OBITUARIES

Sep 20, 2024

Betty Irene Perkins (77) passed away on September 20, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at Bishop Drumm Retirement Center, in Johnston, Iowa. No services are planned at this time.

Betty Irene Johnson was born to William Fred Johnson and Lois Ione Silvers on January 27, 1947, in Oskaloosa, Iowa. She was the oldest of...

Sep 20, 2024

Jo Ann Simpson was born on June 3, 1956 in Sterling, Illinois to Kenneth and Gertrude Kosier. She is survived by her son, Ian Simpson (Michaela) of Root, Switzerland, brother Ken Kosier (Elaine) of Verona, WI, sister Jeanette Kosier of Peoria, IL as well as partner Steven Ourada. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Ceber T....

Sep 20, 2024

Sanford Ray Coe Jr., age 85, of Des Moines, was born January 29,1939, in Guthrie County, Iowa, and went home to be with his Lord on September 20, 2024.

Sanford was a lifelong member of Central Community Free Methodist Church. After serving his country in the US Army, he spent many years working at Younkers...

Sep 19, 2024

Thomas Grant Suttie (84) died Thursday, September 19, at 11:11pm, surrounded by his family.

A visitation will be held at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory (8201 Hickman Road, Urbandale Iowa, 50322) on Monday, September 23, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Theresa Catholic Church (1230...

Sep 19, 2024

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Shirley Marie Schick Berns, peacefully entered God’s kingdom on September 19, 2024 on their 70th wedding anniversary at the age of 90.

Shirley was born on the Schick family farm southwest of Bayard, Iowa on May 2, 1934...

Sep 19, 2024

DESPEDIDA CON AMOR Y PAZ

Marzo 25,1970 -Septiembre 19,2024

Con profundo dolor, damos el adiós a un gran hombre, papá, esposo, hijo, hermano y amigo. Juan fue una persona muy humilde, dedicado a ayudar sin nada a cambio. Siempre fue solidario con quien lo necesitaba, nunca dejo al lado a los suyos y...

Sep 17, 2024

Jenny Baccam, 48, of Clive, Iowa, passed away on September 17, 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa. Born on April 14, 1976, in Vietnam to Tam and Phoung V. (Tran) Huynh, Jenny immigrated to the United States as a teenager with her family, making Iowa her home.

Jenny had a zest for life that was evident...

Sep 17, 2024

Minh Quan Nguyen (29) passed away on September 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. A visitation will be held at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory (8201 Hickman Rd. Urbandale Iowa, 50322) on Friday, September 20, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at St....

Sep 17, 2024

Mary Catherine Schuster, 91, of West Des Moines, IA, passed away, Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at MorningStar Assisted Living in West Des Moines. A funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in West Des Moines. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be...

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

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 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 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,...