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Steven Johnson

Steven Johnson

Dec 19, 2024

Steven Lewis Johnson, age 64, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2024 at his home in Clive, Iowa. Steve will always be remembered as a joyful husband and father with an enduring love for life. 

Born on July 1, 1960, in Roseville, Minnesota, Steve grew up the youngest of five children to Hope Darlyne and William Johnson. He and his siblings,...

John Robert Jones

John Robert Jones

Dec 18, 2024

John R. Jones, 78, of Urbandale, IA passed away, Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at UnityPoint Health- Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines, IA. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, January 17, 2024 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory in Urbandale. A visitation will begin one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations...

Dallas Bowman

Dallas Bowman

Dec 17, 2024

Dallas Lee Bowman, 86, of Adel, passed away on December 17, 2024.

Dallas was born on July 25, 1938 to Harold and Erma (Grohe) Bowman in Viola Township, Audubon County, Iowa. He graduated from Bagley High School in 1956 and soon after married Belva Renner at the Methodist Church in Jefferson on June 16, 1957. To this union, two daughters were...

Greg Harrison

Greg Harrison

Dec 15, 2024

Greg Harrison, 74, of Winterset, made his final flight, December 15, 2024. 

 Greg was born in Ames, Iowa on August 12, 1950, to Arthur and C. Margaret (Peggy) Harrison. He graduated from Ames High School in 1968, attended college, and proudly served in the United States Navy (1968 - 1972) on the USS Washburn, attack cargo ship 108 and USS Cayuga,...

Linda Cashman

Linda Cashman

Dec 15, 2024

Linda Louise Cashman, née O’Brien, passed away on December 15, 2024 after a battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Her final moments were spent peacefully surrounded by family and close friends at Kavanagh House in Des Moines.

Known for her spunk and homestyle cooking, Linda will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She was born on June 27, 1942 to Harriet...

Barbara Jean Basye

Barbara Jean Basye

Dec 12, 2024

Barbara Jean Basye, 72, of Perry, IA, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024, at Aspire of Perry. She was born on January 24, 1952, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Jack and Virginia (Blanchard) Mefferd.

In accordance with her wishes, she was cremated, and a burial will be held by the family at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed...

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...

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