OBITUARIES

May 12, 2023

James "Jim" Dean Shackelford, born on August 17, 1957, in Estherville, Iowa, Jim was the son of Marvin and Mary Ellen (Beaver) Shackelford. He spent his formative years in Bayard, Iowa, where he graduated from Bayard High School.

Jim had an unwavering love for cars. Whether it was fast cars, old cars, or meticulously detailing...

May 12, 2023

Dariusz “Derek” Michal Hofman, 57, of Clive passed away Friday, May 12, 2023 with his family by his bedside at UnityPoint, Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, IA.

Derek was born October 25, 1965 to Jerzy and Irena (Smigielska) Hofman. He grew up and lived in Poland for his younger years, until moving to America...

May 12, 2023

Phyllis Jean Kingsbury, 84, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023 at Ramsey Village in Des Moines, Iowa.

Phyllis was born on May 31, 1938 in Augusta, Kansas to L.D. “Bill” and Violet (Daniels) Kingsbury. She graduated from Abilene High School in 1956. After high school, she attended Kansas State Teachers College in Emporia, Kansas...

May 11, 2023

Rita Jane Goodrich was born on September 12, 1931, in Sioux City, IA to her parents, Lloyd Houston and Matilda Amelia (Raml) Castle. Rita graduated from East High School in Sioux City in 1949 and attended Briar Cliff College in Sioux City for three years. She was employed by Northwestern Bell Telephone Company in Sioux City for 10 years...

May 10, 2023

Lawrence Kevin Hill, 72, of Adel, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at his home.

Kevin was born on May 19, 1950 to Larry and Fern Hill. As a young man, he played guitar with several bands, including the South Dallas County Crewcut Cowboy Band, and the Wapsie Band. Kevin could play any...

May 10, 2023

Ryan Dale McDonough passed from this life to his heavenly seat peacefully with his entire family at his side on May 10th, 2023. Ryan was born to Dale and Jodie McDonough on May 5, 1985 in Washington, Iowa. He spent his childhood in Iowa Falls, Lafayette, IN and eventually graduated from Estherville-Lincoln Central in 2004. He was athletic and...

May 8, 2023

Lester Delbert Davis Jr, 93, of Des Moines, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2023, at MercyOne Hospice House in Johnston, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on April 22, 1930, in Marietta, IA to Lester Davis Sr. and Ila (Patterson) Davis.

Lester was a hardworking individual who spent...

May 8, 2023

Sandra Jean Moore, daughter of Robert Wayne Moore and Martha Louise Fry Moore, was born December 14, 1943 in Jefferson, Iowa. Her family lived in California while her father was stationed there. The family then moved back to Iowa where she lived in Jefferson and Guthrie Center growing up. She graduated from Guthrie Center High School in 1962. She...

May 8, 2023

Marilyn Bode, aged 78, of Perry, died on May 8, 2023.

Marilyn was born in her parent's home on a farm south of Stuart, Iowa on April 25, 1945.  Marilyn went to grade school in Dexter and attended high school in Earlham, graduating in 1963. She studied Home Economics at Iowa State University where she...

May 8, 2023

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Kimberly Beth Zarley, 67, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away peacefully May 8, 2023, from a recurrence of kidney cancer. Funeral services will be Monday, May 15 at 11 a.m. at Lutheran Church of Hope, 925 Jordan Creek Pkwy in West Des Moines. Burial will be...

May 6, 2023

Julia “Jupe” Stuart Earnest passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 6, 2023 with the love of her family surrounding her.

Julia was born in Osceola, Iowa on August 14, 1961 to Lonnie and Kathleen Stuart. She graduated from Interstate 35 High School in 1980. She worked as an activities director for 30 years, twenty of...

May 6, 2023

Teresa Wakefield, 58, of Waukee, passed away unexpectedly on May 6, 2023. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Caldwell Parrish - Adel Chapel. Burial will follow the service at the Wiscotta Cemetery. A visitation will be held Friday, May 12, 2023 at the funeral home from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm...

May 5, 2023

Jacqueline L. Taylor, 84, of Des Moines (formerly of Winterset), passed away Friday, May 5, 2023 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 11, 2023 at the Fairview Cemetery, Madison County, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the family for a future designation.

May 5, 2023

Mildred Gayle (Midge) Wilson, 92, of West Des Moines, Iowa passed away Friday, May 5, 2023 at MercyOne Hospice in Johnston. Midge was born in Dexter, Iowa on September 20, 1930 to Harry and Lulu Wykoff. Midge married Les Wilson Jr. in Des Moines, Iowa where they worked hard and shared 68 wonderful years. Along the way, Midge and...

May 5, 2023

Dororthy May Wallace, 82, passed away on May 5, 2023.  Dorothy was born on April 23, 1941 in Des Moines, Iowa.  She is survived by her son Thomas Lester, her daughter Kelly Lester, her sister Lois Aller (Jim), her brothers James Karnes, Edward Karnes (Janice), and Harry Dhabolt.

Dorothy was a long time server at...

May 3, 2023

Hazel Stanley, of Winterset, passed away May 3, 2023, at Azria Health, at the age of 100 years, 11 months, and 12 days.

Funeral services for Hazel will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Winterset Chapel, with a visitation one hour prior beginning at 1:00 p.m. Memorials...

May 1, 2023

Ginnie Noe Wheeler, 77, left her earthly bindings behind on May 1st, so she could join her beloved Savior.

Ginnie was born on May 10, 1945. She lived in Chicago, Turkey, Keokuk, Des Moines, Casey and West Des Moines. Her lively spirit left an impression on many people over her lifetime. She married three times,...

May 1, 2023

Beverly Jean Devilbiss, daughter of Orville Brown Sr. and Evelyn Neiderhouser Brown, was born April 1, 1943 in Kidder, Missouri. Beverly moved to Booneville, Iowa in 1949, then to Perry in 1951. She went to Roosevelt School until fifth grade, and the Junior High/High School in Perry until the tenth grade. She met Harold Eugene Devilbiss and the two...

Apr 30, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Martha "Marty" Jane Weaver, a beloved, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who passed away on April 30, 2023, at the age of 88. She had suffered with dementia for many years in the latter part of her life. Marty was born on September 26, 1934, in Des Moines,...

Apr 29, 2023

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Dayna Decker-Nuzum, 78, passed away at her home in Winterset on Saturday, April 29, 2023.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Winterset Chapel. Funeral...