OBITUARIES

Jul 23, 2024

Mary Patricia Meier, known as "Pat"; passed away peacefully at home on July 23, 2024, at the age of 95, surrounded by her loving family in Perry, Iowa.

Born on July 27, 1928, to Albert and Grace (Wilcox) Johns, Pat grew up in Perry, where she cultivated a lifelong love of learning. She married her...

Jul 22, 2024

Edward William Ramsell, 84, of Des Moines, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024 at Unity Point Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.

Edward was born in Des Moines, Iowa on April 28, 1940, to Richard and Gwendolyn (Hammond) Ramsell. He graduated from Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa and the University of...

Jul 22, 2024

Pauline G. Johnson (Medved) was born in 1928 in Johnstown, PA, and raised in Chicago, Illinois, during the Great Depression. Alongside her twin sister, Eilene, she had to leave school to work in a local clothing factory, where she developed a love for sewing and became an accomplished seamstress. Despite the early end to her formal education, Pauline later...

Jul 21, 2024

Jack Eugene Chapman January 10th 1937- July 21st 2024

Jack was born January 10th, 1937, in Winterset, Iowa, to Buck McKibben and Nola Baker. Jack's father, Buck, mother, Nola McKibben, and sister, Marilyn Hutchins, preceded him in death. Jack is survived by his spouse Gretchen Chapman (Westphal), son Jeff Chapman (Suzy), grandchildren Mitch Patterson, Jacob...

Jul 21, 2024

Blondell Rene Lee Dudley was born September 12, 1959 to Rosalie E. and Timothy B. Lee Sr., in Des Moines, Iowa. She departed this life at the call of her savior Jesus Christ on July 21, 2024, at the age of sixty-four years, ten months and nine days. She was preceded in death by her father, Timothy Blonde Lee...

Jul 21, 2024

Sister Mary Ellen Clare Clark, 76, of Des Moines, IA, passed away peacefully Monday, July 21, 2024 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 26, 2024 at Basilica of St. John in Des Moines. A visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a rosary starting at...

Jul 20, 2024

Daniel Joseph Huard, 82, of De Soto, was born June 8, 1942, in Grand Forks, ND, to Willard and Agnes Huard. He passed away July 20, 2024.

The family moved to San Fernando, CA, in the early 1950’s.  Dan spent most of his life in the high desert in So. California. He worked as a...

Jul 20, 2024

Kevin Lee Halstrum, age 51, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024.

He was born in Monterey Park, California, on November 5, 1972, to Brian and Rena (Harper) Halstrum. Kevin attended tech school and dedicated most of his working career to construction, proudly serving as a member of Local 106 Carpenter’s Union out of Des...

Jul 20, 2024

Robert Dale Wilson, affectionately known as “Uncle Bob” was born December 12th 1937 in Loveland Colorado. He was born to John and Maude Wilson and passed away on Saturday July 20th 2024 at the Perry Lutheran Home King’s Garden Campus.

Bob was united in marriage to Zeneta Colleen Wilson on September 19th 1959 in Big...

Jul 19, 2024

Thomas D. Graham, 65 of Des Moines, IA, passed away, Friday, July 19, 2024 at Accura HealthCare of Ogden in Ogden, IA. Further arrangements are pending. Online condolences may be sent to the family on www.caldwellparrish.com

Jul 19, 2024

Judith Louise Hunsicker, 87, of Des Moines, IA, passed away peacefully Friday, July 19, 2024 at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday July 27, 2024 at Urbandale Baptist Church in Urbandale, IA. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will be held at the Iowa...

Jul 16, 2024

Doris Corine Sharp, 90, of Perry (Formerly of Centerville), passed away on July 16, 2024 at the Perry Lutheran Homes, Eden Acres Campus surrounded by her loved ones.

Doris was born on December 31, 1933 in Prairie Hill, Missouri to Arthur and Cora (Wood) Quinn. She was united in marriage to Richard Sharp on August...

Jul 16, 2024

Sandra S. Garnes died Tuesday, July 16th at Lakeside Village in Panora, Iowa surrounded by family.  She was born March 29, 1945 in Perry, Iowa, the daughter of George and Lucille Hicks.

Sandra was married at age 14 to her then husband and had two children.  She enjoyed fishing, boating, and collecting rocks for landscaping.  ...

Jul 16, 2024

Skip Winey, age 48, of Perry, Iowa, was taken to his heavenly home on Tuesday July 16, 2024.

Skip was born on July 13, 1976 to David Winey and Bev Bjork. He grew up in the Denison area and enjoyed spending a lot of his growing up years with his Grandpa and Grandma Osterlund. He...

Jul 15, 2024

Al Breitbach, 99 of Waukee, (formerly of Des Moines) passed away (peacefully) on July 15, 2024.  A visitation will be July 23rd, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, 8201 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be July 24th, 12:00 noon at Basilica of St. John, 1915 University, Des Moines, IA.  Interment...

Jul 15, 2024

Darrell Charles Ball died peacefully in his sleep on July 15, 2024 after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease, thriving through the challenges until the very end with grace and humor.

Born in Ontario, Iowa to Barney and Ethel Ball on October 19, 1941, Darrell was the fifth of their six children and...

Jul 13, 2024

Christopher was born to Ron & Karen (Fagen) Sheets and was younger brother to Chad & Missy. The family lived in Adel, Iowa where he attended Adel-DeSoto-Minburn Public Schools. Christopher was born with a sense for adventure and fun, which often turned into mischief. He grew into a charismatic teen, with an ever-present wild side.

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Jul 13, 2024

Roy Lee Reese, 95, of Des Moines, Iowa, died at Wesley on Grand on July 13, 2024. A memorial service to celebrate Roy’s life will be held at Grace United Methodist Church (3700 Cottage Grove Ave., Des Moines, IA 50311) on Monday, July 22, 2024. A Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m....

Jul 13, 2024

Mary Jane Hilpipre, 90, of Minburn, IA passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at King’s Garden Campus of Perry Lutheran Homes.

Mary was born in Eagle Grove, IA on August 1, 1933 to Carl Hudgins and Violet (Johnson) Hudgins. She grew up alongside her 6 siblings and graduated from Eagle Grove High School....

Jul 12, 2024

Joan Darling Grabner (72) of Urbandale, IA, passed away peacefully at Kavanaugh House on July 12, 2024. A visitation is planned for Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory (8201 Hickman Rd. Urbandale IA, 50322) from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. A Celebration Of Life will follow at 2:00 p.m.

Joan...