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Mary Lynch

Mary Lynch

Dec 12, 2024

Mary Lou Lynch, 86, passed away peacefully on Dec. 12, 2024, at Edencrest Legacy in Norwalk. 

Mary Lou was born in St. Patrick’s Irish Settlement, Cumming, Iowa, to Maurice and Alice Lynch. She was the eldest of six siblings. She moved to Omaha in 1963 and worked with an architectural firm. She joined Nebraska Medical Center, which gave her a scholarship...

Ronald Leon Nussbaum

Ronald Leon Nussbaum

Dec 8, 2024

Ronald Leon Nussbaum (80) passed away on December 8, 2024. A visitation will be held on Friday, December 13, 2024, at the Urbandale United Church of Christ from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. A memorial service will follow on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. Ron will be laid to rest at Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter, IA at a...

Wyman Bush

Wyman Bush

Dec 7, 2024

Wyman Bush, 82, of Winterset, passed away on December 7, 2024 at Azria Health of Winterset. 

Wyman was born on July 9, 1942 in Winterset to Wray and Mildred (Sheldon) Bush. He graduated from Winterset High School in 1960. On June 18, 1966, he married Sandra Walker at the First Christian Church in Winterset. After high school, Wyman worked and traveled...

David Haney

David Haney

Dec 6, 2024

David D Haney, (aka Dave or “Papa Bob” or “Icon”), a cherished individual known for his kind, loving, caring, and humorous personality, entered Heaven December 6, 2024. Born on September 4, 1941, Dave lived a life filled with tremendous passion and service towards others.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years Donna Haney; his two daughters, Kathleen Haney...

Lindsay Ann Taylor

Lindsay Ann Taylor

Dec 6, 2024

Lindsay's funeral service will be live-streamed, and you can view it using the link provided: https://vimeo.com/event/4780550

Lindsay Ann Taylor, 45, of Adel, Iowa passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 6, 2024 at Taylor Hospice House in Des Moines, Iowa. Lindsay courageously battled a progressive neurological disorder for over a decade. 

Lindsay was born on March 18, 1979 to Ray and...

Rebecca Marie Starling

Rebecca Marie Starling

Dec 5, 2024

Rebecca Starling has completed her circle of life. And it was a big circle, beginning in Perry on September 28, 1957, and ending peacefully in her Perry home on December 5, 2024. 

Rebecca lived her entire life as the eldest of eight, all children of Barbara and Vernon Starling. After graduating from Perry High in 1975, Rebecca earned a BA in...

Darrin Lee Johnson

Darrin Lee Johnson

Dec 5, 2024

Darrin Lee Johnson, 53, of Granger, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at the VA Central Iowa Health Care System in Des Moines, Iowa.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at the Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Perry Chapel, located at 1721 Park Street, Perry, Iowa. The funeral service will...

Lea Marcia Nims

Lea Marcia Nims

Dec 5, 2024

Des Moines, IA - Lea Marcia ‘Marcy’ (Carlson) Nims passed away surrounded by her family on December 5, 2024, at Deerfield Retirement Community. She was born December 10, 1930, in Des Moines, IA, the daughter of Fred and Marguerite (Riedesel) Carlson.

Marcy graduated from Roosevelt High School, class of 1949. After graduation, she attended Colorado Women’s College, Oklahoma State, and became...

Merlene Rynearson

Merlene Rynearson

Dec 4, 2024

Merlene Rynearson(Lewis), 77, of Lorimor, Iowa went to be with the Lord on Wednesday December 4, 2024. Merlene’s wishes were to be cremated with no services and buried next to her husband, Clifford Rynearson in the Barney Cemetery in rural Madison County. 

Merlene was born on July 30, 1947 in Murray, Iowa to Merle Lewis and Grace (Beaman) Lewis. She was...

Keith Edward Mizell Sr.

Keith Edward Mizell Sr.

Dec 4, 2024

Keith Edward Mizell Sr. (91) passed away on December 4, 2024. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery (34024 Veterans Memorial Dr, Adel, IA 50003) at 12:30. Check back for updates.  

Randy Allen Reed

Randy Allen Reed

Dec 3, 2024

Due to icy weather conditions, we kindly ask everyone attending the visitation to exercise extra caution when traveling and walking to the funeral home. Please allow additional time for your journey. Your safety is our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding. 

Randy Reed, 75, of Perry, Iowa, was reunited with the love of his life on December 3, 2024 (as...

Mary Louise Beauregard

Mary Louise Beauregard

Dec 2, 2024

Mary Louise Beauregard, (73) of Des Moines, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024. She was born March 30, 1951, to Denton and Marie (Moore) Rowley.

She is survived by her husband, Ray; sister, Sherry Rowley; brother, Mike (Mary) Rowley; daughter, Jennifer Deaver; and son, Scott (Amber) Rowley. Grandchildren, Andrew Jauron, Brendan (Shelby) Strobl, Noah Jauron, Emma Jauron, Elizabeth Rowley, Jack Rowley,...

Rebecca Sue Johnston

Rebecca Sue Johnston

Dec 1, 2024

Rebecca Sue Johnston (71) passed away on December 1, 2024. No services are planned at this time.

Del Wynn

Del Wynn

Nov 30, 2024

Delbert “Del” Wynn (81) passed away on November 30, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at St Pius X Church (Urbandale, Iowa) at 10:00 a.m, with a funeral Mass to follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be held at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery that afternoon at 2:00 p.m. Memorial contributions...

Calixta T. Granados Cifuentes De Cifuentes

Calixta T. Granados Cifuentes De Cifuentes

Nov 29, 2024

Calixta Teresa Granados Cifuentes de Cifuentes, 87, of Des Moines, IA, formerly of Chiantla, Guatemala, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2024, at UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines.

Calixta, affectionately known as "Mama Lichas," was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She was married for 53 years to Gonzalo Cifuentes Alvarado, sharing a...

Doris "Bonnie" Hansen

Doris "Bonnie" Hansen

Nov 29, 2024

Doris "Bonnie" LaVonne Hansen, age 91, of Waukee, Iowa, passed away peacefully on November 29,2024. Born on September 28, 1933, in Audubon, Iowa, she was the youngest child of Wilson S. and Archena “Ena” Shaw Davis.

Bonnie was raised on the family farm near Gray, Iowa, and embraced her roots with pride. A graduate of Gray High School in 1951, she...

Terry Vancil

Terry Vancil

Nov 28, 2024

Terry Vancil, 81, of Perry, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home on November 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Terry was born on June 2, 1943, in Oquawka, Illinois, to Warren and Doris (née Green) Vancil. He grew up in Oquawka, where he developed a lifelong love for sports and family. A 1961 graduate of Union High School, Terry...

Lloyd Albert Miller

Lloyd Albert Miller

Nov 27, 2024

Funeral services for Lloyd Miller, 91 of Perry, IA will be 11:00 a.m. on December 6, 2024. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the funeral. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Minburn, IA. Lloyd’s earthly journey came to an end on November 27, 2024. 

Lloyd Albert Miller was born March 23, 1933, in rural Story County, Ames, IA...

Margaret Blair

Margaret Blair

Nov 26, 2024

Margaret (Aikin) Blair, 94 of Macksburg, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Arbor Springs in West Des Moines.

 Margaret was born September 16, 1930 to Ray and Edna (Trester) Aikin at her Grandmother Trester’s home in Winterset, Iowa. She graduated from Macksburg High School where she met Charles who reportedly often dropped by with candy bars for her after...

Cristen Douglass

Cristen Douglass

Nov 25, 2024

Cristen Douglass of West Des Moines passed away peacefully on November 25, 2024 in Des Moines, Iowa. Born on December 1, 1949, Cris was the beloved daughter of Gerald and Mary Jane (née Neville) Chinn.

Cris grew up in Des Moines and cultivated a lifelong passion for classical piano and literature. She was always grateful for the year she spent as...

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