OBITUARIES

Alyssa Anne Maher

Nov 14, 2023

Alyssa Anne Maher, 20, was tragically taken from us too soon after a senseless act of violence on Tuesday, November 14th, 2023. Born in Des Moines on July 12th, 2003, Alyssa was raised by her mother, Melanie Maher, alongside older sister, Gabrielle (Wilson) Marshall.

Alyssa loved people unconditionally, especially her older sister Gabrielle, who she...

Eva Elizabeth Harrison

Nov 12, 2023

Eva Harrison, 76 of Lorimor, passed away at the Crest Haven Care Center in Creston on November 12, 2023.

Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, November 16, 2023 at the First Baptist Church in Lorimor with family receiving friends one hour prior beginning at 9:30 a.m. Burial will take place at a...

Kurt D. Koester

Nov 12, 2023

Kurt D. Koester, aged 61, from Urbandale, IA, peacefully passed away on November 12, 2023. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects during the visitation on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Caldwell Parrish from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 A.M., Friday, November 17, 2023 at St. Francis of Assisi...

Dorothy Maye Marchant

Nov 12, 2023

Dorothy Marchant, age 95 of Panora, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Panora Specialty Care in Panora, Iowa. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care in Perry. Visitation will be on Thursday, from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service at...

Joshua James Villa

Nov 12, 2023

Joshua Villa, 45, of Adel, passed away unexpectedly in a motor vehicle accident on Interstate 80 in Des Moines working as a tow truck driver.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 9, 2023 at the New Hope Church near Adel with a visitation taking place one hour prior beginning...

Robert A Schindler

Nov 10, 2023

Robert A. Schindler 73, of Sparks, NV passed away Friday, November 10, 2023 at Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno, NV. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 9, 2024 at Ss John and Paul Catholic Church in Altoona, IA. A Committal Service will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery on February 16, 2024...

Jennifer Dougherty

Nov 9, 2023

Jennifer Lynn (Welch) Dougherty passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at home on November 8, 2023.

Jennifer was born August 24, 1959 in Waterloo, Iowa to Patricia (Stark) and Craig Welch. Later in life Jennifer discovered her biological father Jerald Carson and spoke highly of him and his family, especially her new found half siblings.

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Marlette Larsen Squier

Nov 9, 2023

Marlette Jeanne Larsen Squier was born May 2, 1959, in Atlantic, Iowa. She was the youngest of five children and the only daughter of Henry Larsen and Jeannette Gursky Larsen. A large part of Marlette’s childhood and growing up was the family business, Larsen’s Ben Franklin store on Main Street in Atlantic. The entire family worked at the store...

R J Edward Mcchesney

Nov 9, 2023

"RJ" McChesney age 2 days, of Perry passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at the MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center in Des Moines IA. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.at the Perry Bible Church in Perry. Burial will be in the Valley View Cemetery at Perry,IA ..Memorials will be given to...

Marion Teclaw

Nov 8, 2023

Marion Steven Teclaw, 93, of Clive, IA passed away peacefully on November 8, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born December 19, 1929 in Thorp, WI to Mike and Verna Teclaw. After graduating from Thorp High School in 1947, Marion moved to Milwaukee, WI to work for the Nash Car Company. In 1950, he entered the military serving...

Phyllis Y. Preston

Nov 8, 2023

Phyllis Yvonne (Agnew) Preston passed from this life on November 8, 2023.  She was 99 years old and had her loving son and daughter in law beside her at the Jewish Senior life Center in Des Moines, IA. A funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home in Urbandale, IA. A...

Joseph James

Nov 7, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Rev. Dr. Joseph F. James, Sr, a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, friend, veteran, member of the Roman Catholic clergy, executive administrator, university professor, competitive athlete and practicing psychologist. Joe peacefully departed this world and entered into the heavenly paradise on November 7, 2023 at...

Steven Turner

Nov 6, 2023

Steven Turner, 67, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023. He was born on July 10, 1956 to Elmer and Shirley Turner in Dubuque, Iowa. Steve graduated from Iowa Lakes Community College. He worked in IT for Iowa Lakes Community College in Estherville from 2005-2021. He also started his reserve officer career with the Emmet County Sheriff’s Department and...

Stanley "Tom" Thomas Connell

Nov 6, 2023

Stanley Thomas Connell, of Altoona, Iowa, was born November 12, 1958, in Richfield, Minnesota, to Stan and Lorna (Shikoski) Connell.  He passed from this life, surrounded by the family who loved him so dearly, on November 6, 2023.  He was named Stanley after his father, grandfather, and maternal great-grandfather.  He was called Tom, after his maternal great-grandfather.  Growing up...

Coy Waltz

Nov 5, 2023

Coy Waltz, 66, of Winterset, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at his home.

A visitation where family will be present to greet friends will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, November 10, 2023, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Winterset Chapel. Memorials may be directed to the family for a future designation....

Cecil Murphy

Nov 5, 2023

Cecil Murphy passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones at the age of 80 on Sunday November 5th, 2023 at Iowa Methodist Hospital near his home in Des Moines, Iowa. It was the the end of much endurance through treatments and a long series of triumphs over ailments known to end life much sooner. Cecil came from small,...

John Baker

Nov 5, 2023

John Baker, 62, of Des Moines, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023 at his home with his wife by his side.

John was born on August 29, 1961 in Osceola, Iowa at Clarke County Hospital to A. Dean and Marjorie (Henson) Baker. He was raised in Winterset, Iowa and graduated with the Class of 1980....

Rosemary Sporleder

Nov 5, 2023

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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Rosemary Sporleder at the age of 79, surrounded by her loving husband and children on Sunday, November 5th, 2023, in Waukee, Iowa.

Rosemary was originally born in Malaga, Spain,...

Linda Wise

Nov 5, 2023

Linda (Schirm) Wise, 77, of Winterset sadly left us on Sunday, November 5th, 2023.

Linda was born to Raymond and Mildred Schirm on April 3rd, 1946. She was raised with her siblings, Deb and Lynn in Winterset, Iowa. She graduated from Winterset High School in 1964. Linda met Richard Wise in her later high school...

Cory Lee Daugherty

Nov 4, 2023

Cory Daugherty, 39, was born July 24, 1984 and left us on November 4, 2023.

Cory was born in Adel, Iowa to Kelly Daugherty and Kristi (Morrison) Hamilton. Cory had a heart of gold and could always make you smile. He had a bear tight hug and cared deeply about his family.

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