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Ellen N. Copeland
Jul 17, 2025
Ellen N. Copeland, passed away unexpectedly at her residence in Adel, Iowa on July 17, 2025, at the age of 80.
Born on December 5, 1944, in Des Moines, Iowa to Ralph and Margaret (DeCamp) Copeland. Ellen graduated from Adel High School in 1963.
Ellen dedicated 33 years of her life to serving as a dispatcher for the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office,...
Kurtis Sandre
Jul 14, 2025
Kurtis Sandre, Age 67, of Winterset, Iowa, passed away on July 14th, 2025 at his residence.
No services are planned at this time and cremation has taken place.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.caldwellparrish.com
Arnold Eugene Delbridge M.D.
Jul 13, 2025
Arnold E. Delbridge, M.D., a distinguished orthopedic surgeon and respected member of the Cedar Falls, Waterloo, Waverly, and Marshalltown, IA, medical communities, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the age of 82.
Born and raised on the shortgrass prairies near Howes, South Dakota, Arnold’s journey began in a one-room schoolhouse and led to a life defined by decades of...
James Albert Roberts
Jul 13, 2025
James (Jim) Albert Roberts, age 85, of Urbandale, passed from this earth on July 13th, 2025 at Kavanagh House in Des Moines.
Jim was born the fourth son of Kenneth and Ann (Maricle) Roberts on April 10, 1940 in Waterloo, IA. He attended first and second grade in Brandon, IA and completed his elementary education at St. John’s Grade School in...
Ismail Oliver
Jul 10, 2025
Ismail Tauheed Oliver (47) passed away on July 10, 2025. A visitation will be held at Christ Apostolic Temple (1230 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316) on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. with a funeral service to follow at 12:00 p.m.
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Donna Lynn Stout
Jul 10, 2025
Donna Lynn Stout, age 73, of Waukee, Iowa, passed away on July 10, 2025.
Born on November 5, 1951, in the Quad Cities to Donald and Evelyn (née Voss) Stout, Donna spent the majority of her life in the area she called home, where the gentle currents of the Mississippi River were a constant companion and source of joy. Eight years...
Eugene Donald Peel
Jul 10, 2025
Eugene (Gene) Donald Peel, 82, of Perry, Iowa passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025 at MercyOne West Lakes Hospital. He was born May 3,1943 in Perry, Iowa, the son of Donald and Martha Peel.
Many days of Gene’s early life were spent helping his grandparents on the Kastner farm. He had many fond memories of time spent there with his...
Barbara Ann Field
Jul 10, 2025
Barbara Ann Field, age 77, of Perry, passed away at her home on Thursday, July 10, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Perry Chapel. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will take place at Woodward Cemetery in Woodward. Memorial...
Arlee Beckerdite
Jul 9, 2025
Arlee Beckerdite, 80, died July 9th at Kavanaugh Hospice House in Des Moines, IA, following a prolonged illness.
She was born April 24th, 1945, in Clinton, IA, the daughter of John Daniel Boothby and Bernetta Ruth (Hass) Boothby.
Arlee graduated from Miles High School, Miles, IA, with the class of 1962. Following graduation, she attended Patricia Stevens Finishing School in...
Bill Smith
Jul 9, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of William “Bill” Craig Smith, who left us peacefully on July 9, 2025, at the age of 63. Born on July 15, 1961, in Storm Lake, Iowa, Bill lived a life defined by hard work, dedication, and an unwavering love for his family.
Bill, a passionate self-employed drilling technician and operator, was deeply respected...
Steve Harms
Jul 9, 2025
Steven Cal Harms, 74, of West Des Moines, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on July 9, 2025. He was born to parents Calvin and Iris Harms on December 20, 1950 in Sumner, Iowa. Steve is the oldest of three siblings, all of whom survive him. He leaves behind an inspiring legacy.
He graduated from Upper Iowa University in 1973 with a degree...
Art Knutson
Jul 8, 2025
Arthur (“Art”) Kenneth Knutson entered God’s Kingdom and was welcomed through the heavenly gates on July 8, 2025, following a brief illness from a stroke. According to his wishes, he was able to be in his own home when he passed, lovingly surrounded by his family.
He was born on July 22, 1929, during the Great Depression on a farm near...
Steven Sisler
Jul 6, 2025
Steven "Steve" Sisler passed away at his home in Clive, Iowa, on Sunday, July 6, 2025, surrounded by love and faith, just as he lived his life.
Steve was born on October 29, 1958, in Rockford, Illinois, to Jean Berning and Roger Sisler. He was the eldest of three, a protective big brother to Diane "Sis" and Greg. After graduating from...
Delbert James Ashbacher
Jul 5, 2025
Delbert “Del” James Ashbacher, 78, of Urbandale, IA passed away unexpectedly on July 5, 2025, at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. According to Delbert's wishes cremation rites have taken place and no services are planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be written in his name to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa or Whiskers TNR of...
Jewel Clark
Jul 5, 2025
Mrs. Jewel Clark, age 63, passed away on July 5, 2025. Jewel was born in Iowa to Keith Arnold and Dorothy Archer. Jewel was raised in the Rising Sun area but lived in Winterset for most of her life. She attended DMACC and completed her Associates Degree in Computer Programming. Jewel worked for many years as a computer programmer for...
Beverly Dee Edmondson
Jul 4, 2025
Beverly Dee Edmondson, 89, of Perry, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Taylor Hospice House in Des Moines, surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Heartland Church of Christ in Perry, with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in...
Douglas S Randolph
Jul 1, 2025
Douglas Shawn Randolph passed away July 1, 2025 in a motorcycle accident doing what he loved. He was born December 1, 1971 to Judith (Clouser) Grantham of Earlham and Jimmie D. Randolph of Hamburg, IA. Doug was a devoted husband, father and friend to everyone. He never met a stranger.
Doug graduated from Adel-DeSoto in 1990 and then entered basic training...
Eva Short
Jul 1, 2025
Eva Short, 91, of Winterset, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning July 1, 2025 at the Guthrie County Hospital.
She was born on April 10, 1934 to her parents, Paul and Edith (Robinson) Jamison of Madison County, Iowa. She was proud to be born at the first hospital in Winterset, that was started by her aunt and uncle. Eva graduated from Winterset...
Chad Robert Burton
Jun 29, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Chad Robert Burton, 44, of Urbandale, Iowa, who left us on June 29, 2025, after a brief but brave battle with a rare and aggressive cancer. Born and raised in Davenport, Iowa, Chad brought the soul of a fisherman and the strength of deep family roots into every chapter of his life.
A...
Marjorie Irene Fogler
Jun 29, 2025
Marjorie Irene Fogler, 91, was called to her heavenly home on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
She was born as Marjorie Irene Golightly on January 16, 1934 to Lloyd and Hilda Golightly in rural Earlham, IA. She attended Van Meter High School and Northwest Missouri State College where she studied Elementary Education. After college, she met and married her late husband, Robert...
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