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Curtis (Curt) Wayne Konkler
Jun 22, 2025
Curtis Wayne Konkler, 73, of Urbandale, Iowa, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025, at the Kavanagh Hospice House, surrounded by the two people he loved most, his loving wife Bev and son Donavon.
Born on July 27, 1951, in Oakes, North Dakota, Curt lived a life marked by service, generosity, and quiet strength. After high school, he joined the United...
Carol Ann Morris
Jun 21, 2025
Carol Ann Morris, 81, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025. Born on January 19, 1944, to Jean and Chester Batterton in Port Huron, Michigan. Carol lived a life rooted in faith, creativity, generosity, and deep love for her family.
A fiercely entrepreneurial spirit, Carol worked as a beautician for many years, running her own business with...
LaVonne Ann Jacobe
Jun 21, 2025
Services are pending at this time.
LaVonne Ann Jacobe, a beloved figure known for her unwavering spirit and dedication to her family, passed away on June 21, 2025, in Van Wert, Iowa, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on July 11, 1954, in Iowa City, Iowa, LaVonne grew to embrace life with a vibrant zest that touched everyone she encountered.
LaVonne's...
Josephine Goodwin
Jun 20, 2025
Josephine Goodwin, 92, of Urbandale, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025. She was born on May 31, 1933, in Leitchfield, Kentucky, to Oliver Jacob Stapleton and Lurley Mae (Litz) Stapleton.
She is survived by her son, Roger Duane Goodwin; two grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nathan Goodwin; her parents; five sisters;...
Allyne Levoit Smith Jr.
Jun 20, 2025
Allyne Levoit Smith Jr., age 70, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 20, 2025, in Des Moines, IA. Born March 13, 1955, in New Orleans, LA, Allyne embodied the virtues of compassion and kindness cultivated in a lifetime of spiritual practice.
Allyne earned a Doctorat en Théologie from Institut Orthodoxe Français de Paris Saint‐Denys, a Master's in Philosophy from...
Barbara Jean Mein
Jun 20, 2025
Barbara Jean Mein, age 87, of West Des Moines, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, June 20, 2025.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 with a Rosary beginning at 9:30 a.m., at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in West Des Moines. A Graveside Service will be held at...
Robert M. Howe
Jun 20, 2025
Robert Myron Howe, 88, of Urbandale, beloved husband, father, and papa, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025 at his home with his family by his side.
He was born in Biddeford, Maine on August 3, 1936, son of Myron and Jeannette (Dauphinais) Howe.
Bob married the love of his life Judy (Slaymaker) Howe, on April 6, 1963 in Deep River, Iowa. They...
Phyllis Baur
Jun 19, 2025
Phyllis Mae Baur, 86, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025.
Phyllis was born in Winterset, Iowa on Oct 1, 1938; the daughter of Claude and Maxine Egy. She attended Boyles country one-room schoolhouse until its closure. From then on, she continued her education in Winterset. Following graduation from Winterset High School, Phyllis married Dennis P. Baur...
Thomas John Collier Jr.
Jun 19, 2025
Thomas John Collier, lovingly known as “Tommy” by his wife and family, passed away suddenly due to a cardiac event on June 19, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa, at the age of 65. A Visitation will be held on Friday, June 27, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, located at 8201 Hickman Rd, Urbandale,...
Heather Ann Lansman
Jun 19, 2025
Heather Ann Lansman, age 51, of Rippey, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 29, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Perry Chapel located at 1721 Park Street, Perry, IA 50220. A Celebration of Life Service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Monday,...
Robert Dean Stewart
Jun 17, 2025
Robert Dean Stewart (61) passed away on June 17, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa. A visitation will be held at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory (8201 Hickman Road, Urbandale IA) on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Private services will be held for immediate family at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions will...
George Alan Schreck
Jun 16, 2025
George was born November 21, 1962 in Carroll, Iowa to Andrew and Ruth (Dentlinger) Schreck. He passed June 16th, 2025 after a long and courageous battle with several medical conditions.
George grew up on the family farm outside Dedham Iowa. He graduated from Carroll Kemper high school in 1981 where he also enjoyed playing basketball. He loved playing slow pitch softball...
Maureen Morehouse
Jun 15, 2025
Maureen Mary (Vander Schel) Morehouse, 70, of Winterset, Iowa, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.
Maureen was born on August 9, 1954, in Newton, IA. She graduated from Lynnville-Sully High School in 1972 and Oak Hills Bible Institute in Bemidji, MN in 1974. She married her husband Michael on March 25, 1978, and...
Alan Dean Slater
Jun 14, 2025
Alan Dean Slater, born on August 13, 1953, in Winterset, Iowa, passed away on June 14, 2025, at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. A graveside service will take place at the Earlham Cemetery in Earlham, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made out in Alan's name to AHeinz 57 Pet Rescue & Transport. Online condolences may be sent...
Richard A. Hanrahan
Jun 13, 2025
Richard Andrew Hanrahan, part of a well-known family at St. Patrick’s Irish Settlement in rural Cumming, Iowa, died peacefully, June 13, 2025, at home while surrounded by the family he loved. He was 79 years old.
Richard was born to Andrew Aloysius Hanrahan and Mary Louise (Brownrigg) Hanrahan on April 4, 1946, and resided his entire life on the family farm....
Marjorie Marie Huston
Jun 13, 2025
At the age of 93 years 8 months, Marj made her journey to her eternal home on June 13, 2025. She was born at home near Runnells, Iowa on October 20, 1931, to the parents of Gladyce and Charley Miller. She attended a one room schoolhouse through eighth grade and graduated from East High in 1950.
Marj graduated from cosmetology school...
Shirley Kay Harvey
Jun 12, 2025
Shirley Kay Harvey, age 90, of Perry, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Eden Acres Campus of Perry Lutheran Homes in Perry.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the First United Methodist Church in Perry. Visitation will take place prior to the service, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m....
Cindy Porter
Jun 10, 2025
Cindy Porter, 68, of Winterset, passed away at Creston Specialty Care on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
Cynthia Jo Porter was born on February 25, 1957, in Winterset, Iowa; the daughter of Weaver and Veronica (Roush) Porter.
Cindy lived most of her life in Madison County, Iowa. She graduated from Winterset High School in 1976. Growing up, she enjoyed overnight trail rides, fun...
Diane Tiernan
Jun 10, 2025
Diane Tiernan, 78, of Grimes, passed away on June 10, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 2, 1946, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Americo and Delores (Motts) Argenta.
Diane is survived by her husband, Fred; daughters, Jodi (Brian) Ness and Nicole (Doug) Fuqua; and her grandchildren: Sara Smith, Lindsey Palmer, Brandon Ness, Dylan Fuqua, Gabe Fuqua, and...
Bryce William Johnson Parnell
Jun 10, 2025
Bryce William Johnson Parnell, age 27, of Montezuma and formerly of Perry, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the University of Iowa Medical Center in Iowa City, with his mom by his side.
A Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Crossroads Church, 2810 1st Street, Perry, IA 50220. Visitation will begin...
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