OBITUARIES

Jun 29, 2024

Carmela Margaret “Cookie” (Romeo) Brown passed away Saturday, June 29th, at the age of 85.  She was born in Des Moines on July 7th, 1938 to Joseph and Yolanda (Gazzo) Romeo, and baptized as a Roman Catholic.

Carmela was the oldest of seven children and proudly grew up in the Italian-American community.  She served as...

Jun 29, 2024

Robert Charles Gilmer, 69, of Grimes, IA passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 29, 2024.

Robert was born in Des Moines on May 9, 1955 to William Gilmer and Grace (Crouse) Gilmer. He was raised alongside his 4 siblings in Adel and graduated from Adel High School.

Those...

Jun 28, 2024

Marilyn M. Gooch passed away June 28, 2024 at her residence in Des Moines, IA. Marilyn was 80 years old. She requested no service or visitation. Any memorials should go to the Iowa State Fair.

Marilyn worked most recently at Continental Western Group and Meredith Corporation. She volunteered at Living History Farms and loved quilting,...

Jun 27, 2024

Barbara was born on November 26, 1936 (Thanksgiving Day) at the family home in Winona, Minnesota. She was the 5th child (4th daughter) of Carlus E. and Helen K. (Miller) Walter.

She was baptized, received first holy communion (May 14, 1944), and was confirmed at St. Joseph Parish in Winona. She attended St. Joseph Grade...

Jun 27, 2024

Sharon Shypkowski, 75, died June 27, 2024 in Sarasota, Florida.

Sharon was born on January 30, 1949, at the Ottumwa Hospital in Ottumwa, Iowa to Vester E. and Velma Irene (Gravett) Wimp.

She graduated from Davis County Community High School in Bloomfield, Iowa in 1967.

She was...

Jun 26, 2024

John Sinon Flannery (88) passed away peacefully on June 26, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.

A public visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory (8201 Hickman Rd., Urbandale Iowa, 50322) from 4:00 p.m. until  7:00 p.m. with a...

Jun 25, 2024

Lyle Miller, 74, left for heaven June 25, 2024.He and a group of men from his church had been meeting at his home to pray weekly for several weeks.June 25 the men came to pray.After prayer, they sang “Face to Face”.Lyle quietly slipped to meet his Savior as the men sang.

Lyle was born in...

Jun 25, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jeanine (Thorsheim) Lynch, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, teacher, and friend. Jeanine peacefully left us on June 25th, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness.

Jeanine was a loving wife to her late husband, Stan, who passed away six years ago. Together,...

Jun 24, 2024

Glenda Harvey, 69, of Des Moines, passed away on June 24, 2024, at the Regency Care Center in Norwalk.

Glenda was born on November 19, 1954, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Floyd Harvey and Inez Henderson. She attended Des Moines Technical High School and soon after graduation, married Eugene Franklin Jr. The two shared more...

Jun 24, 2024

David's funeral service will be live stream at the link provided: https://vimeo.com/973498374

David Lee Smith Sr. went home to be with the Lord on June 24, 2024.  He passed away in Des Moines, IA, under the home care of St. Croix Hospice.

He was born on March 7, 1942, in Des...

Jun 23, 2024

Craig Alan Waters, 69, of Adel, IA passed away on June 23, 2024.

Craig was born July 11, 1954 in Des Moines, IA to Mr. and Mrs. James Waters. Craig worked with his Dad at Water's Auto Body until 2020. Craig is survived by his daughter, Kylie Waters, his mother, and his sister.

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Jun 20, 2024

Mary Lee Anderson was born on September 1, 1942 in Jefferson, Iowa to James Marks and Loraine Doris (Derry) Marks. She grew up with 8 brothers and sisters. They lived in Kansas until she was 13 years old, then to Long Beach California. Mary graduated from Poly High School in 1959. On May 14, 1971 Mary and Donald Richard...

Jun 18, 2024

Richard “Dick” Nelson, 82, of Van Meter passed away from complications of COPD at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines on June 18, 2024.

Dick was born on May 16, 1942, in Summerset, Iowa, to Ardean and Dorothy (Wright) Nelson.  He attended Indianola Schools before leaving to join the workforce.  On July 29, 1961,...

Jun 17, 2024

Donna Jean Nash, 69, of West Des Moines, IA, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2024.

Donna was born on October 16, 1954 to John and Virginia (Allred) Miller in Fort Dodge, IA. After Donna graduated from Fort Dodge High School in 1972, her adventurous spirit took her to Denver, CO for a year, where...

Jun 15, 2024

Donna Schmit Thilges, age 92, of Urbandale, died at her home on Saturday, 15 June, 2024. A public visitation will be held on 25 June, 2024, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory (8201 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, Iowa 50322) from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., with a rosary service starting at 6:30 p.m. A funeral mass will be held...

Jun 15, 2024

Steven Ward Paullin, 62, beloved son and brother passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at MercyOnce Medical Center in Des Moines.

Steve was born in Dexter, IA on June 26, 1961 to Ronald Paullin and Maxine (Ridnour) Paullin. He was raised in Dexter and graduated from Dexfield High School.

Steve...

Jun 13, 2024

Mildred Evelyne (Whited) Ahnen was born June 23, 1925 at Colfax, Iowa to Floyd W. and Mildred L.(Good) Whited.  On February 15, 1986, Evelyne married Vern Ahnen at Earlham, Iowa.  Vern preceded her in death on June 13, 2010.

Evelyne served two and a half years working in a US Navy department during WWII. She...

Jun 13, 2024

Our dear husband, father, son, and brother Terry Lee Blanchard passed away in his sleep June 13, 2024 in his West Des Moines apartment at the age of 59.

A visitation for Terry will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, June 19th, 2024 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home - Adel Chapel. A...

Jun 12, 2024

Shirley Ann Button, 92, of Adel, died June 12, 2024, at Spurgeon Manor, in Dallas Center, Iowa. A visitation will be held Monday, June 17th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home - Adel Chapel. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 18th at 10:00 am at the funeral home, with burial following at...

Jun 11, 2024

Shirley Ann (Pittman) Appenzeller, 92, of Perry, IA passed away on June 11, 2024 at the Perry Lutheran Home.

Shirley was born May 31,1932 to Blanche Pittman and Roy Pittman. Shirley grew up in Jamaica, IA and graduated from Jamaica High School, where she performed in plays and served as the manager for the basketball...