OBITUARIES
All Obituaries
Terry Mickle
Jun 16, 2022
Terry Mickle, 72, of Windsor Heights passed away June 16, 2022 at the VA Central Iowa Care Center in Des Moines after a battle with cancer. Terry was born October 23, 1949 to parents Vernon and Elva (McDowell) Mickle. He graduated from DM Technical High School in 1967. He studied briefly at Grand View college before joining the US...
John Eyerly
Jun 15, 2022
John Eyerly, born January 22, 1944 to Kenneth and Eathel Eyerly, passed away peacefully at home, June 15, 2022 with his wife, Rita, by his side. John grew up west of Winterset and helped his family run Pine Ridge, which offered many amenities like a grocery store and cabin rentals. He graduated from Winterset High School in 1962, and...
David Freylack
Jun 13, 2022
David (Davo/Wavo/Big Dave/Daddio/Grampy) Lee Freylack Surrounded by his loving family, Dave Freylack passed away peacefully on June 13, 2022. Dave was born on March 24th, 1955 to Carolyn and Ray Freylack in Des Moines, IA. He attended St. Anthony's Catholic School and graduated from Dowling Catholic High School in 1973. In 1977 he married his high school sweetheart, Peggy,...
Carlos Jayne, Jr.
Jun 13, 2022
Rev. Carlos Jayne, Jr., beloved by his family, colleagues and fellow champions for justice and equality, died Monday, June 13th, 2022. He left this earth fighting all the way and wanted it noted he would be leaving “kicking and screaming.” He was born in Towanda, PA, to Carlos Sr. and Ethel Jayne on May 24,1935. An error at the...
Teresa Thompson
Jun 12, 2022
Teresa Ann Thompson of Des Moines, Iowa died on June 12, 2022. She was born in Osceola, Iowa, January 7, 1920. Her parents were Harry E. and Mary T. Thompson. She attended school in Osceola from kindergarten through junior college. After graduating, she worked in Osceola for a rather short time, then moved to Des Moines, where she was...
Marian Johnson
Jun 12, 2022
Marian Johnson, 90, of Elkhart, IA passed away on June 12, 2022. Her wishes were to be cremated and no services will be held. Marian was born November 5, 1931 to Joseph & Marie Williams. She was married to Randall Johnson who passed away in 2013. Marian loved to create mini dollhouses and she received two 1st place blue...
Lena C Gosek
Jun 10, 2022
Lena C Gosek, 95 of Des Moines, IA, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00p.m. Friday, June 17, 2022 with a visitation beginning at 12:00p.m. at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 1230 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines. A private family burial will be at a later date. Memorial contributions may be...

Danny Robert Peel
Jun 8, 2022
Danny Peel, age 69 of Perry, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at the MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, IA. A graveside service will be in the Violet Hill Cemetery in Perry, IA on Friday, June 10, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care is caring for Dannys family. Danny Robert Peel was...
Jim Heer
Jun 7, 2022
To view the livestream service, click on Tribute Wall above then watch now. James (Jim) Heer died Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at Deerfield Senior Living as the result of a stroke. His twin daughters were at his side. He was 94. Jim was born to Jim and Mary (Munsch) Heer on the family farm outside of Linton, North Dakota...
Delmar "Butch" Hobart
Jun 7, 2022
Delmar “Butch” Hobart, 80, of Prole, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at his home. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Winterset Chapel with visitation being held two hours prior beginning at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow in the Montpelier Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to...
Travis Carter
Jun 6, 2022
Travis Carter, 36, of De Soto, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022 at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Travis was born on October 24, 1985 to Gregory and Connie (Nichols) Carter in Winterset, Iowa. He attended Earlham Schools before taking classes to try and become a certified mechanic. Unfortunately, his health prohibited him from continuing...
Howard Gene Dorman
Jun 5, 2022
Hastings Funeral Home in Perry is in charge of arrangements for Howard Gene Dorman, 88, of Perry. Gene died June 5, 2022 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Visitation will be held from 1:00 until 7:00 p.m. Friday, June 10, 2022 at Hastings Funeral Home with family present from 5:00 - 7:00p.m. Funeral Services will be held...
Georgene Ann Hoffbeck
Jun 4, 2022
Georgene Hoffbeck, age 83 of Perry, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at the Dallas County Hospital in Perry, IA. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 10, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at the Christ Lutheran Church in 22952 141st Dr., Bouton, IA 50039. Visitation will be on Thursday, June 9, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m....
Errol Heckman
Jun 3, 2022
Errol Heckman, 82, of Peru, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022 at his home. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Winterset Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at the Winterset Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Burial will be in the Calvary...
Joann Mae Price
Jun 2, 2022
JoAnn Mae Price, 91, passed away on June 2, 2022. She was born on September 14, 1930 to Elmer and Inga “Peterson” Johnson in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. JoAnn loved being a house wife and a mother to four children who thought the world of her. She especially enjoyed taking care of and loving on her 7 grandchildren. She played...
Juan Herrera-Gonzalez
Jun 2, 2022
Juan Herrera-Gonzalez, age 64 of Perry, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, June 6, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Perry. Visitation will be on Sunday, June 5, 2022 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m....
Pablo Gomez Garcia
Jun 1, 2022
No me he ido Recuérdenme pero déjame ir, Cuando he llegado a final del camino No quiero tristeza en sus vidas Ni que lloren por mí, No hay que llorar por un alma libre. Extráñenme un poco, pero no por mucho tiempo, Estoy en la sonrisa de sus recuerdos. No quiero verlos con las cabezas Inclinadas, Acuérdense como el...

Nancy Josephine Seemann
May 31, 2022
Nancy (Reardon) Seemann was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She left this world on May 31, 2022 at age 70. She was born to Lawrence and Beatrice (Lynch) Reardon. She met and married Ronald Seemann. This past April they celebrated 47 years of marriage. Their adventure continued with the arrival of her daughter Monica. Monicas adventuring...
Michael Gabriel
May 31, 2022
Celebration of Life will be from 10:30 AM - 2:30PM on Sunday, June 19, 2022 at the Union Park East - Bill/Nellie Ritchie Enclosed Shelter.
Denise Jean Fisher
May 30, 2022
Hastings Funeral Home in Jefferson is in charge of arrangements for Denise Jean Fisher, 68, of Scranton. Denise died May 30, 2022 at the New Homestead in Guthrie Center, Iowa. Due to her wishes, there are no services scheduled. Denise is survived by her son Heath Reed of Jefferson; four grandchildren: Zach Florea, Chaylin Wuebker, Jerad Reed, and Jenna...