OBITUARIES

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

Jan 5, 2023

Julie Kelly Ingram, 61, passed away at her home in Winterset on January 5, 2023.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 16, 2023 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Winterset Chapel with a visitation one hour prior beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Green Lawn Cemetery in Afton. Memorial...

Jan 5, 2023

Norma Castro Oropeza, daughter of Julio Castro and Lucy Hernandez, was born May 1, 1931 in New York City. Norma was adopted and with her new family she moved to Puerto Rico. She got her bachelors degree from the Presbyterian School of Nursing. Norma met a Navy man in Puerto Rico and in 1952 they were united in marriage...

Jan 4, 2023

Carole Ellen O'Hare, daughter of George F. Folks and Ellen Lu Mills Folks, was born November 4, 1938 in Iowa Falls, Iowa. After graduating from high school she went on to Ellsworth Community College. Carole and William Thomas O'Hare "Bill" were united in marriage in June of 1959. The couple was blessed with two daughters Becky and Paula. Carole...

Jan 4, 2023

Kenneth Baatz, age 63 of Perry, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at his home in Perry. Memorial services will be held on Monday, March 20, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. at the Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care in Perry. Burial will be in the Dallas Township Cemetery near Dawson, IA. Memorial in his memory will be...

Jan 4, 2023

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Michelle Straumanis passed away on January 4, 2023 at the age of 51 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loved ones who will continue to honor her. She was born to Darvin and Corinne Ladenthin on October 4, 1971 in...

Jan 4, 2023

Wilma Breeding, 90, of Winterset, passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

A visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, January 8, 2023 at the Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Winterset Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 9, at the New Bridge Church in Winterset....