OBITUARIES

Jul 30, 2023

Dolores “Dee” (Barker) Long of Adel, Iowa was born at home in Cooper, Iowa on December 11, 1931, to Lysle and Della (Remele) Barker. She left this earth on July 30, 2023, at Adel Acres Care Center in Adel surrounded by family and many who had cared so deeply for her in her last months.

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Jul 30, 2023

Joanne Rae (Curler) Robbins, 92, peacefully passed on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at Bishop Drumm Care Center in Johnston.

Joanne was born on January 7, 1931, and was raised in Des Moines’ Beaverdale neighborhood. Joanne was raised in a small but close family, being an only child. Joanne enjoyed traveling to California to visit family...

Jul 27, 2023

Obituary and services are pending.

Jul 27, 2023

Diane Sue Martin passed away Thursday July 27th, 2023, at the age of 63 due to complications from type 1 diabetes.

Diane was born December 7th, 1959, to Patricia “Rogers” and Dewey Marselle. The youngest of three children, Diane shared a close bond with her sister, Cathy Lynn and brother, Dewey Robert.

Jul 25, 2023

Geraldine “Geri” Williamson, 85, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at the Stuart Care Center after a courageous battle with cancer.

Geri was born on July 7, 1938, at home in Earlham to her parents Jess and Erma (Nellis) Nelson. She graduated from Earlham High School in 1956. On March 19, 1960, she married...

Jul 25, 2023

Prudence Whitfield, age 80 of Perry, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at the Kings Garden Campus of Perry Lutheran Homes in Perry, IA. A private burial will be in the Violet Hill Cemetery in Perry at a later date. Prudence Millicent Whitfield was born on August 5, 1942, at Ambridge, PA to Anthony and Sophia (Merkel) Matzie....

Jul 25, 2023

In Loving Memory of Kirk Gustafson

Kirk Gustafson, beloved father, brother, son, and friend, left us on July 25, 2023, at the age of 57. Born on April 23, 1966, in DeWitt, Iowa, Kirk was a remarkable man with a passion for life and an unwavering love for cars.

Kirk's enthusiasm...

Jul 25, 2023

Treva Melton, age 106 of Perry, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at the Eden Acres of Perry Lutheran Homes in Perry, IA. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Christ Lutheran Church rural Bouton. Visitation will be on Monday, July 31, 2023, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the...

Jul 24, 2023

Kathleen Linn, age 94 of Grand Junction, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023 at her home with her daughters at her side in Grand Junction, IA. A private graveside service will be held in the Rippey Cemetery with a celebration of her life held at the Rippey United Methodist Church on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 12:00 p.m....

Jul 24, 2023

Elizabeth Renee Grubb (Sweet Lizzy) passed away on July 24th, 2023 at the age of 45 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loved ones who will continue to honor her. Elizabeth enjoyed going to concerts, movies, and to family gatherings. She also enjoyed shopping for gifts for her nieces and nephew and anything chocolate.

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Jul 23, 2023

Don Chapman, age 66, of Murray, passed away July 23, 2023, at the VA Central Iowa Health Care System in Des Moines.

A Memorial Service and Military Honors will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Winterset Chapel, where a visitation will take place from 10:00 to 11:30....

Jul 23, 2023

Agnes Catherine Flinn (Schurman) died in her home in Prospect, KY, on Sunday, July 23, 2023. She was 73. She was born in Des Moines, IA in 1950 to Virgil and Grace Schurman of Lacona, IA. Agnes was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Doyle. Agnes retired from the US Army after serving for 20 years....

Jul 23, 2023

Louise Carolyn Duvall, the only child of Edwin and Wilma (Hogueisson) Duvall, was born on July 3rd, 1946, at St. Anthony Hospital in Carroll, Iowa. She grew up on the family farm in Audubon County, Viola Township. She departed this life on July 23, 2023, while residing at Walnut Ridge in Clive, Iowa.

There was...

Jul 21, 2023

A livestream of the Celebration of Life for Chief Burk is available down below.

Kenneth Wayne Burk, 59, of Winterset passed away on July 21, 2023, at EveryStep Kavanagh House in Des Moines. He was born on October 1, 1963, at Decatur County Hospital. His parents were Ed and Linda (Graves) Burk. His aunts, Lou...

Jul 20, 2023

Jack Salzsieder, 81, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his loved ones who will continue to honor and love him. He was born on August 26th, 1941, to Edward and Mabel “Christensen” Salzsieder in Jamestown, North Dakota. He lived in Edgeley, North Dakota where he graduated High School. After High School he enlisted in the...

Jul 19, 2023

A private gathering will be held on Thursday, July 27th, 2023 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home in Urbandale. The pastor will be saying a few words at 5:30 pm. A private burial will be held at a later date at IOOF Cemetery in Indianola.

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Jul 19, 2023

Barbara Creveling, 67, of Waukee, passed away at her home following a hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born on January 13, 1956, in Austin, Minnesota, Barbie was the fourth child of Robert and Janice Kammerer. She graduated from Des Moines North High School in 1974 and went on to work at various places before...

Jul 18, 2023

Edith Moore, age 86 of Perry, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at the Perry Lutheran Homes Kings Garden Campus in Perry, IA. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the New Day Assembly Of God in Perry. Burial will be in the Oakdale Cemetery in Adel, IA. Memorials will be...

Jul 18, 2023

Wanda Denise Hemesath, a vibrant soul with a spunky and free spirit, passed away on July 18, 2023, at her home in Des Moines, Iowa. She was born on November 22, 1954, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, to Ralph and Laura Hemesath. Wanda grew up in Edgewood, Iowa, and graduated from Edgewood-Colesburg High School before moving to Des Moines to...

Jul 17, 2023

There will be no obituary, per the families request.