OBITUARIES

Jun 10, 2024

Francis "Mert" L. Gilmore, 86, of Perry, Iowa, died on June 10, 2024, at the Kavanaugh Hospice House in Des Moines, Iowa.

He was born to the late Harry and Leilah (West) Gilmore on September 18, 1937, at home in rural Linden, Iowa. He graduated High School from Washington Township Consolidated School, south of Perry, class of...

Jun 10, 2024

Gerry Dale Rankin of Des Moines passed away June 10th, 2024, at Kavanaugh House surrounded by family. He and his twin brother Garry were born to Claude and Marjorie (Herriott) Rankin on July 12th, 1933, on the family farm in Taylor County Iowa. He attended country school and graduated from Bedford High School in 1951. After recovering from rheumatic...

Jun 9, 2024

Jimmie Dale Hylton, 90, of Westminster, Colorado passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024.

Jimmie was born September 14, 1933, in Winterset, Iowa, the son of Dale and Ida Hylton (both deceased). He married Peggy Jane Sawyer on September 1, 1957, in Winterset Iowa. They had two sons and later divorced in 1973. He later married...

Jun 8, 2024

Mr. Michael Akuar, 89, of Altoona, Iowa, was born and raised in South Sudan. He passed away

at his home in Altoona, IA, on Saturday, June 8th, 2024, surrounded by family and loved ones,

transitioning to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Mr. Michael Akuar was a trailblazer, community...

Jun 7, 2024

Theresa Lynn Darr (60), a remarkable woman full of love and dedication, peacefully transitioned to eternal peace on Friday, June 7, 2024, at Pikes Peak Post Acute Care Center in her beloved Colorado Springs, CO.

Born on January 13, 1964, in the city of Davenport, IA, Theresa was the cherished daughter of Herman (Dale) and...

Jun 7, 2024

Roger Steven Claiser was born on April 4, 1946 in Creston, Iowa to Clinton Cordon Climax Claiser and Ruby Walton Claiser. He grew up in Lenox, Iowa where he graduated from high school in 1962. Roger then went on to Creston Community College for a couple of years. In 1968 he was united in marriage to Viola Elaine Brown,...

Jun 7, 2024

Donna Mae VerSteeg, 84, of Truro, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024 at her home in rural Madison County.

Donna was born on September 25, 1939 in Des Moines, Iowa to Benjamin and Lenore Schreck. She graduated from East High School in Des Moines with the class of 1957. On August 2, 1959, Donna...

Jun 6, 2024

Michael McNeill, 58, passed away on June 6, 2024. Michael was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on October 29, 1965, the son of Doris and Bill McNeill.

He was married to Penny McNeill and was the father of 4 sons whom he loved dearly. In addition to Penny and his sons, he is survived by...

Jun 6, 2024

Jeri Lee, 94, of Winterset, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at her home.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Winterset Chapel. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 14, at the First United Methodist Church in...

Jun 4, 2024

Joshua Allen Root was born December 22,1989 and passed away on June 4, 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa.

Josh was born in Daytona Beach, Florida. He was a vibrant young man who had his struggles. He is survived by his mother, Julie Root Murray; his sister, Natasha; his Aunt Janice Root; his Uncle Brian Root;...

Jun 3, 2024

Tim Tyler, 72, of Dallas Center, passed from this life into eternity on June 3, 2024 at his home. His wife, Denise Tyler, 71, passed from this life on August 5, 2024 at Madrid Home in Madrid. A funeral service honoring the life and legacy of Tim and Denise will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, August 15, 2024...

Jun 2, 2024

Betty Ilene Tonche, 63, of Des Moines, IA passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Betty was born in Des Moines on January 11, 1961 to David Martin and Betty (Brown) Martin. She was a lifelong resident of Des Moines, graduating from East High School and later attending Drake Univeristy. Betty...

Jun 1, 2024

Jean E. (Gordon) Thompson, 76, of Winterset, Iowa, died Saturday, June 1, 2024, at her residence in Winterset surrounded by her family and her two little dogs, Izzi and Lacey.

She was born on December 21, 1947, at Mercy Hospital in Denver, Colorado to Zane and Esther (Schmidt) Gordon. On March 21, 1948 she was...

May 31, 2024

Rosamond M. Youngberg passed away on May 31, 2024. No services are planned at this time.

May 31, 2024

Donna Elaine Smith, 73, of Adel, IA passed away peacefully on Friday, May 31, 2024 at Adel Acres.

Services for Donna will be held at the convenience of the family. Online condolences can be made at caldwellparrish.com

May 30, 2024

Kathie L. Fouch (nee Hunt) passed away peacefully on May 30, 2024, in Perry, Iowa, at the age of 79. She was born on July 4, 1944, in Perry, Iowa, to the late C.D. and Beulah Hunt. She is survived by her daughter Ginger (Pat) Strain, Grandchildren Tyler (Kari), Tiffany,Garrett (Mariel), Caleb (Meg), great grandson Deklan, twin sister Karlie,...

May 29, 2024

Sharon Sonner passed away on May 29, 2024, at Bishop Drumm Care Center in Johnston, Iowa. No services are planned at this time.

May 29, 2024

Judy Nepple of Clive passed away on May 29, 2024 from kidney cancer. She was born on May 2, 1942 in Algona, Iowa, a daughter of Orville Wagner and Alvina (Reding) Wagner. She married Lee Nepple in St. Joe, Iowa on November 28, 1964.

Judy graduated from Brian Cliff University in 1964. She worked as...

May 29, 2024

Palmer David Lee was born on August 24, 1974 in Perry, lowa to John Charles Lee and Roberta Kay Owens Lee. During his high school years Palmer did the shotput and worked at Hardee's. He graduated from Perry High School in 1993. Palmer married Sunni Lynne McLaughlin in July of 1999. They were blessed with a daughter Mary. In...

May 28, 2024

Roger Hanson passed away peacefully on May, 28, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. Roger was formerly a resident in Manilla, IA and Carroll, IA. A visitation will be held Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home in Perry. The funeral will follow at 10:00 am. The family will have...