OBITUARIES

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...

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. with a Celebration of Life memorial service to follow at 2:00 p.m. A reception will follow at Caffrey's Sports Pub (1320 E...

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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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...

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...

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...

Apr 10, 2025

Ruth Johanna Young passed away peacefully at Madison County Hospital in Winterset and was reunited in Heaven with her beloved Bill on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at the age of 88.

Ruth was born on October 9, 1936 to Ernst and Johanna (Schultz) Englemann in Ranis, Germany. She was 9 years old when WW2 ended and shared many wartime and post...

Apr 9, 2025

A full obituary is pending at this time.

Cremation has taken place and no services are planned. 

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

Apr 9, 2025

Robert ‘Bob’ Edward Moore passed away unexpectedly April 9, 2025, in his sleep at the age of 85. He was born in Ithaca, NY, on March 29, 1940, to Marguerite Elizabeth Northway and Edward James Moore Jr. as the oldest of nine children; Jim (Glenda) Moore, Dave (Joan) Moore, John Moore, Connie (Jim) Gordon, Paul (Ginny) Moore, Kathie (Al) Arroyo,...

Apr 8, 2025

Elaine Jean Wicks, 90, of Perry passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at Perry Lutheran Homes, Eden Acres Campus in Perry. A funeral service for Elaine will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, April 14, 2025, at Perry Lutheran Homes, Eden Acres Campus – Great Room, located at 1300 28th Street, Perry, Iowa 50220. Visitation will take...

Apr 6, 2025

Johnathan Andrew Hintz (51) passed away on April 6, 2025. No formal services are planned at this time. 

Apr 6, 2025

Ruth Ann Cosner, age 82, of Story City, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 7, 2025, at Bethany Life Communities. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Dallas Township Cemetery near Dawson. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.caldwellparrish.com.

Ruth was born on February 1, 1943, in Texas to George Cosner...

Apr 6, 2025

Betty Louise (Fredregill) Stanger, 95, died peacefully on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Kennybrook Village in Grimes, Iowa, surrounded by family. She was born July 13, 1929, in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of James C. and Nellie (Weaver) Fredregill.

Betty was the youngest of eight children, and grew up on the East side of Des Moines, graduating from East High...

Apr 5, 2025

Brian Gregory Bolton (70) passed away on April 5, 2025, peacefully at home in Urbandale, Iowa. No formal service is planned at this time. A family celebration of life will be held at a later date. Check back for updated information.

Born to Edwin Bolton and Marjorie (Baker) Bolton in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is preceded in death by both his mother and father....

Apr 4, 2025

Bonnie Blanchard passed away on April 4, 2025, at her home in West Des Moines, with her children at her side. She was 86 years old.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Wednesday, April 9th at 1 PM at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home in Adel.

Bonnie was born on March 4, 1939, to Lester and Alma Prouty, at the...

Apr 4, 2025

Nicholas John Durand, 73, of Urbandale, IA, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025 at EveryStep Kavanagh House in Des Moines, IA, surrounded by his family. He was born December 26, 1951 in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of George Durand Sr. and Catherine Ferring Durand.

Nick graduated from Dowling High School in 1970. Following graduation, Nick earned his degree in health...

Apr 2, 2025

Alfred Leo Major (87) passed away on April 2, 2025, at the Iowa VA Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. A public visitation will be held on Friday, April, 11 2025, from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at 12:00 p.m. at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory (8201 Hickman Road, Urbandale Iowa, 50322). Interment will...

Apr 2, 2025

Stephen Douglas Palmer, 76, of Winterset, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on April 2, 2025. Steve fought cancer with quiet dignity in Hospice Care at Azria Health Winterset.

Stephen Douglas, son of Donald Lee and Wanda Marie (Neal) Palmer was born on December 29, 1948 in Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from Winterset High School with the...

Mar 31, 2025

Geraldine “Gerry” Koch passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on March 31, 2025 at MorningStar Assisted Living in West Des Moines, Iowa. She was 92 years old.

Gerry was born on June 6, 1932, in Westphalia, Iowa to Cecelia and William Andersen. She attended St. Mary, Our Lady of Fatima School in Portsmouth, Iowa. While in high school, she was invited...

Mar 29, 2025