OBITUARIES

September 28, 2023

Sandra Axness, 83, of Des Moines, passed away on September 28 after a two year struggle with cancer.

Sandy was born in 1940 to Alvin and Vivian in St. Paul, Minnesota. After Sandy graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1962, she went on to a 30 year teaching career and gained her masters in...

September 27, 2023

September 26, 2023

Gloria Mae Ahnemann, 84, of Windsor Heights, Iowa, passed away at her home on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 from Lewy body dementia and the covid virus. Gloria Mae Ahnemann, nee Torkelson, was born at home on February 2, 1939 to Adolph and Sina Torkelson, nee Iverson, in Lamberton Township, Minnesota. Her family moved to Walnut Grove, Minnesota when Gloria...

September 25, 2023

Karen (Kaye) Lue Breckenridge, daughter of C.B. & Bernice McAninch Thompson was born on January 27, 1932 in a farm home located near Hatfield, Missouri and departed this life on September 25, 2023.

At 4 years old her education began in a one room school house 3 miles NW of Hatfield. At age 10 her...

September 23, 2023

Walter John Peel age 65 of Perry passed away on Saturday, September 23,2023 at his home. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 2, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care in Perry. with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in the Valley View Cemetery near Perry....

September 22, 2023

Donna Meyer, 89, of Perry, Iowa passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, September 22, 2023, at Spring Valley Retirement Community Assisted Living surrounded by family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, October 6, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Perry. Visitation will be on Thursday, October 5, 2023, from...

September 21, 2023

Justin Allan Smith, born on March 3, 1980, in Melbourne, Florida, left this world on September 21, 2023, leaving a void that can never be filled. He was the loving son of Brian Smith and Barbara Stribley,

Justin was a man of many roles and accomplishments throughout his life, but at his core, he was...

September 21, 2023

Carol June Buckley, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on September 21, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 29, 1946, in Postville, Iowa, to Enock and Selma (Gjefle) Mork. Her life was marked by love, family, and a deep passion for her hobbies.

Carol was a graduate of...

September 20, 2023

Steven “Steve” Riedemann, 63, passed away on September 20th, 2023. He was born on December 14th, 1959 to Elwood and Charlene “Schoning” Riedemann in Storm Lake, Iowa. He graduated from Iowa Central Community College. In 2019, he joined the Kettleson RV Family.

Steve was a devoted man with a heart of gold and a dry...

September 20, 2023

To view the livestream of the services for Helen Murphy, please click on the tribute wall above then select watch now.

Helen Murphy, 97, of West Des Moines (formerly of Cedar Rapids) passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 in West Des Moines.

Helen was born on March 28, 1926 to...

September 19, 2023

September 19, 2023

A livestream of the memorial service is available below, or by going to the New Bridge Church Winterset's YouTube Page.

Carole Harms, passed away unexpectedly after an auto accident on September 19, 2023, at the age of 62. She was born on January 27, 1961, in McHenry, Illinois, to her parents, Robert and...

September 19, 2023

James “Jim” Murray, 91, passed away on September 19th, 2023. He was born on September 12th, 1932 to Leo and Catherine “Wrenn” Murray in Ottumwa, Iowa. Jim married Margaret Nillies and cherished their marriage of 68 years.

Jim’s journey through life was marked by athleticism, dedication and hard work. As a young man, he was...

September 19, 2023

Judy Allen passed away surrounded by family on September 19, 2023, in Janesville, Wisconsin, following an extended illness. She was 69 years old.

Born Judith Lynn Bruett on October 26, 1953, she was the youngest child of Harold “Joe” and Ruby Bruett. She grew up in Patterson, Iowa, attended Winterset Community Schools, and graduated with...

September 19, 2023

September 19, 2023

Roy Essing was born to William Assing and Margaret McLaughlin on Dec. 3, 1933, in Manson, Iowa. He grew up in the Manson and Pomeroy, Iowa area. After his mother remarried, his stepfather, Hie Kleen helped to raise him. Roy graduated from Manson High School in 1952. He was in the Air Force 52-54 and was stationed in Texas,...

September 18, 2023

Thomas “Tom” Cole, 93, passed away on September 18th, 2023. He was born on July 12th, 1930 to Delno and Ruth “Clark” Cole in Centerville, Iowa.

In 1987, he married LaDonna during a romantic cruise in St. Thomas. Tom and LaDonna celebrated their love every five years with a cruise, marking each anniversary with adventure...

September 18, 2023

Nellie McDonald, 94, of Winterset, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023 at Clearview Home in Mt. Ayr.

Nellie Ruth McDonald was born in Madison County, Iowa on September 1, 1929 to Warren and Jessie (Young) Drake. She graduated from Macksburg High School and was united in marriage to Raymond McDonald in 1957. She was...

September 18, 2023

Alice Hoffman, age 92 of Perry, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, at the Kings Garden Campus of Perry Lutheran Homes in Perry, Iowa. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Perry. Visitation will be on Friday, September 22, 2023, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m....

September 17, 2023

Wayne William Werner was born Oct. 22, 1952 to Margaret (Love) and Max Werner at the Kings Daughters Hospital in Perry, Iowa. Wayne grew up on the family farm with his parents and three sisters. He attended the Perry School system and graduated from PHS in the class of 1970. He helped his father farm the homestead for several...