OBITUARIES

Jul 24, 2024

Ruth Ruggle, 94, of Perry, passed away on July 24, 2024 at the Perry Lutheran Home, Kings Garden Campus.

Ruth was born on February 28, 1930 in Conception, Missouri to Alphonse and Marie (McCann) Ruggle. In 1943 the family moved to Perry, Iowa where Ruth attended St. Patricks Catholic School, graduating in 1948. After graduation,...

Jul 24, 2024

Shirley Marguerite (Erickson) Terhaar went to be with the Lord on July 24th, 2024 at her home in West Des Moines, Iowa with her family by her side.

She was born April 8th, 1930 on the family farm in Maryfield, Saskatchewan, Canada. She was the daughter of Lenora Olson Erickson and Lewis Edmond Erickson. She...

Jul 24, 2024

Si Tan Le was called to his eternal home with the Lord. His life was a testament to his Catholic faith, dedication to his family, hard work, and unwavering love. His kindness and wisdom left a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

He will be deeply missed by his loving...

Jul 24, 2024

Life Long Welder William “Bill” Liston (84) passed away on July 24, 2024, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, IA. A public visitation will be held at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory (1721 Park St, Perry, IA 50220) on Sunday, Jul 28, 2024 , from 3:00 p.m. until 5:30...

Jul 23, 2024

Mary Patricia Meier, known as "Pat"; passed away peacefully at home on July 23, 2024, at the age of 95, surrounded by her loving family in Perry, Iowa.

Born on July 27, 1928, to Albert and Grace (Wilcox) Johns, Pat grew up in Perry, where she cultivated a lifelong love of learning. She married her...

Jul 22, 2024

Edward William Ramsell, 84, of Des Moines, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024 at Unity Point Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.

Edward was born in Des Moines, Iowa on April 28, 1940, to Richard and Gwendolyn (Hammond) Ramsell. He graduated from Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa and the University of...

Jul 22, 2024

Pauline G. Johnson (Medved) was born in 1928 in Johnstown, PA, and raised in Chicago, Illinois, during the Great Depression. Alongside her twin sister, Eilene, she had to leave school to work in a local clothing factory, where she developed a love for sewing and became an accomplished seamstress. Despite the early end to her formal education, Pauline later...

Jul 21, 2024

Jack Eugene Chapman January 10th 1937- July 21st 2024

Jack was born January 10th, 1937, in Winterset, Iowa, to Buck McKibben and Nola Baker. Jack's father, Buck, mother, Nola McKibben, and sister, Marilyn Hutchins, preceded him in death. Jack is survived by his spouse Gretchen Chapman (Westphal), son Jeff Chapman (Suzy), grandchildren Mitch Patterson, Jacob...

Jul 21, 2024

Blondell Rene Lee Dudley was born September 12, 1959 to Rosalie E. and Timothy B. Lee Sr., in Des Moines, Iowa. She departed this life at the call of her savior Jesus Christ on July 21, 2024, at the age of sixty-four years, ten months and nine days. She was preceded in death by her father, Timothy Blonde Lee...

Jul 21, 2024

Sister Mary Ellen Clare Clark, 76, of Des Moines, IA, passed away peacefully Monday, July 21, 2024 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 26, 2024 at Basilica of St. John in Des Moines. A visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a rosary starting at...

Jul 20, 2024

Robert Dale Wilson, affectionately known as “Uncle Bob” was born December 12th 1937 in Loveland Colorado. He was born to John and Maude Wilson and passed away on Saturday July 20th 2024 at the Perry Lutheran Home King’s Garden Campus.

Bob was united in marriage to Zeneta Colleen Wilson on September 19th 1959 in Big...

Jul 20, 2024

Kevin Lee Halstrum, age 51, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024.

He was born in Monterey Park, California, on November 5, 1972, to Brian and Rena (Harper) Halstrum. Kevin attended tech school and dedicated most of his working career to construction, proudly serving as a member of Local 106 Carpenter’s Union out of Des...

Jul 20, 2024

Daniel Joseph Huard, 82, of De Soto, was born June 8, 1942, in Grand Forks, ND, to Willard and Agnes Huard. He passed away July 20, 2024.

The family moved to San Fernando, CA, in the early 1950’s.  Dan spent most of his life in the high desert in So. California. He worked as a...

Jul 19, 2024

Thomas D. Graham, 65 of Des Moines, IA, passed away, Friday, July 19, 2024 at Accura HealthCare of Ogden in Ogden, IA. Further arrangements are pending. Online condolences may be sent to the family on www.caldwellparrish.com

Jul 19, 2024

Judith Louise Hunsicker, 87, of Des Moines, IA, passed away peacefully Friday, July 19, 2024 at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday July 27, 2024 at Urbandale Baptist Church in Urbandale, IA. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will be held at the Iowa...

Jul 16, 2024

Skip Winey, age 48, of Perry, Iowa, was taken to his heavenly home on Tuesday July 16, 2024.

Skip was born on July 13, 1976 to David Winey and Bev Bjork. He grew up in the Denison area and enjoyed spending a lot of his growing up years with his Grandpa and Grandma Osterlund. He...

Jul 16, 2024

Sandra S. Garnes died Tuesday, July 16th at Lakeside Village in Panora, Iowa surrounded by family.  She was born March 29, 1945 in Perry, Iowa, the daughter of George and Lucille Hicks.

Sandra was married at age 14 to her then husband and had two children.  She enjoyed fishing, boating, and collecting rocks for landscaping.  ...

Jul 16, 2024

Doris Corine Sharp, 90, of Perry (Formerly of Centerville), passed away on July 16, 2024 at the Perry Lutheran Homes, Eden Acres Campus surrounded by her loved ones.

Doris was born on December 31, 1933 in Prairie Hill, Missouri to Arthur and Cora (Wood) Quinn. She was united in marriage to Richard Sharp on August...

Jul 15, 2024

Darrell Charles Ball died peacefully in his sleep on July 15, 2024 after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease, thriving through the challenges until the very end with grace and humor.

Born in Ontario, Iowa to Barney and Ethel Ball on October 19, 1941, Darrell was the fifth of their six children and...

Jul 15, 2024

Al Breitbach, 99 of Waukee, (formerly of Des Moines) passed away (peacefully) on July 15, 2024.  A visitation will be July 23rd, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, 8201 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be July 24th, 12:00 noon at Basilica of St. John, 1915 University, Des Moines, IA.  Interment...