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Carol Schnell
Aug 30, 2025
Carol Lynn Schnell, a beautiful and multi-faceted woman, earned her eternal rest at the age of 92, peacefully surrounded by her loving family.
Carol was born in Milwaukee WI on February 22, 1933 to Robert and Mildred Fisher. She grew up in Des Moines and Fort Dodge Iowa, graduating a year early at age 17 from Fort Dodge High School....
Mary Compton
Aug 29, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Compton, 80, passed away August 29, 2025 in Winterset, Iowa.
Mary Elizabeth Cellan was born March 22, 1945, in Winterset, Iowa, to Milburn and Della (Post) Cellan. She graduated from Winterset High School in 1963 and enjoyed being part of the alumni association. Mary married James "Jimmy" Compton, and had two children, Della and James, Jr. After retiring...
Betty Ann Blackburn
Aug 27, 2025
Betty Ann (Hargrave) Blackburn, daughter of Ivan and Emma (Gadsby) Hargrave, was born on January 20, 1935, on a farm in Clay county, Iowa. She was the oldest girl in a family of 6 children. Betty went to school in Webster City, Iowa, graduating from Webster City High School in 1954. She then attended Webster City Community College, earning a...
Patricia F. Neel
Aug 26, 2025
Patricia Fern Neel, 90, of Perry, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Eden Acres Campus of Perry Lutheran Homes.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home – Perry Chapel, with visitation beginning one hour prior at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Violet Hill...
Edie Marie Marks
Aug 26, 2025
Edie Marie Marks (71) passed away on August 26, 2025. Check back for a complete obituary.
Donna Joan Carlisle
Aug 25, 2025
Donna Joan Carlisle, 91, of Perry, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, August 25, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Rippey Cemetery in Rippey. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Online condolences can be shared at www.caldwellparrish.com
Donna was born on April 5, 1934, at the family...
Michael G. Walkup
Aug 24, 2025
Mike Walkup, 74, of Winterset, passed away, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Azria Health Center in Winterset
Mike was born February 3, 1951, to Harold & Annabel Walkup. He grew up in Redding and graduated from high school in 1969. On June 5, 1970, he was united in marriage to Mary Hansen and they had four...
Darshelle Moore
Aug 23, 2025
Darshelle Catrice Moore (51) passed away on August 23, 2025. Check back for updated information.
Barbara Jean Carlson
Aug 23, 2025
Barbara Jean Carlson, age 80, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025, at UnityPoint Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt, Iowa.
Barbara was born on August 27, 1944, in Mason City, Iowa, to George and Virginia (Gharst) Keeton. She attended Alexander...
Edward Niles
Aug 23, 2025
Edward Orville Niles, 93, passed away Saturday, August 23, at Edencrest Green Meadows in Johnston,Iowa.
Ed was born April 18, 1932 in Missouri Valley, Iowa, the son of Orville W. and Ada L. (Vaughan) Niles. On April 26, 1953, he was united in marriage to Marjorie Claire Rothenay, also of Missouri Valley. She died in 2010. They lived in many places...
Kelsie Fisher
Aug 22, 2025
Kelsie Lea Fisher, 36, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, August 22, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Keystone Church in Ankeny. A Celebration of Kelsie’s Life will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, also at Keystone Church....
Margery Ann Hamilton
Aug 22, 2025
Margery Ann Hamilton (72) passed away on August 22, 2025. Services are pending. Please check back for updates and a complete obituary.
Ivan W. Marckmann
Aug 22, 2025
Ivan W. Marckmann, 96, of St. Charles, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025 at Vintage Hills Care Center in Indianola.
Ivan William Marckmann was born January 18, 1929 to August J. and Ella M. (Fust) Marckmann on a farm 2 ½ miles south of Fontanelle, Iowa. He was baptized in Fontanelle Lutheran Church and confirmed by A.J. Seegers on June...
Kris Susanne DuVall
Aug 19, 2025
Kris Susanna DuVall, age 69, of Johnston, passed away on August 19, 2025.
Kenneth Freeborn
Aug 19, 2025
Kenneth Gene Freeborn, 71, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025. A celebration of life for him will be held at a later date.
Kenneth is survived by his twin brother Keith, and 4 other brothers, and 5 sisters and many extended family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Virginia Freeborn: and sisters, Sherry, Joan, and Debra:...
Kimberly Pierce
Aug 18, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Kimberly M Pierce, beloved wife, mother, daughter, and friend, who left this world on August 18, 2025, at the age of 50. Born on February 10, 1975, in Columbus, GA, Kimberly's journey of love and compassion touched the lives of all who knew her.
A devoted homemaker, Kimberly dedicated her...
Dianne Crilly
Aug 17, 2025
Dianne Frances Crilly, age 79, passed away Aug 17, 2025 after a short illness.
Dianne was the 2nd of 7 siblings and was preceded in death by her parents Ralph (Bud) and Paulesca (Pat) Crilly, and brothers Tom, Frank and Rick. She leaves 3 sisters, Betty Fink, Dee Polley and Lois Crilly, sisters-in-law Donna Crilly and Bonnie Crilly along...
Brahmananda Makkapati
Aug 17, 2025
Brahmananda P Makkapati (84) passed away on August 17, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Windsor Heights Community Center (6900 School Street, Windsor Heights, 50324) on Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.
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William Allen Hurlbut Jr.
Aug 16, 2025
William Allen Hurlbut Jr., 60, of Cedar Rapids, went missing on July 25, 2025, and was later found deceased on August 16, 2025, in Linn County, Iowa.
Services are currently pending. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.caldwellparrish.com.
William was born October 3, 1964, in Omaha, Nebraska, to the late William Allen Hurlbut Sr. and Carol Rose (Conrad) Jensen.
He...
Zach Scothorn
Aug 15, 2025
Zachary Scott Scothorn, age 19, of Altoona, Iowa passed away on August 15th, 2025. He was born on December 8th, 2005 in Des Moines, Iowa to Scott and Jennifer (Jaeger) Scothorn.
Zach graduated from Johnston High School in May of 2024 and had just completed his freshman year at Iowa State University, where he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta...
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