OBITUARIES

Dorothy Howard

Nov 27, 2023

Dorothy Howard, 91, of Dallas Center, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023 at Spurgeon Manor in Dallas Center.

Funeral services will take place at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home with visitation being held one hour prior beginning at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow in the Laurel Hill Cemetery....

Betty Joanne Warner

Nov 27, 2023

Betty Joanne Warner graced the world with her presence on January 7th, 1932. Born in Sioux City, Iowa her childhood unfolded like a tapestry of unique tales, leaving those who listened to her reminiscences in a state of wonder.

Betty's dear friend Mitzi Warner played matchmaker, introducing her to the love of her life, Mitzi’s...

Nancy Louise Holloway

Nov 25, 2023

Nancy Louise Holloway, 74, of Grimes, Iowa passed away peacefully on November 25, 2023.

Nancy was born in Barnesville, Ohio on April 28, 1949 to Leland Hannahs and Dorothy Delong, and lived in Ohio until 2003 when she moved to Iowa to be near her daughter, Darla. She worked in various jobs and was also...

Nancy Yowar Deah

Nov 24, 2023

Nancy Deah, 63, of Sioux City, died Friday, November 24, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital in Sioux City.

A visitation will be Friday, December 15, 2023 from 9:30 am until the time of service at 10:30 am at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, 8201 Hickman Road, Urbandale.  Burial will follow in Glendale Cemetery.

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Esther G. Weaver

Nov 23, 2023

Esther Genevieve (Heggen) Weaver was born on August 12, 1919 in Badger, Iowa to Ole Jr. and Isabelle (Warren) Heggen. She was the valedictorian of her graduating class in 1938 at Callender High School. She earned a scholarship and gave it to her sister Inez "Oletta". Esther exchanged love letters with James Henry Keith Weaver during World War II...

John W Hoyem

Nov 23, 2023

John W. Hoyem, 87, of Des Moines, IA, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family. Per John's wishes cremation rites have been accorded. Online condolences may be sent to www.caldwellparrish.com

John was born June 2, 1936 to Jorgen and Olga (Williamson) Hoyem in Chicago, IL. John graduated from Foreman...

Monsignor Frank Ernest Chiodo

Nov 23, 2023

Monsignor Frank E. Chiodo passed peacefully into Eternal Life with the Lord our God early Thanksgiving morning, November 23, 2023 after two and a half years of battling cancer. A Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 3, 2023, with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m., at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian...

Elsie Mary Crosswhite

Nov 22, 2023

Elsie Crosswhite, age 105 of Grimes, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at the Kennybrook Village in Grimes, IA. A private family graveside will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery near Nevinville, IA. Online condolences may be left at www.carrisfuneralhome.com. Elsie Hoskins was born August 23, 1918, to Mattie (Yarrington) and Walter Hoskins in Union County, Iowa. She...

Calvin Campbell

Nov 20, 2023

Calvin G. Campbell, 76, of West Des Moines, IA, passed away, Monday, November 20, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Calvin was born February 6, 1947 to Annabelle (Trickey) and Harold Campbell in Des Moines, Iowa. Calvin made numerous friends growing up on the eastside of Des Moines and enjoyed playing football for...

Jamie Holtry

Nov 20, 2023

Jamie William Holtry, 47 of Winterset passed away peacefully at home after a long and courageous battle with cancer on Monday, November 20, 2023.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, November 25, 2023 from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Winterset Jackson building at the Madison County fairgrounds. Burial will take place at...

Carl W. Doerr

Nov 19, 2023

Carl W. Doerr, 87, of Winterset, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at the Madison County Memorial Hospital in Winterset.

Carl was born April 1, 1936 in Yankton, South Dakota, the son of Rudolf W. and Caroline (Malley) Doerr. He graduated high school and spent time in the California Army Reserve. He was united...

Becky Jones

Nov 19, 2023

Rebecca Jean Jones (née Sweeney), 72, of Winterset, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023, full of the love of her daughter, Gretchen Heffernan (née Jones) at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines, Iowa.

Becky was the daughter of Hal and Shirley Sweeney, born on September 8, 1951, in Des Moines, and raised in Truro,...

Mavis Ann Bachman

Nov 18, 2023

Mavis Ann Bachman, 96, of Toledo, Iowa passed away November 18, 2023 at the Iowa River Hospice in Marshalltown, Iowa.

Mavis was born May 17, 1927 to Walter and Emma Dannenberg in Eldora, Iowa. She graduated from Hubbard High School.

Mavis was a homemaker and also worked in the local Tama...

Kristyn Mccarthy

Nov 17, 2023

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Kristyn Lucille McCarthy passed away on November 17, 2023, at the age of 49 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loved ones who will continue to honor her. Kris was born to Joe and Kathy Dorf on April 3,...

Salvador Bermudez Leon

Nov 16, 2023

Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, November 24, 2023 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in West Des Moines, with a Rosary Service taking place at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Salvador will take place at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the Resthaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may...

Craig Thomas

Nov 15, 2023

Donald Craig Thomas passed away on November 15, 2023 at the Israel Hospice House in Ames, Iowa.

Craig was born on June 7, 1951, in Winterset, Iowa, to Don and Jean (Dingeman) Thomas. He graduated from Winterset High School in 1969, and earned a BA in studio art/ceramics from the University of Northern Iowa in...

Randy L Hughes

Nov 15, 2023

Randy Hughes, age 62 of Bagley, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 20, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in the Event Center at Guthrie County Fairgrounds in Guthrie Center, Iowa. Visitation will be on Sunday, November 19, 2023, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Event Center. Memorials will...

Anngrace Jean Lambert-Krieger

Nov 14, 2023

AnnGrace was a beloved woman who touched the lives of many with her kindness, passion for travel and her deep love for animals. AnnGrace Jean Lambert-Krieger was born on August 31, 1934, in Queens Village Brooklyn, New York to Ann Marie Hubert and John Jacob Lambert. AnnGrace met Ernest L. Krieger in the spring of 1957 and they were...

Margie Nancy Pepperney

Nov 14, 2023

Margie Pepperney, age 75 of Perry, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at her home in Perry, Iowa. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials will be given to American Cancer Society and may be left at the Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care. Online condolences may be left at www.carrisfuneralhome.com. Margie...

Claire Cathleen Kelly

Nov 14, 2023

Claire Cathleen Kelly passed away early in the morning on November 14, 2023. Her bright eyes and determined attitude brought joy to all her family and friends. Claire was born on August 6, 2013 to Jeffrey Kelly and Sara Kelly in Des Moines, Iowa. She attended Crocker Elementary School in Ankeny. Claire fought a courageous battle against cerebral palsy,...