OBITUARIES

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Donna Lynn Stout

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Dixie Conkling

Dixie Conkling

Jun 29, 2025

Dixie Lee (Drake) Conkling, 88, of Winterset, Iowa, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025.

Dixie was born on July 19, 1936, in Dallas, Iowa, to Fred and Myrtle (Phillips) Drake. She grew up in a lively household with siblings Riley, Freda, Johnny, Beverly, Charlotte, and Roberta, later joined by two younger sisters, Carolyn and Judy. Dixie had a joyful childhood...

Terri Miller

Terri Miller

Jun 28, 2025

Terri Lynn McDonald Miller was born on August 29th to Dennis and Sheenie McDonald. She cherished her siblings, Denise (Jeff) Bichel, Darin (Elisabeth) McDonald, and Matthew (Tina) McDonald as well as her many nieces and nephews.

A 1980 graduate of Winterset High School, she went on to earn her degree in education from the University of Northern Iowa in 1985. She...

Jacob Lee Thacker

Jacob Lee Thacker

Jun 27, 2025

Jacob Lee Thacker, 16, of Adel, IA, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025 in Grimes, IA. A sharing of memories will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Living Faith Church in Clive, IA, with the funeral service to follow at 6:00 p.m. A visitation will continue after the service until 8:00 p.m. A private family burial...

Jok J Mayom Jr.

Jok J Mayom Jr.

Jun 27, 2025

Jok Mayom Jr passed away on June 27, 2025. A visitation will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, with a funeral service following at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be held at the Waukee Cemetery. 

Jok Jr. was born at Broadlawns Medical Center, Des Moines IA. He was born on February 25, 2007....

Phuong Nguyen

Phuong Nguyen

Jun 27, 2025

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Trong niềm tín thác vào Chúa Kitô Phục Sinh và Lòng Chúa Thương Xót.

Gia đình chúng con xin kính báo đến quý linh mục, tu sĩ nam nữ, quý thân tộc nội ngoại

và thân hữu xa gần, người thân yêu của chúng con:

Anh Đa Minh NGUYỄN CÔNG PHƯƠNG

Sinh ngày 15 tháng 12 năm 1970 tại Biên Hòa, Việt Nam.

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