OBITUARIES

September 3, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Roberta Frances Corlis, who departed this life peacefully on the morning of September 3, 2026, surrounded by her family and friends.

Roberta loved crocheting and found great joy in every stitch, afghan, and pattern she created, often sharing her handmade pieces with neighbors and friends. She volunteered extensively through her...

September 3, 2026

Shannon Rene Hamner was born on July 11, 1969, in Winterset, Iowa, to David W. and Patricia E. Kuhns. She passed away Thursday, September 3, 2026 at her home in Norwalk.

Shannon grew up in Winterset and graduated from Winterset High School in 1987. Growing up, Shannon was a wild child and quite the spitfire. She went from chasing butterflies in...

September 3, 2026

Yu Yau Shyr (67) passed away surrouned by her loving family. Services are pending, check back for updates and complete obituary.

September 2, 2026

Shirley Ann Kephart, 78, passed away on September 2, 2026. Obituary is pending.A visitation will be held on October 1, 2026 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home (8201 Hickman Rd. Urbandale, IA 50322) from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., with a rosary prior, starting at 4:30 p.m.. A Funeral Mass will be held on October 2, 2026 at St. Ambrose Cathedral...

September 2, 2026

Marlene Fontanini, 92, of Des Moines, passed away on September 2, 2026. She was born on August 9, 1934, to Cleo and Esther Hansen in Audubon, Iowa. She attended Audubon High School and later attended AIB College.

Marlene worked for the Iowa Department of Public Instruction for 20 years. She also worked at Target, Iowa Methodist Hospital, and for her...

September 1, 2026

Vanessa Salihovic, 23, passed away on September 1, 2026. She was born on October 26, 2002, in Iowa to Leonika and Semir Salihovic.

Vanessa grew up in the Waukee area and graduated from Waukee High School in 2020. She later began working at a daycare, a role that became an important part of her life. She adored the children there...

September 1, 2026

Vicki Fae Krieger (77) passed away on September 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. No services are planned at this time. Check back for a complete obituary. 

September 1, 2026

Mary Curnes, 73, of Redfield, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at EveryStep Kavanagh House in Des Moines.

Mary was born on February 16, 1953, to Kenneth and Thelma Bales in Des Moines, Iowa. She was raised on a farm near Pitzer, where she began her education in a one-room schoolhouse. She graduated from Winterset High School in 1971 and...

September 1, 2026

Shawn Engleton, 62, passed away at Taylor House Hospice on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. He was born on May 23, 1964, to Terre and Julia (Keplinger) Engleton in Decatur, IL. Shawn grew up in Decatur and attended MacArthur High School where he graduated in 1982. Following high school, he attended the University of Missouri at Rolla where he studied Chemical...

September 1, 2026

Donald “Benji” Fredrick Benton, 79, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026.

Born on May 2, 1947, Donald lived life in his own way. Of all the things he enjoyed, fishing was undoubtedly his favorite. It was something that brought him happiness throughout his life and will always be a part of how those who loved him remember him.

Donald was a...

September 1, 2026

Gene Allan Schaller, 71, of Clive, Iowa, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 4, 1955, in West Union, Iowa, to Dave and Arleta (Jellings) Schaller.

Gene earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls. He went on to build a long and...

August 29, 2026

Travis William Lincoln passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 29, 2026, following a motorcycle accident while doing something he truly loved—riding his Harley.

Travis lived life fully and loved the outdoors. Some of his favorite things were hunting, fishing, riding his motorcycle, and anything involving guns. He was extremely passionate about firearms and had recently turned that passion into a new...

August 29, 2026

Shirley Ann Elizabeth (LaFlamme) Aikin Bittinger, age 93, of Winterset, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Azria Health Winterset.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2026, with the Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Winterset. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30...

August 27, 2026

Robert Brian Bruner (80), passed away on August 27, 2026. Check back for a complete obituary.

August 25, 2026

Glen Charles Altfillisch, age 87, of Urbandale, Iowa, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2026, at Kavanagh House in Des Moines, Iowa.Glen was born on July 10, 1939, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Mark and Rita (Schneider) Altfillisch. He grew up in Waterloo and graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic High School in 1957. Glen served in the United States Army and...

August 25, 2026

August 25, 2026

Bonnie Belle Steffen, 83, of Ottumwa, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at her home in Ankeny. A Rosary will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church in Ankeny, with visitation to follow until the time of the service. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 a.m....

August 25, 2026

George David Boothe, 88, of Winterset, Iowa, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2026. He was born in Sommerset, Iowa, on July 15, 1938, to George M. and Iolas Boothe of Indianola, Iowa. He grew up in Warren County and graduated from Indianola High School in 1956. George married Shirley Lane on January 1, 1958, in Norwalk, Iowa.

George proudly served...

August 23, 2026

Thomas Vernon Simmons, 82, of Winterset, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Creston Specialty Care in Creston, Iowa.

Tom was born on Flag Day, June 14, 1944, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Vernon and Betty (Kinney) Simmons. His father, Vernon, served as a bomber gunner during World War II and died just days before Tom’s birth. Tom developed a deep...

August 21, 2026

Therese, a remarkable soul born on January 25, 1955, in Clinton, Iowa, passed away peacefully at MercyOne Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, after valiantly battling rheumatoid arthritis and undergoing a heart procedure. Her journey on this earth ended on August 21, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, learning, and laughter.

Therese was the beloved daughter of Frank J. and Mary...