OBITUARIES

Apr 29, 2023

JoAnn Mary Stone, age 48 of Des Moines, Iowa passed away unexpectedly on April 29, 2023.

JoAnn was born on September 2, 1974 to Robert and Margaret Schlarmann in Dubuque, Iowa. After graduating from Beckman Catholic High School in Dyersville, JoAnn attended the University of Iowa, earning degrees in Economics and Finance. She then obtained...

Apr 28, 2023

Mayumi Ameku, age 60, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023 at her home.

Mayumi was born January 28, 1963 in Okinawa, Japan to Yshinovi and Emi Ameku. She lost her dad at the age of 10, and her mother remarried Rod Case of Michigan in 1973. Mayumi, her mother, twin sister, Masumi (deceased in...

Apr 27, 2023

Rita Moorehead, 75, of Norwalk, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Azria Health Care Center in Winterset.

Rita was born on March 27, 1948 in Winterset, Iowa to Wano and Dorothy (Fryer) Welch. She was a graduate from Winterset High school. Rita was a caregiver to many foster children over the years and...

Apr 27, 2023

Ronald "Ron" Sorber, age 77 of Perry, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at the Methodist West Hospital in West Des Moines, IA. According to his wishes no, services are planned. Memorials will be given to Raccoon River Pet Rescue and may be left at the Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care. Online condolences may be left...

Apr 27, 2023

On Thursday April 27, 2023, Luke Phillip Bazan was welcomed into heaven.

Luke graduated from Waukee High School in 2020 and Des Moines Area Community College in 2023, earning a degree in Computer Aided Design. He was a member of the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity at the University of Iowa, and was employed by Hy-Vee...

Apr 26, 2023

Kelly Freeman, 68, of Winterset, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at the Madison County Memorial Hospital.

Kelly was born on March 18, 1955 in Des Moines, Iowa to Lynn Dale and Marilyn Fae (Shephard) Sour. She graduated from Winterset High School and attended Graceland College in Lamoni, Iowa. She married Everett George Freeman...

Apr 26, 2023

Donalee Mary (Smith) Christy, 85, passed on April 26th, 2023 at Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Altoona, Iowa.

“Donna” as she was affectionately known, was born August 7th, 1937, in Gilmore City, Iowa to Clete and Newell Smith.

Donna graduated Gilmore City High School in 1956. She then went on to...

Apr 25, 2023

Donnie Watson, 77, of rural Ottumwa, passed away at his home, April, 25, 2023.

A Memorial Service will be held Monday, May 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Gateway Church of the Nazarene, Oskaloosa. A graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m., at the Winterset Cemetery, with full military honors. Memorial contributions...

Apr 23, 2023

Christine Breitbach, 67, of Des Moines passed away peacefully on Sunday April 23, 2023. Visitation will be May 8th at Basilica of St. John in Des Moines from 10:30 to Noon, with Mass immediately following.

The family would like to invite you to a luncheon at the church following Mass.

Christine...

Apr 23, 2023

Chad Morman, age 39 of Perry, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, near Bouton, IA. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 1, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at the Perry High School Gymnasium in Perry. Visitation will be on Sunday, April 30, 2023, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care...

Apr 21, 2023

Darvin Olson, 90, of Winterset, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023 at Azria Health in Winterset.

A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, May 8, 2023 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Winterset Chapel, where family will greet friends prior, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Burial will follow at 12:30 p.m., at the...

Apr 21, 2023

Bob Kearney, 81, Waukee, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 21, 2023 with his loving family by his side.  Bob was born February 14, 1942 in Fort Dodge, Iowa.  He graduated from Iowa State University (ISU) with a degree in chemistry.  He met his wife, Lois, at ISU.  They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary April 20, 2023.

Apr 21, 2023

NAME OF DECEASED: Clark Allen Dory AGE: 84 FROM: Perry, IA PLACE OF VISITATION: Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care DATE & TIME OF VISITATION: Thursday, 27 April 2023 from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. with family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. PLACE OF FUNERAL SERVICE: Crossroads Church in Perry DATE & TIME OF FUNERAL: Friday, April 28,...

Apr 21, 2023

Larry Dean Mullenax, 62, passed away April 21, 2023 after a short battle with brain cancer. A celebration of Larry’s life will be held on May 6, 2023 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home - Adel Chapel, with a short service of remembrance beginning at 4:00 p.m. Burial will take place at a later date....

Apr 21, 2023

Heather Nicole Dell, 33, passed away Friday, April 21st, 2023 at UnityPoint Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. She was born May 17, 1989, to Harry and Sandra (Zech) Dell (now Newsom) in Des Moines, Iowa.

Despite being diagnosed with autism, Heather graduated from Johnston High School in May 2007 and from Des Moines Area...

Apr 20, 2023

Helen “Joan” Carey, age 87, of Winterset, left her family and friends to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 20, 2023.

Joan was born in Creston, Iowa on May 25, 1935 to her proud parents, Cecil and Virginia Faye Clouse. She was welcomed into the family by her older brother, Donald (Juanita) Clouse and...

Apr 19, 2023

Brenda Anne Barrow, daughter of William Barrow and Judy Brown Barrow, was born August 24, 1960 in Perry, Iowa. She grew up in Woodward where she graduated from high school. After high school Brenda went to DMACC before going to Mercy College of Nursing where she got her degree. She liked going kayaking where she could look for bald...

Apr 18, 2023

Ellen Frances Gibson Doran, daughter of Harold Gibson and Estella Magill Gibson, was born October 25, 1935 in DuBois, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Edgewood High School and then went on to the University of Pittsburgh. On December 15, 1964 Ellen and James Robert Doran were united in marriage. She worked as a secretary at US Steel, and was a...

Apr 18, 2023

Ann H. Coe, born July 26, 1928, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was the daughter of Albert S. and Helen (Funk)

Henry. She made her transition on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Arbor Springs in West Des Moines.

Ann attended schools in Cedar Rapids, Shellsburg, Laurel, and Boone, Iowa and was privileged to have...

Apr 18, 2023

Rita Kay Loraine, the daughter of Kyle and Lois (Edom) Jester, was born on November 30, 1936, in Quincy, IL, and spent her childhood in Bradley, IL. She graduated from Bradley Bourbonnais Community High School in 1954 and continued her education at Southwest Community College in Creston, IA, and later at Drake University.

On April...