OBITUARIES

May 1, 2017

David Haviland passed away on May 1, 2017 at the Kavanagh House in Des Moines, IA surrounded by his loving family. David was a retired Des Moines Police Sergeant, having served over 20 years with the department. He enjoyed watching police shows and trying to solve the cases before the characters did. He also enjoyed fishing, the lake, playing...

Apr 30, 2017

There are no services scheduled.

Apr 29, 2017

Pending

Apr 27, 2017

Robert “Bob” Crowl died of a heart attack at the Guthrie County Hospital surrounded by his family on April 27, 2017. Memorial services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 1 at McCalley Funeral Home in Adel. Burial with honors will be at West Linn Cemetery near Linden. Family will greet friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday April 30...

Apr 27, 2017

Calen DeAlexander Coit, age 16, passed away on April 27, 2017, in Winterset, Iowa. He was a long time Boy Scout who liked helping others. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to Boy Scout Troop #46, c/o Windsor United Methodist Church, 6222 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311. Any correspondence, for the Coit family,...

Apr 27, 2017

Rev. Alfred W. Walck, Jr., June 26, 1921 – April 27, 2017, led a life rich in service to his Lord, Jesus Christ. He was both baptized (July 2, 1921) and confirmed (June 1936) by his father, the Rev. Alfred W. Walck Sr., and ordained by him on July 22, 1945, at Grace Lutheran Church, White Bear Avenue, St....

Apr 27, 2017

James D. “Jim” McDonald, 82, of Winterset, died Thursday, April 27, 2017, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, April 30, at Ochiltree Funeral Service, where the family will be present during this time. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 1, at...

Apr 26, 2017

Morelos Antonio Ruiz Born September 30, 1943, Ario de Rosales, Michoacan, Mexico DIED April 26, 2017 Perry, Iowa, USA FUNERAL MASS 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2017 St. Patrick Catholic Church Perry, Iowa OFFICIANT Father Chris Reising MUSICIAN Jan Pattee INURNMENT Tempio Nuestra Senora De Fatima, Tacambaro, Michoacan Mexico Morelos Antonio Ruiz was born September 30, 1943 in Ario...

Apr 25, 2017

Apr 24, 2017

Mike Bach, 67, of De Soto, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, surrounded by his family. After years of healthcare battles, he is finally at peace. He was born in Des Moines on March 14, 1950 to Vincent and Patricia Bach. The majority of his work life was with SuperValu Grocery...

Apr 24, 2017

No services are scheduled.

Apr 24, 2017

William (Bill) Carl Radke, 81, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2017 at Care Center North in Winterset, Iowa. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 29 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Van Meter with burial at Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery. Friends may call after 2:00 p.m. Friday at McCalley Funeral Home in Adel where family will greet...

Apr 23, 2017

Mary Helen (Lambert) Bottke was received into the arms of her heavenly family on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Wesley Acres in Des Moines, IA with her children by her side. She was born March 22, 1925 to Helen (Windelow) Lambert and Dr. JD Lambert and raised in Hampton, IA. She met her husband Harold Bottke shortly after his...

Apr 23, 2017

Loran John Schultz passed away on April 23rd, 2017 at Taylor House in Des Moines. He was born on the Schultz Century Farm NW of Pomeroy, Iowa in 1930. He felt blessed to be raised in a farming community and in a Christian family. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 26th at Faith Lutheran Church in Adel....

Apr 22, 2017

Mariah Lopez, 24, of Macksburg, died Saturday, April 22, 2017, in Iowa City at the University Of Iowa Hospital. A visitation with family present will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 25, at Ochiltree Funeral Service in Winterset. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 26, at Ochiltree Funeral Service with a luncheon...

Apr 22, 2017

Philip passed away on April 22 at his home in the loving arms of his family. Philip was 57, and battled a long 9 years with Colon Cancer. He joined Franke & Associates, Ameriprise Financial, in 1993, where he worked as a Financial Advisor until his retirement in 2015. In 1984, Philip married the love of his life Jana...

Apr 21, 2017

Preston James Norris, 14, of Urbandale passed away on Friday, April 21, 2017. Preston attended 9th grade at Prairie View Junior High School in Waukee. He was especially fond of his Modern World History studies. He enjoyed playing football and going on long bike rides with his friends. He loved music and liked to sing. His family and friends...

Apr 21, 2017

Stephen Kim, 41, passed away on April 21, 2017. He was born on September 2, 1975 in Tonzang, Chin State, Myanmar, the second son of Pa Joseph Tuan Khan Suan and Nu Maria Zuan Khaw Niiang. Stephen was a production worker at Windsor Windows and Doors in West Des Moines and part time host & bartender at Cool Basil...

Apr 20, 2017

Doris Roberta Rech, 98, of Pleasant Hill passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2017. A memorial service will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Douglas Avenue Presbyterian Church. Doris is survived by her sons, Stephen (Wendy) Rech and Michael (Karen) Rech; and daughter Judy (Steve) Weaver; 9 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. She was...

Apr 20, 2017

Elva Swallow, 99, was called to her heavenly home Thursday, April 20, 2017. Celebration of Life services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 29th at Panther Creek Church of the Brethren near Adel with burial at the Church of the Brethren Cemetery. Family will greet friends Saturday at the church from 10:00 am until services begin. Elva was born...