OBITUARIES

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Amber Gray - Redfield

Amber Gray - Redfield

Dec 28, 2014

Amber Josephine Gray passed away December 28, 2014, after a difficult 5-day battle with complications from influenza A. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 3 at McCalley Funeral Home in Adel, with burial at Harper Cemetery near Redfield. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home where family will greet friends from 4-7 p.m....

Charles Floyd Hurst Morris

Charles Floyd Hurst Morris

Dec 26, 2014

Charles Morris was born on November 24, 1955 to Charles and Virginia Morris in Des Moines, Iowa. He married the love of his life on September 11, 1976. Charles worked at Fawn Engineering for 38 years as a fork lift operator. He was a very loving husband, father and grandfather. Charles passed away Friday, December 26, 2014 at Mercy...

Laraine 'Raine' Merrifield

Laraine 'Raine' Merrifield

Dec 24, 2014

Laraine “Raine” Merrifield, 72, of Winterset, died Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Sunday, December 28, at Ochiltree Funeral Service in Winterset where the family will be present to receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m., Monday December 29, at...

Doyle William "Whitey" Onken

Doyle William "Whitey" Onken

Dec 24, 2014

Funeral services for Doyle William Onken "Whitey" was held 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 29, 2014 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lidderdale, Iowa. Visitation was from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. Sunday at Hastings Funeral Home in Jefferson, Iowa. Rev. Brian Licht of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Carroll, Iowa provided words of comfort. Honorary bearers were: Nicole Onken,...

Larry O. Lane - Adel

Larry O. Lane - Adel

Dec 23, 2014

Retired Army Sergeant Major Larry O'Dell Lane went to be with our Lord on December 23, 2014. His death was natural but unexpected and he will be missed by all who knew him. He was born on November 2, 1948 to Clinton O'Dell Lane and Margaret Marie Myler-Lane (both deceased). Larry is survived by his wife of 45 years,...

Karen Ellen Robinson

Karen Ellen Robinson

Dec 23, 2014

A service for Karen Ellen Robinson was held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Hastings Funeral Home in Jefferson. Visitation was after 1:00 p.m. on Friday with family present from 5:00 until 7:00 pm. at the funeral home. Pastor Bob McKnight of the First Baptist Church in Jefferson provided words of comfort. Honorary casket bearers were: Jimmy Spaulding,...

Hurshel "Short" Masengill

Hurshel "Short" Masengill

Dec 21, 2014

Hurshel Ralph Masengill "Short", son of George "Jack" Masengill and Pearl Renfrow Masengill was born May 13, 1924 in Summersville, Missouri and died December 21, 2014 at his home in Dawson, Iowa at the age of 90. Short lived in Dallas Center, Iowa as a child, then moved to Dawson, Iowa for the remainder of his life. On December...

Gloria Helen Parker

Gloria Helen Parker

Dec 16, 2014

Gloria Helen Parker, 92, passed away Tuesday December 16, 2014 at the Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston, Iowa. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 9:30a.m., Friday, December 19, at Our Lady of Peace Chapel at Bishop Drumm. A graveside service will be held at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Gloria is survived by her children,...

Robert Houseman

Robert Houseman

Dec 13, 2014

Robert Houseman, 80, of Winterset, died Saturday, December 13, 2014 at the Madison County Memorial Hospital in Winterset. A memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at Ochiltree Funeral Service in Winterset and burial will immediately follow in the Peru Cemetery in Peru. Memorial contributions to Hospice of Central Iowa will be appreciated and on-line...

Cindi Mae Cummings

Cindi Mae Cummings

Dec 12, 2014

A service for Cindi Mae Cummings was held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at the First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson. Visitation was after 1:00 p.m. Monday with family present from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Hastings Funeral Home in Jefferson. Rev. Gordon Moen of the First Presbyterian Church provided words of comfort. Casket bearers were: Alex Rueter, Tyler...

Ival Russell Jones

Ival Russell Jones

Dec 9, 2014

Ival passed away on December 9, 2014 at Fountain West Health Center. He was born March 24, 1931 in East Des Moines to Ray and Ella Jones. He had three brothers and five sisters. He graduated from East High in 1949. His major work time was spent in printing at Meredith Publishing, retiring from RR Donnelley. He is survived...

Marjorie Mae Blackburn

Marjorie Mae Blackburn

Dec 9, 2014

A service for Marjorie Mae Blackburn was held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 13, 2014 at Hastings Funeral Home in Jefferson. Visitation was after 1:00 p.m. Friday with family present form 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Reverend Julie E. F. Poulsen of the First United Methodist Church in Jefferson provided words of comfort. Honorary bearers were: her...

Vivian 'Bib' Orr

Vivian 'Bib' Orr

Dec 9, 2014

Vivian Orr, 91 of Winterset, died Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at home. A visitation will be held from 1 to 8 p.m., Friday, December 12, at Ochiltree Funeral Service in Winterset where the family will be present to receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 13 at Ochiltree’s with burial to...

Michael D. Holmes - Winterset

Michael D. Holmes - Winterset

Dec 9, 2014

Michael D. (Mike) Holmes, 90, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2014 in Winterset, Iowa. Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Friday, December 12, 2014 at the First United Presbyterian Church in Winterset with Rev. Jim Howland officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, December 11, from noon to 8 PM at McCalley-Collins Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 5...

Catherine (Kay) Alice Davis

Catherine (Kay) Alice Davis

Dec 8, 2014

Catherine (Kay) Alice Davis was born September 19, 1923 in Story City, Iowa to John and Rosa (Leininger) Baldus. She married Clarence E. Davis on August 24, 1946 in Des Moines, Iowa. Catherine was an active member of the Basilica of Saint John for 67 years. She enjoyed reading, puzzles, playing bingo and most of all her grandchildren and...

Darwin L. Dasher

Darwin L. Dasher

Dec 7, 2014

Darwin Dasher, 76, of Winterset died Sunday, December 7, 2014 at his home. A visitation with family present will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 9th at Ochiltree Funeral Service in Winterset. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 10th at Ochiltree’s with a luncheon to immediately follow at the Grace Baptist Church...

Ragene Van Vleet

Ragene Van Vleet

Dec 5, 2014

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been set up for funeral and family expenses incurred due to the unexpected death of thier loving mother Ragene.it can be found at: https://www.youcaring.com/ragenevanvleet

Mary Lorraine Neff

Mary Lorraine Neff

Dec 4, 2014

A service for Mary Lorraine Neff was held 1:30 p.m. Friday, December 12, 2014 in the Irene Barbara Chapel at Rowley Memorial Masonic Home in Perry. Visitation was half an hour prior to the service. Hastings Funeral Home in Perry was in charge of these arrangements. Pastor Chris Tjapkes of the First Baptist Church in Perry provided words of...

Delores Edwards

Delores Edwards

Dec 4, 2014

Delores Edwards, 78, of Macksburg, died Thursday, December 4, 2014 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Delores Jeanne Berkland, the daughter of Elmer and Dorothy (Skeels) Berkland, was born April 22, 1936 in Des Moines, Iowa. She was united in marriage to Victor Edwards at the Candlelight Chapel in Las Vegas on December 23, 1983. Dee helped...

Tanner Ray Fallis

Tanner Ray Fallis

Dec 4, 2014

A service for Tanner Ray Fallis was held 12:00 p.m. noon Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at Hastings Funeral Home in Perry. Visitation was after 1:00 p.m. Monday with family present from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Pastor Tim Johnson of the First Christian Church in Perry provided words of comfort. Honorary bearers were: Keegan Fallis, Alexander...