OBITUARIES

Apr 21, 2023

Larry Dean Mullenax, 62, passed away April 21, 2023 after a short battle with brain cancer. A celebration of Larry’s life will be held on May 6, 2023 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home - Adel Chapel, with a short service of remembrance beginning at 4:00 p.m. Burial will take place at a later date....

Apr 21, 2023

Heather Nicole Dell, 33, passed away Friday, April 21st, 2023 at UnityPoint Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. She was born May 17, 1989, to Harry and Sandra (Zech) Dell (now Newsom) in Des Moines, Iowa.

Despite being diagnosed with autism, Heather graduated from Johnston High School in May 2007 and from Des Moines Area...

Apr 20, 2023

Helen “Joan” Carey, age 87, of Winterset, left her family and friends to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 20, 2023.

Joan was born in Creston, Iowa on May 25, 1935 to her proud parents, Cecil and Virginia Faye Clouse. She was welcomed into the family by her older brother, Donald (Juanita) Clouse and...

Apr 19, 2023

Brenda Anne Barrow, daughter of William Barrow and Judy Brown Barrow, was born August 24, 1960 in Perry, Iowa. She grew up in Woodward where she graduated from high school. After high school Brenda went to DMACC before going to Mercy College of Nursing where she got her degree. She liked going kayaking where she could look for bald...

Apr 18, 2023

Ellen Frances Gibson Doran, daughter of Harold Gibson and Estella Magill Gibson, was born October 25, 1935 in DuBois, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Edgewood High School and then went on to the University of Pittsburgh. On December 15, 1964 Ellen and James Robert Doran were united in marriage. She worked as a secretary at US Steel, and was a...

Apr 18, 2023

Ann H. Coe, born July 26, 1928, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was the daughter of Albert S. and Helen (Funk)

Henry. She made her transition on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Arbor Springs in West Des Moines.

Ann attended schools in Cedar Rapids, Shellsburg, Laurel, and Boone, Iowa and was privileged to have...

Apr 18, 2023

Rita Kay Loraine, the daughter of Kyle and Lois (Edom) Jester, was born on November 30, 1936, in Quincy, IL, and spent her childhood in Bradley, IL. She graduated from Bradley Bourbonnais Community High School in 1954 and continued her education at Southwest Community College in Creston, IA, and later at Drake University.

On April...

Apr 17, 2023

Cindy Tucker, age 64, of Winterset passed away on April 17, 2023 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, surrounded by her husband and children, after having waged a courageous two-month battle against lymphoma and HLH (the former cancer of the lymphatic system, the latter a debilitating blood disorder). Her family would like to acknowledge and express thanks for...

Apr 17, 2023

Joe Shields, 80, of Adel, passed away unexpectedly at his home on April 17, 2023 in Adel. A visitation will be held Thursday, April 20, 2023 from 3:00PM to 5:00PM at the Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home in Adel, IA. A funeral service to celebrate Joe’s life will be held at 3:00PM Friday, April 21, 2023, at the New Hope...

Apr 15, 2023

Stephen Mark Smith was born on March 6, 1945, in Algona, IA, to Lawrence and Bridget Smith. He spent his childhood in Algona and graduated from Bishop Garrigan High School. After graduation, he went on to attend Fort Dodge Jr. College on a Football Scholarship and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.

On April 12,...

Apr 15, 2023

Mass of the Resurrection will be held for William “Bill” Robert Kirkman, 48, who passed away early morning on April 15, 2023, after an auto accident.

Bill was a loving son, brother, father, and grandfather. He was kindhearted and a good friend. Many would say that he was the type of person to give you...

Apr 14, 2023

John Cashman, 81, of Van Meter, passed away at his home with his family by his side on Friday, April 14, 2023.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 24, 2023 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Adel Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at St....

Apr 13, 2023

Todd Clark, 59, of Urbandale, passed away after a short, but courageous, battle with stage IV melanoma at the Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines on Thursday, April, 13, 2023.

Todd was born on June 27, 1963 to Paul and Sheryl (Knust) Clark. He graduated from Martensdale St. Marys High School and later Iowa State...

Apr 12, 2023

Shawn Gibson, 49, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was a strong believer in her Savior Jesus Christ. As she went to sleep, Jesus came and escorted her home to her heavenly Father.

Shawn was a graduate of Winterset High School and obtained her nursing degree at...

Apr 12, 2023

Nicholas Andrews (Timmons) Meeker, age 38, of Adel passed away peacefully on April 12, 2023 with his family by his side. A memorial service will be held, Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home in Adel. Family will greet friends from 1:00PM to 1:30PM, followed by a short service with Rev Michael Walrod. Following the service, burial...

Apr 11, 2023

In coordination with Janita's wishes, no obituary will be published at this time.

Apr 10, 2023

Lela Louise Glover went home to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on April 10, 2023.

Lela was born to Rex and S. Louise Glover on August 9, 1933 in Ansley, Nebraska. Her early childhood years were spent on the family ranch in Dry Valley, Nebraska.

The family moved to...

Apr 7, 2023

Donna L. Klug, 79, of Des Moines, passed away Friday, April, 7, 2023 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at the Winterset Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family for a future designation.

Donna Lee was...

Apr 7, 2023

A celebration of life for Douglas Nichols, age 72 of Adel, will be held on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. at The Keller Brick Barn, 25967 T. Ave., Dallas Center, IA 50063 with visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Doug remained full of life until the very end, after a sixteen-month battle...

Apr 6, 2023

Dr. Ernesto Barrantes passed away with his family at his side on April 6, 2023 at the age of 89. He was born in Costa Rica on October 25, 1933.

Ernesto studied medicine at the University of Buenos Aires in Argentina, where he met his wife, Susana Torioni. They were married in 1958....