OBITUARIES

Sep 16, 2024

Flora A. Roberts, 83, of Winterset, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024 at UnityPoint Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.

She was born in Promise City, Iowa on December 17, 1940, to Lee and Vesta (Crozier) Schmell. She graduated from Seymour High School in Seymour, Iowa in 1959. She was united in marriage...

Sep 16, 2024

Jean Miller, 63, of Stuart, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines.

Jean Yvette Ross was born in Winterset, Iowa on September 27, 1960 to David and Juanita (Sprunger) Ross. She graduated from Winterset High School in 1979. She was married to Martin Miller on October 9, 2021.

Sep 15, 2024

Richard David Dowell, 77, of Adel Iowa passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 15th, 2024 at the Taylor Hospice House in Des Moines, Iowa from pancreatic cancer. 

Richard was a man with a huge personality, a huge heart, and an enormously generous spirit. Richard had unending passion for life, an endless thirst for knowledge, and an equally endless passion to share...

Sep 15, 2024

Mary Alice Landhuis peacefully passed on September 15, 2024 surrounded by family that she loved dearly.  She was born in November of 1935 in Ogden, Iowa, the daughter of Harry and Clara Smith.

Mary graduated from Grand Junction High School (IA) in the class of 1953.  She went on to study at McPherson College (KS),...

Sep 12, 2024

Thanh Bui, 46, of Des Moines, IA, passed away on September 12, 2024. Born on February 10, 1978. Thanh graduated from Roosevelt High School and furthered his education at the University of Iowa and Barber College. He was a superior barber, a profession through which he touched the lives of many in his community.

Thanh...

Sep 10, 2024

Peng Lo, born September 10, 1930, died at the age of 94 on September 10, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, September 14 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, 8201 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA, 50322. Burial will take place on Monday, September 16 in the Tai Dam section of Glendale Cemetery, beginning at 11:00...

Sep 10, 2024

Robert “Bob” P. Allen, 91, of Macksburg, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines.

Robert Phillip Allen, son of Charlie and Anna (Hildebrand) Allen, was born on May 23, 1933, in Madison County, Iowa. He graduated from Patterson High School in 1952 and following graduation, enlisted in the US...

Sep 10, 2024

Willa Jeanne McCauley, known to everyone as Jeanne, passed away on September 10, 2024, at the age of 85.  She was born on August 16, 1939, to Colan and Arwillda Green in the rural area of Confidence, Iowa.  Jeanne graduated from Corydon High School in 1957 where she was active in choir and cheer leading.

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Sep 10, 2024

Bill Ben Nickel, 76, was born September 2, 1948, in Carroll, IA, to Clifford and Fern (Scott) Nickel, and was the youngest of five children.

Surrounded by his family he peacefully passed away at home September 10, 2024.  Bill faced his battle with cancer with the unwavering determination and strength that shaped his entire life. Refusing to let the illness define...

Sep 8, 2024

Shaun Michael Jennex was born on September 26, 1970 in Massachusetts, passed away quietly on September 8, 2024, in Urbandale, Iowa. A respected manager at Habitat for Humanity ReStore - Urbandale, Shaun led with enthusiasm and enough energy to power the whole store—and probably half the town.

When he wasn't managing the floor, Shaun was...

Sep 8, 2024

John Charles Lee, passed away at the age of 84 on Sunday, September 8th, 2024, at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. His Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Dallas Center Legion Hall.

John was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, and was born on August 2nd,...

Sep 6, 2024

Justin Wayne Skaggs, age 24, of Perry, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on September 6, 2024, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines. His funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, September 16, 2024 with visitation one hour prior beginning at 11:00 a.m. all at the Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Perry Chapel at 1721 Park Street, Perry, Iowa...

Sep 4, 2024

West Des Moines - Judith M. Napier, 88, died on September 4, 2024 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born on January 13, 1936 in Ames, Iowa, the daughter of Jack and Christine McLaren. The McLaren family lived in Des Moines and started the Ashby Avenue/Wallace Lane Christmas lighting tradition in Beaverdale. She grew up attending...

Sep 4, 2024

Thomas William Smith, 73, of West Des Moines, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 4, 2024.

Born on January 1, 1951, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, Thomas was the son of William and Carmon (Erickson) Smith. He grew up in Rockwell City and Perry, Iowa, before moving to Wisconsin. As a youth he loved fishing, being outdoors and was...

Sep 4, 2024

Viola Maxine McDonald, 99 of Winterset, died peacefully on Monday September 4, 2024 at Azria Health of Winterset.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, September 9, 2024 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Winterset Chapel. A funeral service will begin at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at the Winterset Community Church....

Sep 3, 2024

Dorothy Lee Marckmann, 88, of St. Charles, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at Vintage Hills Care Center in Indianola.

Dorothy was born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania on January 12, 1936, to Karl and Eleanor Stuempfle. She was baptized on April 5, 1936 by Reverend Henry M. Strub at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Williamsport...

Sep 2, 2024

Merry Faye Alliss , 77, passed away peacefully at Bickford of Urbandale on September 2, 2024.   Visitation will be held at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Adel Chapel (735 South 14th) on September 11, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be at the Adel United Methodist Church (115 South 10th St) at 11:00 a.m. on September...

Sep 2, 2024

Scott Cadwell, 92, of Earlham, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024 at his home.

Alfred Scott Cadwell was born at home in Adel, Iowa on April 2, 1932, to Clarence Jay and Cecile Winifred (Stump) Cadwell. He graduated from Adel High School in 1951 and served in the United States Army. He was a...

Aug 31, 2024

Lynnette (Hansen) Harvey, 78, of Adel, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at the Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines.

Lynnette was born on September 23, 1945 in Audubon to Leonard “Babe” and Nyretta (Winger) Hansen. She was baptized and confirmed at the Exira Lutheran Church.  She graduated from Exira High School in 1964....

Aug 29, 2024

Julia Koster, 56, of West Des Moines (Formerly of Winterset), passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at her home.

Julie was born on March 17, 1968 in Des Moines, Iowa to John and Donna (Doidge) Myers. She graduated from North Polk High School in 1986 and later attended Iowa State University where she earned...