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Terry Kuhns
April 22, 2026
Terry Kuhns, 68, of Winterset, Iowa, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Born and raised in Winterset, Terry spent his life building a home and family that meant everything to him.
Terry is survived by his beloved wife and high school sweetheart, Terri Kuhns; his children, Kelsey (Josh) Hall of Grimes, IA and Jordan Kuhns (Alex...
Chloris Lucille Ellingson
April 20, 2026
Memorial services for Chloris L. Ellingson, age 99, will be held at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory, 8201 Hickman Road, Urbandale, Iowa 50322, on Friday, May 15, 2026. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., with the service to follow at 2:00 p.m. Private placement of the cremains will take place at a later date. Chloris died on Monday, April...
Alex Garron Treft
April 20, 2026
Alex Garron Treft, 34, of Grand Junction, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 20, 2026, at the UnityPoint Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
Alex was born on June 4, 1991, in Des Moines, the son of Allen Smith and Brenda Treft. He graduated from BCLUW High School in Conrad, Iowa.
Alex had a generous heart and would do anything...
David S. Koehler
April 19, 2026
David S. Koehler, 89, of Winterset, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 19, 2026, after a battle with vascular parkinsonism.
David was born on January 14, 1937, in Winterset, Iowa, the son of Francis and Irene (Johnstone) Koehler. He attended school in Winterset, all but one year when he lived in Salem, Oregon, while his father worked...
John Leroy Pitsenbarger
April 19, 2026
John Leroy Pitsenbarger, 77, of Adel, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Adel Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026, also at the funeral home. Burial will follow at East...
Tina Lynn Duncan
April 19, 2026
Tina Lynn Duncan (70) passed away on April 19, 2026. No services are planned at this time. Check back for a complete obituary.
Roger Hubbard
April 18, 2026
Roger Hubbard, 73, of Peru, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines.
Roger was born January 2, 1953, to Harry and Irene (Wiley) Hubbard. He graduated from Central High School in Elkader, Iowa, in 1971. Following high school, Roger proudly served his country in the United States...
Ronald Duane Vega
April 18, 2026
It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Ronald Duane Vega of Highlands Ranch, Colorado. He was surrounded by his loving family when he passed on the morning of Saturday, April 18th, 2026, at the age of 87.
Ron was born on April 6, 1939 to Edna Moore in Phoenix, Arizona. After graduating high...
Dean Lauer
April 18, 2026
Dean Luverne Lauer, 89, of Winterset, passed away peacefully after a battle with Parkinson's disease on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Adel Acres in Adel, Iowa.
Dean was born December 10, 1936, at home in Zion, Iowa, in Adair County, to Harvey and Lorna (Gilbert) Lauer. He grew up in Adair County and graduated from Zion High School in 1954. On...
Phyllis Claire Wolfe
April 16, 2026
Phyllis Claire Wolfe, Passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026.
While working as a newsroom librarian at the Des Moines Register, she found the experience both interesting and occasionally challenging yet ultimately rewarding. She is survived by two sons and a daughter. No public services are scheduled.
Robert "Bob" E. Wright
April 16, 2026
Robert “Bob” E. Wright, 86, of Adel, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at UnityPoint Methodist West Hospital in West Des Moines, Iowa.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home – Adel Chapel, with visitation beginning one hour prior at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Earlham Cemetery...
Mike Forsyth
April 16, 2026
Michael Dennis Forsyth passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Madison County Memorial Hospital.
Mike was born May 8, 1947, to Wilbur Duane and Virginia Louise (McKibban) Forsyth in Des Moines, Iowa.
Mike was a farm kid, which shaped his life in his work ethic, skill with heavy equipment, and care for animals and the land. A proud member of the Winterset...
Kevin Paul Moyer
April 16, 2026
Kevin Paul Moyer, age 67, of Adel, Iowa, passed away on April 16, 2026, after an extended illness.
Kevin was born on February 23, 1959, and was raised in the Martensdale/St. Mary area. He graduated from the Martensdale-St. Mary School District in 1977. Following high school, Kevin entered the workforce and spent many years working in construction. He retired in...
Jonathan David Fox
April 14, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jonathan David Fox, who tragically lost his life in a house fire on April 14, 2026, at the age of 57.
Jon was born on January 22, 1969, in Des Moines, Iowa, and grew up in Minburn, Iowa. He graduated from Dallas Center-Grimes High School in 1987, after which he...
Robert George Mulryan
April 13, 2026
Robert Geogre Mulryan (53) passed away on April 16, 2026. No services are planned at this time.
Wanda Schafer
April 13, 2026
Wanda Margaret Schafer, 65, of Waukee, passed away at her home on April 13, 2026.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.caldwellparrish.com.
Wanda was born on December 30, 1960, in Dexter, Iowa, to Vernon and Margaret (Bauld) Spillers. She graduated from Adel High School.
She had a deep love...
Al Kaduce
April 12, 2026
Al K. Kaduce, 68, of Urbandale, Iowa, died peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 16, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory in Urbandale. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, April 17, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Urbandale, with inurnment to follow at...
Alan John Trainer
April 12, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Alan John Trainer in the early hours of Sunday, April 12, 2026. At the young age of 78, his earthly body gave out but his spirit went home to be with the Lord. A loving husband, father, and grandfather, Alan, known as "PopPop", will be greatly missed as...
Baby Joseph Keating
April 10, 2026
It is with heavy but peaceful hearts that we share the passing of our son, Joseph Matthew Keating. We celebrate with joy and gratitude the gift of his short life with us and rejoice knowing he has started his eternal life in heaven.
Joseph knew nothing but pure maternal love during the 38 weeks he lived and grew in Katelyn's...
Hilda Irene Bartlett
April 10, 2026
Hilda Irene Bartlett passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on April 10th at Scottish Rite Park. Born in Cardiff, Wales, on December 17, 1938, to Thomas and Doris Hall, she moved with her family and her brother, George, to Sheffield, England, during World War Two. A passionate caregiver; she studied nursing at the University of Sheffield. She was...
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