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Donald R Bassett Jr.
Sep 18, 2025
Donald R. “Don” Bassett Jr., 71, passed into eternal life on September 18, 2025. He was born on February 20, 1954, in Des Moines, Iowa, and remained a lifelong resident of the Hawkeye State.
Don was a proud graduate of Hoover High School (Class of ’72), Grandview Junior College (’74), and Arizona State University (’76). After college, he worked as an...
Ilene Holmes
Sep 18, 2025
Ilene Holmes, 98, of Winterset passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025 at Cedar Ridge Village in West Des Moines.
Ilene was born June 25, 1927 to Chick and Lenore (Fredrickson) Ruth. She was a lifelong resident of Madison County, graduating from Winterset High School in 1944.
Over the years, Ilene worked at Bankers Life in Des Moines, the abstract office in Winterset,...
Diane Lynn McCarty
Sep 18, 2025
Diane Lynn (McMullin) McCarty, age 78, of Perry, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Aspire of Perry.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Perry Chapel, with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Violet Hill Cemetery in Perry. Memorial contributions may...
Marilynn K. Kint
Sep 17, 2025
Marilynn K. Kint, 68, of Winterset, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at her home, surrounded by family.
Marilynn was born on October 20, 1956, in Pomona, California, the daughter of Richard and Mardyll (Perkins) McGraw. Growing up, she lived in many places as her father held several trucking dispatcher jobs. She was a typical farm girl who knew the value...
David A. Koch
Sep 17, 2025
David A. Koch, 72, of Earlham passed away September 17, 2025, at home with his family, following a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Dave was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, March 20, 1953 to Frederick and Clara (Henik) Koch. He grew up on a farm near Mt. Vernon, Iowa, and graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in 1971. He enrolled in Kirkwood...
Wanda Haws
Sep 17, 2025
Lawanda "Wanda" Pauline Haws, 84, of Perry, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
In accordance with her wishes, she will be cremated and no services will be held. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.caldwellparrish.com.
Wanda was born on June 1, 1941, to Marie Helmantoler. She later married Reed Haws, and together they raised...
Jane Ardon
Sep 16, 2025
Jane Ardon (42) passed away on September 16, 2025. Visitation will be held on October 31, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory (8201 Hickman Rd. Urbandale IA, 50322) Funeral services will be held at St. Ambrose Cathedral (607 High St, Des Moines, IA 50309) on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.
Jane...
Gregory N. Benberg
Sep 16, 2025
Gregory Neil Benberg, 79, of Johnston, Iowa, passed away peacefully with family by his side on September 16, 2025.
Greg was born on March 4, 1946. His parents were Fred and Inez Benberg. He grew up in Storm Lake, Iowa. He graduated from Storm Lake High School in 1965, the same year he entered the United States Army. Greg proudly served...
Charles C. Berry
Sep 16, 2025
Charles C. Berry, 100, of Winterset, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Azria Health in Winterset.
Charles was born on October 28, 1924, in Murray, Iowa, to Omer and Thelma (Cole) Berry. He attended Lorimor Schools and graduated in 1942.
On July 4, 1944, Charles married Helen Welch. Together they raised five children: Judy, Sharon, Stephen, Debra, and Randy. In 1950,...
Daniel Joseph Kavanaugh Jr.
Sep 16, 2025
It is with profound sadness — and deep gratitude for a life so well lived — that we share the passing of our dad, Daniel Joseph Kavanaugh, Jr., on September 16, 2025, at the age of 92.
Dan was born on December 7, 1932, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Dan and Ruby Kavanaugh. He grew up there, went to Creighton University, and...
John Casey
Sep 13, 2025
John Calvin Casey (63) passed away on September 13, 2025.
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James Tully
Sep 13, 2025
James "Jay" John Tully was was born January 21, 1979 in Des Moines, IA to John and Connie Tully. He passed away September 13, 2025 at the age of 46. He lived his entire life in the Johnston and Des Moines area.
Family was his most cherished treasure; he loved family time. His dogs were also a part of his...
Victor Burgess
Sep 12, 2025
Victor Floyd Burgess, 81, of West Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025. On this day, he was reunited with the love of his life, Judi, who passed away on the same date in 2021-a poignant reflection of their enduring bond.
Born in Cadillac, Michigan, Victor entered the world on May 24, 1944, to the late Victor...
Adam Charles Hay
Sep 10, 2025
Adam Charles Hay, 51, of Adel, formerly of Perry, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
In accordance with Adam’s wishes, he has been cremated, and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.caldwellparrish.com.
Adam was born on April 22,...
Ted Schoonover
Sep 9, 2025
Ted Allen Schoonover, age 64, of West Des Moines, IA, passed away on September 9th, 2025, at Unity Point Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines.
Ted was a devoted family man, military veteran, and adventurer, passed away leaving behind a legacy of kindness, humor, and love. Born in Des Moines, IA on January 25th, 1961, Ted was the son of...
Karen S. Collins
Sep 9, 2025
Karen S. Collins, 82, of Winterset, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Edencrest at Riverwoods in Des Moines, under the care of Hospice of the Midwest.
Karen Suzette Wilson was born on April 26, 1943, in Indianola, Iowa, the daughter of Claren and Genevra (Felch) Wilson. She graduated from Indianola High School with the Class of 1961. On...
Steve Crusan
Sep 7, 2025
Steve Crusan passed away September 7, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Perry Chapel, followed by interment at Violet Hill Cemetery in Perry. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Online condolences...
Janet Marlene Williamson
Sep 7, 2025
Janet Marlene Williamson (72) passed away on September 7, 2025. A visitation will be held at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory (8201 Hickman Road, Urbandale) on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Funeral Services will follow at 11:00 a.m. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Carrie Cooper.
Janet Marlene Williamson was born to Jim and...
Debie Stolk
Sep 5, 2025
Debie Kay (Sunderman) Stolk passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025, at Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Though her journey was difficult, she faced it with the same grace and humor that she carried throughout her life.
A Celebration of Life will take place at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 12, 2025, at...
Reverend John W. Acrea
Sep 4, 2025
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Reverend John W. Acrea, 89, of West Des Moines, passed away on September 4, 2025, at Deerfield in Urbandale, Iowa.
Visitation will be on Thursday, September 11, 2025, from 5:00–7:00 PM, with the Rosary at 7:00 PM, St. Joseph Chapel, Dowling Catholic High School, West Des Moines, Iowa. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday,...
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