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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...
Jaiana Cooper Trogdon
Mar 27, 2025
Jaiana Cooper Trogdon, age 3, of Urbandale, earned her perfect angel wings on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 10:34 a.m. at Children's Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. Family and friends are invited to gather for her visitation on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home in Urbandale, Iowa. A celebration of her precious...
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...
Arden Daniel Rix
Apr 16, 2025
A full obituary is pending at this time.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.caldwellparrish.com
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Ruth Young
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...
Barbara Eve Watkins
Apr 9, 2025
Barbara Eve Watkins, Age 66, of St. Charles, Iowa, passed away peacefully on April 9th, 2025 at Unity Point Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.
Barbara was born on May 31st, 1958, the daughter of Walter Richard and Mary Ellen Boatwright in Des Moines, Iowa. She grew up in and around Madison county, graduating from Winterset High School in 1976.
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Robert Edward Moore
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,...
Elaine Jean Wicks
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...
Johnathan Andrew Hintz
Apr 6, 2025
Johnathan Andrew Hintz (51) passed away on April 6, 2025. No formal services are planned at this time.
Ruth Ann Cosner
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...
Betty Louise (Fredregill) Stanger
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...
Brian Bolton
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....
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