OBITUARIES

John Clinton Summerson

Jun 24, 2023

John Summerson, age 92 of Perry, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Spring Valley Retirement in Perry, IA. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 30, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Perry Bible Church in Perry. Visitation will be on Thursday, June 29, 2023, from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. with family present from 4:00 to...

Romaine George Honold

Jun 22, 2023

Romaine George Honold, son of George William Honold and Mae Helen Anderson Honold, was born August 17, 1935 at home on the family farm in Willow Township, Greene County, Iowa. Lovingly known as Ron, he attended Willow Township #4 before advancing to school in Coon Rapids. He graduated in 1953. Iowa State College was next on his career move....

Cheryl Rose Bruner

Jun 22, 2023

Cheryl R. Bruner, age 70, of West Des Moines passed away on June 22, 2023 from the effects of cancer.

She was born July 16, 1952 in Waterloo to Leonard and Donna (Sullivan) Wagner. She graduated from Columbus High School and the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in computer science.

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Catherine Farr

Jun 22, 2023

Catherine Farr, 93 of West Des Moines (formerly of Winterset), passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at UnityPoint Methodist West Hospital in Des Moines.

Alta Catherine was born on October 17, 1929, to Omer and Thelma (Cole) Berry in Madison County Iowa. Catherine married Lowell Farr in Winterset on September 8, 1948, and together...

Suzanne Poor

Jun 22, 2023

Suzanne Poor, age 69, of Winterset, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at the Madison County Memorial Hospital in Winterset.

Suzanne Marie was born in Clarion, Iowa, on March 31, 1954, to the late Keith and Sally (Gillespie) Poor.

Suzanne had a particular fondness for quilting and sewing, using her...

Charles Conrad

Jun 21, 2023

Writing your own obituary is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I hope to live up to it.

Born February 2, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, (Go Cubs) to Arthur and Virginia Conrad, Prince Charming (as his family called him growing up) was spoiled by both his parents and grandparents, Judge Edmund and Kinga Jarecki.

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Frances Gardner

Jun 21, 2023

Frances Gardner, 77 of Winterset, passed away on June 21, 2023, at UnityPoint Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.

Frances Elena was born on June 18, 1946, in Grundy, Iowa, to the late Carl Rasmussey and Anna Thompson Dall.

Frances lived a fulfilling life centered around her family and home....

Timothy "Tim" Sheaff

Jun 21, 2023

“Son, if you can’t say something nice, say something clever but devastating.”

Timothy Edward Sheaff passed away on June 21st, 2023. Born on July 31, 1968 to James and Marcella Sheaff, Tim grew up in Ankeny, Iowa. In elementary school, he participated in “encyclopedia races,” which is likely exactly what it sounds like, and was “captain of the safety patrol.” His parents,...

Cherie Lynne Tiffany

Jun 20, 2023

How does one grasp the brevity of life? Cherie Lynne Tiffany died on Tuesday morning, June 20th, 2023, after learning about her new normal of taking chemo pills and fighting nausea for a curable form of cancer. Anyone who knew Cherie, discovered she must have been given extra courage to deal with lifes struggles. Preceded in death by her...

Brandon Mundt

Jun 18, 2023

Brandon Mundt, 30, unexpectedly passed away on June 18, 2023, in Grimes, Iowa. He was born on January 14, 1993, in Ottumwa, Iowa. He was welcomed into this world by his loving parents and family. He brought immense joy into their lives. Brandon graduated in 2011 from Valley High School in West Des Moines.

Brandon''s...

Lawrence "Larry" Richardson

Jun 18, 2023

Lawrence George Richardson "Larry" was born February 2, 1936 in Crocker Township, Polk County, Iowa to Harry Richardson and Catherine (Glass) Richardson. He grew up in Des Moines, attended Dowling High School, and graduated from St. Patrick's Catholic School in 1955 while living with his grandparents George and Catherine Glass. Larry married Sheila Hickey and the two were blessed...

Douglas Farber

Jun 17, 2023

Douglas Roy Farber, 56 of Earlham, Iowa passed away on June 17, 2023 at the Kavanagh Hospice House in Des Moines, Iowa.

Doug was born in Winterset, Iowa to Alfred and Barbara (Thompson) Farber. Doug enjoyed being outdoors, square box Chevy trucks, riding dirt bikes, mushroom hunting, 4 wheeling, going to concerts, Nascar...

Joel Druivenga

Jun 17, 2023

Joel Druivenga, 76, born to LaVine and Fred Druivenga on January 21, 1947, passed away June 17, 2023 with family by his side.

He graduated from ARWEVA high school then attended Iowa State University. He and his first wife Jeanette were blessed with Jason, #1 son, as Joel called him. When he married Jolene, he...

Michael Nielsen Mallberg

Jun 17, 2023

Michael, (Mike, Big Mike, Moon Pie, Grandpa Turkey and Mally) Mallberg, slipped past St. Peter through the pearly gates of Heaven to meet Jesus on June 17, 2023 in a loving room at Taylor Hospice House, ending his full and blessed life with his earthly body. A visitation will be held Thursday, June 22, 2023 from 4:00-7:00pm at St....

Timothy Colin Deford

Jun 17, 2023

Tim DeFord passed away in his home in Winterset, Iowa, on June 17th, after a long battle with cancer. A visitation will be held at the Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care in Perry, Iowa, on Thursday, June 22, from 4:00-7:00 pm. The funeral service will be at the First Baptist Church in Creston, Iowa, on Friday, June...

Juan Harrison

Jun 17, 2023

Juan Harrison, 60, a devoted husband, hardworking individual, and a man of simple pleasures, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2023, at the Kavanaugh Hospice House in Des Moines, Iowa, after a short battle with cancer.

He was born on February 6, 1963, in Winterset, Iowa, Juan was the son of Claire and Patricia (Jenkins)...

Florita Sullivan

Jun 16, 2023

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Florita Tejada Sullivan, age 88, died June 16th, 2023, at Beaumont Medical Center in Royal Oak, Michigan.  She was born December 26th, 1934, in Kalibo, Aklan in the Philippines to Salvador and Flora Tejada Peralta.  Visitation will be on Wednesday, June 28 from 4:00PM -...

Pauline Mae Hartman

Jun 16, 2023

There will be no obituary.

Viiviann Shirley

Jun 16, 2023

ViiviAnn Aarma Shirley lived a life of public service and leadership to her community and was a strong role model as mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was a mayor of Perry, IA, first filling a term vacated upon her husband, Alan Shirley's death in 2004 and re-elected twice before she retired from office. She was a champion...

Craig Green

Jun 15, 2023

Craig S. Green, beloved son, father, brother, and craftsman, passed away on June 15, 2023, at UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist in Des Moines. He was 43 years old.

Born and raised in Omaha, Craig was the son of Kurt Green and Julie Doran. As a craftsman, he dedicated his skills to creating beautiful cabinets for MFI...