OBITUARIES

Jul 6, 2022

Janet Elaine Eisenbarth, 70, went home to meet the Lord on July 6, 2022 surrounded by family. She was the fourth of nine children born to Clarence and Wilma Eisenbarth of Livermore, Iowa. Janet graduated from Twin Rivers High School and Clarke College in Dubuque. She taught third grade for a couple of years before working as a secretary/receptionist...

Jul 3, 2022

Adel, Iowa. On Sunday, July 3rd, 2022, John R. Noe died at the age of 89. John was born on February 19th, 1933 in Des Moines, IA to Jacob Roy and Margaret (Lang) Noe. A 1950 graduate of Adel High School, he received his Bachelor’s Degree from Iowa State University and Master’s Degree from Drake University. John taught Vocational...

Jul 2, 2022

Christopher Sinn, 60, passed away on July 2, 2022. He was born on November 21, 1961 to Dean and Betty “Wallace” Sinn in Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from high school from Van Meter in 1980, and later attended William Penn where he received his bachelor’s degree in 2003. He also served in the Navy for several years until...

Jul 1, 2022

Susan Diane Belgarde, of Adel, passed away July 1, 2022. Suzy was born on January 27, 1945 to Wayne and Doris Keller, in Deep River, Iowa. She attended Adel High School. During her time at school, she was voted Homecoming Queen before graduating in 1963. Suzy worked as a bookkeeper for Straight Engineering, Brenton Bank, and Raccoon Valley State...

Jun 29, 2022

Ruth Cain Beaman, of Adel, was born in Madrid, IA, at her grandparents’ home on January 16, 1932, and died on June 29, 2022. Her parents, Floyd and Gladys Cain, moved to a farm south of Adel in Dallas County. All of her education came at the De Soto School, where sisters, Marabel Kersey, Frances Leonard, Shirley Baker, and...

Jun 29, 2022

Rodney Wayne Stucker, 69, of Fairfield Bay, AR, previously of Adel, IA, passed away on June 29, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, July 18, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home - McCalley Chapel in Adel. Family will greet friends prior to the service from 9:00-10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial...

Jun 27, 2022

Jos Lpez Valle, de 72 aos de Perry, falleci el lunes 27 de junio de 2022 en Perry IA. Las visitas sern el viernes 8 de julio de 2022 de 4:00 a 6:30 p.m. con un servicio funerario a partir de las 6:30 p.m. en Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care en Perry. El entierro ser en el...

Jun 24, 2022

Robert J. Lynch (Bob) died on June 24, 2022 at Arbor Springs Nursing Home in West Des Moines, after a long ailment. Bob was born in Des Moines, and lived his entire life on the family farm in Madison County near St Patrick’s Irish Settlement church. Bob graduated from Martensdale St. Marys High School, and from Iowa State University...

Jun 24, 2022

Craig Ridout, 59, of Waukee, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, June 24, 2022. A memorial service will take place at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Winterset Chapel with a visitation one hour prior. Burial will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family for...

Jun 24, 2022

Willie or Will to some was a generous and committed father, who loved to laugh. As a 30-year IRS employee, Willie always said, ‘I don’t care what you do in this life, but you have to die and pay your taxes’. He was an avid sports fan, a “take yo money” dominoes player, and one of the best products...

Jun 24, 2022

Timothy Gale Hamman, son of Harry Hamman and Agnes Flynn Hamman, was born on October 3, 1935 in Perry, Iowa. Tim went to Perry Schools growing up. He enjoyed being outside mowing yards for others, and cleaning. Tim was a member of the St. Patrick's Catholic Church. He loved the Chicago Cubs and Iowa Hawkeyes. Some might say he...

Jun 22, 2022

On June 22, 2022, Phillip J. Berrie, 77, succumbed to the effects of a stroke he suffered in May 2021. Phil was born on Independence Day, July 4, 1944, to Roy and Betty Berrie of Mason City, Iowa. He graduated from Newman Catholic High School in 1962, and later moved to McGregor, Iowa, where Phil learned to pilot a...

Jun 22, 2022

Norman Seib, 78, of Waukee, passed away peacefully June 22, 2022, at Sunny View Care Center in Ankeny, surrounded by his wife and daughters. A visitation will be held Monday, June 27, 2022, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory in Urbandale. A private graveside service will take place the following day at...

Jun 22, 2022

Jun 22, 2022

Kurt N. Adams, age 62, of Indianola, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at Kavanagh House in Des Moines. He was born on September 2, 1959, to Robert and Shirley (Lane) Adams in Chicago, Illinois. Kurt was a very hard worker. He loved his music and so many different genres of music. He loved to play the keyboard...

Jun 21, 2022

Betty Nearhoof was born Elizabeth Carol Ostien, on October 17, 1934 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to William John Ostien and Margaret Mehrenberg Ostien. They moved their family of five girls to the country and Betty worked as a gas station attendant and "soda jerk" during high school. She graduated from Warriors Mark High School in Pennsylvania in 1952. In September...

Jun 19, 2022

Dorothy Mae Calister was born on February 19, 1924, to parents Harry and Virginia (Bryson) Robinson. She was the fourth of six children. She attended and graduated from Shawsville School in her hometown of Shawsville, Virginia. Dorothy left small-town life and moved to Michigan with her husband Clarence Sherman, where she was a socialite during the Detroit African-American boom...

Jun 19, 2022

Anthony Rowe was born on September, 4, 1986 in Chicago, Illinois to Katrina Bettis and Kenneth Tate of California. Growing up he attended ETHS High School in Evanston, Illinois. He worked many jobs, with the most recent being in construction. He was a long time resident of Iowa. In his free time, he enjoyed hanging out with his friends...

Jun 18, 2022

Rose Ann Lemon, 85, of De Soto passed away on June 18, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Rose was born in Booneville, Iowa on July 5, 1936 and was raised in Missouri and Waukee, Iowa. Rose was married to Earl Lemon for 62 years. Rose was a homemaker, gardener, and quilter, among other things. She is...

Jun 16, 2022

To view the livestream of Herman's funeral service, please click on the tribute wall above and select "watch now." Herman L. Graham Sr, age 99, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022 at Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha, Nebraska. Herman began his life in Des Moines, Iowa on February 23, 1923. He attended and graduated from East High School....