OBITUARIES

Stella Jean Pearson

Jan 7, 2024

Stella Jean Pearson was born on February 17, 1946, in Phoenix, Arizona to Charlie Walker and Rosemary Henson Walker. Jean grew up in Winterset, Iowa. She met the love of her life, David Pearson, and they were united in marriage on July 24, 1982, at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Des Moines. They made their home in...

Richard Larsen

Jan 6, 2024

On January 6th, 2024 we lost our beloved husband and father after a progressive illness.

His wife of 60 years, Carla, and son Scott and daughter in law Laura will continue to carry his memory. The weight of his loss has been great and tested our endurance. It has also reminded us of our love...

Kathleen Mary Walker

Jan 6, 2024

Kathleen Mary Walker was born on June 14, 1945 in Carroll, Iowa to Clifford Arthur Remund and Rita Clare (Hook) Remund. Kathleen grew up in Coon Rapids, Iowa and graduated from Annunciation Catholic High School in 1963. Then she went on to college at Northwestern Missouri State College. Kathleen was united in marriage to Robert Weddle on October 10,...

Dylan Butler

Jan 4, 2024

Dylan Jesse Butler, 17, of Perry, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday January 4th, 2024. Dylan was born in Des Moines, Iowa to Jack and Erin (Munson) Butler on October 11th, 2006. The first 10 years of his life, they lived on an acreage outside of Jamaica. There he loved to be outside. He especially loved fishing and trips to...

Norma Jean Hiddleson

Jan 4, 2024

Norma Jean Hiddleson, 88, of Ankeny, IA, formerly of Perry, IA passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at the Bridges at Ankeny surrounded by her family.

Norma was born in Lake City, IA on December 5, 1935 to Charles Hane and Trola (Woods) Hane. She met her best friend and love of her life,...

Mary Louise Lehmer

Jan 4, 2024

Mary Lehmer, 77, passed away January 4, 2024 at Accura Healthcare of Newton East in Newton.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, October 19, 2024 at New Bridge Church in Winterset. The family will greet friends one hour prior, beginning at 9:30 AM. Burial will be in the Peru Cemetery at...

Ahmir Jolliff

Jan 4, 2024

It breaks our hearts to announce the death of Ahmir "Smiley" Jolliff, who departed this world on January 4, 2024.

Visitation for Ahmir will be Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home - Perry Chapel, 1721 Park Street, Perry, IA from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM with the family present from 4:00 PM...

Mark Owen Heefner

Jan 3, 2024

Mark O. Heefner passed away at the age of 73 on January 3, 2024, at home after a long battle with Diffuse Lewy Body Disease.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at 1:00 pm at Panther Creek Church of the Brethren.

Mark was born on April 5, 1950,...

Helen Berry

Jan 2, 2024

Helen Berry, 98, of Winterset, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Azria Health in Winterset.

A memorial graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, January 6, 2024 at the Winterset Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to EveryStep Hospice. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.caldwellparrish.com.

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Ronald Bidney Wass

Jan 2, 2024

Ronald Wass, 85, of Adel, passed away peacefully at his home with his family surrounding him on January 2, 2024.

Ron was born on September 29, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois, and raised in the community of Rosemore. He graduated from Fenger High School in 1956 and attended Illinois Institute of Technology. He worked as a...

Gary Perkins

Jan 1, 2024

Gary Arnold Perkins, 82, of Des Moines, IA, passed away on January 1, 2024. He was born on November 4, 1941, in Des Moines, IA to Richard Hugh Perkins and Marjorie “Maxine” (Woodward) Perkins Smith. Gary was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Gary is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Ann;...

Donald Eugene Cook

Jan 1, 2024

Donald Cook passed away peacefully on January 1, 2024, at home, with his family by his side.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024 from 9:00 am until 11:00 am at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home - Adel Chapel, 735 S. 14th St., Adel.  Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery.

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Larry Tracy

Jan 1, 2024

Larry Tracy, 81, passed away peacefully at his home in Clive, Iowa at 2:00 a.m., January 1, 2024.

Larry was born in Winterset, Iowa on September 2, 1942 to Raymond and Jeanette Tracy. He married Doris Rudolf on November 19, 1960 and to this union four children were born: Tim, Terry, Tom, and Tami.

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Robert Garrett

Dec 31, 2023

Robert Garrett, 82, of Adel, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at the Adel Acres Nursing Home in Adel.

Robert was born on January 13, 1941 to Birtie and Vera (Wicks) Garrett in rural Adel, Iowa.

At this time no services are planned. Burial will take place in the Panther...

Betty Lou Stoner

Dec 29, 2023

Betty Lou Stoner, 93, of Perry, IA passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Betty was born in Des Moines on December 19, 1930 to Willie A. Dennis and Lillian (Schainker) Dennis. She spent her childhood at Fort Des Moines and Fort Riley, Kansas, and graduated from Lincoln...

Kathy Kim Elifrits

Dec 29, 2023

Kathy Kim Elifrits was born on January 31, 1965 in Santa Monica, California to Roland Earl Elifrits and Frances Mae (Blakely) Elifrits. Kathy and her family moved to Iowa when she was young, and she went to Perry High School. She had an eye for finding antiques at rummage sales. Kathy worked at the local bar and cleaned houses,...

Jon Torgerson

Dec 29, 2023

Jon N. Torgerson, 81, of Urbandale, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at Drake University passed away on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023.

Jon’s life began on April 20, 1942, in St. Cloud, Minnesota. He was the youngest of three children born to Norman and Alfreda (Sattre) Torgerson. His family moved first to Kasson, Minnesota, and later to...

Russell Lawrence Schutte

Dec 29, 2023

Russell Lawrence Schutte 60, of Adel, Iowa passed away on Friday, December 29th 2023 after a long battle with Parkinsons Disease. His family was by his side.

Russ grew up in Belle Plaine, Iowa. After graduating from Belle Plaine High School, he went on to attend Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls.

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Jerry Dean Lambert

Dec 28, 2023

Jerry Lambert, age 79 of Perry, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at the MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church, 1224 Lucinda, Perry, Iowa. Visitation will be on Monday, January 1, 2024, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m....

Waneta Joy Bosworth

Dec 28, 2023

Waneta Joy (Houska) Bosworth was born August 3, 1934, to Floyd and Faye (Brakke) Houska in Grandma Brakke’s house in Pukwana, South Dakota. She was the fifth of nine children.

Waneta attended Bijou Hills country school, and graduated from Platte High School, where she lived with her sister, Lee, for 4 years. Then Waneta worked...