OBITUARIES

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Lawrence Andrew Wesely

Lawrence Andrew Wesely

Feb 12, 2025

Lawrence A. (Larry) Wesely, 87, of Perry passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Dallas County Hospital, surrounded by family. A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with family being present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. all at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home...

Erma Vernel Boston

Erma Vernel Boston

Feb 12, 2025

Erma Vernel (Nellie) Garland was born in Tolleburg, Colorado, on January 20, 1925, to Elmira (Almaran) Durden Garland and Addison Garland. She heard the call of the Lord and departed this life on February 12, 2025, at the age of 100 years, 21 days. She was preceded in death by both parents, her husband, Hughes (Boston) Boston, her siblings, Emma...

Robert W Luedeman

Robert W Luedeman

Feb 12, 2025

Robert W. Luedeman, 76, of Windsor Heights, IA, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at the UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, IA. Per Roberts wishes cremation rights will be accord and there will be no services. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.caldwellparrish.com

Norma Jean Kopf

Norma Jean Kopf

Feb 12, 2025

Norma Jean Kopf, 93, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Walnut Ridge care center in Clive, Iowa from complications of Influenza.

Jean was born October 7, 1931 in Riverside, Iowa, the daughter of John Edward and Ethel May Wingler. She graduated from Riverside High School in 1949 then attended Iowa City Commercial College. She married Robert Kopf on October 4,...

Donald Gloshen

Donald Gloshen

Feb 10, 2025

Donald Fredrick Gloshen born on June 7, 1946 passed away peacefully at home in Des Moines Iowa at the age of 78 Monday February 10, 2025. 

He now resting in peace for his beloved wife, Faith Ann, his parents, brothers and sisters, and grandchildren. 

He is survived by his daughters, Amber Gloshen of Des Moines & Crystal Guerrero of San Diego. 

Don has...

Robert Elliott

Robert Elliott

Feb 10, 2025

Robert William Elliott, 87 years of age, of Waterloo, IA, died at Bethany Life Nursing Home on Feb 10, 2025. A private burial will take place in the Violet Hill Cemetery in Perry. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.caldwellparrish.com

He was born to Mark and Helen Elliott on June 6, 1937. In 1957 he married Lorene E....

David Lopez Villalobos

David Lopez Villalobos

Feb 10, 2025

David López Villalobos, de 68 años, de Perry, falleció pacíficamente el lunes 10 de febrero de 2025, rodeado de su querida familia.

La visitación se llevará a cabo el viernes 14 de febrero de 2025, de 4:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m., con un santo rosarioa las 7:00 p.m., en Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Perry Chapel. La Misa de Funeral Cristiano se...

Nancy Gorham

Nancy Gorham

Feb 8, 2025

Nancy Marie Gorham, 77, of Earlham, Iowa, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025, at Mercy One Des Moines Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on August 12, 1947, to Maurice Eugene and Doris Marie Read. She was the youngest of two children, Dennis Read being her older brother.

Nancy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She shared...

Phillip Donaciano Munoz

Phillip Donaciano Munoz

Feb 8, 2025

Phillip Donaciano Muñoz, 91, the son of Donaciano and Maria (Barcena) Muñoz, was born on September 4, 1933, in Valley Junction, Iowa. He was married to Evelyn Rivera for 71 years and devoted his life to his family, as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

He was a member of Our Lady of the Americas (Visitation) Catholic Church, a fourth-degree...

Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton

Feb 7, 2025

Lewis Reed Hamilton, 99, of Davis City, Iowa, departed this life on February 7, 2025 at Clearview Home in Mt. Ayr, Iowa.

Lewis was born on June 12, 1925 on a farm north of Mt. Moriah, MO to Garland Rex Hamilton and Rachel Merle (Dennis) Hamilton. He attended Fairview and Greencastle Country Schools, completed 9th thru 12th grades at Ridgeway, MO,...

Joanne Lee Jones

Joanne Lee Jones

Feb 6, 2025

Joanne Lee Jones, 78, of Perry, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Eden Acres Perry Lutheran Homes.

Visitation will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Perry Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 10, 2025, at the First Baptist...

Janice Loe Daly

Janice Loe Daly

Feb 6, 2025

Janice Loe Jungmann Daly went home to heaven on February 6, 2025.

She was at home and surrounded by her loving husband of 62 years and their four daughters and families. 

Jan was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on September 1, 1940, and grew up near Booneville. She was proud to be a Van Meter Bulldog and University of Iowa Hawkeye graduate;...

Ann Bopp

Ann Bopp

Feb 5, 2025

Ann Bopp, 81, of Winterset, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at MercyOne Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa. 

Ann was born in Guthrie Center, Iowa on July 4, 1943, the daughter of Hayden Jr. and Beulah (Hafner) Nagle.

Ann was a proud homemaker. She loved crocheting and quilting cherished family heirlooms. Throughout her life, she was known for her...

Delbert Lawrence Countryman

Delbert Lawrence Countryman

Feb 4, 2025

Delbert (Duff) Lawrence Countryman, 70, of Redfield, IA, died peacefully at Thomas Rest Haven in Coon Rapids, Iowa on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. He was born December 25, 1954 in Iowa City, IA, the son of Donald Wayne and Susie (Bainter) Countryman. 

Delbert grew up in Redfield and attended Dexfield Community Schools. Even though he briefly lived in Stuart and Des...

Jacquelyn "Jackie" K. Daugherty

Jacquelyn "Jackie" K. Daugherty

Feb 4, 2025

Jacquelyn “Jackie” Kay Daugherty, 73, of Adel, became an angel Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Monday, February 10, 2025, at Faith Lutheran Church, 602 S 14th Street, in Adel. A visitation will begin at 9:30 A.M., until the time of the service. Interment will follow at the Panther Creek Cemetery in Adel. 

Jackie was born...

Julie Brown-Foland

Julie Brown-Foland

Feb 2, 2025

Julie Brown-Foland, 66, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025. 

Julie was born on Valentines Day, February 14, 1958 in Des Moines, Iowa. Growing up, she attended Waukee High School and graduated in 1976. She dedicated many years to the hospitality industry, working as a server at several restaurants in the Des Moines Area. She later married Craig Leroy...

Jade Elizabeth Nance

Jade Elizabeth Nance

Feb 2, 2025

Jade Elizabeth Nance, 23, of Waukee, formerly of Perry, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at her home in Waukee. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.caldwellparrish.com.

Born on September 27, 2001, in Des Moines, Iowa, Jade was the daughter of Doug and Beth...

Wayne H. Geadelmann

Wayne H. Geadelmann

Feb 1, 2025

Wayne Henry Geadelmann passed away peacefully at Spurgeon Manor, Dallas Center, Iowa on February 1, 2025. During his 88 years, he made a mark on the world through his care for his family, his community and the land.

Wayne was born at home on a farm outside of Clarence, Iowa, on May 9, 1936, to William D. Geadelmann and Milda Schroeder....

Darron Michael Smith

Darron Michael Smith

Feb 1, 2025

Darron Michael Smith, 56, of West Des Moines, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Honoring his wishes, he will be cremated, and no formal services will be held. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.caldwellparrish.com.

Born on January 4, 1969, in Peru, Illinois, Darron faced life...

Francis Owusu Anokye

Francis Owusu Anokye

Jan 31, 2025

Francis Owusu Anokye (Yaw or Nana Anokye), 41, passed away on January 31, 2025, at EveryStep Kavanagh House, Des Moines. Francis was born June 9, 1983, in Ghana to Robert Yaw Owusu and Felicia Asante. He moved to Des Moines, Iowa, to join his wife about seven years ago. He was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church...