OBITUARIES

Jul 17, 2023

Fred Kuntz passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023, at the age of 100, at Fleur Heights Care Center in Des Moines.

Charles Frederick Kuntz was born on February 3, 1923, in Madison County, Iowa, to Charles and Myrtle (Ford) Kuntz. He grew up in Winterset and graduated from Winterset High School in 1941. He...

Jul 17, 2023

Mary Phyllis (Paulson) McDowell was born August 23, 1948 in Estherville, Iowa to Jerome Kenneth Paulson and Phyllis Colleen (Reynolds) Paulson. She grew up in Estherville, then went to Florida for a few years before moving to Perry. Phyllis was in the St. Patrick's Catholic School's last graduating class. On September 30, 1968 she married her true love Kenneth...

Jul 17, 2023

Pamela Sue (Faber) Vandever was born December 7, 1944 in Perry, Iowa to Merle Edwin Faber and Elsina Amy (Foltz) Faber. Pam grew up in Washington Township and she graduated from Central Dallas - Minburn High School in 1963. She raised her five children and had an in home daycare for several years. Pam enjoyed reading, doing crafts, sewing,...

Jul 16, 2023

Paul Jerome Lakers was born on May 29, 1964 in Des Moines, Iowa to Ruth and Joseph Lakers.  He died July 16, 2023 at Unity Point Taylor House. He attended St. Anthony grade school for  1st - 7th grade, The Lawrenceville School in Lawrenceville, New Jersey on a Des Moines Register Scholarship for 7th - 10th grade, and graduated...

Jul 16, 2023

Dr. Scott T. Penisten, age 52, died Sunday, July 16, 2023 at his home.

Scott was born November 14, 1970, in Newton, Iowa, to Tom and Karen (Browning) Penisten.  He was raised in Newton and graduated from Newton Senior High School in 1989.  He earned his biochemistry bachelor’s degree from The University of Iowa in...

Jul 16, 2023

Moonlight Barnes passed away on July 16, 2023. She was born on December 31, 1943 in Vietnam. In 1975 she immigrated to the United States. She worked oversees as a Teacher then worked for Olmsted Elementary in Urbandale. She attended Pre-Med overseas. She also obtained her Human Services degree at DMACC. She married the love of her life Bob...

Jul 15, 2023

On July 15, 2023, one hour after his 89th birthday and surrounded by his family, Dr. Kenneth Francis Conry died of complications from Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia, the condition that slowly claimed his body over forty years, but mercifully never his sharp mind nor his loving spirit.

Ken was born on July 14, 1934 in Los Angeles,...

Jul 12, 2023

Kevin J. Koch, 65, of Cumming, Iowa, found peace and his Lord on July 12, 2023, surrounded and held in comfort by his loving family. The family will have a private service at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home. Online condolences can be expressed at caldwellparrish.com.

Kevin was the son of Jack and Sherry Koch of Des...

Jul 11, 2023

Janet Marie Porter, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Spurgeon Manor in Dallas Center at the age of 81. She was born on November 29, 1941, in Rockford, Illinois, to Melvin and Lillian (Gregersen) Swanson.

Janet's early years were marked by resilience and adaptability as she moved to Alta, Iowa, with her...

Jul 10, 2023

Linda Roberts, 72, of Winterset, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023, at her home.

She was born on September 13, 1950, in Virginia, the daughter of Clarence and Mary (Byers) Fellman. Linda married Michael O'Neal in 1971 and later married Jay Roberts in 1988.

Linda attended Mormon Trail High School...

Jul 10, 2023

Erin Ann Hughes, 43, found eternal rest at home with family and friends on July 10, 2023, after battling many illnesses.

Erin was born on April 14, 1980, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Rich and Mary Hughes of Adel.  She attended Adel-DeSoto-Minburn schools and graduated in 1998. Following high school, she advanced her education at...

Jul 8, 2023

Betty Jean McDowell was born November 8, 1939 in Jefferson, Iowa to Warren Thompson and Verna (Miller) Thompson. She grew up on her family farm in Paton, Iowa. Betty graduated from Boxholm High School in 1958. She married Dean Arnold McDowell "Skip" on August 31, 1964 and the couple was blessed with six daughters, Kim, Barbara, Susan, Deana, Debbie...

Jul 7, 2023

Kurt Wayne Van Veldhuizen was born on June 18, 1983 to Dan and Laurie (Horstman) Van Veldhuizen in Sheldon, IA. He grew up on a farm outside of Primghar, IA learning a strong work ethic from his dad and Grandpa Gene. He graduated from Hartley Melvin Sanborn High School. Kurt continued his education at the University of Northern Iowa,...

Jul 7, 2023

Mary Van Pelt, 89, of Van Meter, peacefully passed away on July 7, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones at her home. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and cherished memories.

Mary was born on July 3, 1934, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Vincenzo Sr. and...

Jul 6, 2023

Ashleigh Jo Buchman, neé Miller, age 30, passed away unexpectedly at MercyOne Hospital in Des Moines, on Thursday, July 6, 2023, surrounded by her family and friends.

Ashleigh was born on September 21, 1992 in Des Moines, IA. Ashleigh grew up in Des Moines and Adel, graduating from Adel-DeSoto-Minburn High School in 2011. Ashleigh was...

Jul 3, 2023

Donald Francis Cain, 79, of Cumming, Iowa, passed away on July 3, 2023 after a long battle with cancer.

Don was born in Cumming, Iowa on July 9, 1943, to Robert and Clare Cain. He graduated from Dowling High School in 1961. He would then go on to attend Creighton University in Nebraska and then...

Jul 3, 2023

Memorial service at a later date to be determined. Obituary to follow. Memorials to family for future designation.

Jul 2, 2023

Jul 1, 2023

In the early hours of Saturday July 1st, Adam Lawrence Booker lost his life in a tragic car accident in Iowa, on his way to spend the weekend with family to celebrate his grandmother’s birthday.

Adam was born in Thornton Colorado on May 24, 1989. He grew up in Arvada, Colorado, graduating from Maranatha Christian...

Jul 1, 2023

Memorial service at a later date to be determined. Obituary to follow. Memorials to family for future designation..