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Laverne Darr
Mar 2, 2026
Ralph Laverne Darr, 93, passed away at Azria Health Winterset on Monday, March 2, 2026.
Laverne was born June 4, 1932, to Ralph and Albena Darr of Polk City, Iowa, and graduated from Ankeny High School in 1950. During 1952-1956, Laverne served his country as an Air Force mechanic on the historic B-36 Peacemaker.
In March 1961, he married Corrine Cook of...
Dwite Silliman
Mar 2, 2026
Dwite Silliman, 86, of Ankeny, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Mill Pond Homes in Ankeny.
C. Dwite Silliman was born August 16, 1939, in East Peru, Iowa, the son of Walter and Neola (Felton) Silliman. He attended Winterset High School, graduating with the Class of 1957. Dwite spent most of his life in the Winterset and...
José Vicente González Ángel
Mar 1, 2026
Dr. José Vicente González Ángel passed away on March 1, 2026 at his home in Adel, Iowa.
José was born in Winston Salem, North Carolina on June 29, 1959, to Cuban immigrant parents. He grew up alongside his beloved mother, father, and seven siblings in Western Iowa where he graduated from Underwood High School. While completing his undergraduate degree at...
Reverend Aquinas M. Nichols
Feb 28, 2026
Father Aquinas Mark Nichols, Pastor Emeritus of the Basilica of St. John where he served for 26 years, passed to God peacefully fortified by the Sacraments on Saturday, February 28, 2026, after a private battle with cancer. He was a priest for 46 years. Memorial contributions may be made to the Basilica of St. John Foundation.
Born in Duluth, Minnesota...
Richard "Rick" A. Sloss
Feb 28, 2026
Richard "Rick" Sloss, age 48, a devoted father, beloved mentor, and pillar of the Iowa wrestling community, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness at Mercy Hospital on February 28, 2026.
Rick was born in 1977 and raised in Perry, Iowa. Graduating from Perry High School in 1996. Rick grew up on the wrestling mats learning discipline, grit and heart; values...
David Garvey Adams
Feb 27, 2026
David Garvey Adams, 81, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026, with his family by his side. He was known to those he loved as Dave, Garvey, ‘Uncle Dave’, and his most treasured title, Grandpa, to ‘his boys’.
Dave was born on May 16, 1944, to Maurice and Dolores (Garvey) Adams in Des Moines, Iowa. He grew up on the East...
Marlene Cummings
Feb 27, 2026
Marlene Cummings, age 81, of Truro, Iowa, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, at her home.
Marlene was born on July 27, 1944, in Stuart, Iowa, the daughter of Guy and Midge (Stills) Thompson. She attended school in Redfield and graduated from Dexfield High School. On July 24, 1962, she was united in marriage to the love of her life,...
Lori Quang Rasavanh Baccam
Feb 26, 2026
Lori Quang Rasavanh Baccam, 57, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home on February 26, 2026.
Visitation will be held at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory (8201 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322) on Monday, March 2, at 1:00 PM, with a formal service to follow at 2:00 PM. A celebration of life will be held afterward at...
Larry Weber
Feb 25, 2026
Larry C. Weber, 78, of Winterset, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown.
Larry Courtney Weber was born on July 17, 1947, in Merced, California, the son of Harold Jr. and Mary (Johnston) Weber. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.
On March 21, 2000, Larry married Marlene...
Donald Paul Wempe
Feb 25, 2026
Donald "Don" P. Wempe, 65, of Urbandale, Iowa, passed away on February 25, 2026. Donald was born on September 26, 1960, in Perry, Iowa, where he grew up. He graduated from Perry High School and went on to attend Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, where he earned two bachelor’s degrees.
Don had a strong work ethic throughout his life. As...
Orange Cheatem III
Feb 25, 2026
Born to Orange Cheatem Jr and Martha Cheatem, Orange grew up in Chicago, Illinois. At birth, Orange was diagnosed with Down syndrome. During those times, this diagnosis brought many stigmas, however it never prevented him from living a full life, full of love, laughter and joy. He had a profound love for Jesus and music. Orange attended Day School in...
Freda Mina Rix
Feb 25, 2026
Fredas service will be live stream with the link provided: https://subsplash.com/u/faithlutheranchurch-ia-5/media/d/n8pr7tp-freda-mina-rix-february-5-1931-february-25-2026
Freda Mina Rix, at the age of 95 passed away on February 25, 2026, at the Kennybrook Village in Grimes, Iowa, surrounded by her 7 children.
Freda was born on February 5, 1931, in Starkweather, North Dakota, the daughter of Alfred and Mina Timm. She was raised in LeRoy, Minnesota, graduating...
Betty Jean Duff
Feb 24, 2026
Betty Jean (Nielsen) Duff, age 85 of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on February 24, 2026.
Betty was born August 20, 1940, in Washington, Iowa, to Peder and Julie Nielsen (Nielsen).
Betty graduated from Valley High School in West Des Moines, Iowa, in 1958 and then went on to complete beauty school at Iowa School of Beauty. She was a hairstylist for...
Denise Jessica Allen Dorpinghaus
Feb 24, 2026
Denise Jessica Allen Dorpinghaus, 49, of Coon Rapids, IA, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Panora Specialty Care in Panora, IA. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, with a visitation one hour prior beginning at 10:00 AM at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory in Perry, IA. In lieu of flowers, donations...
Francine Ryan
Feb 23, 2026
Francine "Fran" Ann Ryan passed away peacefully on Monday, February 23rd, 2026. She was born on September 19th, 1959 in Des Moines, Iowa. Fran grew up in West Des Moines and graduated from Valley High School in 1978.
Fran shared a special bond with her beloved cat, Luna, who brought her constant companionship and comfort. Fran had a love...
Jerry William Jones
Feb 23, 2026
Jerry William Jones (89) passed away on February 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. No services are planned at this time.
Jeanette Jo Buse
Feb 22, 2026
Jeanette Jo (Henson) Buse was born on February 5, 1945, in Estherville, Iowa, and passed away peacefully in Des Moines, Iowa, on February 22, 2026, at the age of 81. A graduate of Lake City High School in 1963, Jeanette married her beloved husband, Gilbert Buse, on April 12, 1964.
They devoted their lives to their family and community, living in...
Nadene Marie Kirton
Feb 22, 2026
Nadene Marie (Meyer) Kirton, 79, of Woodward, IA, passed away peacefully on February 22nd at Greenhills Health Care in Ames, IA. Nadene was born on September 16th, 1946, to Donald (Don) Albert Meyer and Betty Nadene (White) Meyer. She grew up with two siblings on the family farm just outside of Clare, IA. Nadene embraced her farm upbringing wholeheartedly, assisting...
Tami Little
Feb 20, 2026
Tami Rainelle (Lehman) Little of Winterset, Iowa passed away peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2026, at UnityPoint Hospital in Des Moines surrounded by her loved ones.
Born on May 10, 1953, in Winterset, Iowa, to Albert Charles Lehman and Emogene "Jean" Rose (Allen) Lehman, Tami attended Winterset Community School and graduated in 1971. She lived out her life there in the...
Keith Lynn Minard
Feb 19, 2026
Keith Minard, 73, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on February 19, 2026. He was born on February 20, 1952, to William C. "Red" and Alice Jeanne (Snider) Minard.
Keith graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1970 and went on to serve his country in the United States Army. Following his military service, he built a long and dedicated career...
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