OBITUARIES

May 5, 2023

Dororthy May Wallace, 82, passed away on May 5, 2023.  Dorothy was born on April 23, 1941 in Des Moines, Iowa.  She is survived by her son Thomas Lester, her daughter Kelly Lester, her sister Lois Aller (Jim), her brothers James Karnes, Edward Karnes (Janice), and Harry Dhabolt.

Dorothy was a long time server at...

May 3, 2023

Hazel Stanley, of Winterset, passed away May 3, 2023, at Azria Health, at the age of 100 years, 11 months, and 12 days.

Funeral services for Hazel will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Winterset Chapel, with a visitation one hour prior beginning at 1:00 p.m. Memorials...

May 1, 2023

Beverly Jean Devilbiss, daughter of Orville Brown Sr. and Evelyn Neiderhouser Brown, was born April 1, 1943 in Kidder, Missouri. Beverly moved to Booneville, Iowa in 1949, then to Perry in 1951. She went to Roosevelt School until fifth grade, and the Junior High/High School in Perry until the tenth grade. She met Harold Eugene Devilbiss and the two...

May 1, 2023

Ginnie Noe Wheeler, 77, left her earthly bindings behind on May 1st, so she could join her beloved Savior.

Ginnie was born on May 10, 1945. She lived in Chicago, Turkey, Keokuk, Des Moines, Casey and West Des Moines. Her lively spirit left an impression on many people over her lifetime. She married three times,...

Apr 30, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Martha "Marty" Jane Weaver, a beloved, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who passed away on April 30, 2023, at the age of 88. She had suffered with dementia for many years in the latter part of her life. Marty was born on September 26, 1934, in Des Moines,...

Apr 29, 2023

JoAnn Mary Stone, age 48 of Des Moines, Iowa passed away unexpectedly on April 29, 2023.

JoAnn was born on September 2, 1974 to Robert and Margaret Schlarmann in Dubuque, Iowa. After graduating from Beckman Catholic High School in Dyersville, JoAnn attended the University of Iowa, earning degrees in Economics and Finance. She then obtained...

Apr 29, 2023

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Dayna Decker-Nuzum, 78, passed away at her home in Winterset on Saturday, April 29, 2023.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Winterset Chapel. Funeral...

Apr 28, 2023

Mayumi Ameku, age 60, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023 at her home.

Mayumi was born January 28, 1963 in Okinawa, Japan to Yshinovi and Emi Ameku. She lost her dad at the age of 10, and her mother remarried Rod Case of Michigan in 1973. Mayumi, her mother, twin sister, Masumi (deceased in...

Apr 27, 2023

On Thursday April 27, 2023, Luke Phillip Bazan was welcomed into heaven.

Luke graduated from Waukee High School in 2020 and Des Moines Area Community College in 2023, earning a degree in Computer Aided Design. He was a member of the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity at the University of Iowa, and was employed by Hy-Vee...

Apr 27, 2023

Rita Moorehead, 75, of Norwalk, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Azria Health Care Center in Winterset.

Rita was born on March 27, 1948 in Winterset, Iowa to Wano and Dorothy (Fryer) Welch. She was a graduate from Winterset High school. Rita was a caregiver to many foster children over the years and...

Apr 27, 2023

Ronald "Ron" Sorber, age 77 of Perry, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at the Methodist West Hospital in West Des Moines, IA. According to his wishes no, services are planned. Memorials will be given to Raccoon River Pet Rescue and may be left at the Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care. Online condolences may be left...

Apr 26, 2023

Donalee Mary (Smith) Christy, 85, passed on April 26th, 2023 at Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Altoona, Iowa.

“Donna” as she was affectionately known, was born August 7th, 1937, in Gilmore City, Iowa to Clete and Newell Smith.

Donna graduated Gilmore City High School in 1956. She then went on to...

Apr 26, 2023

Kelly Freeman, 68, of Winterset, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at the Madison County Memorial Hospital.

Kelly was born on March 18, 1955 in Des Moines, Iowa to Lynn Dale and Marilyn Fae (Shephard) Sour. She graduated from Winterset High School and attended Graceland College in Lamoni, Iowa. She married Everett George Freeman...

Apr 25, 2023

Donnie Watson, 77, of rural Ottumwa, passed away at his home, April, 25, 2023.

A Memorial Service will be held Monday, May 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Gateway Church of the Nazarene, Oskaloosa. A graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m., at the Winterset Cemetery, with full military honors. Memorial contributions...

Apr 23, 2023

Chad Morman, age 39 of Perry, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, near Bouton, IA. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 1, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at the Perry High School Gymnasium in Perry. Visitation will be on Sunday, April 30, 2023, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care...

Apr 23, 2023

Christine Breitbach, 67, of Des Moines passed away peacefully on Sunday April 23, 2023. Visitation will be May 8th at Basilica of St. John in Des Moines from 10:30 to Noon, with Mass immediately following.

The family would like to invite you to a luncheon at the church following Mass.

Christine...

Apr 21, 2023

Heather Nicole Dell, 33, passed away Friday, April 21st, 2023 at UnityPoint Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. She was born May 17, 1989, to Harry and Sandra (Zech) Dell (now Newsom) in Des Moines, Iowa.

Despite being diagnosed with autism, Heather graduated from Johnston High School in May 2007 and from Des Moines Area...

Apr 21, 2023

Bob Kearney, 81, Waukee, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 21, 2023 with his loving family by his side.  Bob was born February 14, 1942 in Fort Dodge, Iowa.  He graduated from Iowa State University (ISU) with a degree in chemistry.  He met his wife, Lois, at ISU.  They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary April 20, 2023.

Apr 21, 2023

Larry Dean Mullenax, 62, passed away April 21, 2023 after a short battle with brain cancer. A celebration of Larry’s life will be held on May 6, 2023 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home - Adel Chapel, with a short service of remembrance beginning at 4:00 p.m. Burial will take place at a later date....

Apr 21, 2023

Darvin Olson, 90, of Winterset, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023 at Azria Health in Winterset.

A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, May 8, 2023 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Winterset Chapel, where family will greet friends prior, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Burial will follow at 12:30 p.m., at the...