OBITUARIES

Lou Ann Pumphrey

Aug 9, 2023

Lou Ann Pumphrey, a compassionate soul with an unwavering dedication to the well-being of others, passed away on August 9, 2023, at the age of 80. Born on July 21, 1943, in Bloomington, IL, she was the cherished daughter of James and Ethel Louise (Riley) Pumphrey.

Growing up in Monmouth, IL, Lou Ann's journey was...

Shirley Ann Petro

Aug 8, 2023

Shirley Ann Petro, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2023, at the age of 80. Born on November 6, 1942, near Perry, Iowa, she was the daughter of Harry Henry and Gladys Irene (Charlet) Sheets.

Growing up near Perry, Shirley attended a country school, where she developed...

Bryan Keith Wheeler

Aug 7, 2023

Bryan Keith Wheeler, a Biological Science Lab Technician for the USDA, and a resident of Ankeny, passed away Monday, August 7th at the age of 46 after a brave battle with cancer.

Bryan is survived by his wife, Theresa; stepsons, Tyler and Jakob Whiteaker; his parents, Randy (Jill) Wheeler of Ankeny, and Pam Wheeler of...

Jerry Wayne Allen

Aug 6, 2023

Mr. Jerry Allen, age 82, of Alpharetta, Georgia, passed away Sunday, August 6th, 2023. Jerry was born on July 14, 1941, in Winterset, Iowa, the son of the late Harold and Mary Allen. Jerry graduated from Jefferson Community High School in Jefferson, Iowa. He enlisted in the United States Navy upon graduating high school and served as a cryptologist...

Carrie Hausman

Aug 6, 2023

Carrie Ann Hausman was born in Boulder, CO, July 20, 1959, the daughter of Anna Mae Eckblad and William Wise. Shortly thereafter, Carrie and her mother moved to Columbia, MO, where Carrie spent her early years in elementary school.

In 1968, Anna Mae married Dr. George Hausman, who adopted Carrie at a young...

Chad Michael Lemon

Aug 6, 2023

Chad Michael Lemon was born on September 24, 1985, in Des Moines, Iowa, he was the son of Keith and Beverly (McDaniel) Lemon. Growing up in Grimes, Chad's journey of life was marked by his deep connections with family, friends, and his passions. He graduated from Dallas Center Grimes High School in 2004. Chad was an Eagle Scout which...

Alice Faye Fritz

Aug 6, 2023

Alice Faye (Haines) Fritz was born on September 30, 1935, in Winterset, Iowa, to Ollie Maurice and Elsie Fay (Armstrong) Haines. She grew up in rural Winterset and worked at the Madison County Hospital as a teenager. She graduated from Winterset High School in 1953, and attended the University of Iowa for a year. Alice then lived in the...

Mary Josephine Cunningham

Aug 5, 2023

Mary Josephine Ethell Cunningham was born on July 7, 1927 at her maternal grandparent's farm house west of Rippey, to parent's Robert and Leeta Johnson Ethell. Mary died on August 5, 2023 at the Dallas County Hospital at the age of 96. She grew up in Rippey with her parents. Her dad taught her how to play cribbage and...

Janice Feldman

Aug 4, 2023

Janice Feldman, 89, of Van Meter, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023 at her home.

Jan was born on January 11, 1934 to Patrick and Myrtle (Seiler) Cline in Winterset, Iowa. She was a graduate of Winterset High School in 1952. Jan married Ralph Feldman on November 12, 1952 in Winterset. To this union,...

Mary Jane Gajewski

Aug 4, 2023

Mary Jane Shedenhelm Gajewski, 93, of Johnston, Iowa, beloved wife of Leonard, passed away peaceably on August 4, 2023. Daughter of Lawrence “Murph” and Bertha Miller Shedenhelm, Mary was born on November 26, 1929, in East St. Louis, Illinois. Lawrence was a technical director in the Civil Aviation Administration (later the FAA), and so Mary grew up in East...

Kara Elizabeth Ungerman

Aug 4, 2023

To view the livestream service, go to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church's website at https://gdlc.church/ then scroll down to Watch Our Livestream.

Kara Elizabeth (Behlke) Ungerman passed away due to complications after giving birth to her firstborn child, Oliver Nolan Ungerman on Friday August 4th, 2023. Before she passed, Kara and her loving, devoted husband, Andy...

Phillip David Conklin

Aug 3, 2023

Phillip David Conklin, age 59, of Perry, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023, in Clive, Iowa. He was born October 23, 1963, in Perry, the son of Ronald Eugene and Helen Louise (Lambert) Conklin. He attended Perry schools through ninth grade. Phil was united in marriage to Debra Linn Gliem on July 15, 1982; this union lasted ten...

Deng Aguer

Aug 2, 2023

A visitation for Deng will be Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 10:00 am until the time of service at 11:00 am at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory, 8201 Hickman Road, Urbandale.  Burial will take place in Glendale Cemetery immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, please direct donations to Venmo: amakuar or CashApp:...

Doug Schnoor

Aug 2, 2023

Douglas Merlyn Schnoor was born on October 2, 1955, in Perry, Iowa, son of Merlyn Henry and Alice Joan (Vodenik) Schnoor. Doug's journey through life was a testament to his commitment to service to others, never to be content with idleness, and his love of doing the best job possible at all times. .

Doug...

Joanne Rae (Curler) Robbins

Jul 30, 2023

Joanne Rae (Curler) Robbins, 92, peacefully passed on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at Bishop Drumm Care Center in Johnston.

Joanne was born on January 7, 1931, and was raised in Des Moines’ Beaverdale neighborhood. Joanne was raised in a small but close family, being an only child. Joanne enjoyed traveling to California to visit family...

Dolores "Dee" Ann Long

Jul 30, 2023

Dolores “Dee” (Barker) Long of Adel, Iowa was born at home in Cooper, Iowa on December 11, 1931, to Lysle and Della (Remele) Barker. She left this earth on July 30, 2023, at Adel Acres Care Center in Adel surrounded by family and many who had cared so deeply for her in her last months.

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Larry Dean Gowin

Jul 27, 2023

Obituary and services are pending.

Diane Martin

Jul 27, 2023

Diane Sue Martin passed away Thursday July 27th, 2023, at the age of 63 due to complications from type 1 diabetes.

Diane was born December 7th, 1959, to Patricia “Rogers” and Dewey Marselle. The youngest of three children, Diane shared a close bond with her sister, Cathy Lynn and brother, Dewey Robert.

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Geraldine "Geri" Williamson

Jul 25, 2023

Geraldine “Geri” Williamson, 85, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at the Stuart Care Center after a courageous battle with cancer.

Geri was born on July 7, 1938, at home in Earlham to her parents Jess and Erma (Nellis) Nelson. She graduated from Earlham High School in 1956. On March 19, 1960, she married...

Prudence Millicent Whitfield

Jul 25, 2023

Prudence Whitfield, age 80 of Perry, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at the Kings Garden Campus of Perry Lutheran Homes in Perry, IA. A private burial will be in the Violet Hill Cemetery in Perry at a later date. Prudence Millicent Whitfield was born on August 5, 1942, at Ambridge, PA to Anthony and Sophia (Merkel) Matzie....