OBITUARIES

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 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 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...

Feb 9, 2024

Robert Ray DeCamp, 85, passed away peacefully and in the presence of family on Friday, February 9th, 2024, at Bickford of West Des Moines after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Bob was born on July 3, 1938, in Des Moines, Iowa to Robert C. and E. Marie DeCamp. Bob graduated from Adel High School...

Feb 7, 2024

Bo Scott Brown was born silent into the loving arms of Jesus on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at MercyOne Hospital in Des Moines.

He was the perfect angel of adoring parents, Justen and Madison Brown, and was a little brother to siblings, Maddux and Ivy Brown. The entire family will hold Bo in their hearts...

Feb 5, 2024

Barry Allen Lambert was born on January 21, 1950 in Perry, Iowa to Raymond Joseph Lambert and June Maxine (Campbell) Lambert. In 1966 Barry and Candace Elaine Johnson were united in marriage. He lived in Perry for the majority of his life and graduated from Perry High School in May of 1968. Barry started working for the Perry Chief...

Feb 5, 2024

Mary Beth (Meirick) Gentner passed from this life into the loving arms of our Lord, Jesus Christ, on February 5, 2024.  Cancer eventually took her life. Her joy for life and indomitable spirit kept her pushing through the pain. Throughout all her life, and the many challenges endured, she remained devoted to her catholic faith and committed to her...

Feb 5, 2024

David Lee Winchester (82) passed away on February 5, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. A public visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory (8201 Hickman Road Urbandale, IA 50322) at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at McDivitt Grove Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Military honors have been accorded. To leave...

Feb 4, 2024

A live stream of the funeral service will be available at the bottom of the obituary.

William David Wright (Bill), 88, a life-long inventor, died at home after a long, wonderful life. He was born on August 11, 1935 in Des Moines, Iowa to Dr. Doyce Weston and Veva Madeline (Norris) Wright. Bill grew up...

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

Private family services will be held.

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...

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

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

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...