OBITUARIES

Oct 19, 2024

Ada Marie Dyshaw (83) passed away on October 19, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Sunny Hill Cemetery (420 SE 6th St, Grimes, IA 50111).

Ada Marie Dyshaw (Wassenaar) was born February 16, 1941, to Joe & Doris Wassenaar in...

Oct 19, 2024

Cheryl Jeanne Corcoran, 67, of Urbandale, transitioned to her home in heaven on Saturday, October 19, 2024, following a courageous battle against cancer. Cheryl was born April 26, 1957, to Richard and Eileen Corcoran of Fairbank, Iowa. She graduated from Sumner High School in Sumner, Iowa, in 1975 and then attended Hamilton Business College in Mason City, Iowa, earning...

Oct 18, 2024

Ardeth N. Haines, 91, of Winterset, passed away at her home on Friday, October 18, 2024.

She was born in Winterset, Iowa on June 1, 1933, the daughter of Earl and Nellie Cleo (Clopton) Williams. She graduated from Winterset High School in 1952 and married Fred Crusan in 1953. She was born and raised in...

Oct 17, 2024

A Funeral Ceremony will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home and Crematory.

Oct 17, 2024

Dean Peck, 92, of Urbandale, Iowa, was born February 20, 1932, in Hamburg, Iowa, and passed away peacefully on October 17, 2024, in Perry, Iowa. He was the beloved son of Harry and Velma (née Ruyle) Peck and the devoted husband of Ramona Peck.

Dean attended Kansas State University on a football scholarship in 1950,...

Oct 17, 2024

Glida Mae Jones, beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great­ grandmother, and friend to many, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Madison County Healthcare System in the care of EveryStep Hospice.

Glida was born on June 20, 1929, in Osceola, Iowa, to Ray Clayton and Mary Ruth Cline. She graduated from Clarke County High...

Oct 15, 2024

Kurt Anderson

May 1, 1963 - October 15, 2024

Kurt Anderson now stands in the presence of the Lord—healed, without pain. In perfect splendor. On Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at home in Winterset, Iowa, Kurt completed his earthly journey and went home to Jesus. He was about loving Jesus most and serving Him...

Oct 14, 2024

Ihor Bekersky (83) passed away on Oct 14, 2024, at Karen Acres Healthcare Center, in Urbandale, Iowa. Interment will be held at the Orange County Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Goshen, NY, at a later date.

Ihor Bekersky was born to Ivan “John” and Oksana (Stets) Bekersky in October, 1940, in Lviv, Ukraine. He immigrated to...

Oct 11, 2024

Lee James Kinney, 68, of Minburn, Iowa, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2024, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa, after a courageous battle with prostate cancer, surrounded by his loving family.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Perry Chapel, located at 1721 Park...

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...