OBITUARIES

Jul 25, 2023

In Loving Memory of Kirk Gustafson

Kirk Gustafson, beloved father, brother, son, and friend, left us on July 25, 2023, at the age of 57. Born on April 23, 1966, in DeWitt, Iowa, Kirk was a remarkable man with a passion for life and an unwavering love for cars.

Kirk's enthusiasm...

Jul 25, 2023

Treva Melton, age 106 of Perry, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at the Eden Acres of Perry Lutheran Homes in Perry, IA. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Christ Lutheran Church rural Bouton. Visitation will be on Monday, July 31, 2023, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the...

Jul 24, 2023

Elizabeth Renee Grubb (Sweet Lizzy) passed away on July 24th, 2023 at the age of 45 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loved ones who will continue to honor her. Elizabeth enjoyed going to concerts, movies, and to family gatherings. She also enjoyed shopping for gifts for her nieces and nephew and anything chocolate.

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Jul 24, 2023

Kathleen Linn, age 94 of Grand Junction, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023 at her home with her daughters at her side in Grand Junction, IA. A private graveside service will be held in the Rippey Cemetery with a celebration of her life held at the Rippey United Methodist Church on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 12:00 p.m....

Jul 23, 2023

Agnes Catherine Flinn (Schurman) died in her home in Prospect, KY, on Sunday, July 23, 2023. She was 73. She was born in Des Moines, IA in 1950 to Virgil and Grace Schurman of Lacona, IA. Agnes was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Doyle. Agnes retired from the US Army after serving for 20 years....

Jul 23, 2023

Louise Carolyn Duvall, the only child of Edwin and Wilma (Hogueisson) Duvall, was born on July 3rd, 1946, at St. Anthony Hospital in Carroll, Iowa. She grew up on the family farm in Audubon County, Viola Township. She departed this life on July 23, 2023, while residing at Walnut Ridge in Clive, Iowa.

There was...

Jul 23, 2023

Don Chapman, age 66, of Murray, passed away July 23, 2023, at the VA Central Iowa Health Care System in Des Moines.

A Memorial Service and Military Honors will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Winterset Chapel, where a visitation will take place from 10:00 to 11:30....

Jul 21, 2023

A livestream of the Celebration of Life for Chief Burk is available down below.

Kenneth Wayne Burk, 59, of Winterset passed away on July 21, 2023, at EveryStep Kavanagh House in Des Moines. He was born on October 1, 1963, at Decatur County Hospital. His parents were Ed and Linda (Graves) Burk. His aunts, Lou...

Jul 20, 2023

Jack Salzsieder, 81, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his loved ones who will continue to honor and love him. He was born on August 26th, 1941, to Edward and Mabel “Christensen” Salzsieder in Jamestown, North Dakota. He lived in Edgeley, North Dakota where he graduated High School. After High School he enlisted in the...

Jul 19, 2023

Barbara Creveling, 67, of Waukee, passed away at her home following a hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born on January 13, 1956, in Austin, Minnesota, Barbie was the fourth child of Robert and Janice Kammerer. She graduated from Des Moines North High School in 1974 and went on to work at various places before...

Jul 19, 2023

A private gathering will be held on Thursday, July 27th, 2023 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home in Urbandale. The pastor will be saying a few words at 5:30 pm. A private burial will be held at a later date at IOOF Cemetery in Indianola.

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Jul 18, 2023

Edith Moore, age 86 of Perry, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at the Perry Lutheran Homes Kings Garden Campus in Perry, IA. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the New Day Assembly Of God in Perry. Burial will be in the Oakdale Cemetery in Adel, IA. Memorials will be...

Jul 18, 2023

Wanda Denise Hemesath, a vibrant soul with a spunky and free spirit, passed away on July 18, 2023, at her home in Des Moines, Iowa. She was born on November 22, 1954, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, to Ralph and Laura Hemesath. Wanda grew up in Edgewood, Iowa, and graduated from Edgewood-Colesburg High School before moving to Des Moines to...

Jul 17, 2023

Mary Phyllis (Paulson) McDowell was born August 23, 1948 in Estherville, Iowa to Jerome Kenneth Paulson and Phyllis Colleen (Reynolds) Paulson. She grew up in Estherville, then went to Florida for a few years before moving to Perry. Phyllis was in the St. Patrick's Catholic School's last graduating class. On September 30, 1968 she married her true love Kenneth...

Jul 17, 2023

There will be no obituary, per the families request.

Jul 17, 2023

Fred Kuntz passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023, at the age of 100, at Fleur Heights Care Center in Des Moines.

Charles Frederick Kuntz was born on February 3, 1923, in Madison County, Iowa, to Charles and Myrtle (Ford) Kuntz. He grew up in Winterset and graduated from Winterset High School in 1941. He...

Jul 17, 2023

Pamela Sue (Faber) Vandever was born December 7, 1944 in Perry, Iowa to Merle Edwin Faber and Elsina Amy (Foltz) Faber. Pam grew up in Washington Township and she graduated from Central Dallas - Minburn High School in 1963. She raised her five children and had an in home daycare for several years. Pam enjoyed reading, doing crafts, sewing,...

Jul 16, 2023

Paul Jerome Lakers was born on May 29, 1964 in Des Moines, Iowa to Ruth and Joseph Lakers.  He died July 16, 2023 at Unity Point Taylor House. He attended St. Anthony grade school for  1st - 7th grade, The Lawrenceville School in Lawrenceville, New Jersey on a Des Moines Register Scholarship for 7th - 10th grade, and graduated...

Jul 16, 2023

Moonlight Barnes passed away on July 16, 2023. She was born on December 31, 1943 in Vietnam. In 1975 she immigrated to the United States. She worked oversees as a Teacher then worked for Olmsted Elementary in Urbandale. She attended Pre-Med overseas. She also obtained her Human Services degree at DMACC. She married the love of her life Bob...

Jul 16, 2023

Dr. Scott T. Penisten, age 52, died Sunday, July 16, 2023 at his home.

Scott was born November 14, 1970, in Newton, Iowa, to Tom and Karen (Browning) Penisten.  He was raised in Newton and graduated from Newton Senior High School in 1989.  He earned his biochemistry bachelor’s degree from The University of Iowa in...