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Kathleen Joanne Hanlon
Sep 4, 2025
Kathleen Joanne Hanlon (89) passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory (8201 Hickman Rd., Urbandale, IA) from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Funeral services will follow the visitation. Interment will be held at Glendale Cemetery (4909 University Ave, Des Moines, IA) Memorial contributions can...
Jennifer Ray
Sep 3, 2025
Jennifer Marie Ray passed away on September 3, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa, following a short battle with cancer. She was 51 years old.Born on April 7, 1974, Jennifer spent her early years in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She graduated from LaSalle High School before relocating to Des Moines, where she became a Certified Nursing Assistant. Over the years, she held...
Emmanuel Bacuyag
2025
Emmanuel Bacuyag
1945 - 2025
Emmanuel Bacuyag, 79, passed away surrounded by his large and loving family. Emmanuel was born in the Philippines, and was the eldest child of Conrado and Maria.
He graduated from the University of Santo Tomas and went on to become a registered architect in the Philippines and the United States. During his 30 years as a practicing architect,...
Thomas Crall
Sep 1, 2025
Thomas A. Crall, 50, of West Des Moines, passed away unexpectedly on September 1, 2025.
Tom was born in Des Moines on April 25, 1975, to Tom and Kathleen (Kearney) Crall. He graduated from Dowling High School and Des Moines Area Community College. Tom spent his professional career as a valued leader at Hy-Vee. He was a longtime produce...
Marianne Bowman
Sep 1, 2025
Marianne Lee Bowman passed away on September 1st, 2025, at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa, at the age of 80. She was a proud Italian-American, born on April 24, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois. Marianne was adopted as an infant by George and Mary Bailey. Later in life, through a genealogy platform, she was able to reconnect with her...
Donna McFarland
Sep 1, 2025
Donna McFarland, 78, of Van Meter, Iowa, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on September 23, 1946, in Cushing, Iowa, to Leroy and Opal Bremer. Donna grew up on the family farm just west of town, where she shared a lively childhood with her three brothers and younger sister. She attended school in Cushing from kindergarten...
Ronald Billings
Sep 1, 2025
Ronald Eugene Billings was born June 20, 1932 in Albia, Iowa. He was the youngest of six children born to Harrison and Harriet and his birth order earned him the nickname, Babe Billings. Ron was always a hard worker and began his career on a bicycle, delivering groceries before and after school. He graduated from Albia High School in 1950...
Mary Jane Long
Aug 30, 2025
Mary Jane Long (Rostermundt), age 78, of Perry, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
A Celebration of Life Service will take place on Friday, October 10, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Perry Chapel located at 1721 Park Street, Perry, Iowa. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Mary...
Mary Margaret Snyder
Aug 30, 2025
Mary Margaret Snyder (Weaver) of Adel, Iowa passed away suddenly on August 30, 2025 in Salem, Missouri. Mary was born to Weldon Simon Weaver and Bertha Darlene (Benson) Weaver on February 24, 1958 in Eagle Grove, Iowa.
Mary graduated in 1976 and continued her education by earning an Associates Degree in Drapery and Tapestry at Iowa Central Community College. She began...
Carol Schnell
Aug 30, 2025
Carol Lynn Schnell, a beautiful and multi-faceted woman, earned her eternal rest at the age of 92, peacefully surrounded by her loving family.
Carol was born in Milwaukee WI on February 22, 1933 to Robert and Mildred Fisher. She grew up in Des Moines and Fort Dodge Iowa, graduating a year early at age 17 from Fort Dodge High School....
Matthew William George
Aug 29, 2025
Matthew “Matt” William George, 65, passed away on August 29, 2025, doing what he loved—racing his motorcycle.
Visitation will take place on Thursday, September 4, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Saylorville Church, located at 6429 NW 6th Dr, Des Moines, Iowa. The funeral service will be held on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., also at Saylorville...
Mary Compton
Aug 29, 2025
Mary Compton, 80, passed away August 29, 2025 at Azria Health in Winterset, Iowa.
Mary Elizabeth Cellan was born March 22, 1945, in Winterset, Iowa, to Milburn and Della (Post) Cellan. She graduated from Winterset High School in 1963 and enjoyed being part of the Alumni Association. Mary married James “Jimmy” Compton and had two children, Della and James, Jr.
After retiring...
Betty Ann Blackburn
Aug 27, 2025
Betty Ann (Hargrave) Blackburn, daughter of Ivan and Emma (Gadsby) Hargrave, was born on January 20, 1935, on a farm in Clay county, Iowa. She was the oldest girl in a family of 6 children. Betty went to school in Webster City, Iowa, graduating from Webster City High School in 1954. She then attended Webster City Community College, earning a...
Patricia F. Neel
Aug 26, 2025
Patricia Fern Neel, 90, of Perry, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Eden Acres Campus of Perry Lutheran Homes.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home – Perry Chapel, with visitation beginning one hour prior at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Violet Hill...
Edie Marie Marks
Aug 26, 2025
Edie Marks was born on July 16, 1954, in Iowa to Frances Purdy and Margaret Farr. She was one of five siblings. At a young age, she was adopted by Joseph Rolland and Doris Marks, and grew up on a farm with her family.
Edie graduated from Interstate 35 High School in 1972. She later married Rodger Willcox, and together they...
Donna Joan Carlisle
Aug 25, 2025
Donna Joan Carlisle, 91, of Perry, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, August 25, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Rippey Cemetery in Rippey. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Online condolences can be shared at www.caldwellparrish.com
Donna was born on April 5, 1934, at the family...
Michael G. Walkup
Aug 24, 2025
Mike Walkup, 74, of Winterset, passed away, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Azria Health Center in Winterset
Mike was born February 3, 1951, to Harold & Annabel Walkup. He grew up in Redding and graduated from high school in 1969. On June 5, 1970, he was united in marriage to Mary Hansen and they had four...
Darshelle Moore
Aug 23, 2025
Darshelle Catrice Moore was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She transitioned peacefully at Iowa Methodist Medical Center, leaving this world to be with the Lord on August 23, 2025.
Prior to her final hospital stay, Darshelle resided at On With Life in Polk City, Iowa. She was born in Fort Worth, Texas, to Ronald Gene Newton and Bobby...
Barbara Jean Carlson
Aug 23, 2025
Barbara Jean Carlson, age 80, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025, at UnityPoint Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt, Iowa.
Barbara was born on August 27, 1944, in Mason City, Iowa, to George and Virginia (Gharst) Keeton. She attended Alexander...
Edward Niles
Aug 23, 2025
Edward Orville Niles, 93, passed away Saturday, August 23, at Edencrest Green Meadows in Johnston,Iowa.
Ed was born April 18, 1932 in Missouri Valley, Iowa, the son of Orville W. and Ada L. (Vaughan) Niles. On April 26, 1953, he was united in marriage to Marjorie Claire Rothenay, also of Missouri Valley. She died in 2010. They lived in many places...
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