OBITUARIES

Feb 23, 2023

Dennis Allan Furne, age 77, passed away at EveryStep Kavanagh House in Des Moines, IA on Thursday, February 23, 2023.

Dennis was born in Battle Creek, IA on September 7, 1945 by Edward and Ida Furne. He served in the US Navy and was honorably discharged in September 1969. He was united in marriage to...

Feb 23, 2023

Robert (Bob) L. Wacht was born in Dexter, Iowa on February 2, 1950, to Robert and Leota (Ulrich) Wacht.

He graduated from Urbandale High School in 1968 and from United Electronics Institute in 1970.

Bob married Jeanie O'Donnell in 1969.  He joined the United States Army Reserves in 1970 and retired...

Feb 22, 2023

Joshua Conrad, age 41 of Perry, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at the Dallas County Hospital in Perry, IA. His family will host a celebration of his life on April 29, 2023 from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Ronald Good Shelter at Don Williams Lake. Memorials will be given to children and may be left at...

Feb 22, 2023

Verla Elliott, age 87 of Woodward, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at the Dallas County Hospital in Perry, IA. Verla Jean Jensen Elliott was born on October 16, 1935, at home in rural Greenfield, IA to Jens Peter Christian and Anna Lorena Jensen. She graduated from Greenfield Public School. She was united in marriage to M. Dean...

Feb 21, 2023

Harold LeRoy Dwinell, 85, formerly of Adel, died in his sleep on February 21, 2023 at the Aspire Care Center in Gowrie.

Harold Dwinell was born at home January 3, 1938 to parents Edward Challis and Ruth Viola (Burchfield) Dwinell. He grew up living on farms which taught him to work with animals and he...

Feb 19, 2023

Ernestine "Ernie" Bever, age 93 of Boone and formerly of Perry, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at the Westhaven Community in Boone, IA. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Christian Church in Perry. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be...

Feb 19, 2023

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Arnold Roger Witke, 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 19, 2023, surrounded by his family. Services will be held Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, located at 3700 Cottage Grove in Des Moines. The family invites...

Feb 18, 2023

Janice West, age 83 of Minburn, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the Eden Acres Campus of Perry Lutheran Homes in Perry, IA. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 3, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the Minburn United Methodist Church in Minburn. A private burial will be at a later date. Memorials will be given...

Feb 18, 2023

Karen VanTreeck, 81, of Clive, IA passed away peacefully at home on February 18, 2023 following advanced stage dementia.

She was born and raised in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Edward and Annabelle Kalupa. She graduated from Sheboygan Falls High School in 1959, and married the love of her life Paul in...

Feb 16, 2023

Jay Wildin, 89, of Winterset, passed away on February 16, 2023 at the Ramsey Village in Des Moines.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Winterset Chapel. Funeral service will begin at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at the funeral home. Burial will...

Feb 15, 2023

Janet Elizabeth McMichael passed away on February 15 at the age of 91.  Janet was born in Iowa City to Louis and Elizabeth Greer.  She attended St. Patrick elementary and high schools and graduated from the University of Iowa as a member of Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society.

Janet first worked at the Iowa City...

Feb 15, 2023

Jon E. Hanson, 60, of Grimes, Iowa passed away on February 15, 2023 at home.  Services will be held at a later date in LeMars, Iowa.

Jon Ernest Hanson was born on February 1, 1963 in LeMars, Iowa, the son of Harlan and Phyllis (Lanegan) Hanson.  He attended LeMars Community High School, graduating in 1981.  ...

Feb 15, 2023

Edward Leon Stroeber, the eldest of three children born to Edward W. and Elva L. (Forsyth) Stroeber was born June 5, 1941 at his grandmother’s home in Madison county, Iowa. Ed attended grade school at Arispe and Macksburg. He then attended Adel High School where he met the love of his life, Judith E. Ramsey. They were married 51...

Feb 15, 2023

Michael Alan Wilson was born January 20, 1948 in Des Moines, IA the son of Merle A. and Ruth (Duffield) Wilson. He attended and graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1966. After attending college Michael returned to Roosevelt, teaching Physical Education and coaching there his entire career.

Michael enjoyed being outside and being active, working...

Feb 15, 2023

To view the livestream service, please click on the link https://youtube.com/live/SPJMoJpG1lA

Michael J. Green was with his family by his side when he was welcomed into heaven on February 15, 2023. Mike died from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease.

Mike was born on March 14, 1948 to Leo Joseph (L.J.)...

Feb 14, 2023

Dale Johnson, 75, of Winterset, passed away comfortably at his home with his daughter and son-in-law by his side.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Winterset Chapel. A private burial will be held at a later date in the Winterset Cemetery. Memorial contributions...

Feb 13, 2023

Gerald Palmer, age 83 of Perry, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023, at the Kings Garden Campus of Perry Lutheran Homes in Perry. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 17, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Perry. Visitation will be on Thursday, February 16, 2023, from 1:00 to 7:00...

Feb 13, 2023

Sharon Ann Hansen, 80, was taken by her Merciful Lord on February 13, 2023, at Bickford of Urbandale Assisted Living & Memory Care, passing peacefully in her sleep after a long battle with dementia.

Sharon graduated from Van Meter High School and continued her education at Northwest Missouri State College, Drake University, and American Institute...

Feb 12, 2023

Larry Nolan, age 71 of Perry, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023, at the Eden Acres Campus of Perry Lutheran Homes. A graveside service will be in the Violet Hill Cemetery in the spring. Memorials will be given to American Cancer Society and may be left at the Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care. Memorial comments can...

Feb 12, 2023

Gerald L. Wright "Gary" (November 23, 1940- February 12, 2023). He was born to Leo and Clella Wright. Gary was a lifelong resident of Greene County, Iowa. He graduated in 1961 from Jefferson High School. Gary lived in the family home and cared for his parents until their death. In 1989 Gary met and married Nancy Brandenburg. Gary spent...