OBITUARIES

Mar 13, 2025

Mar 12, 2025

Gerald R. Sigler Jr. (Jerry) 80, passed away at his home in Adel on March 12, 2025. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Mary L. Sigler and many friends and family. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. A further obituary is pending. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.caldwellparrish.com

Mar 10, 2025

The obituary will be posted soon.

Mar 10, 2025

Ronald G. Cooper, 82, of Johnston, IA, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025 at the Madrid Home for the Aging in Madrid, IA. Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home in Adel, IA, followed by a graveside service at 11:00 A.M. at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in...

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...

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...

Mar 5, 2025

Lois LaVonne Martin, 95, of Dallas Center, IA formerly of Adel, IA, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Spurgeon Manor in Dallas Center. A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Adel United Methodist Church in Adel followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. A private family inurnment will take place at...

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...

Mar 5, 2025

Mark Ira Cohan, 79, of Urbandale, Iowa, passed away on March 5, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, after a year-long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 21, 1945, in Brooklyn, New York, to Mollie (Rindner) and Max (Mac) Cohan, he was a devoted husband, loving father, and adored “Boppa” to...

Mar 5, 2025

Wilma Mae (Nitchals) Heldenbrand was born to Charles and Ella (Wolverton) Nitchals on September 22, 1934, in Stuart, IA, Adair County. She joined sister Mary and brother Bill to complete their family. Mom graduated from Earlham High School class of 1953. She married Joe A. Heldenbrand on December 4, 1954, and together raised Jeff, Bea, Lew and Carla in Earlham,...

Mar 5, 2025

With love and gratitude, we celebrate the beautiful life of Violet Williamson, who was called home to be with the Lord on March 5, 2025, at the age of 96.

Violet was united in marriage to Paul Williamson on February 14, 1946, and together they were blessed with five children. She lived a long and full life, filled with hard work,...

Mar 4, 2025

Joan AuRea Wright, 86, of Yuma, AZ, died March 4, 2025, at the Banner University Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ. She was born July 30, 1938, in Perry, Iowa, the daughter of Harry and Mary (Blumenstock) Dissinger, and grew up on a farm north of Perry.

Joan graduated from Perry High School in the Class of 1956. She earned her Bachelor’s...

Mar 4, 2025

Janet (Jan) Cornelius passed away peacefully at home on March 4, 2025, at the age of 80. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at First Christian Church in Perry. Interment will take place at Dodge Center Cemetery in Bagley. In lieu of...

Mar 4, 2025

Andy Hartman, 74, of Winterset passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at his home.

Arthur Andrew Hartman was born in Sioux City, Iowa on December 27, 1950 to Dale and Margaret (John). His dad was in the service and when he came home on leave, his parents got married. He then had a sister born, Jamie Rae. That marriage...

Mar 4, 2025

Roger G. Williams, born October 17, 1962, in Des Moines, Iowa was sent to his eternal home on March 4, 2025. He passed away at his family farm where he was raised. He was 62 years old.

Roger graduated from Southeast Warren High School, Liberty Center, Iowa in 1981 and was very proud of his hometown team. His family heard many...

Mar 4, 2025

Sherry Lea Fenn, Age 76, of Perry, passed away on March 4, 2025 after a long and courageous battle with dementia. 

Sherry was born on Dec 15, 1948, in Ft. Dodge, IA, the daughter of Merle Jean and Margaret Georgia (Black) Robinson. She attended and graduated from the Rockwell City School District in 1966. After school, she met the love of...

Mar 3, 2025

Anna Mae Hougham, 94, of Perry, Iowa, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Dallas County Hospital in Perry. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 7, 2025, at First Christian Church in Perry, with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m., one hour prior to the service. Interment will take place at Richland Cemetery in...

Mar 3, 2025

Doris Katherine Mary Widhelm O’Malley, age 73, of Des Moines, Iowa, joined her family in heaven on March 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving husband of 50 years, six children, and grandchildren after a courageous battle against lung cancer. She fought with dignity, courage, hope and love. Doris’ greatest joy was being a wife, mother, nana and child of God....

Mar 2, 2025

Michael Merle Robison was born on June 15th, 1957, and passed away on March 2nd, 2025. He lived to age 67 years, 8 months and 15 days. Michael was born at Atlantic Memorial Hospital to Glendale (Hawk) and Merle Robison. He was their 3rd child and only son. Loved ones knew him as Mike, Babe, Dad and Papa.

Mike grew up...

Mar 2, 2025

Malcolm Frantz Cortner, 42, passed away peacefully at his home on March 2, 2025, after a courageous battle with brain cancer.

Malcolm was born on January 26, 1983 to Lou (Heilman) and Malcolm K. Cortner in Bayside, Texas. He grew up in Sloan, Iowa and was a 2001 graduate of Westwood Community School. He moved to Oklahoma where he went to...