OBITUARIES

Dec 10, 2020

Jack Loren Boughton, 76, of Van Meter passed away from complications of congestive heart failure at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines on Thursday, December 10, 2020. A public visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 14, 2020 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Winterset Chapel. A limited number of guests will be...

Dec 9, 2020

Kenneth Strecker, 88, passed away peacefully on December 9th, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Kenneth, son of Albert and Martha “Bender” Strecker, was born on August 12, 1932, in Russell, Kansas. Kenneth spent his early years in Russell, Kansas then later moved with his parents and brother to Colorado Springs, CO, where he resided until going to seminary....

Dec 8, 2020

***Due to Covid-19 and public health mandates in Iowa, Visitation and Funeral services will be limited and masks are required *for all* guests, with social distancing of 6 feet apart in place.*** Visitation will begin Saturday, December 12th, at 11:30 AM followed by the Funeral at 1:00 PM. Due to the limitations of Covid-19 we are limited for both,...

Dec 7, 2020

Marjorie Ellen Anderson, 98, of Winterset, died Monday, December 7, 2020 at her home. Marjorie was born January 7, 1922. She grew up on a beautiful farm in Adair County, south of Casey, Iowa and attended country school with her sisters. She was the second daughter of four, born to Roy and Mae (Mowry) Cowden. She graduated from Casey...

Dec 6, 2020

Milissa Solum, 52 of Adel, died unexpectedly Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, IA. Milissa was born on January 24, 1968 to James and Patricia Keeble. She married Eric Solum on August 31, 2008. She was proud of her kids and loved to keep in touch with them. Her grandchildren were her world, and she...

Dec 5, 2020

Jacqueline Lou McCuen, 83, of Winterset, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs. A private family memorial service will be held Thursday, December 10, 2020 at the Hebron Cemetery. Jackie was born on June 23, 1937 to Harold and Madge Shephard. On August 20, 1970, she was married to Forrest McCuen. Over...

Dec 4, 2020

Graveside Services for Louise Potter were held 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Violet Hill Cemetery in Perry. Pastor Rick Gates of Crossroads Church provided words of comfort. Hastings Funeral Home in Perry was in charge of these arrangements. A Celebration of Life Service was held 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Crossroads Church in Perry. Louise...

Dec 2, 2020

Gregory Lee Downing, 74 of Adair, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020. 2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith.” Greg was born July 9, 1946 to Pat and Phyllis Downing. Greg was the baby brother to Alan (Cathy) Downing. He attended Adair Casey High School, before following...

Dec 2, 2020

Hastings Funeral Home in Perry is in charge of arrangements for Robert Edwin Johnson Jr. "Wolfie," 67, of Dawson. Wolfie died December 2, 2020 at the Dallas County Hospital in Perry. Services will be held at a later date. Robert Edwin Johnson Jr. "Wolfie," son of Robert Edwin Johnson Sr., "Sonny" and Delores "Dee" Conklin Johnson, was born March...

Dec 2, 2020

Dec 1, 2020

Rev. Nell "Mama Nell" Pender, age 72 of Dawson, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at her home in Dawson, IA surrounded by her family. Her family will be hosting a memorial service to be held on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at the Revised Assembly, 4291 NE 6th St., Des Moines, IA. Burial will be...

Dec 1, 2020

Private family services will be held.

Nov 29, 2020

To access the livestream, please click above "Tribute Wall" to watch the service. Richard Carl Perlberg, 73, of Clive, IA, passed away peacefully Sunday, November, 29, 2020 at MercyOne Hospice after a short, brave battle with cancer. His family was by his side. Richard, the son of Herbert and Saima (Toivonen) Perlberg, was born April 4, 1947 in Ironwood,...

Nov 29, 2020

On November 29th, Cheryl VanDyke left the reclining chair at her sons house to be reunited with her husband in Heaven after deciding 2020 just wasn’t working for her. Cheryl VanDyke, formerly Budasi, was born on a year she won’t tell you in Chicago, Illinois. She was the cool mom, the funky grandma and the fun friend. Here in...

Nov 29, 2020

Mary Jo Tucker, 86, of Winterset (formerly of Macksburg), passed away on November 29, 2020 at the Kavanagh House in Des Moines. Mary Jo Lull was born on September 12, 1934 to Robert and Blanche Lull in Patterson, IA. She graduated from Patterson High School in 1952. Not long after graduation, she was united in marriage to Max Jay...

Nov 29, 2020

Doris Stewart, age 93 of Boone and formerly of Rippey, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at the Eastern Star Masonic Home in Boone, IA. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 4, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Brigid's Catholic Church in Grand Junction with visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. until the time of...

Nov 28, 2020

Hastings Funeral Home in Jefferson is in charge of arrangements for Lewis Edward Laub, 90, of Jefferson and formerly of Grand Junction. Lewis died November 28, 2020 at Regency Park Nursing & Rehab in Jefferson. A Celebration of Life Service with military rites will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 29, 2021 at the First United Methodist Church in...

Nov 27, 2020

Larry William Sonner, born 9/10/36 in St. Joseph, MO - died of Covid-19 11/27/20. Larry served as the first Director of the Office of Pastoral Care of the Iowa Conference of the United Methodist Church, 1973-2000, providing seminars and counseling for the pastors/their families in Iowa. His counsel supported persons in their pain, concerns and life altering events. His...

Nov 27, 2020

Robert L. “Bob” Copic, 78, passed away on November 27, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Society in Indianola, Iowa. Robert was born June 4, 1942 in Des Moines, Iowa and lived in Des Moines for many years before moving to Ankeny then to the Dexter/Earlham area. He graduated from East High School in 1961. He joined the United States...

Nov 27, 2020

Robert Gene Piziali "Bob" 79 of Windsor Heights passed away at home on November 27, 2020. He was born on July 18, 1941 in Madrid, Iowa to Frank and Mildred (Yurich) Piziali. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Berdeana Piziali. He is survived by his son, Joe Piziali of Windsor Heights; daughter, Angie Piziali of...