OBITUARIES

Aug 10, 2022

To view the livestream service, please click on Tribute Wall above then watch now. **THE SERVICE LOCATION HAS CHANGED, please see below for details** Michael Ambrose O’Brien, of Clive, Iowa, age 69, went to be with his best friend Jesus on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 after a beautiful, courageous and faith filled life, at his home at Silvercrest of...

Aug 8, 2022

Ferne Ruth Michael died at Josephine Caring Community of Stanwood, WA on August 8, 2022.

She treasured her family, friends, church, and neighbors – always wanting to be involved and lend a hand. Ferne was an outspoken member of the Johnston Historical Society, her naval uniform on long-term display in their museum. She was a long-time employee...

Aug 8, 2022

Darrel Wildin, 99, of Winterset, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022 at Glen Oaks Care Center in Urbandale. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 20, 2022 at the Patterson United Methodist Church, with visitation held one hour prior, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in the Montpelier Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to...

Aug 8, 2022

DeWayne "Butch" Lewis Jr., age 73 of Grimes and formerly of Perry, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022, at his home in Grimes, IA. Visitation for Butch will be on Saturday, August 20, 2022, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care in Perry. Memorials in his memory will be given to...

Aug 7, 2022

Anselmo Germanus Gomes, also known as Selmo, was born on November 3, 1925 in Georgetown, British Guyana to Rick and Zita Gomes. He passed away while resting peacefully at his home in Des Moines, Iowa on August 7, 2022. Anselmo is survived by his son, Michael Gerard Gomes, of New York, New York. Michael is an accomplished author and...

Aug 7, 2022

Tom Kile, 81, of Winterset, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022 at the Madison County Memorial Hospital. Gail Paul “Tom” Kile was born April 30, 1941, the son of Paul and Irma (Rehard) Kile. He graduated from Winterset High School and served in the Iowa Air National Guard. He married Rebecca Peacock on October 22, 1971. They were...

Aug 7, 2022

Rebecca “Becky” Darlene Hoening, 66, daughter of Harold and Darlene Ostring was born on December 10, 1955. She passed away unexpectedly at her home on August 7, 2022. A memorial service will take place at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 13, 2022 at the First Baptist Church in Lorimor with visitation one hour prior. Memorials may be directed to the...

Aug 6, 2022

Richard “Rick” Jon Babcock passed peacefully on to heaven Saturday August 6, 2022, at home, with his wife and kids by his side. Rick was born January 22, 1962, in Des Moines, Iowa to Richard “Dick” and Catherine (Nelson) Babcock. Rick grew up in Indianola and graduated from Indianola High School in 1980. He attended DMACC and earned his...

Aug 5, 2022

To view the livestream for Curtis' Funeral Service, please select the Tribute Wall above and click Watch Now. Curtis Q. Myers, 86, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2022 surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Winterset Chapel with visitation one hour prior beginning at...

Aug 4, 2022

John Robert Douglas, 88, peacefully passed away August 4, 2022 at EveryStep Kavanagh House in Des Moines, Iowa. John was born January 9, 1934 to Merle and Pauline Douglas of Ackworth, IA. He treasured his family and friends first and foremost. He also enjoyed card games with special friends and was an avid fan of NASCAR and racing for...

Aug 4, 2022

Albert Sanford Shimer age 78 of Perry passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at his home in Perry. Graveside services will be in the Violet Hill Cemetery at Perry, IA on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. Memorials will be given to his family and may be left at the Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care....

Aug 1, 2022

On August 1, 2022, Lisa Louise Mickael of Adel passed away in her home, the same home in which she grew up and would eventually raise her own children. Lisa was born on June 6, 1964, and given over to the loving care of her father and mother, John and Louise Mague. Much like her father, she was full...

Jul 31, 2022

Mass of Christian Burial for Mother Kathleen will be held at 12:00 PM on Monday, August 8, 2022, at the Basilica of St. John. Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 PM on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home and Crematory in Urbandale, with a public Rosary at 4:00 PM. Interment will be in Glendale...

Jul 30, 2022

John Schnoor, age 55 of Perry, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at the Mercy One Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at the Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care in Perry. Burial will be in the Violet Hill Cemetery. Everyone is encouraged to...

Jul 27, 2022

Norma Kay Wildin, 84, of Patterson, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, August 1, 2022, at the Patterson United Methodist Church in Patterson. Family will greet friends one hour prior, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in the Montpelier Cemetery. Memorials may be directed...

Jul 26, 2022

Doris Shambaugh, 81, of Carlisle (formerly of Winterset), passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at the Carlisle Center for Wellness & Rehab. A memorial graveside service was held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 13, 2022 at the North McDonald Cemetery in Madison County. Doris Francine Thompson was born in Madison County, Iowa on November 1, 1940, the daughter of...

Jul 26, 2022

Carol Mowrer, age 92 of Perry, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at the Perry Lutheran Homes Kings Garden Campus in Perry, IA. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 29, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at the Christ Lutheran Church in rural Bouton. Visitation will be on Thursday, July 28, 2022, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m....

Jul 25, 2022

James Jim" Coghlan, age 73 of Woodward, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022, at his home in Woodward, IA. A Celebration of his life will be held on Friday, July 29, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at the Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care in Perry with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service....

Jul 24, 2022

Mona Rae Sukovaty, daughter of George Gilbert Green and Flora Margaret Blackwood Green, was born March 1, 1934 in Okay, Arkansas. Mona and her family moved to California where she graduated from South Pasadena High School in 1948. She moved to Iowa and went to Iowa Central Community College. On January 31, 1953 she married the love of her...

Jul 23, 2022

Harry Thomas Fisher, Jr was born September 10, 1932, in Clive, Iowa. His parents were Harry and Julia Fisher. He had a brother, William, and sister, Josephine (Hoff) who preceded him in death. He is survived by his sister, Dorthea (Pender). Mary (Kircher), his wife of 63 years also preceded him in death earlier this year. Harry graduated from...