OBITUARIES

Aug 11, 2023

Vernon Gerard Harkin was born October 2, 1963 to James and Ella Harkin (Maher) of Cumming, Iowa. He passed away August 11, 2023 in Des Moines, Iowa.

Vernon grew up in the town of Cumming, Iowa. He attended Saint Peter’s Catholic school in Des Moines, Dowling high school in West Des Moines and Norwalk high school in...

Aug 10, 2023

Rodney "Rod" McDowell, age 63 of Des Moines and formerly of the Perry area, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023, in Des Moines, IA. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. at the Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care in Perry with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. until the time of...

Aug 9, 2023

Lou Ann Pumphrey, a compassionate soul with an unwavering dedication to the well-being of others, passed away on August 9, 2023, at the age of 80. Born on July 21, 1943, in Bloomington, IL, she was the cherished daughter of James and Ethel Louise (Riley) Pumphrey.

Growing up in Monmouth, IL, Lou Ann's journey was...

Aug 9, 2023

John Alfred Krusenstjerna of West Des Moines, 87, passed away peacefully with loving family by his side  on August 9th, 2023.  John was born June 19, 1936 in Sioux City, Iowa to Arthur and Velma Krusenstjerna.

John spent his early life in Odebolt, Iowa, where his “midwestern values” were instilled.  Although he eventually left Odebolt,...

Aug 9, 2023

Ida Morse, 88, of Winterset, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at Bickford Cottage of West Des Moines, Iowa.

A visitation will be held from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Winterset Chapel. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 15. Burial will be...

Aug 9, 2023

Ray L. Hamill passed away peacefully at his home on August 9, 2023. He was loved and supported by his family – Lenore Hamill (Rutana), Robert Hamill (Lyndsey) of Des Moines, Ian Hamill of Des Moines, Chris Hamill (Stephanie) of Fall City, WA, Krissi Hoyt (Nate) of Franklin, TN, Jeremy Sander (Jamie) of Chesterfield, MO, his former wife Carol...

Aug 9, 2023

Vera Lee Golightly, 89, of Van Meter, died Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at Spurgeon Manor in Dallas Center.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, August 14, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Winterset Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 15, at Trinity Lutheran Church near...

Aug 8, 2023

Shirley Ann Petro, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2023, at the age of 80. Born on November 6, 1942, near Perry, Iowa, she was the daughter of Harry Henry and Gladys Irene (Charlet) Sheets.

Growing up near Perry, Shirley attended a country school, where she developed...

Aug 7, 2023

Bryan Keith Wheeler, a Biological Science Lab Technician for the USDA, and a resident of Ankeny, passed away Monday, August 7th at the age of 46 after a brave battle with cancer.

Bryan is survived by his wife, Theresa; stepsons, Tyler and Jakob Whiteaker; his parents, Randy (Jill) Wheeler of Ankeny, and Pam Wheeler of...

Aug 6, 2023

Mr. Jerry Allen, age 82, of Alpharetta, Georgia, passed away Sunday, August 6th, 2023. Jerry was born on July 14, 1941, in Winterset, Iowa, the son of the late Harold and Mary Allen. Jerry graduated from Jefferson Community High School in Jefferson, Iowa. He enlisted in the United States Navy upon graduating high school and served as a cryptologist...

Aug 6, 2023

Carrie Ann Hausman was born in Boulder, CO, July 20, 1959, the daughter of Anna Mae Eckblad and William Wise. Shortly thereafter, Carrie and her mother moved to Columbia, MO, where Carrie spent her early years in elementary school.

In 1968, Anna Mae married Dr. George Hausman, who adopted Carrie at a young...

Aug 6, 2023

Chad Michael Lemon was born on September 24, 1985, in Des Moines, Iowa, he was the son of Keith and Beverly (McDaniel) Lemon. Growing up in Grimes, Chad's journey of life was marked by his deep connections with family, friends, and his passions. He graduated from Dallas Center Grimes High School in 2004. Chad was an Eagle Scout which...

Aug 6, 2023

Alice Faye (Haines) Fritz was born on September 30, 1935, in Winterset, Iowa, to Ollie Maurice and Elsie Fay (Armstrong) Haines. She grew up in rural Winterset and worked at the Madison County Hospital as a teenager. She graduated from Winterset High School in 1953, and attended the University of Iowa for a year. Alice then lived in the...

Aug 5, 2023

Mary Josephine Ethell Cunningham was born on July 7, 1927 at her maternal grandparent's farm house west of Rippey, to parent's Robert and Leeta Johnson Ethell. Mary died on August 5, 2023 at the Dallas County Hospital at the age of 96. She grew up in Rippey with her parents. Her dad taught her how to play cribbage and...

Aug 4, 2023

Janice Feldman, 89, of Van Meter, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023 at her home.

Jan was born on January 11, 1934 to Patrick and Myrtle (Seiler) Cline in Winterset, Iowa. She was a graduate of Winterset High School in 1952. Jan married Ralph Feldman on November 12, 1952 in Winterset. To this union,...

Aug 4, 2023

Mary Jane Shedenhelm Gajewski, 93, of Johnston, Iowa, beloved wife of Leonard, passed away peaceably on August 4, 2023. Daughter of Lawrence “Murph” and Bertha Miller Shedenhelm, Mary was born on November 26, 1929, in East St. Louis, Illinois. Lawrence was a technical director in the Civil Aviation Administration (later the FAA), and so Mary grew up in East...

Aug 4, 2023

To view the livestream service, go to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church's website at https://gdlc.church/ then scroll down to Watch Our Livestream.

Kara Elizabeth (Behlke) Ungerman passed away due to complications after giving birth to her firstborn child, Oliver Nolan Ungerman on Friday August 4th, 2023. Before she passed, Kara and her loving, devoted husband, Andy...

Aug 3, 2023

Phillip David Conklin, age 59, of Perry, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023, in Clive, Iowa. He was born October 23, 1963, in Perry, the son of Ronald Eugene and Helen Louise (Lambert) Conklin. He attended Perry schools through ninth grade. Phil was united in marriage to Debra Linn Gliem on July 15, 1982; this union lasted ten...

Aug 2, 2023

Douglas Merlyn Schnoor was born on October 2, 1955, in Perry, Iowa, son of Merlyn Henry and Alice Joan (Vodenik) Schnoor. Doug's journey through life was a testament to his commitment to service to others, never to be content with idleness, and his love of doing the best job possible at all times. .

Doug...

Aug 2, 2023

A visitation for Deng will be Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 10:00 am until the time of service at 11:00 am at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory, 8201 Hickman Road, Urbandale.  Burial will take place in Glendale Cemetery immediately following the service.

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