OBITUARIES

Aug 15, 2022

After many days of being surrounded by friends and family, Robert (Bob) Gillespie peacefully passed away on Aug. 15, 2022 at the Johnston Hospice Care facility from an advanced stage of Pancreatic cancer. Bob was born on Jan. 16, 1954 in Kalispell, Montana to parents Bill and Gerri Gillespie, welcomed by two older brothers Jim and Dan and later...

Aug 13, 2022

Elayna Rue Caruthers of Granger passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Saturday, August 13, 2022, at the Kavanagh House Hospice. She was 53 years old. Elayna was born January 9, 1969 in Des Moines, the daughter of Larry and Janice (Bristle) Nelson. She grew up in Woodward, Iowa where she graduated from Woodward-Granger High School in 1987. Elayna...

Aug 12, 2022

On Friday, August 12th, 2022, Norman Craig Johnson loving brother, father, grandfather, and great friend passed away at the age of 67. Norman was born December 17, 1954, in Des Moines, Iowa to Norman G. Johnson and Barbara A. Johnson (Dodd). He spent most of his life in central Iowa as a skilled tradesman. Norman enjoyed the outdoors, riding...

Aug 12, 2022

Joseph Allen Tamborello, age 46, passed away in Cedar Rapids, IA on August 12, 2022. Joseph was born August 20, 1975 in Burlington, IA to the late Wesley and Elizabeth Tamborello where he grew up, attended school, and graduated in 1994. Joseph was a talented artist and an accomplished welder who enjoyed having pets, hunting, fishing, and laughing with...

Aug 11, 2022

Kerry Weyers, age 47 of Perry, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at the MercyOne Johnston Hospice Care in Johnston, IA. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at the Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care in Perry. Visitation will be on Tuesday, August 16, 2022,...

Aug 11, 2022

Berniece Wallace, 89, of Van Meter, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022 peacefully, surrounded by her family. A visitation will take place Monday August 15, 2022 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home – McCalley Chapel in Adel from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service will begin at 7:00 p.m.. A funeral service will be held Tuesday August...

Aug 11, 2022

No services are planned.

Aug 10, 2022

To view the livestream service, please click on Tribute Wall above then watch now. **THE SERVICE LOCATION HAS CHANGED, please see below for details** Michael Ambrose O’Brien, of Clive, Iowa, age 69, went to be with his best friend Jesus on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 after a beautiful, courageous and faith filled life, at his home at Silvercrest of...

Aug 8, 2022

DeWayne "Butch" Lewis Jr., age 73 of Grimes and formerly of Perry, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022, at his home in Grimes, IA. Visitation for Butch will be on Saturday, August 20, 2022, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care in Perry. Memorials in his memory will be given to...

Aug 8, 2022

Darrel Wildin, 99, of Winterset, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022 at Glen Oaks Care Center in Urbandale. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 20, 2022 at the Patterson United Methodist Church, with visitation held one hour prior, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in the Montpelier Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to...

Aug 8, 2022

Ferne Ruth Michael died at Josephine Caring Community of Stanwood, WA on August 8, 2022.

She treasured her family, friends, church, and neighbors – always wanting to be involved and lend a hand. Ferne was an outspoken member of the Johnston Historical Society, her naval uniform on long-term display in their museum. She was a long-time employee...

Aug 7, 2022

Tom Kile, 81, of Winterset, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022 at the Madison County Memorial Hospital. Gail Paul “Tom” Kile was born April 30, 1941, the son of Paul and Irma (Rehard) Kile. He graduated from Winterset High School and served in the Iowa Air National Guard. He married Rebecca Peacock on October 22, 1971. They were...

Aug 7, 2022

Anselmo Germanus Gomes, also known as Selmo, was born on November 3, 1925 in Georgetown, British Guyana to Rick and Zita Gomes. He passed away while resting peacefully at his home in Des Moines, Iowa on August 7, 2022. Anselmo is survived by his son, Michael Gerard Gomes, of New York, New York. Michael is an accomplished author and...

Aug 7, 2022

Rebecca “Becky” Darlene Hoening, 66, daughter of Harold and Darlene Ostring was born on December 10, 1955. She passed away unexpectedly at her home on August 7, 2022. A memorial service will take place at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 13, 2022 at the First Baptist Church in Lorimor with visitation one hour prior. Memorials may be directed to the...

Aug 6, 2022

Richard “Rick” Jon Babcock passed peacefully on to heaven Saturday August 6, 2022, at home, with his wife and kids by his side. Rick was born January 22, 1962, in Des Moines, Iowa to Richard “Dick” and Catherine (Nelson) Babcock. Rick grew up in Indianola and graduated from Indianola High School in 1980. He attended DMACC and earned his...

Aug 5, 2022

To view the livestream for Curtis' Funeral Service, please select the Tribute Wall above and click Watch Now. Curtis Q. Myers, 86, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2022 surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Winterset Chapel with visitation one hour prior beginning at...

Aug 4, 2022

John Robert Douglas, 88, peacefully passed away August 4, 2022 at EveryStep Kavanagh House in Des Moines, Iowa. John was born January 9, 1934 to Merle and Pauline Douglas of Ackworth, IA. He treasured his family and friends first and foremost. He also enjoyed card games with special friends and was an avid fan of NASCAR and racing for...

Aug 4, 2022

Albert Sanford Shimer age 78 of Perry passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at his home in Perry. Graveside services will be in the Violet Hill Cemetery at Perry, IA on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. Memorials will be given to his family and may be left at the Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care....

Aug 1, 2022

On August 1, 2022, Lisa Louise Mickael of Adel passed away in her home, the same home in which she grew up and would eventually raise her own children. Lisa was born on June 6, 1964, and given over to the loving care of her father and mother, John and Louise Mague. Much like her father, she was full...

Jul 31, 2022

Mass of Christian Burial for Mother Kathleen will be held at 12:00 PM on Monday, August 8, 2022, at the Basilica of St. John. Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 PM on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home and Crematory in Urbandale, with a public Rosary at 4:00 PM. Interment will be in Glendale...