OBITUARIES

Mar 31, 2023

Randall “Randy” Howard of Des Moines, IA, passed peacefully at home on Friday, March 31st, 2023. He was 66 years old. A Des Moines native his whole life, he is preceded in death by his parents, Richard Howard and Mary Howard.

He is survived by his sister, Linda Tigue, Linda’s husband, Bill Tigue, and Linda’s...

Mar 29, 2023

Gonzalo Godofredo Montufar had an adventurer’s spirit and passed away on March 29, 2023. He was known lovingly as Mike by his family in Iowa, as Pepe or Gonzo by his friends and, with admiration, as Papa by his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Debra Montufar; sons, Adam (Peri) Montufar and Darren Montufar; siblings, Nelly Montufar, Magda...

Mar 29, 2023

Norma J. Comp, 79, of Waukee, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home Winterset Chapel. Family will greet friends prior, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Refreshments and a time of fellowship will...

Mar 28, 2023

Marie the daughter of Carl Lester and Elda Marie (Polesky) Hass, was born May 13, 1938, and was baptized in the Lutheran faith. She grew up in Russell, Minnesota where she obtained her high school degree. Marie went to the Sioux Valley Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota for more education. She worked at the Denison Hospital and Denison...

Mar 27, 2023

Adam Kittell, 60, of Southern California and Winterset Iowa, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023.

Adam was born Friday, March 1, 1963. He was preceded in death by his mother Shirley Kittell.

He is survived by his daughter, Amanda Klobnak; son, Michael Kittell; grandchildren, Faith, Finn, Noah; brothers, Don and...

Mar 26, 2023

Richard Remster, 90, of Adel, passed away March 26, 2023. A visitation will take place March 30, 2023 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home in Adel from 11:00AM to 12:00PM followed by a committal service at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery at 12:30PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Every Step Hospice. Online condolences may be left at...

Mar 26, 2023

Hastings Funeral Home in Perry is in charge of arrangements for Darlene S Pierce of Virginia. Graveside Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 31, 2023 at Elmwood Cemetery in Minburn, Iowa. Cemetery Details Elmwood Cemetery Minburn, IA 50167 Previous Events Graveside Service MAR 31. 2:00 PM (CT) Elmwood Cemetery Minburn Rd Minburn, IA 50167

Mar 25, 2023

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Margaret “Jean” Baker, age 93, joined family and friends in Heaven peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, March 25, 2023 due to natural causes.

Jean was born October 15, 1929 in Zion, Iowa to Ernest and...

Mar 22, 2023

Gerald Dean Thornburgh "Jerry" was born June 19, 1940 at the Greene County Hospital in Jefferson, Iowa. After Jerry was born he went to live at his grandparents, Clyde and Mary Thornburgh's house just East of Cooper, Iowa. His parents Donald and Dorothy (Stark) Thornburgh then moved half a mile South where they welcomed his baby sister Judy in...

Mar 22, 2023

Helen Dawes, 96, of Adel, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 22, 2023 at Kavanagh House in Des Moines.

Helen was born on February 4, 1927 to Ruby Dawson Wicks of rural Adel, her father, Leroy Wicks, died 12 days before she was born. Helen grew up on a farm northwest of Adel along...

Mar 21, 2023

Alice (Ballard) Bettes was born on December 6, 1936 in Tahlequah, OK the daughter of Miller T. and Elizabeth (Carroll) Ballard. Alice married Jerry Bettes on May 28, 1965 in Enid, OK. Alice enjoyed collecting antiques, dolls, and watching Western movies and shows. She also enjoyed playing bingo, going to the casino, and shopping. But most of all, Alice...

Mar 20, 2023

Dr. Thomas Alan Jeschke, age 80, of Panora, Iowa died Monday March 20, 2023, at Kavanagh House Hospice, in Des Moines, Iowa after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.

Tom was born September 12, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio, and adopted by Reuben and Sabina Jeschke.  He was raised in Sioux Falls, and graduated from Sioux...

Mar 20, 2023

Coleen Kay Milligan, 75, of West Des Moines, IA passed away on March 20, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones.

Visitation will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 pm, Friday March 24 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home in Urbandale, IA. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 am, Saturday, March 25 at...

Mar 19, 2023

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Linda Catanzaro Boberg (68) of Johnston, Iowa was surrounded by family as she died peacefully from metastatic breast cancer on March 19th, 2023, while in hospice care at Taylor House in Des Moines. Linda was born on March 17th, 1955, as the first of seven girls born...

Mar 18, 2023

Russell Henry of Winterset passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at home, surrounded by family and his friends from Home Instead.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 21, 2023 with family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Winterset Chapel. Funeral service will take place...

Mar 18, 2023

David “Dave” Roquet, 70, of Winterset (formerly of Tampa, FL) passed away at his home on March 18, 2023.

A celebration of life will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m., Saturday, March 25, 2023 at his daughter Amy's home.

Dave was born on August 5, 1952 to Wayne and Norma (Knapp) Roquet...

Mar 17, 2023

Dale E. Dickinson, 73, passed away at his home in Pleasant Hill on Friday, March 17, 2023.

Dale was born on June 13, 1949 in Washington, Iowa. He was a graduate of Ottumwa High School and Indian Hills Community College. He worked for Hy-Vee Grocery Stores as an Assistant Manager and later worked at Quik...

Mar 15, 2023

Fergus Taylor has gone home to be with the Lord and his beloved wife Nyleve. He passed peacefully at home after a year-long fight with cancer. He was known for his outgoing, kind personality and sense of humor. Ferg never met a stranger.

Fergus was born in Minnedosa, Manitoba to parents C. Beverly and Beatrice...

Mar 15, 2023

Ashleigh Lynn Merical was born in Denver, CO on October 24, 1997 and suddenly passed on March 15th 2023 in Des Moines, IA. Ashleigh was 25 years, 4 months and 23 days old.

Ashleigh can be best described as the light in everyone's life who had the opportunity to meet her. She was always a...

Mar 13, 2023

6-23-48 to 3-13-23. A beginning and an end. But it’s what happens in between those two dates that matter most. My mom grew up as an Air Force brat, living around the world. Places that would be familiar to the rest of us, like Lincoln, Nebraska, upstate New York, Savannah, Georgia. To more exotic places, such as Newfoundland Canada...