OBITUARIES

Jan 18, 2024

Martha Joan Southard, 90, passed away on January 18, 2024 at Kavanaugh House where she had only been for a few hours. Joan was born on October 10,1933 in the home of her maternal grandparents 5 miles southeast of Adel, Iowa, to Ada Darlene (Brown) Wright and Gilbert Edwin Wright. It was on that farm she was raised along...

Jan 16, 2024

E. Jo Randolph, 95, of Des Moines, IA died January 16, 2024, at Fleur Heights Care Center,

where she had been a resident for a few months.

She was born April 28, 1928, in Oak Park, Illinois and grew up in Elmhurst, Illinois. She

attended Webster University for 1 year before...

Jan 15, 2024

The Mass of Christian Burial will be live streamed at the link provided: https://youtube.com/live/XKj3qwJnlic

John Patrick Dorrian, 83, of West Des Moines, IA, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024 at MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center in West Des Moines, IA with his wife by his side. A visitation will be 1:00 P.M. to 4:00...

Jan 15, 2024

Patricia Gleichman, 88, of West Des Moines, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2024 at Harmony in West Des Moines, IA.

Patricia was born on June 5, 1935 to Charles and Helen Meyers and grew up in Solon, IA. She attended the University of Iowa where she met Richard Gleichman from Rockford, IL. They wed...

Jan 14, 2024

Dan Marburger, 56, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, surrounded by his loving family.

Visitation for Dan will be Friday, January 19, 2024, from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, with the family present from 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Perry Elementary School...

Jan 14, 2024

Darrold Friedrichsen, 70 of Woodward passed away on January 14, 2024. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Darrold is survived by his daughters, Amanda (Brett) Campbell, Brittany (Ian) Beck, grandchildren Brennan, Kaitlinn, Addalyn, Emmett, Wyatt, brother, Kent (Heather) Friedrichsen and niece and nephews Cullen, Helen, Parker.

He...

Jan 14, 2024

Frank Phillip Williams III, born September 24th, 1948, in Mobile, Alabama to Frank Phillip Williams Jr. and Gloria Marie Miller. A native to Mobile, Alabama, Frank, commonly known as “Phillip,” graduated from Murphy High School in Mobile, Alabama. After high school, Phillip entered into the United States Army serving in South Korea and the Vietnam war. Phillip was a...

Jan 13, 2024

Charles Arndt Jr passed away on Saturday, January 13th, 2024.

Chuck was born June 6th, 1954 in Rochester, MN to Charles Sr and Doris (Gruhlke) Arndt. Chuck worked at Steel Treating until it closed and then went to Delavan until retirement. Chuck loved his Chicago Cubs and Las Vegas Raiders.

Chuck...

Jan 13, 2024

Chuck Berry, 77, of Grimes passed away on January 13, 2024 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Charles is survived by the love of his life, Jo Anne Berry, daughters, Jennifer (Bob) Lage, Carla (Chad) Hetlet, sister, Bev Beck, and 3 grandchildren.

Charles graduated from Des Moines Tech High School in 1964. He...

Jan 12, 2024

Jan 12, 2024

Shirley Barnes, 70, of Winterset, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024.

No services are planned at this time. Memorial contributions may be directed to Patriot Guard Riders (patriotguard.org).

Shirley Jean Meyer was born on May 18, 1953 and was raised in Ottumwa, Iowa.

In her youth,...

Jan 12, 2024

Services are pending.

Jan 11, 2024

Pam Sirdoreus, 71, of Lorimor, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024 at her home.

No services are planned at this time.

Pamela Sue (Edmonds) was born in Kansas City, Missouri on June 7, 1952, the daughter of Burton and Olga (Hesterburg) Edmonds. She was united in marriage to Steven Sirdoreus in...

Jan 10, 2024

Jan 10, 2024

Gene Edwin Carlson (77) of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully of natural causes on January 10, 2024, at his home with his loving family by his side.

Gene was born on September 1, 1946 to Cecil and Marvis (Parker) Carlson of Essex, Iowa. Born in Red Oak, Iowa six weeks premature, Gene was a...

Jan 9, 2024

Leonard L. Massure, 92, of DeSoto, passed away, Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.

Leonard was born in Dallas County, Iowa on October 12, 1931, the son of Walter and Clara (Brandell) Massure. He graduated from Linden High School and attended college. He lived in DeSoto since 1968 and...

Jan 9, 2024

Khris Robert Martin,  passed away on January 9, 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa, at the age of 66.

Born and raised in Perry, Khris was known for his kind-hearted nature, unwavering dedication, and warm presence.

Khris was born to Robert and Colleen (Levins) Martin on April 7, 1957, in Perry, Iowa....

Jan 8, 2024

Shirley Anne Russell, 84, of Perry, IA went to Heaven on Monday, January 8, 2024 at MercyOne Hospital in Des Moines, IA.

Shirley Anne was born in Tecumseh, NE on December 4, 1939 to Harold Marshall Dawdy and Sarah Alcy/Elsie (Applegate) Dawdy. She spent her childhood in Bern, KS and graduated from Bern High School....

Jan 8, 2024

Kenneth R. Allsup, 78, of Des Moines passed away on January 8, 2024. No services will be held.

Kenneth is survived by his sons, Steve (Liz) Allsup of St. Charles, Tony Allsup of Des Moines, granddaughters, Ashley Cataldo, Chelsea (Lance) Atkinson; grandson, Tristen Allsup, 5 great grandchildren, Cayson, Kyler, Bryson, Brayden, Brynlee, brothers, David Allsup...

Jan 8, 2024

James R. Boersma formerly of Perry, Iowa passed away January 8th, 2024, at the Equilibrium Ranch in Cuba, MO. James was born July 27, 1948, in Jefferson to Ralph and Madelon Boersma. James graduated from Perry High School and soon after enlisted in the United States Navy. He returned to Perry in July 1989 after retiring from the USN....