OBITUARIES

Dec 23, 2023

Jodi Kimrey, 54, of Minburn, passed away unexpectedly on December 23, 2023 at the Iowa Methodists Hospital in Des Moines.

Jodi was born on February 4, 1969 in Des Moines, Iowa to John and Dixie Kimrey. She was a graduate from Dallas Center Grimes High School and went on to get a nursing degree. Jodi...

Dec 22, 2023

Rachel Marie Dubec was born September 4, 1978 and died on December 22, 2023.

Some may remember her as “The Blue Rose,” the subject of a feature article written by her father, Peter Dubec, former editor of the Catholic Mirror, on the occasion of her birth.

She graduated from Holy Trinity...

Dec 21, 2023

David Reese DuBois, age 83, of Grimes, Iowa passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023 at the Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Des Moines Vineyard Church. Visitation will be 1:00-3:00 PM at the church, followed by a memorial service at 3:00 PM. The family suggests memorial...

Dec 21, 2023

Michael Murphy, age 31 of Van Meter, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at his home in Van Meter, Iowa. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1026 North 8th St., Winterset, Iowa. Visitation will be prior to the service from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00...

Dec 19, 2023

Ruth Alice (McAllister) Young, 86, of Ventura, CA, passed away Tuesday, December 19th, 2023, of complications due to cancer at the Victoria Care Center in Ventura, CA.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 29th, at the Zion Faith Lutheran Church, Madison County Historical Complex (815 2nd Ave, Winterset), where family will...

Dec 18, 2023

Susan Sorensen, 66, of Winterset, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023, at Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge.

Susan Lynn Howell was born December 10, 1957, the daughter of Robert and Patricia (Lipe) Howell. She graduated from Winterset High School in 1976 and lived in the Winterset area most of her life.

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Dec 18, 2023

Jeanne Lentz, 87, of Bloomington, MN, passed away at Glen Oaks in Urbandale, IA on Monday, December 18, 2023. Services are pending at this time.

Jeanne was born in Elma, IA on January 29, 1936, to Raymond and Romana Lentz. Jeanne moved to Minneapolis in 1954, starting her working career as a stenographer and ending...

Dec 17, 2023

The family has decided to hold a private service and burial at a later date to honor their loved one in a more intimate and personal setting.

Dec 16, 2023

John Francis Boyd, 73, of De Soto, IA passed away on Saturday, December 16th, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.

John was born October 11, 1950 to Daniel Leander "DL" Boyd and Regina (Lydon) Boyd. He spent his childhood in Stuart, IA until he went off to Vietnam to serve his country as...

Dec 15, 2023

Catherine Mary Heinen, 82, of Des Moines, died from dementia at Valley View Village. She was born on June 25, 1941. She was the 4th of 16 children.

Cathy is survived by her children, Sonya, Shawn, Tina, and LeiLani; grandchildren, Tanner, Tucker, Brooke, Matthew, Jacob, Laura, and Jaylen; and great grandchildren, Hazel, Titus, Kai, Layla,...

Dec 14, 2023

Kate Guardado Alvarez, age 2 of Perry, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at the Dallas County Hospital in Perry, Iowa. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, December 17, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care in Perry. Graveside service will be held in the Violet Hill Cemetery...

Dec 14, 2023

Trent Lumley, 54, passed away on December 14, 2023. He was born on April 4, 1969 to Donald and Sheila “Eichmann” Lumley in Mankato, Minnesota.

Trent, a devoted individual whose life was marked by unwavering service, dedication and a passion for both the community and family. He served his country with honor and distinction, dedicating...

Dec 13, 2023

Julia Brooks Gentleman died on December 13, 2023.  Ms. Gentleman was born in Des Moines, Iowa on August 24, 1931, the daughter of Marguerite (Palcho) and John Woolson Brooks.  She attended Greenwood Elementary School, Callanan Middle School and Theodore Roosevelt High School in Des Moines and was graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois with her degree in Political...

Dec 13, 2023

Wanda Lavonne Klington Christensen Bogardus, 93, went to her heavenly home on December 13, 2023, surrounded by her loving family in the care of EveryStep Kavanagh Hospice House.

Wanda was born on May 15, 1930, in Hebron, Iowa to Ralph and Sylvia (Silverthorne) Klingston. She attended one room schoolhouses at Grand River #5 for grades...

Dec 13, 2023

Jere Scar, age 65 of Woodward, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at her home near Woodward, IA. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Memorials will be given to Raccoon River Pet Rescue and may be left at the Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care. Online condolences may be left at...

Dec 12, 2023

James Gregory "Greg" Reel, 58, of Earlham, IA passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.

Greg was born in Rensselaer, IN on March 9, 1965 to James Marshall Reel and Mary Vivian (Ritchie) Reel. Greg grew up on a Christmas tree...

Dec 12, 2023

Nellene Sue (Patton) Decker passed away December 12, 2023 at her home, peacefully in her sleep at the age of 72. She had a short battle with cancer. She died in her bed with dignity, being cared for only by her husband and granddaughter, Karissa.  She was cremated and burial will be at a later date.

Dec 11, 2023

John Finley II, 79, of Des Moines, passed away at the MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines on Monday, December 11, 2023.

John was born on December 18, 1943 to John and Mary (Feruglio) Finley. John was an owner operator of Mountain View Siding and Windows for over 30 years “retiring” in 2017.

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Dec 10, 2023

Joyce Ann Kamm, 71, of Van Meter, passed away at her home after a long, courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, December 10, 2023.

Joyce began her life on May 27, 1952. She was the first of five children of Harold and Shirley Libich. She was born in Liberal, Kansas and grew up in Hooker,...

Dec 9, 2023

John Martinez, 87, of Johnston, passed away at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines on Saturday, December 9, 2023.

John was born in Des Moines, Iowa on August 7, 1936 to Joseph and Augustina (Bernal) Martinez. He attended Lincoln High School where he was active in football and Wrestling. A big accomplishment was that he...