OBITUARIES

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....

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...