OBITUARIES

Sep 9, 2023

José Antonio Casillas Villalobos, age 64, passed away on September 9, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa. Born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, on August 23, 1959. He moved to the USA in 1986 for a brighter future.

He is survived by his loving wife Patricia, children Cynthia, Daniela, Christopher, and Naidelyn, granddaughter Jacquelyn, and son-in-law Pedro....

Sep 9, 2023

LJ Thomas Ahlers, 77, of Urbandale, IA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 9, 2023 from complications with pneumonia.

Tom was born on September 27, 1945 to Eugene and Lucille (Ludwig) Ahlers in Dyersville, IA. Tom graduated from Xavier High School in 1963 and went on to graduate from Loras College with a bachelor's degree...

Sep 8, 2023

Terry Waddingham, 72, of Winterset, passed away unexpectedly on September 8, 2023 at his home.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Winterset Chapel. Funeral services will take place at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, September 14, 2023 at the Macksburg United Methodist Church. A military...

Sep 7, 2023

Thomas South, age 95 of Perry, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at the Perry Lutheran Homes Kings Garden in Perry, Iowa. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care in Perry. Visitation will be on Monday, September 11, 2023, from 1:00 to 6:30...

Sep 7, 2023

Leonard Leroy Godwin, 77, of Redfield, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023 at UnityPoint Iowa Methodist in Des Moines surrounded by his family.

Leonard was born April 4, 1946 in Dexter, Iowa, the son of Forrest “Mike” and Crystelle (Emehiser) Godwin. He graduated from Dexfield High School in 1964 and served in the US Army...

Sep 6, 2023

Stanley Earl Samuelson, 97, was the son of Ernest and Bessie (Manzer) Samuelson. He was born December 6, 1925, in his home on a dairy farm in Somerset, Wisconsin.

He attended schools in Kiester, Minnesota; Goldfield, Iowa; and Wayne, Nebraska. Upon graduation he enlisted in the Army training at Ft. Benning Georgia becoming a 1st...

Sep 5, 2023

Nancy Lorraine Fenton, 76, passed away on September 5, 2023 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines surrounded by her family.  Nancy was born on September 25, 1946, in Bedford, Iowa to Gerald D. “Bud” and Bonnie Powers.  Nancy lived in or near Kellerton, Iowa during her youth and graduated from Grand Valley High School in 1964.  She...

Sep 2, 2023

Lyle Rychnovsky, age 79 of Rippey, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. His family will host a Celebration of His Life on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at the Rippey Community Center at 2:00 p.m. followed by a gathering with his family until 5:00 p.m. A private graveside service with military rites...

Sep 2, 2023

Sharon High, 85, of Hampton passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at home surrounded by family. Visitation will be held Saturday, September 30, 2023, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls. Services will be held immediately following visitation. A Celebration of Life, with lunch being served, will be held following...

Sep 2, 2023

A live stream of the funeral is available below.

Richard Ernest Cole, 74, of Winterset, Iowa passed away on September 2, 2023 after a long battle with cancer.

Richard was born on November 23, 1948, to Ernest and Mary (Blake) Cole in Des Moines, Iowa.  After graduating from Indianola...

Sep 1, 2023

Stephen Craig Ball, born on April 11, 1951, in Des Moines, Iowa, peacefully passed away on September 1, 2023. He was the cherished son of Claris “Mike” and Opal (Cunconan) Ball and the youngest among his three siblings.

Steve's educational journey began at St. Peter's Catholic Grade School, followed by Dowling Catholic High School, and...

Sep 1, 2023

Charles James Young passed away at home in Urbandale, IA Friday, September 1, 2023. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary of Nazareth Catholic Church at 11:00 A.M., Thursday September 21, 2023 with a luncheon to follow. Burial will be at 2:00 P.M. at Glendale Cemetery.  A visitation will be held at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home on...

Aug 31, 2023

Franklin “Jim” Hayes, affectionately named after his Uncle Franklin Van Gorp, passed away on August 31, 2023 at the age of 90. He was born on June 7, 1933 to Ralph and Janella “VanGorp” Hayes in Burlington, Iowa.

After Franklin graduated from Indianola High School he was drafted into the Army during the Korean War.  ...

Aug 31, 2023

Micki Utsler, 80, of Winterset, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines.

Michelle Jo Utsler, was born in Winterset, Iowa on February 27, 1943, the daughter of Kenneth and Bibianne (Hazlitt) Weldon. She graduated from Winterset High School in 1961 and attended the University of Iowa. On November...

Aug 29, 2023

Wanda Johnston, 89, of Winterset, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2023 at the Madison County Memorial Hospital in Winterset, surrounded by her loving family.

Wanda Kay was born on September 5, 1933, in Winterset, Iowa, the daughter of Clyde and Mary Jane (Janes) Beard. On November 22, 1949, Wanda married Donald (Doc) Johnston, in...

Aug 25, 2023

Patricia A. Spoerry, 87, of Adel, passed away on August 25, 2023 at Adel Acres Nursing Home.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Adel Chapel. Burial will follow in the Oakdale Cemetery in Adel. Online condolences may be left for the family at...

Aug 23, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Angel JaAung Easter, who was called to her heavenly home on August 21, 2023. Born on March 21, 2009, Angel's bright light graced this world for just 14 years, leaving behind an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew her.

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Aug 22, 2023

Agnes "Aggie" Potycki (Plewa) was born December 24th, 1926, in Glass Hutte, Germany. Her father, Johann, was born in 1898, and her mother, Lucja (Cirpka), was born on May 31st, 1898. Before World War II, Johann and Lucja and their five children, Helen, Hubert, Josef, Bernard, and Anges, moved to Milicz, Germany (presently Polish territory).

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Aug 22, 2023

On August 22nd, 2023, Dorothy Cecelia Kahl, 102, was welcomed into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ. Dorothy was born January 16, 1921, at home on a farm near Newell, Iowa. She was the oldest of seven children born to Ingvard and Molly (Cartensen) Jorgensen. She grew up in the Newell area and graduated from Newell High School...

Aug 21, 2023

She was officially a strong and feisty woman. Lucille (Edith) Leonhart Krauss, age 99, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2023, with her husband, Eugene Krauss, and family by her side. Compassion and a concern for the welfare of others characterized Lucy’s life. She was always gracious and caring in her interactions with everyone she...