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Billie Jean Calonkey
July 28, 2026
Billie Jean Calonkey, 81, of Woodward, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home – Perry Chapel, 1721 Park Street, Perry. A private family burial will be held at Woodward Cemetery in Woodward. In lieu of flowers, memorials...
John Ray Baxter
August 13, 2026
John Ray Baxter was born April 24, 1953, in Oelwein, Iowa. After a short illness, John passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Mayo Hospital in Rochester, MN.
John lived life fast and furious. In his teenage years, he discovered what would become a lifelong passion: auto racing, particularly dirt modifieds. Through racing, John formed countless friendships, many of which...
Karen Patricia Taylor
August 12, 2026
Karen Patricia (Nelson) Taylor, 89, long-time resident of the Minburn, Iowa area died Wednesday, August 12 at Spurgeon Manor in Dallas Center where she had resided since February 2025.
Karen is survived by Larry, her husband of 67 years and their five children: Dan (Ila Jean), Deb (Dean) Irving, Steve, Ann (Mike Gaul), and Patricia; nine grandchildren: Todd, Noah (Sarah), Hannah...
William Gene DuVall
August 12, 2026
William "Bill" Gene DuVall passed away on August 12, 2026. No services are planned at this time. Check back for updated information.
Susan Green
August 7, 2026
Susan Green, 79, of Woodward, IA, passed away on August 7, 2026.
There are no services currently planned.
Ida Eivins
August 7, 2026
Ida Rachael Guessford Eivins, 92, of Lorimor passed away at the Stuart Community Care Center on Friday, August 7, 2026.
Ida was born on April 5, 1934, to Merlyn and Alice Guessford of Kellogg, Iowa. She graduated from Kellogg High School in 1952 and began doing secretarial work in Des Moines, Iowa.
Ida married the love of her life, Darrell Eivins, on...
Scott Hardie
August 7, 2026
Scott Kevin Hardie, 77, of Winterset, passed away on August 7, 2026, after undergoing treatment for cancer. He was born to William Duncan and Helen Louise Hardie on June 15, 1949, and was raised on his family farm in Pierson, Iowa. He graduated from Kingsley Pierson High School in 1967.
Scott married the love of his life, Sarah Louise Anderson, on...
Kevin Lamont Marvin
August 6, 2026
Kevin Lamont Marvin, born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on July 28, 2026, at the age of 37. Visitation will be held at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory (8201 Hickman Road, Urbandale) on Friday, August 21, 2026, from 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. A Celebration Of Life will follow the visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorial...
Debra Kay Holmes
August 5, 2026
Debra Kay Holmes (69) passed away on August 5, 2026. Check back for a complete obituary.
Ava Hightower
August 3, 2026
Ava Hightower, 65, of Perry, IA, passed away Monday, August 3, 2026 at her residence. Cremation rites have taken place and currently no services are planned. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.caldwellparrish.com
Helen Louise Thull
August 2, 2026
Helen Louise Thull, of Des Moines, passed away on August 2, 2026. She lived 79 energetic years as a cherished wife, devoted mother, adored grandmother, and valued community member.
Helen, the 4th of 6 children, was born on the coldest day of the century January 4, 1947 to Alva and Annabelle (Finney) Jacobson in Manhattan, KS. Ironically, Helen would go...
Guong Thi Vo
August 2, 2026
In Loving Memory of Maria Gương Thị Võ, our family would like to share a few reflections on the life of our beloved mother and grandmother, Maria Vo Thi Guong. Gương was born on March 26, 1926, in Phu Huu Parish, Tay Son District, Binh Dinh Province, Vietnam. Raised during a time of hardship and uncertainty, she developed a gentle...
Darlene Shoff
August 2, 2026
Marjorie Darlene Shoff, 89, of Winterset, passed away at Mercy Medical Center on August 2, 2026.
Darlene was born on June 10, 1937, to Wayne and Hazel Lyddon. She graduated from Winterset High School in 1955 and began working as a bookkeeper at Hart Implement. She married the love of her life, Jerry Shoff, on September 22, 1956. Together, they had...
Lynne Elise Boldt
August 1, 2026
Lynne Elise Boldt passed away peacefully the morning of August 1st, 2026. She was 82 years old.
A celebration of life gathering and luncheon will be held in the Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church (Walnut Street location) in Ankeny, Iowa on August 14th at 11 am. This will be an informal gathering of friends and family to share...
Mary Charlene Peiffer
August 1, 2026
Mary Charlene "Charlie" Peiffer, 89, of Urbandale, Iowa, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center. A rosary will begin at 9:00 a.m., followed by visitation from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 10, 2026, at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Urbandale. A Mass of Christian...
Eunice Ester (Bathurst) Pullman
July 31, 2026
Eunice Ester (Bathurst) Pullman, 99, of Osceola, Iowa, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, July 31, 2026.
Graveside Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at the Winterset Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.caldwellparrish.com. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Eunice was born on...
Lee Greimann
July 30, 2026
Donald “Lee” Greimann • February 9, 1936, to July 30, 2026 • 90 years old
Cherished partner • Devoted father • Beloved grandfather • Treasured uncle
• Forever in Our Hearts •
Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., followed by a Celebration of Life at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home – Perry Chapel,...
Curtis Allen
July 30, 2026
Curtis Clyde Allen, known affectionately as Curt, passed away on July 30, 2026, at the age of 89 in Osceola, Iowa. Born on May 6, 1937, in Winterset, Iowa, he was the son to the late Frank Ogden Allen and Dorothy Elizabeth Shaffer Allen. Curt was a cherished member of his community, known for his outgoing and personable nature.
Curt married...
Connie Rae Joy
July 29, 2026
Connie Rae Joy, age 80, of Iowa City and formerly of Perry, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Legacy Senior Living in Iowa City.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 7, 2026, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home – Perry Chapel, 1721 Park Street, Perry, Iowa. Burial will follow at Violet Hill Cemetery...
Joseph Edmond Welter
July 29, 2026
Joseph Edmond Welter, 87, of Adel, IA, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, following complications from chronic kidney disease and heart-related health issues. Joseph was born on July 31, 1938, in Des Moines, IA, to Joseph and Margaret Welter. He was the oldest of four children.
In 1959, Joseph moved to California to continue his education, attending trade school to...
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