OBITUARIES

Sep 5, 2023

Nancy Lorraine Fenton, 76, passed away on September 5, 2023 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines surrounded by her family.  Nancy was born on September 25, 1946, in Bedford, Iowa to Gerald D. “Bud” and Bonnie Powers.  Nancy lived in or near Kellerton, Iowa during her youth and graduated from Grand Valley High School in 1964.  She...

Sep 2, 2023

Lyle Rychnovsky, age 79 of Rippey, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. His family will host a Celebration of His Life on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at the Rippey Community Center at 2:00 p.m. followed by a gathering with his family until 5:00 p.m. A private graveside service with military rites...

Sep 2, 2023

Sharon High, 85, of Hampton passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at home surrounded by family. Visitation will be held Saturday, September 30, 2023, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls. Services will be held immediately following visitation. A Celebration of Life, with lunch being served, will be held following...

Sep 2, 2023

A live stream of the funeral is available below.

Richard Ernest Cole, 74, of Winterset, Iowa passed away on September 2, 2023 after a long battle with cancer.

Richard was born on November 23, 1948, to Ernest and Mary (Blake) Cole in Des Moines, Iowa.  After graduating from Indianola...

Sep 1, 2023

Stephen Craig Ball, born on April 11, 1951, in Des Moines, Iowa, peacefully passed away on September 1, 2023. He was the cherished son of Claris “Mike” and Opal (Cunconan) Ball and the youngest among his three siblings.

Steve's educational journey began at St. Peter's Catholic Grade School, followed by Dowling Catholic High School, and...

Sep 1, 2023

Charles James Young passed away at home in Urbandale, IA Friday, September 1, 2023. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary of Nazareth Catholic Church at 11:00 A.M., Thursday September 21, 2023 with a luncheon to follow. Burial will be at 2:00 P.M. at Glendale Cemetery.  A visitation will be held at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home on...

Aug 31, 2023

Franklin “Jim” Hayes, affectionately named after his Uncle Franklin Van Gorp, passed away on August 31, 2023 at the age of 90. He was born on June 7, 1933 to Ralph and Janella “VanGorp” Hayes in Burlington, Iowa.

After Franklin graduated from Indianola High School he was drafted into the Army during the Korean War.  ...

Aug 31, 2023

Micki Utsler, 80, of Winterset, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines.

Michelle Jo Utsler, was born in Winterset, Iowa on February 27, 1943, the daughter of Kenneth and Bibianne (Hazlitt) Weldon. She graduated from Winterset High School in 1961 and attended the University of Iowa. On November...

Aug 29, 2023

Wanda Johnston, 89, of Winterset, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2023 at the Madison County Memorial Hospital in Winterset, surrounded by her loving family.

Wanda Kay was born on September 5, 1933, in Winterset, Iowa, the daughter of Clyde and Mary Jane (Janes) Beard. On November 22, 1949, Wanda married Donald (Doc) Johnston, in...

Aug 25, 2023

Patricia A. Spoerry, 87, of Adel, passed away on August 25, 2023 at Adel Acres Nursing Home.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Adel Chapel. Burial will follow in the Oakdale Cemetery in Adel. Online condolences may be left for the family at...

Aug 23, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Angel JaAung Easter, who was called to her heavenly home on August 21, 2023. Born on March 21, 2009, Angel's bright light graced this world for just 14 years, leaving behind an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew her.

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Aug 22, 2023

Agnes "Aggie" Potycki (Plewa) was born December 24th, 1926, in Glass Hutte, Germany. Her father, Johann, was born in 1898, and her mother, Lucja (Cirpka), was born on May 31st, 1898. Before World War II, Johann and Lucja and their five children, Helen, Hubert, Josef, Bernard, and Anges, moved to Milicz, Germany (presently Polish territory).

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Aug 22, 2023

On August 22nd, 2023, Dorothy Cecelia Kahl, 102, was welcomed into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ. Dorothy was born January 16, 1921, at home on a farm near Newell, Iowa. She was the oldest of seven children born to Ingvard and Molly (Cartensen) Jorgensen. She grew up in the Newell area and graduated from Newell High School...

Aug 21, 2023

She was officially a strong and feisty woman. Lucille (Edith) Leonhart Krauss, age 99, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2023, with her husband, Eugene Krauss, and family by her side. Compassion and a concern for the welfare of others characterized Lucy’s life. She was always gracious and caring in her interactions with everyone she...

Aug 20, 2023

Janice Ruth Bradley, 80, passed away at her apartment on August 20th, 2023. She was born on November 17th, 1942 to George and Nellie “Breeden” Curfman.

Janice and her husband, Gary’s, lives were a testament to the freedom of the open road. Originally from Bushnell, Illinois, Des Moines, Iowa, became their home in 1996. From...

Aug 20, 2023

Roger A. Hardman, 75, of Des Moines, IA passed away on August 20th, 2023 after a four year battle with cancer. He was the oldest child born to Wayne and Deleva (Brown) Hardman on June 2nd, 1948 in Oelwein, Iowa.

Roger graduated from Oelwein High School in 1966. He went to work for the railroad...

Aug 20, 2023

Krystal Garcia was born on January 3, 1986 in San Juan, Texas to Pedro Humberto Garcia and Sonia Imelda (Balderas) Garcia. She was their third child and first daughter. Krystal's two older brothers Pedro "Peter" and Grabiel "Gabe" were very protective of their little sister. Then Alexsandra was born, and Krystal loved having a sister. They moved to Jefferson,...

Aug 19, 2023

Kay Louise Stukenholtz, age 80 of Perry, Iowa, passed away in her home on Saturday, August 19, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, August 25, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Perry. Visitation will be on Thursday, August 24, 2023,...

Aug 19, 2023

John Martin Mullins Sr was born May 24th 1951 in Perry, Ia to Kenneth and Lorene Mullins, the youngest of 7. John was active in 4-H as a child and loved working on the farm. He graduated from  Dallas Center-Grimes High school in 1969 and attended DMACC auto mechanic school where he graduated in 1971. John was...

Aug 17, 2023

Jennifer Ann Dolphin, 57, of Waukee, Iowa, formerly of Cascade, IA passed away on August 17, 2023 at home after fighting diabetes, heart disease, and kidney failure for many years.

The family will greet friends and relatives from 1:00 to 3:00 at the Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, 8201 Hickman Road, Urbandale, Iowa, on Sunday, August...