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Norma Jean Bryant
Mar 7, 2025
Norma Jean Bryant, 94, of Maple Grove, MN, and formerly of Perry, Iowa, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jerry Bryant; her parents, Clell and Helen Waudby; her mother-in-law, M. Dorothy Bryant; her son, Thom Bryant; her brother, Don Waudby; and one grandson. She is lovingly remembered by her daughters,...
Donna Lea Constant
Mar 27, 2025
Donna Lea Constant, 84 of Adel, IA formerly of Beaverdale, IA passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025 at her residence in Adel. A further obituary is pending. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.caldwellparrish.com
Norman E. Clarke
Mar 26, 2025
A full obituary is pending at this time.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.caldwellparrish.com
Laura A Lange
Mar 26, 2025
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JoAnn Kimmel
Mar 26, 2025
JoAn Gail Kimmel (87) passed away on March 26, 2025. Services are pending. Please check back for updated information and a complete obituary.
Phyllis Woodley
Mar 24, 2025
Phyllis Lee Woodley, 87, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025 at NorthCare Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri.
On November 11, 1937, Phyllis was born in Winterset, Iowa to Max and Catherine (Clark) Kilpatrick. She was wed to Merritt D. Woodley on April 6, 1958, in Winterset. To this union were born two sons, David and Douglas.
Phyllis was proud to...
Cindy M. Ogden
Mar 24, 2025
Cindy Marie Ogden, 71, of Adel Iowa, went to be home with the Lord on March 24th, 2025 at Unity Point Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.
Cindy was born on June 21, 1953, the daughter of Edward and Mary Lou (Risely) Laws, in Des Moines, Iowa. She was raised in the Des Moines area most of her life. Cindy...
Dale Martin Rittman
Mar 24, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dale Martin Rittman, 69, of West Des Moines, Iowa. He left us peacefully on March 24, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
A celebration of his life will be held at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory (8201 Hickman Rd. Urbandale Iowa) on Friday, March 28th, 2025. Visitation will...
Charles J. "Chuck" Seel
Mar 23, 2025
On March 23, 2025 Chuck passed away at the age of 79. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to C. Ray Seel and Colleen (Mulhern) Seel. He grew up in the Kansas City area graduating from Shawnee Mission North High School and Kansas City Kansas Community College. Chuck graduated from Kansas State University with a BA in Liberal Arts -...
Gary Trogdon
Mar 22, 2025
Gary Noel Trogdon, 84, of Perry, peacefully transitioned into eternal life on March 22, 2025. Running to greet him in heaven were his cherished fur babies Butterball, Winnie, Meiko, Navy, and Tiger.
Born in Huntington, WV, to Minnie and Charles Noel Trogdon, Gary built a life filled with love and laughter. On June 30, 1973, he married his soulmate, Kathy, and...
David Charles Schultz
Mar 22, 2025
David Charles Schultz (64) of Johnston passed away on Mar 22, 2025. No services are planned at this time.
David Schultz was born to Marion and Barbara (Martin) Schultz on March 31, 1960, in Ottumwa, Iowa. He was raised and educated in the area, graduating from Ottumwa High School with the class of 1978. Following his primary education, David attended Baptist...
Rickey Lee Carr Sr.
Mar 21, 2025
Rickey Lee Carr Sr., age 75, of Perry, passed away on March 21, 2025 at his home in Perry
Rickey was born on October 28, 1949, in Perry, Iowa to Leo Carr and Fern LaVonne Harris.
He is survived by his children, Keith Carr, and Michael Carr; daughter-in-laws, Sheryl Carr and Julie Carr; grandchildren, Kendra, Kacie, Ryan and Martin; and multiple great-grandchildren.
Rickey...
Merna Leigh House
Mar 21, 2025
Merna Leigh House, 86, of Minburn, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Kennybrook Village in Grimes. A service to honor Merna’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to WesleyLife Hospice, 4328 114th St, Urbandale, IA 50322. Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.caldwellparrish.com.
Merna Leigh...
Gerald "Gerry" E. Scott
Mar 20, 2025
Gerald E. Scott “Gerry”, passed away on March 20, 2025 at Taylor Hospice House in Des Moines, Iowa. He was 82 years old. Visitation will be held at 9:00 AM on April 3rd, 2025 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church located at 1627 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, Iowa followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM.
Gerry was born...
Ruah Anne Farruggia
Mar 20, 2025
Ruah"the breath of God"— which gives us life, love, and joy.That is exactly what Ruah gave to so many people.
Ruah was full of love for her mother Emily and father August, exuding sass, laughter, and silliness. Her kindness knew no bounds—so much so that it overflowed into others.
Her voice sang with her Mama’s, her feet danced with her Daddy’s, and her...
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
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
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
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; daughter, Vilay Xaxouthep, and his grandchildren Oliver Jeong and Edwin Jeong
Mee immigrated to the United States from Xiangkhouang, Laos , eventually settling in Des Moines, Iowa, in the 1980’s. He’s a graduate of Des Moines Tech High...
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...
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