anthony Macri Jr., who passed away at the age of 71 on February 18, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa. Born on January 20, 1954, Mike was the son of Michael Anthony Sr. and Mildred Macri. He was raised in the Windsor Heights area of Des Moines, where he...
Douglas Ott
Feb 17, 2025
“Douglas Roy Ott, 71, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, at his home in Clive, IA. Doug was known for his independent spirit and had a huge impact on all who knew him.
Born in 1953 in Charles City, IA to parents Donald R. and Deloris M. Ott, Doug graduated from West Des Moines Valley High School (class of 1971)...
William Clark
Feb 17, 2025
William Boyd Clark, 85, of Clive, IA, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025 at his home with his wife and daughter by his side.
Bill was born on October 16, 1939, the son of John and Maxine (Woodyard) Clark in Des Moines. He was born, raised, and lived his entire life in the Des Moines area. Bill attended Roosevelt High School...
Bradley Warren Sodergren
Feb 17, 2025
Brad Sodergren, 71, passed away on February 17, 2025 after a one year hard-fought battle against cancer.
He was born on July 15,1953 in Duluth, Minnesota to Wayne “Pat” and Barbara Sodergren. He graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1971 and attended the University of Minnesota Duluth. Brad followed the UMD Bulldog hockey teams and enjoyed ski-jumping in his youth...
Gregory Scott Miller
Feb 16, 2025
Gregory Scott Miller, 75, of Perry, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Dallas County Memorial Hospital in Perry. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the La Poste in Perry located at 1219 Warford Street, Perry, IA, 50220. Online condolences may be shared with the...
Grant Harvey
Feb 16, 2025
Grant Michael Harvey, 35, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on February 16, 2025, in Des Moines, IA. Grant was a beloved husband, son, brother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He was born on August 27, 1989, in Des Moines, IA. During high school, he competed in Mock Trial, where he was very successful...
Larry D Hoffman
Feb 16, 2025
Larry D. Hoffman passed away on February 16, 2025. No services are planned at this time.
Lavina Louise Mague
Feb 16, 2025
Louise Mague, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Mercy Westlakes Hospital in West Des Moines at the age of 84, or as she would say she is the 55th anniversary of her 29th birthday.
She was born September 8, 1940 in Arnett, Oklahoma, to Charles (Nonie) & Nellie (Harmon) Bowles.
Louise...
Donald Michael Hubel "Mickey"
Feb 15, 2025
Donald Michael (Mickey) Hubel Sr. passed away Feb. 15, 2025. He was born in Oxnard, Calif., and graduated from Oxnard High School, class of 1955.
Donald is preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Gloris; his mother, Alice Dreyer, and sister, Marcia Dreyer. He is survived by his sons, Donald Hubel Jr., and Durk (Jerry) Hubel, and two grandchildren,...
Robert "Bob" Alan McCleary
Feb 15, 2025
Robert “Bob” McCleary, 86, of Perry, IA passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025 and is now with his beloved wife Peggy (Wernli) who preceded him in death in 2023. Bob was born in Winterset, Iowa to Cecelia (Langbehn) and Paul McCleary. He grew up and attended school in the Lincoln Township area and graduated from Dawson High School in...
Edward Nelson
Feb 13, 2025
Edward Richard Nelson passed away at the age of 85 at Valley View Village Health Center in Des Moines, Iowa on February 13, 2025.
A visitation will be held at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home (8201 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA) on Tuesday, February 18th from 5:00-7:00 PM. A Celebration of Life service will be held at Valley View Village Chapel (2571 Guthrie...
Lawrence Andrew Wesely
Feb 12, 2025
Lawrence A. (Larry) Wesely, 87, of Perry passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Dallas County Hospital, surrounded by family. A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with family being present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. all at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home...
Erma Vernel Boston
Feb 12, 2025
Erma Vernel (Nellie) Garland was born in Tolleburg, Colorado, on January 20, 1925, to Elmira (Almaran) Durden Garland and Addison Garland. She heard the call of the Lord and departed this life on February 12, 2025, at the age of 100 years, 21 days. She was preceded in death by both parents, her husband, Hughes (Boston) Boston, her siblings, Emma...
Robert W Luedeman
Feb 12, 2025
Robert W. Luedeman, 76, of Windsor Heights, IA, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at the UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, IA. Per Roberts wishes cremation rights will be accord and there will be no services. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.caldwellparrish.com
Norma Jean Kopf
Feb 12, 2025
Norma Jean Kopf, 93, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Walnut Ridge care center in Clive, Iowa from complications of Influenza.
Jean was born October 7, 1931 in Riverside, Iowa, the daughter of John Edward and Ethel May Wingler. She graduated from Riverside High School in 1949 then attended Iowa City Commercial College. She married Robert Kopf on October 4,...
Donald Gloshen
Feb 10, 2025
Donald Fredrick Gloshen born on June 7, 1946 passed away peacefully at home in Des Moines Iowa at the age of 78 Monday February 10, 2025.
He now resting in peace for his beloved wife, Faith Ann, his parents, brothers and sisters, and grandchildren.
He is survived by his daughters, Amber Gloshen of Des Moines & Crystal Guerrero of San Diego.
Don has...
Robert Elliott
Feb 10, 2025
Robert William Elliott, 87 years of age, of Waterloo, IA, died at Bethany Life Nursing Home on Feb 10, 2025. A private burial will take place in the Violet Hill Cemetery in Perry. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.caldwellparrish.com
He was born to Mark and Helen Elliott on June 6, 1937. In 1957 he married Lorene E....
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