OBITUARIES

Feb 18, 2023

Karen VanTreeck, 81, of Clive, IA passed away peacefully at home on February 18, 2023 following advanced stage dementia.

She was born and raised in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Edward and Annabelle Kalupa. She graduated from Sheboygan Falls High School in 1959, and married the love of her life Paul in...

Feb 16, 2023

Jay Wildin, 89, of Winterset, passed away on February 16, 2023 at the Ramsey Village in Des Moines.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Winterset Chapel. Funeral service will begin at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at the funeral home. Burial will...

Feb 15, 2023

Edward Leon Stroeber, the eldest of three children born to Edward W. and Elva L. (Forsyth) Stroeber was born June 5, 1941 at his grandmother’s home in Madison county, Iowa. Ed attended grade school at Arispe and Macksburg. He then attended Adel High School where he met the love of his life, Judith E. Ramsey. They were married 51...

Feb 15, 2023

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Michael J. Green was with his family by his side when he was welcomed into heaven on February 15, 2023. Mike died from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease.

Mike was born on March 14, 1948 to Leo Joseph (L.J.)...

Feb 15, 2023

Jon E. Hanson, 60, of Grimes, Iowa passed away on February 15, 2023 at home.  Services will be held at a later date in LeMars, Iowa.

Jon Ernest Hanson was born on February 1, 1963 in LeMars, Iowa, the son of Harlan and Phyllis (Lanegan) Hanson.  He attended LeMars Community High School, graduating in 1981.  ...

Feb 15, 2023

Janet Elizabeth McMichael passed away on February 15 at the age of 91.  Janet was born in Iowa City to Louis and Elizabeth Greer.  She attended St. Patrick elementary and high schools and graduated from the University of Iowa as a member of Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society.

Janet first worked at the Iowa City...

Feb 15, 2023

Michael Alan Wilson was born January 20, 1948 in Des Moines, IA the son of Merle A. and Ruth (Duffield) Wilson. He attended and graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1966. After attending college Michael returned to Roosevelt, teaching Physical Education and coaching there his entire career.

Michael enjoyed being outside and being active, working...

Feb 14, 2023

Dale Johnson, 75, of Winterset, passed away comfortably at his home with his daughter and son-in-law by his side.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Winterset Chapel. A private burial will be held at a later date in the Winterset Cemetery. Memorial contributions...

Feb 13, 2023

Sharon Ann Hansen, 80, was taken by her Merciful Lord on February 13, 2023, at Bickford of Urbandale Assisted Living & Memory Care, passing peacefully in her sleep after a long battle with dementia.

Sharon graduated from Van Meter High School and continued her education at Northwest Missouri State College, Drake University, and American Institute...

Feb 13, 2023

Gerald Palmer, age 83 of Perry, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023, at the Kings Garden Campus of Perry Lutheran Homes in Perry. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 17, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Perry. Visitation will be on Thursday, February 16, 2023, from 1:00 to 7:00...

Feb 12, 2023

Gerald L. Wright "Gary" (November 23, 1940- February 12, 2023). He was born to Leo and Clella Wright. Gary was a lifelong resident of Greene County, Iowa. He graduated in 1961 from Jefferson High School. Gary lived in the family home and cared for his parents until their death. In 1989 Gary met and married Nancy Brandenburg. Gary spent...

Feb 12, 2023

Michael Roy Drysdale passed away peacefully on February 12, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones near and far.

Mike was born on September 3, 1949 in Yreka, California, grew up in Fairfield, California, and attended Judson High School in Arizona. He graduated from the University of Colorado - Boulder in 1971. A wide variety of...

Feb 12, 2023

Larry Nolan, age 71 of Perry, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023, at the Eden Acres Campus of Perry Lutheran Homes. A graveside service will be in the Violet Hill Cemetery in the spring. Memorials will be given to American Cancer Society and may be left at the Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care. Memorial comments can...

Feb 11, 2023

Bernal Bumbarger, 90, of Winterset, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, February 11, 2023.

A private graveside memorial will be held at the Winterset Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be

directed to the family for a future designation.

Bernal Gene Bumbarger was...

Feb 10, 2023

Kelly Boatwright, 52, of Winterset, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, February 10, 2023.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family for a future designation.

Kelly Wayne Boatwright was born January 6, 1971 to Walter and Mary (Davis)...

Feb 9, 2023

Miriam Ferrusca, age 56 of Perry, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at MercyOne Medical Center Des Moines, IA. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 13, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patricks Catholic Church in Perry with visitation starting at 9:30 until the time of the service. Memorials will be given to family and may...

Feb 9, 2023

Sharon Phillips, age 80 of Perry, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Eden Acres Campus of Perry Lutheran Homes in Perry, IA. A memorial service will be held on February 18, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care in Perry . A private burial will be in the Violet Hill Cemetery...

Feb 9, 2023

Angela Rayla was born July 10, 1929, in Sanford, KS the daughter Cirilo and Josefa (Marques) Lemuz. She grew up in Sanford and graduated from Albert High School. Following high school she went on to work in the hospital & nursing home fields.  She worked in Elderly care well into her 80s.

Angela took a...

Feb 9, 2023

Danny “Dan” Perry, 66, passed away on February 9, 2023. He was born on September 11, 1956 to Clarence and Coleen Perry in Des Moines, Iowa. He attended Drake University. He was a long time employee of Moehl Millwork, Inc. He retired from Beisser Lumber Company in October 2021.

Dan was a wonderful and devoted...

Feb 8, 2023

Elsina Faber Sieck, daughter of Merle Edward Foltz and Amy Quayle Foltz, was born April 6, 1924 in Guthrie County. Elsina moved to Perry at the age of 3 and spent the rest of her years in the Perry area. She graduated from Perry Public School and then went on to DMACC and ISU. Elsina married Merle Edwin Faber...