OBITUARIES

Oct 10, 2024

Illegitimi non carborundum. That was one of Art Heckle’s favorite pieces of wisdom. Illegitimi non carborundum. Latin (or mock Latin) meaning “don’t let the bastards grind you down.

Art never let the bastards grind him down. Not in the Depression-era home that housed a dozen family members during his early childhood. Not in slums of...

Oct 10, 2024

Richard “Dick” Duff (87) of Adel, passed away on October 10th, 2024 surrounded by family. Richard was born to Harley and Edna Duff in Stuart Iowa on July 17th, 1937. He graduated from Earlham Highschool in 1956 and enlisted in the Armed Forces. He served honorably in both the Army and the Airforce for 7 years before returning home to...

Oct 10, 2024

Sone Chai, 78, of Des Moines, Iowa peacefully passed away on October 10, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Sone was born on October 10, 1946 in Thakhek, Laos.  He was born to Phu Chai and Soon Liu.  Sone is the youngest of five siblings.  His sister, Nouchanh Liu was the eldest. Followed by his...

Oct 10, 2024

Dawn M. Kinzie, 44, passed away unexpectedly with her family by her side on October 10, 2024, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, IA.  Dawn was born October 24, 1979, in Story City, IA at Mary Greeley Medical Center. She is the daughter of Michael Knode and Jeri Maxwell.

Dawn met her husband...

Oct 8, 2024

Bradley Emerson Dunn passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 58. He was born to Karen and Jim Dunn on September 19, 1966. He grew up in Urbandale and went to Dowling Catholic High School. Brad earned a football scholarship to the University of Nebraska Omaha and graduated from the University of Iowa. After graduation, he...

Oct 7, 2024

Charlotte Douglas passed away October 7, 2024 at Azria Nursing Home in Winterset. She was 80 years old and fought a short but valiant battle with brain cancer.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 14, 2024 at the Winterset Community Church with family greeting friends one hour prior beginning at...

Oct 7, 2024

Scott Allen Halling, 60, of Perry, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 7, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at his home.

Scott's visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on October 19, 2024, with his memorial service beginning at 11:30 a.m. all at the First United Methodist Church in Perry. Inurnment will follow in the Violet...

Oct 7, 2024

Ruth Ann McMurry (91) passed away on Oct 7, 2024, at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. She was born to James William Stocker Hockett and Delpha Lucille (King) Hockett on January 10, 1933, near Unionville, Missouri on the Bill Mathews farm south of the King school house. She was raised and educated in the area, graduating from...

Oct 7, 2024

Nu Duong, a beloved aunt, sister, and friend, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024, at the age of 76. Known for her caring heart and natural ability to bring joy to those around her, Nu touched the lives of all who knew her.

Nu immigrated to Des Moines, Iowa from Saigon, Vietnam in 1983...

Oct 7, 2024

Julie Gilliam (61) of Urbandale, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly with her loving daughter by her side on Oct 7, 2024, at Broadlawns Medical Center. A public visitation will be held on Friday, Oct 18, 2024, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory (8201 Hickman Rd., Urbandale Iowa, 50322) from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Julie...

Oct 5, 2024

Romaldo Botello Hernández, 63, of Des Moines Iowa, died Saturday, October 5th 2024, at the Unity Point Iowa Methodist Hospital. A public visitation will be held on Friday, October 11, 2024, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory (8201 Hickman Rd. Urbandale Iowa, 50322) from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.

He was born on February...

Oct 4, 2024

Richard Cook Snyder was called home on October 4, 2024. Born January 28, 1923, to Paul and Opal Snyder, Richard lived an amazing 101 years on this earth.

Richard was raised the oldest of six children born to Paul and Opal, the much-loved big brother to his sisters. His early years were spent growing up...

Oct 4, 2024

Jerry Ann Scott, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 4, 2024 at St. Luke Lutheran Home, surrounded by her loving family.

Visitation for Jerry will be Friday, October 11, 2024 from 10:00 AM until the time of funeral at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church in Spencer. A light luncheon will follow.  If you...

Oct 2, 2024

Denny Crall, 74, of Orient, passed away suddenly on October 2, 2024.

Dennis Patrick Crall was born on December 2, 1949 to Robert and Helen (Brugos, Popson) Crall in Albia, Iowa, and was raised in Monroe County. He graduated with the class of 1968 from Albia High School. Denny then went on to NE Missouri...

Oct 1, 2024

Reverend Nelo Angelo Leto was born May 19, 1929, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Ignazio and Josephine (Collo) Leto. He was raised in Des Moines, graduating from St. Anthony Grade School in 1942 and Dowling High School in 1946. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree at Conception Seminary College, Conception, Nodaway, Missouri in 1950 and completed post graduate...

Oct 1, 2024

Leon Douglas Nazworthy, 74, of St. Charles, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.

Leon was born in Des Moines, Iowa on December 8, 1949 to Johnie and Neoma (Akers) Nazworthy. He was united in marriage to Cynthia Fincham in 1982 and they made their home in St. Charles a few years later.

Sep 30, 2024

Treasa Byrd, 59, of Des Moines

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Treasa Byrd, 59, of Des Moines, Iowa. Treasa was a wonderful person who believed deeply in God and wanted the best for everyone she encountered. Her kindness and warmth touched the lives of many.

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Sep 29, 2024

GayLee Toppin, 82, of Lorimor, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center.

She was born in Mason City, Iowa on March 8, 1942, to George and Gretchen Westby Redington. She graduated from Mason City-Newman Catholic High School and was united in marriage to Gerald Toppin on July 25, 1964....

Sep 28, 2024

Douglas Kratz, 81, of Polk City, Iowa, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2024, at Mary Greeley Medical Center. Born on May 28, 1943, in Cresco, Iowa, Doug lived a life marked by dedication and service.

He served honorably in the United States Air Force from 1963 to 1968 and continued his commitment to his...

Sep 27, 2024

Ralph W. Sanders, 91, West Des Moines, Iowa, died peacefully at home on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024.

Ralph was born March 19, 1933, near Stonington, III, the fourth of six children born to John N. and Zelda (Wetzel) Sanders. He had many fond memories of growing up on the family farm, and graduated from Stonington...