OBITUARIES

Leonard Lee Massure

January 9, 2024

Leonard L. Massure, 92, of DeSoto, passed away, Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.

Leonard was born in Dallas County, Iowa on October 12, 1931, the son of Walter and Clara (Brandell) Massure. He graduated from Linden High School and attended college. He lived in DeSoto since 1968 and...

Khris Martin

January 9, 2024

Khris Robert Martin,  passed away on January 9, 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa, at the age of 66.

Born and raised in Perry, Khris was known for his kind-hearted nature, unwavering dedication, and warm presence.

Khris was born to Robert and Colleen (Levins) Martin on April 7, 1957, in Perry, Iowa....

Shirley Anne Russell

January 8, 2024

Shirley Anne Russell, 84, of Perry, IA went to Heaven on Monday, January 8, 2024 at MercyOne Hospital in Des Moines, IA.

Shirley Anne was born in Tecumseh, NE on December 4, 1939 to Harold Marshall Dawdy and Sarah Alcy/Elsie (Applegate) Dawdy. She spent her childhood in Bern, KS and graduated from Bern High School....

Kenneth R. Allsup

January 8, 2024

Kenneth R. Allsup, 78, of Des Moines passed away on January 8, 2024. No services will be held.

Kenneth is survived by his sons, Steve (Liz) Allsup of St. Charles, Tony Allsup of Des Moines, granddaughters, Ashley Cataldo, Chelsea (Lance) Atkinson; grandson, Tristen Allsup, 5 great grandchildren, Cayson, Kyler, Bryson, Brayden, Brynlee, brothers, David Allsup...

James Ralph Boersma

January 8, 2024

James R. Boersma formerly of Perry, Iowa passed away January 8th, 2024, at the Equilibrium Ranch in Cuba, MO. James was born July 27, 1948, in Jefferson to Ralph and Madelon Boersma. James graduated from Perry High School and soon after enlisted in the United States Navy. He returned to Perry in July 1989 after retiring from the USN....

Bob Van Scoy

January 8, 2024

Bob “Racer Bob” Van Scoy, 58 of Winterset, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024 at Crest Haven Care Center in Creston.

Robert Craig Van Scoy was born on November 12, 1965, the son of Robert and Ila (Smith) Van Scoy. Bob was raised in between Des Moines, Osceola, DeSoto and Earlham. He met Jennifer Kiddoo...

Phyllis Leaverton

January 8, 2024

Phyllis Leaverton, a lovely, vibrant, and active lady, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home at Deerfield Retirement Community on January 8.

Born March 19, 1933, in Fraser, Iowa, the daughter of Laurel and Mary Evelyn (Becker) Landals, Phyllis attended grade school in a one-room classroom and graduated from Pilot Mound High School...

David Blair

January 7, 2024

David Lee Blair, 41, of Winterset, was born in Carroll, Iowa on November 5, 1982 to Darrell Blair and Sharyl Smith.

David lived in Macksburg for the first few years of his life, then moved to Creston. At the age of eight he moved from Creston to Winterset where he attended Winterset schools and graduated...

Stella Jean Pearson

January 7, 2024

Stella Jean Pearson was born on February 17, 1946, in Phoenix, Arizona to Charlie Walker and Rosemary Henson Walker. Jean grew up in Winterset, Iowa. She met the love of her life, David Pearson, and they were united in marriage on July 24, 1982, at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Des Moines. They made their home in...

Richard Larsen

January 6, 2024

On January 6th, 2024 we lost our beloved husband and father after a progressive illness.

His wife of 60 years, Carla, and son Scott and daughter in law Laura will continue to carry his memory. The weight of his loss has been great and tested our endurance. It has also reminded us of our love...

Kathleen Mary Walker

January 6, 2024

Kathleen Mary Walker was born on June 14, 1945 in Carroll, Iowa to Clifford Arthur Remund and Rita Clare (Hook) Remund. Kathleen grew up in Coon Rapids, Iowa and graduated from Annunciation Catholic High School in 1963. Then she went on to college at Northwestern Missouri State College. Kathleen was united in marriage to Robert Weddle on October 10,...

Dylan Butler

January 4, 2024

Dylan Jesse Butler, 17, of Perry, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday January 4th, 2024. Dylan was born in Des Moines, Iowa to Jack and Erin (Munson) Butler on October 11th, 2006. The first 10 years of his life, they lived on an acreage outside of Jamaica. There he loved to be outside. He especially loved fishing and trips to...

Norma Jean Hiddleson

January 4, 2024

Norma Jean Hiddleson, 88, of Ankeny, IA, formerly of Perry, IA passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at the Bridges at Ankeny surrounded by her family.

Norma was born in Lake City, IA on December 5, 1935 to Charles Hane and Trola (Woods) Hane. She met her best friend and love of her life,...

Mary Louise Lehmer

January 4, 2024

Mary Lehmer, 77, passed away January 4, 2024 at Accura Healthcare of Newton East in Newton.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, October 19, 2024 at New Bridge Church in Winterset. The family will greet friends one hour prior, beginning at 9:30 AM. Burial will be in the Peru Cemetery at...

Ahmir Jolliff

January 4, 2024

It breaks our hearts to announce the death of Ahmir "Smiley" Jolliff, who departed this world on January 4, 2024.

Visitation for Ahmir will be Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home - Perry Chapel, 1721 Park Street, Perry, IA from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM with the family present from 4:00 PM...

Harley E Seeman

January 3, 2024

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Harley E. Seeman age 99 of Woodward, Iowa, passed away January 3,2024 at Eden Acres in Perry, Iowa, with family by his side. Harley was born May 2,1924 in rural Bouton, Iowa, the son of John and Dora (Meier) Seeman. He attended Banner School until the ninth...

Mark Owen Heefner

January 3, 2024

Mark O. Heefner passed away at the age of 73 on January 3, 2024, at home after a long battle with Diffuse Lewy Body Disease.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at 1:00 pm at Panther Creek Church of the Brethren.

Mark was born on April 5, 1950,...

Helen Berry

January 2, 2024

Helen Berry, 98, of Winterset, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Azria Health in Winterset.

A memorial graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, January 6, 2024 at the Winterset Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to EveryStep Hospice. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.caldwellparrish.com.

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Ronald Bidney Wass

January 2, 2024

Ronald Wass, 85, of Adel, passed away peacefully at his home with his family surrounding him on January 2, 2024.

Ron was born on September 29, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois, and raised in the community of Rosemore. He graduated from Fenger High School in 1956 and attended Illinois Institute of Technology. He worked as a...

Gary Perkins

January 1, 2024

Gary Arnold Perkins, 82, of Des Moines, IA, passed away on January 1, 2024. He was born on November 4, 1941, in Des Moines, IA to Richard Hugh Perkins and Marjorie “Maxine” (Woodward) Perkins Smith. Gary was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Gary is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Ann;...