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James "Jim" Siddall
Dec 13, 2025
James George Siddall, 84, of Urbandale, was born on July 1st, 1941, and passed away peacefully on December 13th, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Born and raised in Mallard, Iowa, James grew up on a farm, where he learned the values of hard work, perseverance, and compassion. James honorably served in the United States Army from 1960 to 1963. Following...
Mary Ann Zika
Dec 13, 2025
Mary Ann Zika, 71, of Adel, IA passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 P.M., Friday, December 19, 2025 at the Lifehouse Community Church in Urbandale, IA. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made out to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Online condolences may be...
Donald Bear
Dec 12, 2025
Donald Bear, 70, of Van Meter, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Pine Acres in West Des Moines.
Don was born on March 10, 1955, in Winterset, Iowa, to Frederick and Vera (Hammond) Bear. A lifelong resident of Madison County, he built his life and career close to home. Don worked for many years as a general contractor, known...
Jean Noel Eucher
Dec 12, 2025
Jean Noel Eucher, 72, passed away peacefully at home on December 12, 2025. Jean was born in Dubuque, Iowa to Richard and Mae Noel. She received a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Iowa State University, an Ed.S degree in school psychology and a Ph.D in pediatric psychology from the University of Iowa. She practiced school psychology in Muscatine, Iowa and...
Glynn Haag
Dec 11, 2025
Glynn Allen Haag, 55, died suddenly Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, at Madison County Hospital. He was born on April 19, 1970 in Louisville, KY, to Lonnie and Mary Ann (Linton) Haag.
He is survived by his daughter, Sydney Haag, grandson, Hudson, of Arizona; mother, Mary Haag of Winterset; and sister, Connie (Jeff) Binns of Waukee; nieces and nephews, Dylan (Emily) Thomas,...
Stanley Ray McElderry
Dec 11, 2025
Stanley Ray McElderry passed away in Des Moines, Iowa at the age of 63 after a long illness. His eldest daughter and son-in-law were nearby.
Stan graduated from Moravia High in 1980 and went on to obtain his B.A. in History from Graceland University in 1984 and his J.D. (law degree) from the University of Iowa in 1987.
Stan held multiple positions...
Faye Ann Jenkins
Dec 10, 2025
Faye Ann Jenkins, a devoted public servant, loving mother, and lifelong advocate for children, passed away at her home.
Faye Ann was born on August 12, 1957, in Panama City, Panama, where her father was stationed while serving in the U.S. Army. She was raised on a farm in Marengo, Iowa, later lived in Iowa City, Iowa and eventually became a...
Fred Miller
Dec 10, 2025
Fred Carlton Miller, 94, passed away on December 9, 2025. He was born on May 8, 1931, in Huntington, West Virginia, to Fred Carlton Miller and Geneva Lackey Miller.
Fred graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1953, where he played trombone in the marching band and was a proud member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He served his country...
Berta Kordick
Dec 9, 2025
Berta Lee (Evans) Kordick, of Winterset, Iowa, passed away on December 9, 2025, at the age of 92. Berta was born on April 6, 1933, to Hershal and Beulah Evans in Elk Creek, Missouri. The Evans family later moved to Woodward, Iowa, where Berta graduated from Woodward High School in 1951. She met Charles Kordick, who attended Granger Assumption, and...
Angela Shaw
Dec 8, 2025
Angela Michelle Shaw (Bowe), a vibrant young mother of four, passed away on
December 8, 2025, at the age of 38. She was born on November 12, 1987, in
Washington, D.C., to Thomas and Mary Bowe. She graduated from ADM High School in
Adel, Iowa, and later attended La 'James College in Johnston, where she earned her
cosmetology license. She...
Francis (Frank) J. Paulus
Dec 8, 2025
Francis Joseph “Frank” Paulus, age 86, of West Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on December 8, 2025, at EveryStep Hospice–Kavanagh House in Des Moines, with his family by his side.
Frank was born on October 31, 1939, in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of Frank Orville and Mary Joan (Grabin) Paulus. He was raised in Omaha, attending Creighton Prep and graduating in...
Larry Bachman
Dec 7, 2025
Larry Dean Bachman, 64, of Manchester, Iowa, formerly of Oelwein, Iowa, and Aurora, Illinois, passed away on December 7, 2025.
He was born on January 17, 1961, in Oelwein, Iowa, to LaVern Bachman and Donna (née Raatz) Bachman.
Larry grew up on the family farm outside of Oelwein. He graduated from West Central High School, Hawkeye Institute of Technology, and Iowa State...
Bradley J. Richman
Dec 7, 2025
Bradley James Richman, age 62, of West Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on December 7, 2025, at UnityPoint–Marshalltown Hospital. He was born on February 2, 1963, in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Francis Duane and Mary Sandra (Hollingsworth) Richman.
Bradley grew up in the Des Moines metro area and graduated from Urbandale High School in 1981. He went on to...
Merle Lee Cox
Dec 7, 2025
Merle Lee Cox, 85, of Adel, Iowa, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025, in Des Moines. Merle was born on August 2, 1940, in Brighton, Iowa, the third son of Marvin and Myrtle Cox, who had eight children.
Merle graduated from New Providence High School and Iowa State University. His career was rooted in agriculture, with expertise in swine production....
Dixie Riley
Dec 6, 2025
Dixie Jean Riley, 92, of Cape Coral, Fl, passed away peacefully, Saturday, December 6, 2025, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Dixie now joins her true love Robert 'Bob' Riley and her son Mark.
She was born on July 25, 1933 in Des Moines, to John and Helen Davis, the youngest of 3 daughters. While attending Des Moines Technical High...
Richard John Wernli
Dec 6, 2025
Richard “Rick” John Wernli, 71, of Perry, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at UnityPoint Health – Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 19, 2025, with visitation one hour prior beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Perry Chapel, located at 1721 Park Street, Perry,...
Stephen R. Geiss
Dec 5, 2025
Stephen R. Geiss, age 73, of West Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on December 5, 2025, at EveryStep Hospice, Kavanagh House, surrounded by the love of his family.
Stephen was born on October 14, 1952, in Reading, Pennsylvania, the son of J. Richard and Shirley Ann (Berger) Geiss. He grew up in West Deptford, New Jersey, before moving to Lisle,...
Willis Leo Brown
Dec 5, 2025
Willis “Bill” Leo Brown, 88, passed away suddenly on December 5, 2025. Born April 20, 1937, in Omaha, Nebraska, later in life, Bill made his home in Des Moines, Iowa, where he built amazing friendships and countless memories.
A proud U.S. Air Force veteran, Bill carried his sense of duty and discipline throughout his life. After his military service, he worked...
Megan Ann Taylor
Dec 4, 2025
Megan Ann Taylor, 41, of Des Moines, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at her home.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 15, 2025, with visitation one hour prior, beginning at 12:00 p.m., at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Perry Chapel, located at 1721 Park Street, Perry, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the family....
Brian Lee Lomax
Dec 4, 2025
Brian Lee Lomax, 37, of Woodward, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, in Ames, Iowa.
Born on August 9, 1988, in Iowa City, Iowa, Brian graduated from Algona High School in 2006. He enjoyed 80’s and 90’s country music, playing video games and cards, and taking car rides. He loved traveling to Georgia to visit family and had a special...
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