OBITUARIES

Jan 23, 2024

Ronda Langworthy, 58, of Granger, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2024 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.

Ronda was born on June 7, 1965 to Willard and Evelyn (Pierce) Flesher in Omaha, NE. She married Darrell Langworthy on June 25, 1988 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Waukee. Ronda and Darrell lived...

Jan 23, 2024

Catherine Ann Beach was born on June 13, 1935 to Eli and Irene Iris (Bolger) Rees in Coon Rapids, Iowa. She lived in Coon Rapids, was the second of four children, and graduated from Coon Rapids High School in 1954.

She worked after graduation for Bankers Trust and was later employed at Aid Insurance, Continental...

Jan 22, 2024

Gladys Mary Torgerson, from Cherokee County, Iowa, passed away from cardiac arrest in Polk County. Cards and flowers are appreciated. Survived by her son: George Torgerson and her brothers and sisters.

A gathering of friends and family will take place from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral...

Jan 21, 2024

Richards funeral service will be live streamed with the link provided: https://vimeo.com/911706685

Richard W. Canham, 63, of West Des Moines, IA passed away after suffering from a heart attack on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, TX. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday,...

Jan 20, 2024

Robert 'Bob' Henry Muenchrath, originally from Earling, Iowa (born 11/08/1943), died of natural causes January 20th, 2024 at the age of 80 in Des Moines, Iowa. Bob worked for many years at Farm Services Agency and was a member of the Army and Air Force National Guard. In retirement he enjoyed managing three farms in western Iowa.

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Jan 20, 2024

William Francis Heater was born on November 20, 1942 in Jefferson, Iowa to Robert Lacy Heater and Vera Stella (Anschutz) Heater. Bill graduated from Rippey High School in 1961. On November 8, 1959 he was united in marriage to Dolores Caroline Rhoades. The couple was blessed with two sons Douglas and Mark, and a daughter Diane. Bill farmed the...

Jan 19, 2024

Donald Polzin, 96, of Des Moines, passed away quietly on Friday, January 19, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.

Don was born on November 30, 1927 to Alford and Lillian (Danielson) Polzin in Cadott, Wisconsin. He attended high school in Cadott and went on to attend the University of Wisconsin majoring in agriculture...

Jan 19, 2024

Kevin Hines, 72, of Perry, died Friday, January 19, 2024, at his home in Perry.

A Celebration of Life visitation will be from 12:00 pm until 4:00 pm, Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Yale Community Building, 206 N. Main Street, Yale, with military honors rendered at 2:00 pm.

Caldwell Parrish Funeral...

Jan 18, 2024

Marlys Louise Schulte, 98, passed away on January 19th, 2024 at Deerfield Retirement Community, where she had lived the last many years. Marlys was born in Breda, Iowa on December 20, 1926 to Anton and Lillian Heisterkamp. She was raised in Breda along with her siblings Robert and Eldon.

Marlys married the love of her life, Herbert ...

Jan 18, 2024

Martha Joan Southard, 90, passed away on January 18, 2024 at Kavanaugh House where she had only been for a few hours. Joan was born on October 10,1933 in the home of her maternal grandparents 5 miles southeast of Adel, Iowa, to Ada Darlene (Brown) Wright and Gilbert Edwin Wright. It was on that farm she was raised along...

Jan 16, 2024

E. Jo Randolph, 95, of Des Moines, IA died January 16, 2024, at Fleur Heights Care Center,

where she had been a resident for a few months.

She was born April 28, 1928, in Oak Park, Illinois and grew up in Elmhurst, Illinois. She

attended Webster University for 1 year before...

Jan 15, 2024

Patricia Gleichman, 88, of West Des Moines, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2024 at Harmony in West Des Moines, IA.

Patricia was born on June 5, 1935 to Charles and Helen Meyers and grew up in Solon, IA. She attended the University of Iowa where she met Richard Gleichman from Rockford, IL. They wed...

Jan 15, 2024

The Mass of Christian Burial will be live streamed at the link provided: https://youtube.com/live/XKj3qwJnlic

John Patrick Dorrian, 83, of West Des Moines, IA, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024 at MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center in West Des Moines, IA with his wife by his side. A visitation will be 1:00 P.M. to 4:00...

Jan 14, 2024

Frank Phillip Williams III, born September 24th, 1948, in Mobile, Alabama to Frank Phillip Williams Jr. and Gloria Marie Miller. A native to Mobile, Alabama, Frank, commonly known as “Phillip,” graduated from Murphy High School in Mobile, Alabama. After high school, Phillip entered into the United States Army serving in South Korea and the Vietnam war. Phillip was a...

Jan 14, 2024

Darrold Friedrichsen, 70 of Woodward passed away on January 14, 2024. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Darrold is survived by his daughters, Amanda (Brett) Campbell, Brittany (Ian) Beck, grandchildren Brennan, Kaitlinn, Addalyn, Emmett, Wyatt, brother, Kent (Heather) Friedrichsen and niece and nephews Cullen, Helen, Parker.

He...

Jan 14, 2024

Dan Marburger, 56, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, surrounded by his loving family.

Visitation for Dan will be Friday, January 19, 2024, from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, with the family present from 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Perry Elementary School...

Jan 13, 2024

Charles Arndt Jr passed away on Saturday, January 13th, 2024.

Chuck was born June 6th, 1954 in Rochester, MN to Charles Sr and Doris (Gruhlke) Arndt. Chuck worked at Steel Treating until it closed and then went to Delavan until retirement. Chuck loved his Chicago Cubs and Las Vegas Raiders.

Chuck...

Jan 13, 2024

Chuck Berry, 77, of Grimes passed away on January 13, 2024 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Charles is survived by the love of his life, Jo Anne Berry, daughters, Jennifer (Bob) Lage, Carla (Chad) Hetlet, sister, Bev Beck, and 3 grandchildren.

Charles graduated from Des Moines Tech High School in 1964. He...

Jan 12, 2024

Shirley Barnes, 70, of Winterset, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024.

No services are planned at this time. Memorial contributions may be directed to Patriot Guard Riders (patriotguard.org).

Shirley Jean Meyer was born on May 18, 1953 and was raised in Ottumwa, Iowa.

In her youth,...

Jan 12, 2024

Services are pending.