OBITUARIES

Mar 13, 2024

Randy Lee Dorman, age 62, of Silver Spring MD, passed away on March 13, 2024 at the Adventist White Oak Medical Center in Silver Spring MD. A visitation will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Perry, IA. A funeral service will be following at 11:00...

Mar 12, 2024

Tammy Jensen, 59, of Winterset (formerly of West Des Moines), passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at her home after a courageous battle with brain cancer. She never allowed her diagnosis to dim her spirit or dampen her outlook on life.

Tammy was born on August 1, 1964 in Durant, Oklahoma to Loyd and...

Mar 12, 2024

Barbara J. Pritz, 92, passed away peacefully March 12, 2024 at her home in Edencrest at Green Meadows assisted living facility in Johnston, Iowa where she had lived since December 2018.

Barb was born January 28, 1932 in Blue Rapids, KS to David Daniel and Mary May (Miller) Mall.  She was the second born of four children....

Mar 12, 2024

Kyle Joseph Stephens, 65, of Grimes, Iowa passed away of natural causes on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at his home in Grimes. Kyle was born on July 27, 1958, in Mason City, Iowa, the fourth of six children of Donald and Patricia Stephens.

Kyle graduated from Iowa Falls High School in 1976. He graduated from...

Mar 11, 2024

On February 28th, 1958, Sharene Anne Coleman was born at the Catholic Hospital in Estherville, Iowa. Her parents were Kenneth Allen Coleman and Janice Laurel Fronk. She had two siblings Darcel and Steve. Her family moved to Laurel, Nebraska when Shari was five, but most of Sharene's family lived in the Spirit Lake, Spencer, Iowa area. On holidays and...

Mar 11, 2024

We are sad to announce the passing of Chul Soo (John) Seo of Urbandale, Iowa. He died on March 11, 2024 at his home. John was surrounded by his wife, two sons, and sister.

John was born on October 3, 1967 to Suk San Seo and Lee Kyung Ja in Seoul, South Korea. John and...

Mar 10, 2024

Barbara Jean Williams, 94, of Urbandale, IA passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024 at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center in Des Moines, IA. Per Barbara's wishes cremation rites have been accorded and a burial will take place at Ridgedale Cemetery in Johnston, IA.

Barb was born on August 24, 1929 to Noble and Bessie (Sumpter)...

Mar 9, 2024

Beverly D. Wesely, 85, of Perry, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, at her home surrounded by her husband of 65 years, and her children. A visitation will be held on Monday, March 18, 2024 from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm with family present 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home and Crematory in Perry. A...

Mar 9, 2024

Patrick Thomas Warner, 75, of Winterset, passed away on March 9, 2024 at the Madison County Memorial Hospital in Winterset, Iowa.

Pat was born on May 17, 1948 to Boyd and Mary (Kelly) Warner in Des Moines, Iowa. He grew up in Churchville, and graduated from Martensdale High School in 1966.

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Mar 8, 2024

Agok Makur Banek, a beacon of resilience and compassion, left this world on March 8, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of hope and perseverance. Born on June 12, 1980, to Makur and Alaak Banek, in Sudan, Agok's journey through life was marked by challenges and triumphs, ultimately defining him as a symbol of the indomitable human spirit.

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Mar 8, 2024

Eldred James Bechard was born on April 13, 1927 in Aurora, Kansas to Edward Orvel Bechard and Goldie Mae (Maisch) Bechard. He went to school in Nebraska City, then his family moved to Iowa in 1936. Eldred worked on the farm in Grand Junction all his life. He loved to plant tomato seeds and watch them grow. Eldred married...

Mar 8, 2024

Richard “Dick” Morris, 88, of Urbandale, IA passed away peacefully, with family by his side, on Friday March 8, 2024 at EveryStep Kavanagh House after a long three week struggle after surgery.

Dick was born in Des Moines, IA on June 21, 1935 to Richard Morris and Carolyn (Kinderman) Morris. He grew up in Des...

Mar 7, 2024

Paula Hannon, 69, of Winterset, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines.

Paula was born on October 14, 1954 to Lilbert and Mary Joan (Conard) Pettit in Iowa City, Iowa. She started school in Zion, but attended high school in Winterset. She married Charles Hannon on May 4,...

Mar 6, 2024

Richard Reitz age 90 of Perry died on March 6, 2024 at his residence. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to; Perry Public Library or Raccoon Valley Pet Rescue.

Mar 6, 2024

Donald Lloyd "Corney" Little, 90, passed away March 6, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.  A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home - Winterset Chapel.  Family will greet friends from 1:00 to 2:00 PM, just prior to his service.  Burial will take place in the North McDonald...

Mar 5, 2024

Jackie Gines was a beloved matriarch of her unit, peacefully passed away on March 5, 2024, in her home in West Des Moines, Iowa surrounded by her loving family.

Jackie was born September 15, 1966, in Marvell, AR, the daughter of Darsey Gines, Sr and Ruby Lee Franklin. Jackie was educated in the Marvell Arkansas...

Mar 5, 2024

Michael Charles McAtee "Crazy Mike" was born on April 11, 1962 in Davenport, Iowa. He grew up in Rippey and graduated from East Greene High School in 1981. Mike loved helping others any way he could. He was a jack of all trades. Mike enjoyed wrenching on cars, admiring cars, and listening to all types of music, working with...

Mar 4, 2024

Bonnie C. Schlesselman, 82, died on March 4, 2024, at Mayflower Health Center in Grinnell, Iowa. Per her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded.

Bonnie was born on December 4, 1941, to Lester and LaRetta Baird in Montezuma, the oldest of 7. Bonnie was a 1960 Grinnell High School graduate and attended college in Minnesota...

Mar 3, 2024

Alexander James Patch died on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Alex, the amazing older brother, dear son, treasured friend is much loved and tremendously missed. Our loss is inexplicable.

The team at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting in planning a private celebration of life for family and friends who share this loss.

Mar 2, 2024

William Roddan, 89, of Johnston, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Services will be held at a future date.