OBITUARIES

August 23, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Angel JaAung Easter, who was called to her heavenly home on August 21, 2023. Born on March 21, 2009, Angel's bright light graced this world for just 14 years, leaving behind an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew her.

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August 22, 2023

Agnes "Aggie" Potycki (Plewa) was born December 24th, 1926, in Glass Hutte, Germany. Her father, Johann, was born in 1898, and her mother, Lucja (Cirpka), was born on May 31st, 1898. Before World War II, Johann and Lucja and their five children, Helen, Hubert, Josef, Bernard, and Anges, moved to Milicz, Germany (presently Polish territory).

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August 22, 2023

On August 22nd, 2023, Dorothy Cecelia Kahl, 102, was welcomed into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ. Dorothy was born January 16, 1921, at home on a farm near Newell, Iowa. She was the oldest of seven children born to Ingvard and Molly (Cartensen) Jorgensen. She grew up in the Newell area and graduated from Newell High School...

August 21, 2023

She was officially a strong and feisty woman. Lucille (Edith) Leonhart Krauss, age 99, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2023, with her husband, Eugene Krauss, and family by her side. Compassion and a concern for the welfare of others characterized Lucy’s life. She was always gracious and caring in her interactions with everyone she...

August 20, 2023

Janice Ruth Bradley, 80, passed away at her apartment on August 20th, 2023. She was born on November 17th, 1942 to George and Nellie “Breeden” Curfman.

Janice and her husband, Gary’s, lives were a testament to the freedom of the open road. Originally from Bushnell, Illinois, Des Moines, Iowa, became their home in 1996. From...

August 20, 2023

Roger A. Hardman, 75, of Des Moines, IA passed away on August 20th, 2023 after a four year battle with cancer. He was the oldest child born to Wayne and Deleva (Brown) Hardman on June 2nd, 1948 in Oelwein, Iowa.

Roger graduated from Oelwein High School in 1966. He went to work for the railroad...

August 20, 2023

Krystal Garcia was born on January 3, 1986 in San Juan, Texas to Pedro Humberto Garcia and Sonia Imelda (Balderas) Garcia. She was their third child and first daughter. Krystal's two older brothers Pedro "Peter" and Grabiel "Gabe" were very protective of their little sister. Then Alexsandra was born, and Krystal loved having a sister. They moved to Jefferson,...

August 19, 2023

Kay Louise Stukenholtz, age 80 of Perry, Iowa, passed away in her home on Saturday, August 19, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, August 25, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Perry. Visitation will be on Thursday, August 24, 2023,...

August 19, 2023

John Martin Mullins Sr was born May 24th 1951 in Perry, Ia to Kenneth and Lorene Mullins, the youngest of 7. John was active in 4-H as a child and loved working on the farm. He graduated from  Dallas Center-Grimes High school in 1969 and attended DMACC auto mechanic school where he graduated in 1971. John was...

August 17, 2023

Jennifer Ann Dolphin, 57, of Waukee, Iowa, formerly of Cascade, IA passed away on August 17, 2023 at home after fighting diabetes, heart disease, and kidney failure for many years.

The family will greet friends and relatives from 1:00 to 3:00 at the Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, 8201 Hickman Road, Urbandale, Iowa, on Sunday, August...

August 17, 2023

~ Maria Eugenia Gonzalez De Ruiz was born December 28, 1942 in Tacambaro, Mexico to Arnulfo Gonzalez and Guadalupe Garcia. She grew up in Mexico and married Morelos Antonio Ruiz on May 21, 1964. Maria moved to Perry, Iowa in 1993 where she became a member of the St. Patrick's Catholic Church. She loved to plant flowers in the...

August 17, 2023

To view the livestream of Phyllis' Celebration of Life, please click on the webcast below.

Phyllis Bryan passed away peacefully early in the morning on Thursday, August 17th, with her loving husband by her side.  She spent her last days in the care of the wonderful staff at Calvin Community and Suncrest Hospice.  Phyllis battled...

August 16, 2023

Dale Atkinson, 84, of Winterset, passed away at his home after a battle with esophageal cancer on August 16, 2023.

Dale was born on July 25, 1939 to John and Nola (Holmes) Atkinson in Truro, Iowa. He graduated from Truro High School. Dale entered the United States Navy following high school and served for five...

August 15, 2023

Don Gordon Barry age 72 passed away on August 15, 2023. He was born on June 14, 1951 in Omaha, Nebraska at Offutt Air Force Base to Gene and Wilfred Barry. The family then moved to Michigan where he graduated from Davidson High School in 1968. He married his lovely wife Dian Jerisk on July 31, 1987 and later...

August 15, 2023

Janice Louise Houk, 84, Johnston, IA, passed away on August 15th, 2023 after a brief illness.

Janice was born on April 25th, 1939 to Clara and Theodore Rydynski in South Bend, IN. She grew up in South Bend, graduating from St. Joseph High School, class of '57.

Janice met George Houk...

August 13, 2023

Charlotte Kunzler, 86, died Sunday August 13, 2023, at her home in Adel, Iowa.

Charlotte was born May 23, 1937, in Springfield, MO to Ed and Rena Gideon, the eldest of 3 girls. She attended Willard High School, where she met the love of her life, Duane Kunzler.  They were married April 15, 1956, and...

August 12, 2023

If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, we’d walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. She was born Anna Dieu Nguyen, but also went by mẹ and bà ngoại. Bà ngoại loved to love on people unconditionally and because of that, everyone adored her just as much. She has a big family and...

August 11, 2023

Greg Tully was born August 16, 1984 in Des Moines, Iowa to John and Connie Tully and was raised in Johnston. Greg passed away August 11, 2023 at the age of 38.

During high school Greg met the love of his life, Brandi Wylie.  They made their home in Madrid, Iowa where they raised their...

August 11, 2023

Vernon Gerard Harkin was born October 2, 1963 to James and Ella Harkin (Maher) of Cumming, Iowa. He passed away August 11, 2023 in Des Moines, Iowa.

Vernon grew up in the town of Cumming, Iowa. He attended Saint Peter’s Catholic school in Des Moines, Dowling high school in West Des Moines and Norwalk high school in...

August 10, 2023

Rodney "Rod" McDowell, age 63 of Des Moines and formerly of the Perry area, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023, in Des Moines, IA. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. at the Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care in Perry with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. until the time of...