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Debra Lynn Van Gundy
Mar 10, 2026
Debra “Deb” Lynn Van Gundy, 73, of Perry, passed away at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Her visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Perry Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Perry...
Thong Khammy
Mar 8, 2026
Thong Khammy passed away at his home on Sunday, March 8th, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 9, 1945 in Kenthao, Laos. With a passion for education, he was a language and math teacher in Laos.
For a better life and opportunity for his family, Thong migrated to the United States in 1981 and lived in...
Wayne Albert Rebischke
Mar 8, 2026
Wayne Albert Rebischke, age 87, of Adel, Iowa, passed away on March 8, 2026, at Spurgeon Manor in Dallas Center, Iowa.
Wayne was born on July 7, 1938, in Randall, Minnesota, the son of Albert Emil and Thelma Catherine (Christensen) Rebischke. He graduated from Little Falls High School in 1956 and later attended Minnesota Metropolitan, where he obtained his associate...
LeRoy William Jablonski
Mar 8, 2026
LeRoy Frank Jablonski of LaGrange, KY, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, in hospice care at Baptist Hospital LaGrange at the age of 84 years old. LeRoy was born on February 17, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois to William and Irene (Murawski) Jablonski. He attended Saint Michael's Catholic School and then graduated from Mount Carmel High School in 1960. He...
Angeline Fernandes
Mar 7, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Angeline Fernandes, a woman of unparalleled kindness and strength. She passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was 86 years old.
Angeline was born on July 11, 1939, to the late Catherine and Martin D'Souza in Mangalore, India. She raised her family in Mumbai...
Paul Reynold Axness
Mar 7, 2026
Paul Reynold Axness (85) passed away on March 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Check back for a complete obituary and updated service information.
Courtney Leigh Goldsworthy
Mar 6, 2026
Courtney Goldsworthy, 54, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family and friends on March 6, 2026. She was born on August 24, 1971.
Courtney was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, and sister whose warmth and love touched everyone who knew her. She had an infectious smile and laugh that could light up a room, and she carried a joyful spirit...
Dave Downs
Mar 6, 2026
Dave Downs, 87, of Winterset, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, at his home under the care of EveryStep Hospice.
David Don Downs was born in Warren County, Iowa on February 20, 1939, the son of Don and Merle (Powell) Downs. He graduated from St. Charles High School in 1957. Dave was united in marriage to Mary Ann Orr. After...
Martha Farlow Knapp
Mar 5, 2026
Martha Kay Farlow Knapp, 81, of Winterset, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.
Martha Kay McKeever was born in Des Moines, Iowa on May 21, 1944 to William McKeever and Kathryn (Gordon) McKeever. Her parents were divorced and her mother later married Billy W. Farlow, who adopted her legally.
Marty grew up in Winterset,...
Peggy Jane Harmann
Mar 5, 2026
Peggy Jane Harmann, age 98, of Perry, passed away peacefully with her daughters at her side at Eden Acres Campus of Perry Lutheran Homes. She died on Thursday, March 5, 2026, just 25 days shy of being 99 years old. Peggy was born on March 30, 1927, in Cooper, Iowa. She attended grade school and high school in Perry.
Peggy was...
Roger Allan Hughes
Mar 4, 2026
Roger Allan Hughes, 82, of Urbandale, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday March 4th, 2026. He was born in Sioux City, Iowa on June 14th, 1943 to Richard and Eleanor (St. Germain) Hughes, and was the second of five children. The family briefly lived in Chicago during his childhood, but they soon returned to Sioux City and he graduated from Central...
Joanne Linnea Modlin
Mar 3, 2026
Joanne Linnea Modlin, 70, of Perry, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at the Dallas County Hospital in Perry.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Perry Chapel. Burial will follow at Violet Hill Cemetery in Perry. Memorials may be directed...
Lilah Elizabeth Ness
Mar 3, 2026
Lilah Ness passed away on March 3, 2026, at her home, surrounded by those who loved her. She was 92 years old.
Lilah was born at home on November 8, 1933, in Stuart, Iowa, to Joseph and Mildred (Freiberg) Waltz. She graduated from Winterset High School with the Class of 1951. After high school, she worked for Travelers Insurance before starting...
Jose Vicente Gonzalez Angel
Mar 2, 2026
Dr. José Vicente González Ángel passed away on March 1, 2026 at his home in Adel, Iowa.
José was born in Winston Salem, North Carolina on June 29, 1959, to Cuban immigrant parents. He grew up alongside his beloved mother, father, and seven siblings in Western Iowa where he graduated from Underwood High School. While completing his undergraduate degree at...
Laverne Darr
Mar 2, 2026
Ralph Laverne Darr, 93, passed away at Azria Health Winterset on Monday, March 2, 2026.
Laverne was born June 4, 1932, to Ralph and Albena Darr of Polk City, Iowa, and graduated from Ankeny High School in 1950. During 1952-1956, Laverne served his country as an Air Force mechanic on the historic B-36 Peacemaker.
In March 1961, he married Corrine Cook of...
Dwite Silliman
Mar 2, 2026
Dwite Silliman, 86, of Ankeny, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Mill Pond Homes in Ankeny.
C. Dwite Silliman was born August 16, 1939, in East Peru, Iowa, the son of Walter and Neola (Felton) Silliman. He attended Winterset High School, graduating with the Class of 1957. Dwite spent most of his life in the Winterset and...
Reverend Aquinas M. Nichols
Feb 28, 2026
Father Aquinas Mark Nichols, Pastor Emeritus of the Basilica of St. John where he served for 26 years, passed to God peacefully fortified by the Sacraments on Saturday, February 28, 2026, after a private battle with cancer. He was a priest for 46 years. Memorial contributions may be made to the Basilica of St. John Foundation.
Born in Duluth, Minnesota...
Richard "Rick" A. Sloss
Feb 28, 2026
Richard "Rick" Sloss, age 48, a devoted father, beloved mentor, and pillar of the Iowa wrestling community, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness at Mercy Hospital on February 28, 2026.
Rick was born in 1977 and raised in Perry, Iowa. Graduating from Perry High School in 1996. Rick grew up on the wrestling mats learning discipline, grit and heart; values...
David Garvey Adams
Feb 27, 2026
David Garvey Adams, 81, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026, with his family by his side. He was known to those he loved as Dave, Garvey, ‘Uncle Dave’, and his most treasured title, Grandpa, to ‘his boys’.
Dave was born on May 16, 1944, to Maurice and Dolores (Garvey) Adams in Des Moines, Iowa. He grew up on the East...
Marlene Cummings
Feb 27, 2026
Marlene Cummings, age 81, of Truro, Iowa, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, at her home.
Marlene was born on July 27, 1944, in Stuart, Iowa, the daughter of Guy and Midge (Stills) Thompson. She attended school in Redfield and graduated from Dexfield High School. On July 24, 1962, she was united in marriage to the love of her life,...
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