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Mary Jane Long
Aug 30, 2025
Mary Jane Long (Rostermundt), age 78, of Perry, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
A Celebration of Life Service will take place on Friday, October 10, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Perry Chapel located at 1721 Park Street, Perry, Iowa. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Mary...
Mary Margaret Snyder
Aug 30, 2025
Mary Margaret Snyder (Weaver) of Adel, Iowa passed away suddenly on August 30, 2025 in Salem, Missouri. Mary was born to Weldon Simon Weaver and Bertha Darlene (Benson) Weaver on February 24, 1958 in Eagle Grove, Iowa.
Mary graduated in 1976 and continued her education by earning an Associates Degree in Drapery and Tapestry at Iowa Central Community College. She began...
Carol Schnell
Aug 30, 2025
Carol Lynn Schnell, a beautiful and multi-faceted woman, earned her eternal rest at the age of 92, peacefully surrounded by her loving family.
Carol was born in Milwaukee WI on February 22, 1933 to Robert and Mildred Fisher. She grew up in Des Moines and Fort Dodge Iowa, graduating a year early at age 17 from Fort Dodge High School....
Matthew William George
Aug 29, 2025
Matthew “Matt” William George, 65, passed away on August 29, 2025, doing what he loved—racing his motorcycle.
Visitation will take place on Thursday, September 4, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Saylorville Church, located at 6429 NW 6th Dr, Des Moines, Iowa. The funeral service will be held on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., also at Saylorville...
Mary Compton
Aug 29, 2025
Mary Compton, 80, passed away August 29, 2025 at Azria Health in Winterset, Iowa.
Mary Elizabeth Cellan was born March 22, 1945, in Winterset, Iowa, to Milburn and Della (Post) Cellan. She graduated from Winterset High School in 1963 and enjoyed being part of the Alumni Association. Mary married James “Jimmy” Compton and had two children, Della and James, Jr.
After retiring...
Betty Ann Blackburn
Aug 27, 2025
Betty Ann (Hargrave) Blackburn, daughter of Ivan and Emma (Gadsby) Hargrave, was born on January 20, 1935, on a farm in Clay county, Iowa. She was the oldest girl in a family of 6 children. Betty went to school in Webster City, Iowa, graduating from Webster City High School in 1954. She then attended Webster City Community College, earning a...
Patricia F. Neel
Aug 26, 2025
Patricia Fern Neel, 90, of Perry, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Eden Acres Campus of Perry Lutheran Homes.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home – Perry Chapel, with visitation beginning one hour prior at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Violet Hill...
Edie Marie Marks
Aug 26, 2025
Edie Marks was born on July 16, 1954, in Iowa to Frances Purdy and Margaret Farr. She was one of five siblings. At a young age, she was adopted by Joseph Rolland and Doris Marks, and grew up on a farm with her family.
Edie graduated from Interstate 35 High School in 1972. She later married Rodger Willcox, and together they...
Donna Joan Carlisle
Aug 25, 2025
Donna Joan Carlisle, 91, of Perry, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, August 25, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Rippey Cemetery in Rippey. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Online condolences can be shared at www.caldwellparrish.com
Donna was born on April 5, 1934, at the family...
Michael G. Walkup
Aug 24, 2025
Mike Walkup, 74, of Winterset, passed away, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Azria Health Center in Winterset
Mike was born February 3, 1951, to Harold & Annabel Walkup. He grew up in Redding and graduated from high school in 1969. On June 5, 1970, he was united in marriage to Mary Hansen and they had four...
Darshelle Moore
Aug 23, 2025
Darshelle Catrice Moore was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She transitioned peacefully at Iowa Methodist Medical Center, leaving this world to be with the Lord on August 23, 2025.
Prior to her final hospital stay, Darshelle resided at On With Life in Polk City, Iowa. She was born in Fort Worth, Texas, to Ronald Gene Newton and Bobby...
Barbara Jean Carlson
Aug 23, 2025
Barbara Jean Carlson, age 80, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025, at UnityPoint Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt, Iowa.
Barbara was born on August 27, 1944, in Mason City, Iowa, to George and Virginia (Gharst) Keeton. She attended Alexander...
Edward Niles
Aug 23, 2025
Edward Orville Niles, 93, passed away Saturday, August 23, at Edencrest Green Meadows in Johnston,Iowa.
Ed was born April 18, 1932 in Missouri Valley, Iowa, the son of Orville W. and Ada L. (Vaughan) Niles. On April 26, 1953, he was united in marriage to Marjorie Claire Rothenay, also of Missouri Valley. She died in 2010. They lived in many places...
Kelsie Fisher
Aug 22, 2025
Kelsie Lea Fisher, 36, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, August 22, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Keystone Church in Ankeny. A Celebration of Kelsie’s Life will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, also at Keystone Church....
Margery Hamilton
Aug 22, 2025
Margery Ann Hamilton died peacefully on August 22 at Mercy One Des Moines Medical Center after encountering recent health issues. She was 72.
The daughter of Fred A. and Clara J. Nielsen Miller, Margie was born September 8, 1952, in Atlantic, Iowa, and grew up on a farm near Adair. She graduated from Adair-Casey High School in 1970.
In high...
Ivan W. Marckmann
Aug 22, 2025
Ivan W. Marckmann, 96, of St. Charles, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025 at Vintage Hills Care Center in Indianola.
Ivan William Marckmann was born January 18, 1929 to August J. and Ella M. (Fust) Marckmann on a farm 2 ½ miles south of Fontanelle, Iowa. He was baptized in Fontanelle Lutheran Church and confirmed by A.J. Seegers on June...
Mark Madesen
Aug 21, 2025
Mark Edward Madesen, 74 of Stuart, Iowa passed away on August 21,2025 after a difficult battle with cancer. Mark, known by most all that knew him as either Butch or Bananas, was born on November 2, 1950 to Max Earl and Mary Laverne née Glasscock Madesen.
Butch grew up in Stuart, IA and only left to serve in the Army. During...
Kris Susanne DuVall
Aug 19, 2025
Kris Susanna DuVall, age 69, of Johnston, passed away on August 19, 2025.
Kenneth Freeborn
Aug 19, 2025
Kenneth Gene Freeborn, 71, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025. A celebration of life for him will be held at a later date.
Kenneth is survived by his twin brother Keith, and 4 other brothers, and 5 sisters and many extended family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Virginia Freeborn: and sisters, Sherry, Joan, and Debra:...
Kimberly Pierce
Aug 18, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Kimberly M Pierce, beloved wife, mother, daughter, and friend, who left this world on August 18, 2025, at the age of 50. Born on February 10, 1975, in Columbus, GA, Kimberly's journey of love and compassion touched the lives of all who knew her.
A devoted homemaker, Kimberly dedicated her...
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