OBITUARIES

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Michael L. Jurgens

Michael L. Jurgens

2025

Michael L. Jurgens, 56, of Winterset, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Indianola.

He was born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1968 and adopted by Dennis and Jane Jurgens of Winterset, Iowa, at five weeks of age. He was baptized at the First Christian Church in 1978. Mike was a 1986...

Kaida Ember Hansen

Kaida Ember Hansen

Feb 23, 2025

Kaida Ember Hansen, 2, of Johnston, IA, passed away Sunday, February  23, 2025 at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, IA. A visitation will be held on Monday, March 3, 2025, at 11:00 AM, followed by a Celebration of Life at 1:00 PM at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home in Adel, IA.. Online condolences may be sent to the family...

Mary Mundell

Mary Mundell

Feb 23, 2025

Mary Mundell, a lover of life on earth, began her journey into heavenly life on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at the age of 97.

Mary Earline Stanley was born to Earl and Gladys (Bruett) Stanley on July 14, 1927 near Earlham, Iowa and resided her entire life in Madison County. “Daddy Earl” died in 1932 and Mary was raised by Ralph...

Wilma Jean Collins

Wilma Jean Collins

Feb 23, 2025

Our loving Mother and Nanna, Wilma Jean Collins, 98 of Perry, left her earthly home on February 23, 2025, surrounded by her family after a long, full, happy life. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 28 from 4:00 – 7:00pm at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Perry Chapel with the family present from 5:00 – 7:00pm. Funeral service will be...

Earl "Junior" Allsup

Earl "Junior" Allsup

Feb 22, 2025

Earl “Junior” Allsup, 86, of Peru, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 22, 2025.

 He was born in Milo, Iowa, on September 1, 1938, the son of Earl Richard and Flossie Mae (Curtis) Allsup. 

 Junior married Joyce Walker on February 7, 1958 in Winterset; they were married for 62 years. They are the parents of two daughters, Vickey and Sherry. 

 Junior spent most...

Ronald Castellano

Ronald Castellano

Feb 22, 2025

Ronald L Castellano, aka Hawkeye, 72, of Adel, Iowa, formerly from Aurora, Colorado passed away at home on February 22, 2025. Ron was born September 13, 1952 in Lima Peru. His family immigrated to the USA and he became a naturalized citizen in 1970. He graduated from Roosevelt High School, Des Moines, Iowa. He attended Grandview College and Iowa State...

JoAnne McVey

JoAnne McVey

Feb 20, 2025

JoAnne McVey, 87, of Johnston, previously from Adel, passed away on February 20, 2025 at Unity Point Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. 

JoAnne was born on July 21, 1937 to Marion and Pauline (Waters) Ostrander in Adel, IA. She attended school in DeSoto, IA. JoAnne married Lester LeFluer and were married for 34 years before his passing. Over the years, she...

Dennis Alan Robinson

Dennis Alan Robinson

Feb 20, 2025

Dennis Alan Robinson (66) passed away on February 20, 2025. No services are planned at this time. Check back for a complete obituary.

David Paul Deitrick

David Paul Deitrick

Feb 20, 2025

David Paul Deitrick (66) passed away on February 20, 2025. A public visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory (8201 Hickman Rd. Urbandale) A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Westchester Evangelical Free Church (4919 NW Aurora Ave., Des Moines)...

Cheyenne Lea Miller

Cheyenne Lea Miller

Feb 20, 2025

Cheyenne Lea Miller, 24, of Peru, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at UnityPoint Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.

Cheyenne was born on August 24, 2000, in Des Moines, Iowa to Erik and Rachel (Garrett) Miller. She attended Winterset Community Schools and East Union Community School. She graduated from East Union High School in 2020. Cheyenne loved to...

Charles Dean Haden

Charles Dean Haden

Feb 19, 2025

Charles was born on May 21, 1935 to Elbert Wayne and Iona DeVee (Brideson) Haden at the King's Daughter Hospital in Perry, IA. Charlie's early years in Panora laid the foundation for a life of hard work and continual learning. After graduating from high school in 1953, he attended Iowa State University for 2 years studying Ag Engineering and trained...

Stephen Kent

Stephen Kent

Feb 19, 2025

On February 19, 2025, Stephen W. Kent, 82, of Clive, Iowa, passed away after a valiant five-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. Steve is survived by his wife, Carol, son Jim (Lisa) Kent of West Branch, IA, and daughters Chris (Bob) Bailey of Johnston, IA, and Cathy (Pat) Weis, of Davenport, IA, and seven grandchildren, Andrew (Sydni), Isabel, Caroline, Daniel, Allison,...

Josephine Ross

Josephine Ross

Feb 18, 2025

Josephine Helen Ross, 83, of Earlham, Iowa, passed away on February 18, 2025, at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center.

She was born on November 24, 1941, to Joseph John and Gertrude Josephine (Dwinnell) Marxen in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She had lived in Winterset for 18 years, coming from Minneapolis.

Josephine was a member of the Earlham Church of Christ in Earlham, Iowa.

She had...

Wayne Newkirk

Wayne Newkirk

Feb 18, 2025

Wayne Eugene Newkirk, died in West Des Moines, Iowa on February 18, 2025. He was 91 years old and had valiantly battled Parkinson disease and the effects of a recent fall. 

Wayne was born and raised on a family farm in Deer Creek, Oklahoma by parents Ralph and Hazel Newkirk with his older brother, JR, and sister, Doris. Wayne was an...

Steven Earl Roberts

Steven Earl Roberts

Feb 18, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Steven Earl Roberts at the age of 77. He left us on February 18th, 2025 after a long hard-fought battle with MS. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 25th, 2025, at Caldwell Parish Funeral Home and Crematory (8201 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322) from 5:00 pm until 7:00...

Arlene Coleman

Arlene Coleman

Feb 18, 2025

Arlene Coleman, 93, of Corydon, Iowa, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025.

Born on July 1, 1931, in Bancroft, Iowa, Arlene was the daughter of William and Myrtle Custard. She worked as a dedicated postal worker for many years.

Arlene had a passion for crocheting and was especially proud of her many award-winning pieces at the Iowa State Fair. She enjoyed...

Allen Drake

Allen Drake

Feb 18, 2025

Allen Drake, 88, of Patterson, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at his home.

Allen Dean Drake was born on July 21, 1936, in Madison County, Iowa, to Alfred Dean and Mary Louise (Brown) Drake. He graduated from Patterson High School in 1953 and served in the US Military in the Army branch. Allen married Marilyn Sullivan, on February 3,...

Michael Macri Jr.

Michael Macri Jr.

Feb 18, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael Anthony Macri Jr., who passed away at the age of 71 on February 18, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa. Born on January 20, 1954, Mike was the son of Michael Anthony Sr. and Mildred Macri. He was raised in the Windsor Heights area of Des Moines, where he...

Douglas Ott

Douglas Ott

Feb 17, 2025

Douglas Roy Ott (71) passed away on February 17, 2025. A celebration of life gathering will be held at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory (8201 Hickman Road, Urbandale) on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. 

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