OBITUARIES

Feb 7, 2025

Lewis Reed Hamilton, 99, of Davis City, Iowa, departed this life on February 7, 2025 at Clearview Home in Mt. Ayr, Iowa.

Lewis was born on June 12, 1925 on a farm north of Mt. Moriah, MO to Garland Rex Hamilton and Rachel Merle (Dennis) Hamilton. He attended Fairview and Greencastle Country Schools, completed 9th thru 12th grades at Ridgeway, MO,...

Feb 6, 2025

Joanne Lee Jones, 78, of Perry, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Eden Acres Perry Lutheran Homes.

Visitation will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Perry Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 10, 2025, at the First Baptist...

Feb 6, 2025

Janice Loe Jungmann Daly went home to heaven on February 6, 2025.

She was at home and surrounded by her loving husband of 62 years and their four daughters and families. 

Jan was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on September 1, 1940, and grew up near Booneville. She was proud to be a Van Meter Bulldog and University of Iowa Hawkeye graduate;...

Feb 5, 2025

Ann Bopp, 81, of Winterset, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at MercyOne Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa. 

Ann was born in Guthrie Center, Iowa on July 4, 1943, the daughter of Hayden Jr. and Beulah (Hafner) Nagle.

Ann was a proud homemaker. She loved crocheting and quilting cherished family heirlooms. Throughout her life, she was known for her...

Feb 4, 2025

Delbert (Duff) Lawrence Countryman, 70, of Redfield, IA, died peacefully at Thomas Rest Haven in Coon Rapids, Iowa on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. He was born December 25, 1954 in Iowa City, IA, the son of Donald Wayne and Susie (Bainter) Countryman. 

Delbert grew up in Redfield and attended Dexfield Community Schools. Even though he briefly lived in Stuart and Des...

Feb 4, 2025

Jacquelyn “Jackie” Kay Daugherty, 73, of Adel, became an angel Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Monday, February 10, 2025, at Faith Lutheran Church, 602 S 14th Street, in Adel. A visitation will begin at 9:30 A.M., until the time of the service. Interment will follow at the Panther Creek Cemetery in Adel. 

Jackie was born...

Feb 2, 2025

Julie Brown-Foland, 66, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025. 

Julie was born on Valentines Day, February 14, 1958 in Des Moines, Iowa. Growing up, she attended Waukee High School and graduated in 1976. She dedicated many years to the hospitality industry, working as a server at several restaurants in the Des Moines Area. She later married Craig Leroy...

Feb 2, 2025

Jade Elizabeth Nance, 23, of Waukee, formerly of Perry, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at her home in Waukee. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.caldwellparrish.com.

Born on September 27, 2001, in Des Moines, Iowa, Jade was the daughter of Doug and Beth...

Feb 1, 2025

Wayne Henry Geadelmann passed away peacefully at Spurgeon Manor, Dallas Center, Iowa on February 1, 2025. During his 88 years, he made a mark on the world through his care for his family, his community and the land.

Wayne was born at home on a farm outside of Clarence, Iowa, on May 9, 1936, to William D. Geadelmann and Milda Schroeder....

Feb 1, 2025

Darron Michael Smith, 56, of West Des Moines, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Honoring his wishes, he will be cremated, and no formal services will be held. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.caldwellparrish.com.

Born on January 4, 1969, in Peru, Illinois, Darron faced life...

Jan 31, 2025

Francis Owusu Anokye (Yaw or Nana Anokye), 41, passed away on January 31, 2025, at EveryStep Kavanagh House, Des Moines. Francis was born June 9, 1983, in Ghana to Robert Yaw Owusu and Felicia Asante. He moved to Des Moines, Iowa, to join his wife about seven years ago. He was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church...

Jan 30, 2025

Orville Francis Folden, 89, of Grimes, Iowa, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025, at Kennybrook Village in Grimes. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Perry Bible Church in Perry, with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Woodward Cemetery in Woodward. In lieu of flowers,...

Jan 29, 2025

Ruth Marie (Kilian) Monson passed away peacefully at her home at Kennybrook Village in Grimes, Iowa on January 29, 2025, surrounded by family and friends.

Ruth was born December 6, 1933, in La Crosse, Wisconsin to Leonard and Ida Kilian. She graduated from La Crosse Central High School in 1951 and later earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University...

Jan 29, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Jody Lynn Schutte, who left this world on Wednesday, January 29, at the age of 57. Her family was by her side.

Jody was born December 16, 1967, in Jefferson, Iowa, to Larry and Pamela (Embrey) Godwin where she joined her big sister, Teresa. A few years later, little brother Nyle joined. Jody...

Jan 29, 2025

Jan 28, 2025

Charles E. Bryan passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Calvin Community.

Charles Edwin Bryan was born in Redding, Iowa on February 21, 1932 to Roy and Ruth Bryan. He was the third of six boys. He was known as Ed to his family and friends as he grew up in Mount Ayr, Iowa. He...

Jan 28, 2025

Dennis Edward Sutherland, 78, of Van Meter, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 7, 2025, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Adel Chapel. A funeral service will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the Van Meter American Legion...

Jan 28, 2025

Richard John (Dick) Azinger Sr. passed away on Tuesday January 28th 2025 at the age of 87. He was born on August 6th, 1937 in Keokuk, IA to Herman & Loretta Azinger. Dick graduated High School in Montrose, IA and then went on to receive multiple advance degrees from colleges and universities including St. Ambrose and the University of Iowa....

Jan 28, 2025

John Ronald Shelker (Jack) was born in State Center, Iowa on November 7, 1936 to John and Wadena (Blink) Shelker. Jack was little brother to three sisters and big brother to one sister. Needless to say, he was picked on by the three older ones and adored by the younger one. The family lived in rural Rhodes, Iowa until 1940...

Jan 27, 2025

Gerald Wayne Soper (1936-2025) - Son, farmer, husband, soldier, father, teacher, guidance counselor, papa.

Gerald Wayne Soper, 88, passed away January 27, 2025 surrounded by his loving family, after a sudden battle with cancer.

Gerald (“Jerry” or "Soap") was born May 4, 1936 to Olin and Myra (Schultz) Soper. He was welcomed into the family by his older brother, Delbert LeRoy Soper....