OBITUARIES

April 18, 2023

Rita Kay Loraine, the daughter of Kyle and Lois (Edom) Jester, was born on November 30, 1936, in Quincy, IL, and spent her childhood in Bradley, IL. She graduated from Bradley Bourbonnais Community High School in 1954 and continued her education at Southwest Community College in Creston, IA, and later at Drake University.

On April...

April 17, 2023

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 7,2023 at Murdock Funeral Home, Perry, Iowa with a Masonic Service to follow by Acanthus Lodge #632, at the Hotel Pattee. Visitation will take place at the funeral home one hour prior to the services. Michael passed away Monday, April 17,2023 at EveryStep Kavanagh Hospice House...

April 17, 2023

Cindy Tucker, age 64, of Winterset passed away on April 17, 2023 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, surrounded by her husband and children, after having waged a courageous two-month battle against lymphoma and HLH (the former cancer of the lymphatic system, the latter a debilitating blood disorder). Her family would like to acknowledge and express thanks for...

April 17, 2023

Joe Shields, 80, of Adel, passed away unexpectedly at his home on April 17, 2023 in Adel. A visitation will be held Thursday, April 20, 2023 from 3:00PM to 5:00PM at the Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home in Adel, IA. A funeral service to celebrate Joe’s life will be held at 3:00PM Friday, April 21, 2023, at the New Hope...

April 16, 2023

Celebration of Life service for Colleen Wilson, 88 of Perry, IA will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 21,2023 at First United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Violet Hill Cemetery. Visitation is planned from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday evening at First United Methodist Church. Zeneta Colleen Wilson passed away Sunday, April 16,2023 at Perry Lutheran...

April 15, 2023

Stephen Mark Smith was born on March 6, 1945, in Algona, IA, to Lawrence and Bridget Smith. He spent his childhood in Algona and graduated from Bishop Garrigan High School. After graduation, he went on to attend Fort Dodge Jr. College on a Football Scholarship and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.

On April 12,...

April 15, 2023

Mass of the Resurrection will be held for William “Bill” Robert Kirkman, 48, who passed away early morning on April 15, 2023, after an auto accident.

Bill was a loving son, brother, father, and grandfather. He was kindhearted and a good friend. Many would say that he was the type of person to give you...

April 14, 2023

John Cashman, 81, of Van Meter, passed away at his home with his family by his side on Friday, April 14, 2023.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 24, 2023 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Adel Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at St....

April 13, 2023

Todd Clark, 59, of Urbandale, passed away after a short, but courageous, battle with stage IV melanoma at the Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines on Thursday, April, 13, 2023.

Todd was born on June 27, 1963 to Paul and Sheryl (Knust) Clark. He graduated from Martensdale St. Marys High School and later Iowa State...

April 12, 2023

Shawn Gibson, 49, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was a strong believer in her Savior Jesus Christ. As she went to sleep, Jesus came and escorted her home to her heavenly Father.

Shawn was a graduate of Winterset High School and obtained her nursing degree at...

April 12, 2023

Nicholas Andrews (Timmons) Meeker, age 38, of Adel passed away peacefully on April 12, 2023 with his family by his side. A memorial service will be held, Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home in Adel. Family will greet friends from 1:00PM to 1:30PM, followed by a short service with Rev Michael Walrod. Following the service, burial...

April 11, 2023

In coordination with Janita's wishes, no obituary will be published at this time.

April 10, 2023

Lela Louise Glover went home to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on April 10, 2023.

Lela was born to Rex and S. Louise Glover on August 9, 1933 in Ansley, Nebraska. Her early childhood years were spent on the family ranch in Dry Valley, Nebraska.

The family moved to...

April 9, 2023

A Celebration of Life Service is planned for Thursday, April 20,2023 at 2:00 p.m. The service will be held at Guthrie Grove Retreat Center, 2232 158th Lane, Guthrie Center, IA 50115. Jordan passed away Sunday, April 9,2023 at his home in Perry.

Jordan Jay Webb was born on March 3,1991 in Des Moines, IA, the son of Robin Ann Webb....

April 7, 2023

Donna L. Klug, 79, of Des Moines, passed away Friday, April, 7, 2023 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at the Winterset Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family for a future designation.

Donna Lee was...

April 7, 2023

A celebration of life for Douglas Nichols, age 72 of Adel, will be held on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. at The Keller Brick Barn, 25967 T. Ave., Dallas Center, IA 50063 with visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Doug remained full of life until the very end, after a sixteen-month battle...

April 6, 2023

Dr. Ernesto Barrantes passed away with his family at his side on April 6, 2023 at the age of 89. He was born in Costa Rica on October 25, 1933.

Ernesto studied medicine at the University of Buenos Aires in Argentina, where he met his wife, Susana Torioni. They were married in 1958....

April 6, 2023

Mary Sutherland, age 74 of Johnston, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at the MercyOne Hospice in Johnston, IA. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Perry. Burial will be in the Violet Hill Cemetery at Perry, IA. Memorials will be given to St. Patrick's...

April 4, 2023

Shawna Stucker, age 44 of Woodward, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at the UnityPoint Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, IA. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 7, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. at the Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care in Perry with visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m. Memorials will be given to...

April 4, 2023

Karen Browning Penisten, 76, of Urbandale, passed away from complications of Dementia on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

Karen was born in Lake City, Iowa on June 6, 1946 to William Harold Browning and Dorothy Geraldine Browning. She was raised in Rockwell City, Iowa where her parents resided along with her younger sisters, Diana Kay and...