OBITUARIES

May 7, 2024

Josephine Robertson (76) passed away on May 7, 2024. Her interment will be held on May 22, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery (34024 Veterans Memorial Dr, Adel, IA 50003). Visitation will follow at 12:00 p.m. at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory (82010 Hickman Rd. Urbandale, Iowa 50322) until 1:00 p.m. A memorial service will...

May 6, 2024

Carole Jean (Altenhofen) Linnenkamp was born to Donovan Altenhofen & Genevieve (Berg) Altenhofen in Harper, IA on November 9, 1939. She graduated High School from St. Elizabeth Catholic School in Harper, Iowa. On September 12, 1959, she married Paul J. Linnenkamp at St. Elizabeth Church in Harper, IA. They moved many times in the early years of marriage, but...

May 6, 2024

Harold Raymond “Ray” Crannell, 90, of Adel, IA passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024 at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City, IA surrounded by family.

Ray was born in Bouton, IA on Christmas Eve in 1933 to Harold David Crannell and Anna (Scott) Crannell. He spent his childhood on his family farm, and...

May 5, 2024

Anna Katherine Livingston, 97, passed peacefully in her sleep May 5, 2024, in her apartment at the Suites of Ankeny.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at the Winterset Community Church with Pastor Scott O’Conner officiating. Family will receive friends one hour prior, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The...

May 4, 2024

Grace Margaret Rooney (100) of Tucson, Arizona passed away at her home surrounded by her family on May 4, 2024. Grace was born in Grand Junction, Iowa on April 29, 1924 to Florence and George Friel. She attended St. Josephs Academy in Des Moines, Iowa for High School and Creighton College In Omaha, Nebraska for her Nursing Degree.

May 4, 2024

Robert “Bob” Lewis Bristle was born in rural Boone County, Iowa, to Samuel and Ruby Bristle on February 7, 1928. He passed away peacefully at the age of 96 on May 4, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Bob grew up helping his mom and dad farm on 80 acres of good land with his...

May 3, 2024

Robert M. Casper, 84, of Winterset, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024 at the Madison County Memorial Hospital in Winterset. He leaves behind a legacy of love, dedication, and service to his family, friends, and community.

Robert Mueller Casper was born in Winterset, Iowa on August 8, 1939 to Robert E. and Gretchen (Mueller)...

May 3, 2024

Terry Lee Clark, 76, of Adel, IA passed away Friday, May 3, 2024, at Mercy Medical Center.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at Caldwell Parish Funeral Home in Adel where family will greet friends from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm with a prayer service beginning at 3 pm. Committal services...

May 3, 2024

Mario Armando Zamora Yepez, 37, of Des Moines, IA, passed away on May 3, 2024.

Mario was born in Villachuato, Michoacán in Mexico on October 11, 1986 to Mario Zamora Guevara and Maurilia Yepez. Mario spent his childhood in Mexico and then moved to California at the age of 13. After a short time in...

May 3, 2024

Jeffrey Wayne Rodda (68) passed away on May 3, 2024. A memorial service is being planned for a later date. Please check back for updates. Memorial contributions can be made to the Animal Rescue League and Iowa Public Television.

Jeffrey Rodda was born to Leland and Helen (Williams) Rodda on July 1, 1955, in Des...

May 2, 2024

Michael Clark, 76, of Winterset, passed away at the Iowa VA Hospital in Des Moines on Thursday, May 2, 2024.

Mike was born on April 20, 1948 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Mike proudly served his country in the Army. He worked as an appliance repair technician for many years, first at his own business, Alco Appliance,...

May 2, 2024

Manuel Alberto Orizaba (43) passed away on May 3, 2024. A public visitation will be held on Monday, May 6, 2024, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home and Crematory (8201 Hickman Road, Urbandale, Iowa 50322) from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. A graveside service will follow at Glendale Cemetery (4909 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311).

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May 2, 2024

Daniel W. Wildin, 54, of rural New Virginia, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024 at his home.

No services are planned at this time.

Daniel Wayne Wildin was born at the Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa on December 14, 1969, to Douglas and Karen. He graduated from Winterset High School...

Apr 30, 2024

Robert Gene McKeever,77, of Winterset, passed away on April 30, 2024.

Robert was born on June 5, 1946 to Oliver and Doris (Travis) McKeever in Des Moines. He attended Peru Elementary through 7th grade, and then graduated with the class of 1965 from Winterset.

Robert and Deborah (Schirm) were married in...

Apr 29, 2024

Sandra Jean Clark Holmes, 65, of Perry, Iowa, passed away on April 29, 2024, after a valiant battle with glioblastoma. Sandy was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, and she leaves behind a legacy centered on family, and filled with unconditional love and adventure. Born to Doug and Wilma (Clutter) Clark in Perry, Iowa, on February...

Apr 29, 2024

Patty Akers, 71, of Winterset, died on Monday, April 29, 2024.

Patty Jean (Hager) Akers was born in Winterset, Iowa on May 11, 1952, to Melvin and Lena (Estell) Hager. She was united in marriage to Allen Akers on April 11, 1969 at the Foursquare Church in Winterset. They were blessed with four children, Susan,...

Apr 28, 2024

Joyce Dunbar, 90, of Earlham, IA passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at Community Care Center in Stuart, IA.

Helen Joyce Dunbar, known as Joyce, was born December 12, 1933 to Roland and Lois Harvey. Joyce was the oldest daughter out of 8 children. As a child her family lived in many places; De...

Apr 25, 2024

We lost a man of music, art, philosophy, science, and untold threads of knowledge. My sister Barb once asked him, “how do you know all this stuff, Joe?” “Well, I read a lot and sometimes make up stuff to fill in the blanks.”

Makes me smile thinking about it.

He passed away last...

Apr 24, 2024

Dakota Christian Lisle was born on October 14, 1997 in Waterloo, Iowa to Stephen Forrest Lisle and Tonya Michelle (Davis) Lisle. When he was 4 years old his family moved to Woodward. Dakota graduated from Woodward-Granger High School in 2016. He attended Iowa Central Community College for theatre. Dakota loved the theatre and held many parts in high school,...

Apr 23, 2024

May 5, 1931 - April 23, 2024 Joyce Iona Laub (Challands), 92, of Grand Junction, Iowa, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2024. She lived a long and some would say a complete life, sharing nearly 69 years of marriage to Lewie Laub, and getting to enjoy most of what life has to offer. Joyce was born in Perry,...