OBITUARIES

Nov 14, 2024

James Kilkenny, 80, of rural Earlham, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024 at his home. 

A full obituary is pending and will be updated soon. 

Nov 13, 2024

Jordan C. Wheeler, 36, of New York, NY passed away, Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at his residence in New York. Further arrangements are pending. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.caldwellparrish.com 

Nov 13, 2024

Steven Ashbaugh (67) passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

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Nov 12, 2024

AnnaMae (Amis) Seemann, 94, of Woodward, left this world on November 12, 2024. Services for AnnaMae will take place on Monday, November 18, 2024, in the Eden Acres Chapel, Perry, IA. The memorial service will begin at 11:00 a.m. and a visitation with family present will take place one hour prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. Memorials may...

Nov 10, 2024

Jerrie Lorraine England, 98, of Winterset, passed away on November 10, 2024 at Madison County Memorial Hospital in Winterset, Iowa. 

Jerrie was born on March 7, 1926 to Jerry and Myrtle (Hess) Oglesbee in Madison County, Iowa. She graduated from Winterset High School, and was a lifetime resident of Madison County.

Jerrie married Willard “Bill” England on October 8, 1949 in Des...

Nov 10, 2024

John Plymesser, 76, of Waukee (Formerly of Adel), passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at the VA Hospital in Des Moines. 

John was born on March 8, 1948 to Dale and Cora (Roberts) Plymesser in Dexter, Iowa. He graduated from Adel High School with the class of 1966. John grew up a farm boy and learned the value of hard...

Nov 10, 2024

Deborah (Debbie) Lynn Jeneary Bergstrom, age 75, passed away on November 10, 2024 at Accura Healthcare in Knoxville, Iowa.

Debbie was born on March 21, 1949 in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Delmar and Barbara (Robin) Killinger Jeneary. 

She graduated from high school in Oxford Junction, Iowa, in 1967, and went on to attend the University of Iowa. On December 21,...

Nov 8, 2024

Lyle Donald Tunink Sr., 82, of Perry, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife and children on Friday, November 8, 2024, at the UnityPoint Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

In keeping with Lyle’s wishes, he will be cremated, and no formal services will be held. Online condolences may be left at www.caldwellparrish.com

Lyle was born on June...

Nov 8, 2024

Edith Leona Drake, 87, of Bondurant, IA formerly of Indianola, IA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Friday, November 8, 2024 at Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing in Bondurant. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.caldwellparrish.com

Edith was born to Curtis and Lillian (Sanders) Walker in Des Moines, IA on March 20, 1937. She graduated from Des Moines...

Nov 6, 2024

It is with profound sadness we announce Larry Julian Castillo departed this life peacefully surrounded by friends and family at 9:12pm the evening of November 6, 2024, at The Good Samaritan Society in Indianola, Iowa, following a courageous journey with dementia.

He is survived by his loving wife and life partner, Julia Castillo; beloved sons, Chris, Julian (Dawson Goodridge) and Fabian...

Nov 6, 2024

Patrick (Pat) P. Ryan died peacefully on November 6, 2024 surrounded by those who loved him most. He was born in Sioux City, Iowa on March 17, 1971 to Margaret and Thomas Ryan. They thought they were going to name him Steve, but when he was born on Saint Patrick’s day, Pat is was.

Pat graduated from Woodbury Central High School,...

Nov 5, 2024

On November 5, 2024, our sweet Wilma passed on to her Heavenly home. She was 77 years old. 

Wilmuth Anne Hallsted was born on June 11, 1947, to Amos and Virginia Hallsted. At 6 years of age, Wilma’s mother passed away leaving her in the care of her maternal grandparents, George and Gordia Luther. She took on the last name of...

Nov 4, 2024

Jack was born in 1946 to John H. and Marjorie Stamp. Raised in Cedar Rapids and eventually resettling to the Urbandale area, Jack lived in Iowa almost his entire life. As a young man, Jack was drawn to serve the country and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving in the quartermaster division in Okinawa. As a Marine, he...

Nov 3, 2024

Hildred Allen, 93, died November 3, 2024, at Eden Acres in Perry, Iowa. She was born June 21, 1931, in Longrun, Missouri. Hildred and her twin Mildred were 7th and 8th in line of 12 children born to William and Nora (Hampton) Simpson. 

Hildred enjoyed reading, working puzzles, baking, and spending time with her kids and grandchildren. She sewed all her...

Nov 3, 2024

Peter Charles "Pete" Johnson, age 72, of Rippey, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on November 3, 2024, at Dallas County Hospital in Perry, Iowa. Pete was a cherished husband, father, brother, and friend to many, whose kindness and dedication to his community left a lasting impact on those around him.

Pete’s funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November...

Nov 2, 2024

Charles Stevens Greenwood (June 5, 1935 – November 2, 2024) passed away at home, surrounded by loved ones. With the voracious mind of an intellectual and the soul of an Iowa farm boy, he lived his life with quiet humility, never one to seek the spotlight. Yet in his time on earth, he changed countless lives.

Nov 2, 2024

Kenneth Bert Hume (99) passed away on November 2, 2024. A graveside service will be held on Monday, November 11, 2024, at Southlawn Cemetery (398 S 6th St, Seymour Iowa, 52590) at 1:00 p.m.

With a host of angels in attendance, Kenneth Bert Hume, age 99, journeyed from his earthly life on November 2nd, 2024....

Nov 1, 2024

Catherine "Katie" Morgan (nee Maule), 72, of Waukee, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2024. She was born on August 8, 1952, in Vermillion, South Dakota. Throughout her early years, Katie moved frequently, but she eventually made Altoona, Iowa, her home-a place where she lovingly raised her family.

Known to many as "Grandma Katie," she brought warmth and kindness to everyone...

Oct 30, 2024

Beatrice Ann Moench passed peacefully, October 30, 2024, after several months trying to rally from the effects of a stroke.

Born June 21, 1933, Betty was born to Anna and Charles Keller of Glendale, New York. Betty was premature in an age where preemies rarely survived. Placed in an incubator (one of the first such...

Oct 29, 2024

Glenn Kordick passed to eternal life on October 29, 2024, at Madison County Healthcare System in the care of EveryStep Hospice.

Glenn was born at home in Scott Township in Madison County, Iowa, on January 20, 1938, to parents Albert and Elizabeth (Bindel) Kordick. His mother died when he was two years old. He grew...