OBITUARIES

Feb 20, 2024

Linda Hupton, 78, of Winterset, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Azria Health Winterset.

Linda Jean Bass was born in Winterset, Iowa on April 5, 1945, the daughter of Walter and Velma (Fleming) Bass. She graduated from Winterset High School in 1963 and attended college at Drake and Mary Crest College, receiving...

Feb 20, 2024

Rodney Lemon of Winterset, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, February 20th, 2024 at the age of 57 years. He was a beloved son, father, brother, uncle and friend. He had a kind and generous spirit and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Rodney grew up in Van Meter, Iowa. He loved and...

Feb 19, 2024

John Francis DePhillips, 73, of Johnston, passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer on February 19, 2024 surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren.

John was born on July 26, 1950 in Des Moines, Iowa to Milo and Mary (Conley) DePhillips. He was the second oldest of ten children. John grew up in West...

Feb 19, 2024

Feb 18, 2024

Mary Ellen Lloyd was born on August 3, 1926 in Greene County, Iowa to William "Bill" Ganoe and Madeline (Derry) Ganoe. She grew up in Cooper, and Jefferson. She graduated from Jefferson High School. Mary married the love of her life Jack H. Lloyd in 1945. The couple was blessed with six children: Ginger, Jack E., Tim, Jerry, Debra,...

Feb 18, 2024

Barbara Lincoln, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on February 18, 2024 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.  She was 70 years old.

There will be a visitation/celebration of life on Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Elks Lodge #407 in Perry.

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Feb 18, 2024

Brian Edward Bartemes was born on January 28th, 1966 in the height of a snowstorm at the base of Big Tyler Mountain near Charleston, West Virginia to David and Cora Bartemes. He died on February 18th, 2024.

He grew up in Charleston, WV and Pittsburgh, PA, moving to Urbandale in 1977 with his parents and...

Feb 17, 2024

Christopher Owen King, age 40, passed away peacefully in his home on February 17, 2024, after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Chris was born December 31, 1983, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Denise (Collins) King and Gary King.  Most of his life he and his family resided in Urbandale, Iowa.  He built numerous long-long...

Feb 17, 2024

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at St. Peter Catholic Church in Des Moines. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 22, 2024 at St. Peter Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the Glendale Cemetery. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.caldwellparrish.com.

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Feb 17, 2024

Janet Lea Richardson was born on December 26, 1941 in Hartford, Connecticut to John A. Bergere and Barbara A. (Manchester) Bergere. She graduated from Cromwell High School in 1959. Janet worked as a secretary for Travelers Insurance Company in Hartford where she met Robert "Bob" Richardson, a father of 5. The two were united in marriage in December of...

Feb 16, 2024

Vicky Lee, 72, of Lamoni, IA passed away peacefully on Friday, February 16, 2024 at Lamoni Specialty Care.

Vicky was born in Chicago Heights, IL on November 15, 1951 to Delbert Lee and Marilyn (Coe) Lee. She was raised alongside her two siblings, Dell and Valerie, and graduated from Loveland High school in 1970. From...

Feb 15, 2024

Patrick A. Flanery, 65, son of Anthony D. Flanery and Lila L. Flanery (Hester), was born May 26, 1958 in Des Moines, IA. Patrick was called home on February 15, 2024 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, IA.

Patrick was born and lived his early years in Des Moines. His family moved to Panora...

Feb 15, 2024

James Corder, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and veteran of the United States Navy, passed away peacefully at his home in Perry, Iowa, on February 15, 2024. He was 90 years old.

Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the time of service at 11:00 am Thursday, February 22, 2024 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home...

Feb 15, 2024

Joanne “Joanie” Marie Seib, 78, of Waukee, passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side on Thursday, February 15, 2024. A visitation will be held at 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Friday, February 23, 2024 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory in Urbandale, IA. Private Catholic Graveside Services will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may...

Feb 14, 2024

Gerald ‘Jerry’ Michael Brown (80) passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at home where he could watch his bird feeders and enjoy the smells of home, surrounded by his loving family. Immediately after his passing, the yard and bird feeders were filled with cardinals, a beautiful sign from Heaven that Jerry had arrived.

Feb 14, 2024

Wayne S. Jones II, 78, of Urbandale, IA, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at MercyOne West Medical Center in West Des Moines, IA. A memorial service will be at 1:00 p.m., Monday, February 19, 2024 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory in Urbandale. Online condolences may be sent to www.caldwellparrish.com

Wayne was...

Feb 13, 2024

Pamela Jean McAllister, 64, of Perry, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at MercyOne Hospital in Des Moines.

Pam was born on August 17, 1959 to Francis Edwin Cox and Shirley Ann (Lennie) Cox. Pam grew up in Perry and spent her life in and around the area.  In 1981 she married Irvin...

Feb 13, 2024

Kenneth Paul Beck was born on January 18, 1959 in Jefferson, Iowa to Francis Leo Beck and Ellen Louise (Schriner) Beck. He went to school in Jefferson, until his family moved to Minnesota. Ken was an avid wrestler and football player. His football team even won the State Championship. He graduated from Granite Falls High School in 1977. Shortly...

Feb 12, 2024

Wilma Ann Adams-Ellis, 67, of Perry, died Monday, February 12, 2024, at the UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center - Des Moines.

Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 16, 2024 at the First United Methodist Church, 1100 3rd Street, Perry, IA. Burial will...

Feb 11, 2024

Daniel Edgar Alfonzo Oliver, 86 years old, of Apolo, Bolivia, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2024 surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren.

Daniel was called back to his heavenly home to join his mother, father, brother and his loyal companions, Kusi & Mr. Mitch, the cats. In life he held many titles but...