OBITUARIES

December 7, 2023

Jeanette M. Sperling, 85, of Des Moines, IA passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023 surrounded by her family. A visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a Franciscan departing Service starting at 7:00 p.m. at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory in Urbandale, IA on Monday, December 11, 2023. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00...

December 7, 2023

Marilyn Brady, age 92 of Perry, passed away peacefully with family at her side, on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at the Kings Garden Campus of Perry Lutheran Homes. Visitation will be on Monday, December 11, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. both at the...

December 7, 2023

Vernon Russell Fritz was born on February 13, 1928, in Menlo, Iowa to Charles Otto Fritz and Marion Martha (Davis) Fritz. He grew up with his twin brother, Veryl, and his sister, Darece, on farms near Menlo, Rippey, and Grand Junction, and graduated from Rippey High School in 1945. He continued to farm with his father, Charles, north of...

December 7, 2023

Robert “Bob” W. Titus, 68, of Des  Moines, IA passed away December 7, 2023 at his residence. A funeral service will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Creekside Church in Urbandale, IA. A visitation will be 5:00 p.m., to 8:00 p.m., Friday, December 15, 2023 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory in Urbandale. Interment will be...

December 6, 2023

Jack Arthur Burris of Gilbert, Arizona, formerly of Naperville, Illinois and Des Moines, Iowa died December 6, 2023. Jack was the eldest of five children of Ransom L. Burris and Julia Sedella Moore. After graduating high-school, Jack began attending Iowa State College, but put his plans on hold to return home and help his family out when his father...

December 6, 2023

Rory Henry, 62, of Winterset, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at the MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Winterset Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 13, at the funeral home, with...

December 5, 2023

We mournfully announce the passing of Pawel Darowski, age 36, of Grimes, IA. Pawel passed away on Tuesday morning, the 5th of December 2023, after a battle with cancer.

Pawel, born to Wladyslaw and Urszula, took his first breath on the 23rd of February 1987 in Rybnik, Poland. When Pawel was six years old, he...

December 4, 2023

Doug Wildin, 79, of Winterset, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023 at Azria Health in Winterset.

Douglas Wayne Wildin was born on July 20, 1944 to Darrel and Shirley (Potter) Wildin

in Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from Winterset High School, and he enlisted in the United States Navy in 1963, serving...

December 4, 2023

James Martes, 79, passed away on December 4, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 7, 1944 to Harry and Catherine Martes in Stuart, Iowa.

A visitation will be held on Monday, December 11, 2023 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Ss John...

December 3, 2023

Jean Marie Barrett, 65, passed away with family by her side through it all on December 3, 2023, at UCSD hospital in La Jolla, California.

She was born August 29, 1958, to John Melvin and Jean Moorman (Liggit) Dunleavy in Ames, Iowa.

Jean graduated from Ames High school and married her...

December 3, 2023

On February 28, 1980 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, God blessed Jacqueline Ross and Michael Cole with a beautiful baby girl who they named Qunisha LaDonna.  Her family and friends lovingly called her Peaches.  Peaches peacefully received her crown on December 3, 2023 surrounded by family members at University of Iowa Hospital.

Peaches spent many wonderful summers...

December 3, 2023

Dave died Dec. 3, 2023 after completing 76 trips around the sun.

He leaves behind his wife, Judy Grieser, with whom he eloped on Valentine’s Day, 1969; daughter Heather Grieser-Yoder, granddaughter Reagan Adele Grieser Yoder, and grandson Cyrus David Grieser-Yoder; son Shannon Grieser and granddaughter Madison Henderson; son Corey Grieser and grandson Oliver Grieser; sisters...

December 2, 2023

Our family has lost a shining light. With a hole in our hearts, we share the sad news that Martin Edward McGrane, 80, of West Des Moines, Iowa, passed away in his sleep on Saturday, December 2, 2023.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Caldwell Parrish Funeral...

December 1, 2023

Mary Fran Pietig, 82, passed away on December 1, 2023.  She was born on April 4, 1941 to the late Philip and Mary Louise (Saucier) Schlueter in Omaha, NE.  Mary Fran married Ray Paul Pietig on October 8, 1960 and they were blessed to share 63 beautiful years together.

Mary Fran made a loving home...

December 1, 2023

Carolyn Carris, age 86 of Jefferson and formerly of Perry, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023, at her home in Jefferson, Iowa. Visitation will be on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care in Perry with a service held at 7:00 p.m. Interment will be in the...

December 1, 2023

Joseph Bruce Bosworth, known as “Bruce” was born on March 22, 1933, to Joseph and Gladys Bosworth. One of five children: Allen (Marlene), Janet “Mitzie” (Curt) Fronke and twin brothers Robert (Janet), and Richard (Rose).

He attended Plankinton High School and later the University of South Dakota at Vermillion, but his true preparations were deeply...

November 30, 2023

Lucinda Kay Gloshen, 74, of Des Moines, IA, passed away, Thursday, November 30, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family. Cremation rites have been accorded. Online condolences may be sent to www.caldwellparrish.com

Lucinda was born to Daryl and Louise Fetters in Des Moines on October 9, 1949. She graduated from Flour Bluff High School...

November 30, 2023

In Loving Memory of Donna M. Royer Donna Marie Royer, a beloved sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, wife, and friend, graced this world with her presence on August 10, 1935, in Perry, Iowa. Her life, rich in love, dedication, and a unique spirit, came to a peaceful close on November 30, 2023. Donnas early years were devoted to nurturing her...

November 29, 2023

Funeral services for Shirley Steadman, 82 of Rippey, IA will be held at Crossroads Church of Perry at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 4,2023. A visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Violet Hill Cemetery. Shirley passed away Wednesday, November 29,2023 at Unity Point in Des Moines, IA.

Shirley Marie Brown was born April 17,1941 in...

November 29, 2023

Kelly Bain, 72, of St. Charles, passed away at his home on November 29, 2023.

Kelly was adopted at birth by Archie and Fayne (Goff) Bain on April 9, 1951 in Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from East High School and soon after went to work at Northwestern Bell. Following his time with the telephone...