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Ruah Anne Farruggia

Ruah Anne Farruggia

Mar 20, 2025

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Daniel Frederick Wolff

Daniel Frederick Wolff

Mar 20, 2025

Daniel Frederick Wolff, 78, of St. Charles, IA, passed away suddenly on March 20, 2025 at his home.

Daniel was born in Sheboygan Falls Wisconsin, on October 30, 1946, the son of Earl Franz and Sylvia Helen (Twatchmann) Wolff. He grew up in Wisconsin and Iowa, graduating from Tama-Toledo High School in 1968. After graduating, he enlisted in the Untied States...

Sandra Kay Deets

Sandra Kay Deets

Mar 20, 2025

Sandra “Sandy” Kay Deets passed away on March 20, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. She was 62 years old.

Sandy fought a brave, gracious and courageous fight after being diagnosed with glioblastoma (an aggressive malignant brain tumor) in May, 2023.

A visitation will be held at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church in Carlisle, IA (2566 Scotch Ridge Rd) on Monday,...

Charles Clifford Johnson

Charles Clifford Johnson

Mar 19, 2025

Charlie was born on August 28, 1928, to Virgil & Vera Johnson. He had 3 siblings: Jimmy Jay Johnson, Marge Ann Crees, and Virgina Carol Bell.

He graduated from Des Moines Technical High School on January 26, 1946, and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on February 1, 1946. He served as a Sergeant at the reproduction center in Quantico,...

Bounma (Mee) Panyanouvong

Bounma (Mee) Panyanouvong

Mar 17, 2025

Bounma (Mee) Panyanouvong passed away on March 17, 2025.

He was a proud father of three sons, Kendrew Panyanouvong, Kendrick Panyanouvong and Korbin Panyanouvong.

Mee immigrated to the United States from Bangkok, Thailand, eventually settling in Des Moines, Iowa, in the 1980’s. He’s a graduate of Des Moines Tech High School and worked at B&G Foods (formally Tones & Spices) for more...

Jim Nelson

Jim Nelson

Mar 16, 2025

James Robert Nelson (Jim) entered eternal rest on Sunday, March 16, 2025. Jim was the father of four children, six grandchildren, and two great granddaughters. Because of his love for family and church, there are many who called him Grandpa or father.

Jim was born on January 5, 1938, in York, Nebraska, to Axel and Elsie (Nielson) Nelson. His family moved...

Jack L. Stringer

Jack L. Stringer

Mar 15, 2025

‘Jack’ Jackie Lynn Stringer was born on December 2, 1941, and passed away peacefully, surrounded by his large, loving, and loud family, on March 15, 2025. The birth and death of this dedicated father and farmer are not nearly as relevant as the days he lived between those two dates.

Jack was born to Ralph and Jody (Mary Josephine Hoyt) Stringer...

Frances (Fran) Morris

Frances (Fran) Morris

Mar 14, 2025

Frances Edith (Fran) Morris, 73, of Adel, passed away March 14, 2025 at Unity Point Methodist Hospital in Des Moines.

Fran was born on August 31, 1951, the daughter of Richard Simon and Kathryn Irene (Mahanna) Ehrhardt. Fran grew up in Adel and graduated from Adel High School in 1969. After graduating from Adel, she attended the University of Northern Iowa...

Ronald Lee Stevens

Ronald Lee Stevens

Mar 13, 2025

Ronald L Stevens, better known as Ronnie to friends and family 85, died peacefully March 13, 2025 at Thomas Rest Haven Nursing Home, Coon Rapids, IA. He was born at home in Guthrie County on February 24, 1940, the eldest son of Glenn E. Stevens and Lillian J. (Richey) Stevens.

Ronald graduated from Audubon High School, Class of 1958. Following graduation...

Donna Marie Monson

Donna Marie Monson

Mar 13, 2025

Donna Marie (Hill) Monson, 65, of Johnston, Iowa, passed away in her home on March 13th, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose warmth, strength, and kindness touched everyone she met.

Donna was born on August 21st, 1959, in Des Moines, Iowa. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in...

Dixie Decker

Dixie Decker

Mar 13, 2025

Dixie Lea Decker, 79, of Peru, Iowa, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 13, 2025. She was born in Osceola, Iowa, on May 23, 1946, to Gerdon and Ruby (Peterson) Kirk.

On August 17, 1963, Dixie married Jerry Everett Decker in Lorimor, Iowa, and together they made their home in Peru, where they raised their family. Dixie was...

Larry "Homer" Dean

Larry "Homer" Dean

Mar 12, 2025

Larry “Homer” Dean, 79, of Winterset, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. He was born on July 20, 1945, in Greenfield, Iowa, the son of Howard and Hazel (Hines) Dean.

Larry went to Orient-Macksburg High School and was a lifelong farmer. He had a deep love for livestock, feeding cattle in his early years and later...

Gerald "Jerry" Robert Sigler

Gerald "Jerry" Robert Sigler

Mar 12, 2025

Gerald R. Sigler Jr. (Jerry) age 80, passed away at his home in Adel on March 12, 2025. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife Mary L. Sigler, many friends and family.

Jerry and Mary met at Denny Arthur's when he asked her to dance. They were together 34 years, enjoying many more dances, traveling and spending time with...

Goldie Vlieger

Goldie Vlieger

Mar 10, 2025

Goldie Arlene (Faber) Vlieger, 86, of Winterset, Iowa, passed away on March 10, 2025 following a battle with dementia surrounded by her loving family.

Goldie was born September 12,1938 in Union County South Dakota, the daughter of Peter and Rena (deJager) Faber and was their 12th child out of 15 children. Goldie graduated from Kingsley, Iowa, High School in 1956. She...

Ronald Gordon Cooper

Ronald Gordon Cooper

Mar 10, 2025

Ronald Gordon Cooper of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on March 10, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on August 7, 1942, in Knoxville, Iowa, Ron lived most of his younger years around the greater Des Moines area, attending high school in Indianola.

A proud and dedicated military serviceman, Ron spent much of his life in service to his country....

Susan Maureen Pendegraft

Susan Maureen Pendegraft

Mar 9, 2025

Susan Maureen (Andrews) Pendegraft, 71 died at her home in Des Moines on Sunday, March 9, 2025, with her husband Mike, at her side.

Her funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. with her visitation one-hour prior beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Perry Chapel. Interment will be in Violet Hill...

George Eaton

George Eaton

Mar 8, 2025

George Edward Eaton was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado on July 4, 1937, to Stella (Reid) and Albert Eaton. He passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by loved ones, on Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Winterset, Iowa, at the age of 87.

George was born and raised in Colorado Springs where he attended Colorado Springs High School and graduated in...

Doris K Benjamin

Doris K Benjamin

Mar 5, 2025

Doris Benjamin, 89, of Storm Lake, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, March 5th, 2025, at Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake, Iowa.

Visitation with family and friends will be Sunday, April 27th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory in Perry, Iowa. A Memorial Service will follow on Monday, April 28th at 10:30 AM at...

Lois LaVonne Martin

Lois LaVonne Martin

Mar 5, 2025

Lois LaVonne Martin was born in Monroe, Iowa to Orville Garrett and Leatha Harmison on March 19, 1929. She was called to her heavenly home on March 5, 2025, just two weeks shy of her 96th birthday.

LaVonne’s family moved to Runnells, Iowa where she graduated from high school. She later attended Cedar Falls Teaching College where she received her teaching...

Jana Dee Teachout

Jana Dee Teachout

Mar 5, 2025

Jana Dee Teachout, 59, fought cancer with grace and determination but ultimately succumbed at her home in rural Van Meter, IA, on March 5, 2025. Her husband Mike and dog Baxter were with her when she died.

Jana was born in Fontanelle, Iowa, on October 4, 1965, the daughter of Earl and Bertha (Jensen) Johnson. She was raised on the family...

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