OBITUARIES

Aug 17, 2023

~ Maria Eugenia Gonzalez De Ruiz was born December 28, 1942 in Tacambaro, Mexico to Arnulfo Gonzalez and Guadalupe Garcia. She grew up in Mexico and married Morelos Antonio Ruiz on May 21, 1964. Maria moved to Perry, Iowa in 1993 where she became a member of the St. Patrick's Catholic Church. She loved to plant flowers in the...

Aug 17, 2023

To view the livestream of Phyllis' Celebration of Life, please click on the webcast below.

Phyllis Bryan passed away peacefully early in the morning on Thursday, August 17th, with her loving husband by her side.  She spent her last days in the care of the wonderful staff at Calvin Community and Suncrest Hospice.  Phyllis battled...

Aug 16, 2023

Dale Atkinson, 84, of Winterset, passed away at his home after a battle with esophageal cancer on August 16, 2023.

Dale was born on July 25, 1939 to John and Nola (Holmes) Atkinson in Truro, Iowa. He graduated from Truro High School. Dale entered the United States Navy following high school and served for five...

Aug 15, 2023

Don Gordon Barry age 72 passed away on August 15, 2023. He was born on June 14, 1951 in Omaha, Nebraska at Offutt Air Force Base to Gene and Wilfred Barry. The family then moved to Michigan where he graduated from Davidson High School in 1968. He married his lovely wife Dian Jerisk on July 31, 1987 and later...

Aug 15, 2023

Janice Louise Houk, 84, Johnston, IA, passed away on August 15th, 2023 after a brief illness.

Janice was born on April 25th, 1939 to Clara and Theodore Rydynski in South Bend, IN. She grew up in South Bend, graduating from St. Joseph High School, class of '57.

Janice met George Houk...

Aug 13, 2023

Charlotte Kunzler, 86, died Sunday August 13, 2023, at her home in Adel, Iowa.

Charlotte was born May 23, 1937, in Springfield, MO to Ed and Rena Gideon, the eldest of 3 girls. She attended Willard High School, where she met the love of her life, Duane Kunzler.  They were married April 15, 1956, and...

Aug 12, 2023

If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, we’d walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. She was born Anna Dieu Nguyen, but also went by mẹ and bà ngoại. Bà ngoại loved to love on people unconditionally and because of that, everyone adored her just as much. She has a big family and...

Aug 11, 2023

Greg Tully was born August 16, 1984 in Des Moines, Iowa to John and Connie Tully and was raised in Johnston. Greg passed away August 11, 2023 at the age of 38.

During high school Greg met the love of his life, Brandi Wylie.  They made their home in Madrid, Iowa where they raised their...

Aug 11, 2023

Vernon Gerard Harkin was born October 2, 1963 to James and Ella Harkin (Maher) of Cumming, Iowa. He passed away August 11, 2023 in Des Moines, Iowa.

Vernon grew up in the town of Cumming, Iowa. He attended Saint Peter’s Catholic school in Des Moines, Dowling high school in West Des Moines and Norwalk high school in...

Aug 10, 2023

Rodney "Rod" McDowell, age 63 of Des Moines and formerly of the Perry area, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023, in Des Moines, IA. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. at the Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care in Perry with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. until the time of...

Aug 9, 2023

John Alfred Krusenstjerna of West Des Moines, 87, passed away peacefully with loving family by his side  on August 9th, 2023.  John was born June 19, 1936 in Sioux City, Iowa to Arthur and Velma Krusenstjerna.

John spent his early life in Odebolt, Iowa, where his “midwestern values” were instilled.  Although he eventually left Odebolt,...

Aug 9, 2023

Ray L. Hamill passed away peacefully at his home on August 9, 2023. He was loved and supported by his family – Lenore Hamill (Rutana), Robert Hamill (Lyndsey) of Des Moines, Ian Hamill of Des Moines, Chris Hamill (Stephanie) of Fall City, WA, Krissi Hoyt (Nate) of Franklin, TN, Jeremy Sander (Jamie) of Chesterfield, MO, his former wife Carol...

Aug 9, 2023

Vera Lee Golightly, 89, of Van Meter, died Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at Spurgeon Manor in Dallas Center.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, August 14, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Winterset Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 15, at Trinity Lutheran Church near...

Aug 9, 2023

Ida Morse, 88, of Winterset, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at Bickford Cottage of West Des Moines, Iowa.

A visitation will be held from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Winterset Chapel. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 15. Burial will be...

Aug 9, 2023

Lou Ann Pumphrey, a compassionate soul with an unwavering dedication to the well-being of others, passed away on August 9, 2023, at the age of 80. Born on July 21, 1943, in Bloomington, IL, she was the cherished daughter of James and Ethel Louise (Riley) Pumphrey.

Growing up in Monmouth, IL, Lou Ann's journey was...

Aug 8, 2023

Shirley Ann Petro, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2023, at the age of 80. Born on November 6, 1942, near Perry, Iowa, she was the daughter of Harry Henry and Gladys Irene (Charlet) Sheets.

Growing up near Perry, Shirley attended a country school, where she developed...

Aug 7, 2023

Bryan Keith Wheeler, a Biological Science Lab Technician for the USDA, and a resident of Ankeny, passed away Monday, August 7th at the age of 46 after a brave battle with cancer.

Bryan is survived by his wife, Theresa; stepsons, Tyler and Jakob Whiteaker; his parents, Randy (Jill) Wheeler of Ankeny, and Pam Wheeler of...

Aug 6, 2023

Mr. Jerry Allen, age 82, of Alpharetta, Georgia, passed away Sunday, August 6th, 2023. Jerry was born on July 14, 1941, in Winterset, Iowa, the son of the late Harold and Mary Allen. Jerry graduated from Jefferson Community High School in Jefferson, Iowa. He enlisted in the United States Navy upon graduating high school and served as a cryptologist...

Aug 6, 2023

Carrie Ann Hausman was born in Boulder, CO, July 20, 1959, the daughter of Anna Mae Eckblad and William Wise. Shortly thereafter, Carrie and her mother moved to Columbia, MO, where Carrie spent her early years in elementary school.

In 1968, Anna Mae married Dr. George Hausman, who adopted Carrie at a young...

Aug 6, 2023

Chad Michael Lemon was born on September 24, 1985, in Des Moines, Iowa, he was the son of Keith and Beverly (McDaniel) Lemon. Growing up in Grimes, Chad's journey of life was marked by his deep connections with family, friends, and his passions. He graduated from Dallas Center Grimes High School in 2004. Chad was an Eagle Scout which...