OBITUARIES

September 24, 2026

Joseph Bruce (Joe) Laurenzo, 87, passed away peacefully at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines on September 24, 2026, after a courageous battle against kidney and heart disease. Joe was born on March 17, 1939 (St. Patrick’s Day) in Des Moines, Iowa, the oldest of four children to Victor Laurenzo and Geraldean Bruce Laurenzo. Joe graduated in 1957 from Dowling...

September 23, 2026

A full obituary is pending.

September 23, 2026

David Keith Braga, 68, of Winterset, IA, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at Madison County Health Care System in Winterset. A memorial service will be 10:30 A.M., Friday, October 2, 2026 at First Christian Church in Winterset. A visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Thursday, October 1, 2026 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home in Winterset....

September 23, 2026

Gary "Dean" Longnecker, 78, of Johnston, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

Dean was born February 26, 1948, in Ames, Iowa, to Edward and Kathryn (Wert) Longnecker. He grew up in Farrar with his older brother, Denny, and graduated from Bondurant-Farrar High School, where he played baseball and basketball. He went...

September 19, 2026

Bryce Webb, 76, of Winterset, Iowa, passed away on September 19, 2026, at his home.

Bryce James Webb, Sr. was born on January 8, 1950, in Earlham, Iowa, to Byron and Darlene (Slater) Webb. He graduated from Earlham High School and later proudly served his country in the United States Navy from September 2, 1969, until August 31, 1972.

Bryce worked as...

September 18, 2026

Ewa Maria Humphrey, 49, of Adel, died Friday, September 18, 2026, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, after a long fight with lymphoma.

She was born in Kędzierzyn-Koźle, Poland, and came to the United States at seventeen. She became a citizen, and she made a life here without ever letting go of the one she came from.

Ewa was happiest...

September 18, 2026

John Patti, 44, born in Belmont, MA, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2026, with his loving family at his side, following a courageous four-year battle with Central Nervous System (CNS) lymphoma. While cancer became part of his story, it never defined who he was. John will be remembered for his unwavering love of family, quiet strength, quick wit, and...

September 17, 2026

September 17, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Deborah Lynne Armstrong, age 69, of Des Moines, Iowa, who passed away on September 17th, 2026.

Debbie was born in May 1957. She graduated from Fredericksburg High School in 1975 and from Simpson College in 1979. Throughout her life, Debbie lived in several places, including Altoona, Colorado, and California, before returning home to...

September 16, 2026

Anna Ayoul (57) passed away on September 16, 2026. Services are pending, check back for updated information. 

September 16, 2026

Manuel Coronel, de 63 años, de Perry, Iowa, falleció rodeado de sus seres queridos el 16 de Septiembre de 2026.

Nació el 31 de Octubre de 1962 en Oaxaca, México, hijo de Marcos y María de Jesús Coronel. Manuel creció en Oaxaca, México, y vivió en Perry, Iowa, durante más de 35 años.Le sobreviven sus hijos, Arturo, Julie y Gabriel Coronel....

September 15, 2026

Donna Louise Wells, 73, of Des Moines, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Wesley on Grand, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living in Des Moines.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home – Perry Chapel, 1721 Park Street, Perry, Iowa. A memorial service will be held...

September 14, 2026

Joan LaVonne Hicks, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 14, 2026, in Madrid, Iowa. She was born on January 19, 1945, in Perry, Iowa, to Emmitt William and Lucille Oresta (Fazel) Anderson.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home – Perry Chapel, 1721 Park...

September 11, 2026

Stacy Marie Phasavath, 53, of Des Moines, IA passed away on September 11, 2026. Stacy was born on December 14, 1972 to James and Debra Kunkel. Stacy was a beloved mother of 3 young men. She didn't live what anyone would call an easy life, but through it all she found the strength time and time again to keep going...

September 11, 2026

Robert Lewis Stanton Sr. (Bob) ended his journey here on earth September 11, 2026 in his home surrounded by his family.

Bob was born in Des Moines, IA to his proud parents, George and Bonnie Stanton on December 7, 1953. 

Bob graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1972. His work career began at Firestone, from there he went to the Chicago Northwestern...

September 10, 2026

Emma Lourannia Devilbiss, 95, of Perry, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Dallas County Hospital in Perry.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home – Perry Chapel, 1721 Park Street, Perry. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 p.m. Burial will...

September 10, 2026

Mary Ann Azinger passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at the age of 86. She was born on December 25, 1939 in Keokuk, IA to Robert and Edna Kearns. Mary Ann graduated High School in Keokuk, IA and then completed her nursing degree from De Paul Hospital School of Nursing in St. Louis, MO. Mary Ann was united in...

September 9, 2026

Jacob Eli Parnell, 21, of Jefferson, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home – Perry Chapel, 1721 Park Street, Perry, Iowa. His funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 18, 2026, also at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home...

September 9, 2026

Karen Ruth Troester, 87, of Des Moines, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at Norwalk Nursing and Rehab in Norwalk, Iowa.

Karen was born on February 21, 1939, in Mason City, Iowa, the daughter of Irvin and Ethel (Henderson) Troester.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home and Crematory, 8201...

September 9, 2026

Daniel Glenn Perrine passed unexpectedly on September 9th, 2026 at his home in Polk City, Iowa. Dan was born April 7th, 1950 in Niles Michigan to Beatrice Gillman and Franklyn Perrine. He was raised on the southside of Chicago and graduated from Kelly High School in 1969. Following graduation, he attended Western Illinois University where he earned a Bachelor's degree...