OBITUARIES

Orville Kami Kabamba

Jan 20, 2023

Orville Kabamba was born June 22, 20202 to Eugene and Mireille Kabamba in Democratic Republic of The Congo.

The Kabamba family immigrated to the United States from the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2015. They shortly lived in Champaign, IL before moving and settling in Johnston, Iowa where they live since then.

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Gerald "Jerry" Reese

Jan 20, 2023

Gerald James Reese was born September 25, 1937, in Des Moines, Iowa the son of Philip and Dorothy (Fitzgerald) Reese. He grew up in Des Moines and attended and graduated from East High School in 1956. After high school he enlisted in the United States Army and was honorably discharged on June 7, 1958. Following his service he continued...

Matthew Hull

Jan 20, 2023

Matthew John Hull, 25, passed away on January 20, 2023. He was born on February 20, 1997 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He attended Holy Trinity throughout Middle School where he participated in band and attained the rank of Life Scout with the Boy Scouts of America Troup 77. He then went on to Hoover High School where he graduated...

Leroy A. Nylen

Jan 19, 2023

LeRoy A Nylen of Clive, Iowa, died peacefully on January 19, 2023 at age 97. He was born June 17, 1925 at home in Ashland, Wisconsin to his Swedish-born parents Victor and Elsie Nylen. His youth was filled with daring water sports, whether racing to be the first kid in the town each spring to jump in the icy...

Ronald Leo Heisterkamp

Jan 19, 2023

Ronald Leo Heisterkamp, age 77, of Mondamin, Iowa left this life Thursday, January 19th at Methodist Fremont Health in Fremont, Nebraska.  Ron was born July 30th, 1945, in Onawa, Iowa to Frank and Martha (Determan) Heisterkamp.  He was the youngest of ten siblings raised on the family farm.  He graduated from West Monona Community School in 1963 and attended...

Suzann Paige Blake

Jan 19, 2023

No obituary posted at this time.

Leah Shelley

Jan 18, 2023

Leah (Walker) Shelley, 36, of Pleasantville, sadly left us on January 18, 2023 following her battle with breast cancer.

Funeral services for Leah will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Winterset Chapel with a visitation two hours prior beginning at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials...

John W. Safford, Sr.

Jan 18, 2023

John W. Safford, Sr., 83, of Winterset, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at the Winterset Care Center North.

A visitation will be held from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 23, 2023 at the New Bridge Church in Winterset, where family will greet friends from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held...

Marvin Gene Crabtree

Jan 16, 2023

Marvin Crabtree, age 85 of Perry and formerly of Redfield, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, IA. A Celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery at Madrid, IA. Memorials will be given to the Dallas County Ambulance Service and may...

Roger Raymond Martin

Jan 16, 2023

Roger Raymond Martin was born near Redfield, Iowa to Karl and Vera Martin on August 27, 1930. He was called to his Heavenly Home on January 16, 2023 at the age of 92. He graduated from Redfield High School in 1948 where he met LaVonne Harmison, the kindergarten teacher who later became his wife. They were married on August...

Jetty Dawson (Chaney)

Jan 16, 2023

Jetty Lou Dawson (Chaney) was called to heaven on January 16, 2023 surrounded by loved ones at the age of 93. She was born on July 1, 1929 to Edward and Kathryn Webb at her family home in Opie, Kansas, just outside of Hamilton.

She was swept off her feet by Louis Alden Dawson, marrying...

Riley Scharper

Jan 13, 2023

Riley Alexander Scharper met Jesus on January 13th, 2023 at the age of 28. He was born to Kevin and Jill (Prestholt) Scharper on February 5th, 1994 in Mason City, IA.

Riley was an incredible son, brother, husband, father, and friend. He treasured his wife, daughter and family more than anything in this world. He...

Larry R. White

Jan 13, 2023

Larry R. White, 90, of Truro, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023 at his home.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Winterset Community Church with family receiving friends one hour prior, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in the Hartman Cemetery, near Truro at...

Jose Mauricio Argueta Rodas

Jan 12, 2023

José Mauricio Argueta nació el 1 de octubre de 1950 como hijo de un agricultor en El Salvador. Era el primero de once hermanos. Emigró a los Estados Unidos en 1984 durante la Guerra Civil de El Salvador. Cuando llego a los EE. UU., trabajó como trabajador de campo en el valle de San Juaquin en California. Luego se...

Donald Lee Owen

Jan 11, 2023

Donald Lee Owen, 83, passed away January 11th at Karen Acres Health Care Center in Urbandale, Iowa. Don was born March 15, 1939 to John Vernon and Beatrice (McIntosh) Owen in Millerton, Iowa. Don was raised a country boy - hunting and fishing and working with his Dad. Don graduated from Corydon High School in 1958 and went from...

Steven Charles Reed

Jan 9, 2023

Reverend Mr. Steven C. Reed, 74, of Urbandale, Iowa passed away January 9, 2023. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa on December 19, 1948 to Charles and Jeanette “Greiner” Reed.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 13, 2023 at 10:00 am at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in West...

Mina Saysana

Jan 8, 2023

Mina Saysana, 100 of Pleasant Hill passed away, January 8th, 2023 at 9:05pm surrounded by family in Des Moines. A visitation will be held Saturday January 14, 2022 from 9:00AM to 11:00AM at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory in Urbandale, IA. A funeral service will be held at 11:00AM at the funeral home.

Mina...

Fr. Mike Mclaughlin

Jan 7, 2023

Father Michael “Mike” McLaughlin, 66 passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa as a result of on-going heart ailments.

The Most Rev. William M. Joensen, will celebrate a mass of Christian Burial to be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 14, 2023, at St. John the Apostle Catholic...

Pat Nelson

Jan 6, 2023

Patricia Kay Nelson, 84, entered eternal rest on January 6, 2023 at her home in Winterset, Iowa. She was the mother of three adopted and one biological child and because of her kind and gentle heart, there were numerous others who adopted her, and called her their mother or grandmother.

A visitation will be held...

Ron Dean Swigert

Jan 6, 2023

Ronnie Dean Swigert, age 71 of West Des Moines passed away on Friday, January 6, at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. He was born 2023 on September 4, 1951 at the City Hospital in Sheldon, Iowa. the son of Clarence and Muriel (Grimm) Swigert. His family lived in Sheldon for a short time then moved to Boone....