OBITUARIES

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Jack Lee Frantum

Jack Lee Frantum

Apr 6, 2025

On April 6, 2025, Jack Lee Frantum, age 82, joined his daughter, Dawn Lynn (Frantum) Harl, in heaven. He passed away at Perry Lutheran Home, where he had been a resident since March 2016.

Jack was an only child, born on January 19, 1943, in Perry, Iowa, to John Kenneth (Jack) Frantum and Helen Louise (Robbins) Frantum. He attended school in...

Yaw Boateng

Yaw Boateng

Mar 29, 2025

Mr. Yaw Somuah Boateng, 69 years old, unexpectedly passed away on March 29, 2025 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. He was born on July 21st, 1955, at Kwahu Mpraeso, Ghana, West Africa. Mr. Yaw S. Boateng was the son of Mr. Kwame Anokye and Madam Mercy Agyapomah, who all preceded him in death. He is again preceded in death by...

Jonathan David May

Jonathan David May

Jan 26, 2025

Jonathan David May died on January 26, 2025 in the city of Ashburn, Virginia. His death came as a surprise to family and friends and all of us were saddened by his passing. He was predeceased by his father, Bill May, grandparents Eugene and Betty (Rothfus) Friedrichsen, William A. May and step grandpa Lyle Miller and Edith (May) Miller, Uncle...

Robert "Bob" Alan McCleary

Robert "Bob" Alan McCleary

Feb 15, 2025

Robert “Bob” McCleary, 86, of Perry, IA passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025 and is now with his beloved wife Peggy (Wernli) who preceded him in death in 2023. Bob was born in Winterset, Iowa to Cecelia (Langbehn) and Paul McCleary. He grew up and attended school in the Lincoln Township area and graduated from Dawson High School in...

Larry D Shreves

Larry D Shreves

Apr 18, 2025

A full obituary is pending at this time.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.caldwellparrish.com

Ruth Ellen Branstetter

Ruth Ellen Branstetter

Apr 16, 2025

Ruth Ellen Branstetter, age 89, of Winterset, Iowa, passed away April 16th, 2025 at the Kavanagh House in Des Moines, Iowa. A full obituary is pending at this time. 

Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025, at 1:00 pm at the Winterset Cemetery in Winterset, Iowa.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.caldwellparrish.com

Beverly Ann Cline

Beverly Ann Cline

Apr 16, 2025

Beverly Ann Cline, 91 of Winterset, died Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Kennybrook Village in Grimes.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Winterset Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 23, at the First United Methodist Church in Winterset. Burial will be in the...

Sharon Marie Bricker

Sharon Marie Bricker

Apr 16, 2025

Sharon Marie Bricker, age 76, of Perry, Iowa, passed away peacefully at her home. A visitation for family and friends will take place on Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Perry Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family, to be designated at a later date...

Arden Daniel Rix

Arden Daniel Rix

Apr 16, 2025

Arden Daniel Rix, 94, of Grimes, Iowa passed away on April 16th, 2025 at the Kennybrook Village in Grimes.

Arden was born on June 23rd, 1930, the son of Howard James and Hazel Margaret (Murphy) Rix in Albion Township, Howard County, Iowa. He was raised on a farm in Northeast Iowa, graduating from Crestwood High School in Lime Springs in 1948....

Eh Wah

Eh Wah

Apr 15, 2025

Eh Wah, age 35, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on April 15, 2025.

Born in Thailand to Ma Thah and Ma Hla Win, Eh Wah was the eldest of five siblings. From an early age, he showed a deep love for music—an enduring passion that shaped much of his life. He was a gifted musician, playing guitar, bass, piano,...

Joseph R. Lane, Sr.

Joseph R. Lane, Sr.

Apr 14, 2025

Joseph Roderick Lane, Sr., passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at his home in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Born July 6, 1935, in Peoria, Illinois, Joe’s life was guided by his Roman Catholic faith, shaping his approach to family, business, and community. He was a source of inspiration—whether in the duck blind, at a board...

Joseph Duff

Joseph Duff

Apr 13, 2025

Joseph “Joe” Cecil Duff, age 88, of Adel, passed away on April 13, 2025. He was born to Cecil Francis Duff and Isabel Rose (Gahringer) Duff on January 3, 1937. Joe was raised on the East side of Des Moines and attended Dowling High School. He retired from Fire Stone Tire and Rubber Company, and was a member of St....

Bryan Mescher

Bryan Mescher

Apr 13, 2025

Bryan Mescher passed away peacefully at his home on the morning of Sunday, April 13, 2025, surrounded in love. He has spent the last year in a courageous, determined, hard-fought battle with Glioblastoma. Bryan was born on May 11, 1955, in Bancroft, Iowa, to Evelyn (Benson) Mescher and Paul Richard “Dick” Mescher. Bryan was the beloved brother of Paul Richard...

Larry Steven Ziegler

Larry Steven Ziegler

Apr 13, 2025

Larry Steven Ziegler (63) passed away on April 13, 2025. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory (8201 Hickman Road, Urbandale, Iowa 50322) from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. A celebration of life will follow at 2:00 p.m.  Food and drinks to toast Larry at Caffery’s Pub  (1320 E Hickman Road,...

Verla Jean Slycord

Verla Jean Slycord

Apr 12, 2025

Verla Jean Slycord, 84, of Adel, IA, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025 at her Residence. A private family burial will take place on Wednesday April 16, 2025 at the Oakdale Cemetery in Adel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Adel Fire Department in Verla's name. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.calwellparrish.com

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Michael Hochstetler

Michael Hochstetler

Apr 11, 2025

Michael Wayne Hochstetler, 60, of Winterset, IA passed away unexpectedly on April 11, 2025.

Michael was born in Des Moines, IA to Charles and Karen Hochstetler on January 30, 1965. After graduating high school in Earlham, IA, he attended Iowa State University where he received his Bachelor’s in Finance. Shortly after finishing college, he married Kimberly, then moved to Little Rock,...

Joe Stalzer

Joe Stalzer

Apr 11, 2025

Joseph (Joe) Glenn Stalzer, 49, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Joe was born in Marshalltown, Iowa, on July 6, 1975, to Dan and Michelle Stalzer. He attended Marshalltown High School and graduated in December 1992. Even in his youth, Joe’s natural charisma drew people to him. He was a...

Dorothy Waggoner

Dorothy Waggoner

Apr 11, 2025

A livestream of the Funeral Mass is available below. 

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing to eternal life of Dorothy Ann Waggoner, 97, of Urbandale, Iowa, on April 11, 2025. Dorothy (Dottie) was born on July 22, 1927 in Anamosa, Iowa to Wenceslaus Marek and Alvina T. Bakula. She was the youngest of seven...

Lynelle Meyer

Lynelle Meyer

Apr 10, 2025

Lynelle Meyer, 67, of Atlantic, passed away peacefully at the EveryStep Kavanaugh House in Des Moines on Thursday, April, 10, 2025.

Lynelle was born on December 6, 1957 to Clayton and Margaret (Moller) Meyer. She attended Davenport West High School and later Iowa State University. For a large portion of her life, she worked for American Bank and Trust in West...

Karen Kay Jones

Karen Kay Jones

Apr 10, 2025

Karen Kay Jones, 82, of Perry, IA, passed away, Thursday, April 10, 2025 at her home. Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M., Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home in Adel with burial at Panther Creek Cemetery, west of Adel. The family will greet friends, Friday, April 18, 2025 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home from 4:00 P.M. to...