OBITUARIES

Jun 17, 2023

Michael, (Mike, Big Mike, Moon Pie, Grandpa Turkey and Mally) Mallberg, slipped past St. Peter through the pearly gates of Heaven to meet Jesus on June 17, 2023 in a loving room at Taylor Hospice House, ending his full and blessed life with his earthly body. A visitation will be held Thursday, June 22, 2023 from 4:00-7:00pm at St....

Jun 17, 2023

Tim DeFord passed away in his home in Winterset, Iowa, on June 17th, after a long battle with cancer. A visitation will be held at the Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care in Perry, Iowa, on Thursday, June 22, from 4:00-7:00 pm. The funeral service will be at the First Baptist Church in Creston, Iowa, on Friday, June...

Jun 16, 2023

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Jun 16, 2023

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Florita Tejada Sullivan, age 88, died June 16th, 2023, at Beaumont Medical Center in Royal Oak, Michigan.  She was born December 26th, 1934, in Kalibo, Aklan in the Philippines to Salvador and Flora Tejada Peralta.  Visitation will be on Wednesday, June 28 from 4:00PM -...

Jun 16, 2023

ViiviAnn Aarma Shirley lived a life of public service and leadership to her community and was a strong role model as mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was a mayor of Perry, IA, first filling a term vacated upon her husband, Alan Shirley's death in 2004 and re-elected twice before she retired from office. She was a champion...

Jun 15, 2023

Lillian Herridge "Lil" was born June 17, 1943 in Lewisport, Kentucky to Albert Griffin and Grace Myrtle (Estes) Cooper. She attended school in Kentucky until she was 12 years old, then her family moved to Cooper, Iowa. In 1958 she married Ronald James Tucker and the couple was blessed with two children: Belinda Anne and Thomas James. They later...

Jun 15, 2023

Craig S. Green, beloved son, father, brother, and craftsman, passed away on June 15, 2023, at UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist in Des Moines. He was 43 years old.

Born and raised in Omaha, Craig was the son of Kurt Green and Julie Doran. As a craftsman, he dedicated his skills to creating beautiful cabinets for MFI...

Jun 15, 2023

Randy Long, age 60, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at EveryStep Kavanagh House in Des Moines.

Randy was born on November 16, 1962, the son of Billy Long and Dolores (Dupuy) Loftus. He attended Saydel High School and later found his calling as a heavy equipment operator. For over two decades, he worked...

Jun 14, 2023

Linda Pardun, age 79 of Jamaica, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at her home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Mount Olivet Lutheran Church in Perry with visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in the Violet Hill Cemetery in...

Jun 13, 2023

Rita Diane (Dillinger) Westphal passed away on June 13, 2023, at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines, Iowa. She was born on November 1, 1974, in Des Moines, the daughter of Russell and Janet (McKenzie) Dillinger. Rita grew up in the De Soto area and graduated from Winterset High School in 1993.

After completing her...

Jun 13, 2023

Edward Ellsworth Best, 69, died peacefully June 13, 2023 at his home in Urbandale after a long battle with cancer.

Ed was born May 6, 1954 in Cedar Rapids to Mary (Griffin) and W. Dean Best. He lived in Marengo for a short time before moving to North English, Iowa, where he spent his childhood....

Jun 12, 2023

Nathan Hoffman, 48, of Waukee, passed away from a heart attack on June 12, 2023. He was born on December 6, 1974, to Timothy Hoffman and Gwynn (Grout) Christiansen.

Nate attended Adel DeSoto Minburn High School where he graduated in 1993. He was an excellent student and made the honor roll all eight semesters. Following...

Jun 12, 2023

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Jun 12, 2023

Michael Jay Clifton, passed away at MercyOne Medical Center, June 12, 2023 at the young age of 56. In respect to Mike’s wishes and the family, there will be no services held. A celebration of life will take place July 9, 2023 from 12:00pm to 4:00PM at the Dallas County Fairgrounds.. Mike was born January 19, 1967 to Arnold...

Jun 11, 2023

Steven Stotts, 59, peacefully passed away on June 11, 2023 after a courageous battle with kidney cancer. He was a loving husband, devoted father and cherished friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He was born on October 6, 1963 to Roy and Joyce “Niehoff” Stotts in Murdo, South Dakota. He attended South Dakota State...

Jun 11, 2023

David Grant Hanson, passed away on June 11, 2023, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. He was born on April 2, 1946, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, to Rudolph and Pearl Hanson. David grew up in Jackson, Michigan, and graduated from Jackson High School. He went on to pursue his education at Michigan State University, where he earned his...

Jun 10, 2023

Libby M. Horning was born on November 5th, 1923 to Libbie (née Krainik) Marshalek and her husband, Alois Marshalek.

Libby grew up during the depression in the harsh Wisconsin winters. Growing up during the depression instilled in her the need for self-reliance, and always being prepared for life’s little inconveniences.

She...

Jun 5, 2023

Michael Patrick Tracy, lovingly known as Mike Tracy, passed away peacefully in the night at the age of 76. He bravely battled lung cancer after being diagnosed in December 2022.

Mike was born on August 6, 1946, in Ottumwa, IA to Tom and Loretta Tracy. As the oldest of six siblings, he spent most of...

Jun 4, 2023

David Dean Hunt, son of George and Janice (McCraney) Hunt, was born January 3, 1950 in Waterloo, Iowa. He was the third born of the four brothers. David came into the world with many challenges. He survived his health issues allowing him to be forever young in most ways. David made many friends everywhere he went. He was a...

Jun 3, 2023

Barbara J. Youngkin, 69, passed away on June 3, 2023. She was born on March 25, 1954 to Elzy and Frances “Watters” Youngkin in Des Moines, Iowa. She dedicated her career to the City of Des Moines as a Secretary.

Barb’s fascination with miniatures began at a young age. She had an uncanny ability to...