OBITUARIES

Feb 4, 2024

William Fred Baldon, 91, of Adel, IA passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024 at Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.

Fred was born on January 4, 1933 in Adel, IA to William “Dutch” and Helen (Morey) Baldon. Fred graduated from Adel High School in 1951 and was the class president. After high school he proudly...

Feb 3, 2024

Juan Norvell Smith (64) passed away on Feb 3, 2024, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. A public visitation will be held on Friday, Feb 16, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at 12:00 p.m. at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory (8201 Hickman Road, Urbandale Iowa, 50322)...

Feb 1, 2024

Laureen (Laurie) Beth Hansen was born January 9, 1954, at Fitzsimmons Army Hospital in Aurora, Colorado to Harvey Dean Hansen and Sydna Alberta (Petty) Hansen. She grew up on a farm southeast of Perry. She spent an idyllic childhood playing with her brother Brian and her cousins, reading, and riding horses.

Laurie graduated from Perry...

Feb 1, 2024

Private family services will be held.

Jan 31, 2024

Jacob Miller age 34 of Panora died on January 31, 2024 at the Gulf Coast Medical Center in Panama City, FL.

Jacob was born on September 7, 1989 to Scott and Sherri Miller in Des Moines, IA. Jacob was a 2008 graduate of Perry high school and attended the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs...

Jan 31, 2024

Tina Louise Collins, 53, of Knoxville, IA, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, IA. A visitation will be held 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday February 6, 2024 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory in Urbandale, IA. A celebration of life will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at...

Jan 31, 2024

Bradley Ernest Lehman (81) passed away surrounded by his loving family on January 31, 2024. A public visitation will be held on, Feb 16, 2024, from 3:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory (8201 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA 50322) with a memorial service to follow at 5:00 p.m. A reception will be held following...

Jan 31, 2024

Kurt David Karnstedt, 58, of Adel, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 31, 2024.

Kurt was born in Elmhurst, Illinois on March 18, 1965 to Keith Duane Karnstedt and Barbara Ann (Bertotti) Karnstedt. Kurt spent his childhood in Illinois until he attended college at the University of Iowa. It was there, in Animal...

Jan 29, 2024

Mike Patterson, 65 of Winterset, passed away peacefully Monday, January 29, 2024 at home after a brave battle with cancer. In honoring his wishes, there will be no services, but he hoped the next time you raise a glass you would reminisce of good times you spent with him. A private family burial will take place at a later...

Jan 29, 2024

Jerry Alan Kutzner, 76, of Marshalltown, IA, passed away peacefully Monday, January 29, 2024 at Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston, IA.

Jerry was born on March 4, 1947 to Elvin and Barbara (Hubler) Kutzner in Marshalltown. He attended high school in Marshalltown and graduated in 1965. While growing up he worked alongside his uncle...

Jan 28, 2024

Roger Hircock, 97 of Winterset, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024 at the home of his daughter in Des Moines.

Roger was born on October 5, 1926, the son of Lannie and Lois (Clark) Hircock in Winterset, Iowa. His early years were spent on a farm four miles west and south of Winterset. He went...

Jan 27, 2024

Ronald James Buch (83) passed away on Jan 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. A

memorial service will be held at Christ The King Catholic Church (5711 SW 9th St, Des Moines,

IA 50315) on February 2, 2024 at 11:30 am. Ronald’s internment will be held at the Iowa

Veterans Cemetery on...

Jan 27, 2024

With heavy hearts, we share the news of Morgan Hagen's passing—a cherished mother, wife, daughter, and sister whose impact on those around her is immeasurable.

In life Morgan found solace in her homestead, nurturing her beloved chickens, embarking on adventures with her family, and savoring the beauty she cultivated. A true creator, Morgan expressed her...

Jan 27, 2024

Patrica Jean Charlet, 77, of Ogden, passed away Saturday, January 27th, 2024 at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines surrounded by her family.

Patrica was born in her grandfather’s house on September 25, 1946 to Harry Henry Sheets and Gladys Irene (Charlet) Sheets. She spent her childhood and most of her life in the town...

Jan 26, 2024

Joseph Henry Daniels, born on August 10, 1974, in North Carolina, bid farewell to this world on January 26, 2024. He was 49 years old.

Joseph, known for his jovial spirit and unwavering love, was a cherished husband, father, son, and friend. He married Wanita Daniels on April 16, 2022.

In...

Jan 26, 2024

Henry Ervin Wright was born on February 13, 1932, in Scranton, Iowa, the son of William E. and Lois I. (Horning) Wright. He was united in marriage to Vera M. Ritter on June 2, 1956, in Jefferson, Iowa. Henry and Vera farmed together in Scranton until 1970 when they moved to Dougherty and continued farming until retiring to Lisbon...

Jan 24, 2024

Howard Keith Clayton Jr., 58, of Winterset, passed away unexpectedly on January 24, 2024 at his home.

Howard was born on January 12, 1966 to Howard and Roberta (Morrison) Clayton in Winterset, Iowa. Growing up, he attended school in Winterset and Earlham. He received his Diesel Mechanics Certification from Lincoln Tech. Buzz, as many called...

Jan 24, 2024

Remembrance of Sardar Amarjit Singh Ji Walia’s Life.

Sardar Amarjit Singh Ji Walia was born on the 15th of December, 1935 to Sardar Kartar Singh Ji Walia and Sardarni Sumittar Kaur Walia.

Before moving to the United States in 1986, and despite having lost his father at the tender age of...

Jan 24, 2024

Ernest D. Faber, 97, of Perry, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at the Perry Lutheran Home - Eden Acres in Perry.

Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until the time of service at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at First Church of Christ, 310 NW Ash, Ankeny. Burial will follow in Elmwood...

Jan 23, 2024

Margaret Krauss, 85, of Winterset, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Azria Health Winterset.

A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the First Christian Church in Winterset. Family and friends are invited to gather for a time of remembrance one hour prior,...