OBITUARIES

Jul 28, 2024

Sharon Connor Cooper, age 83, of Johnston, Iowa, passed away peacefully on July 28th, 2024. Sharon was born on August 6th, 1940, in Grand Island, Nebraska, where she spent her early years and graduated from Grand Island High School.

After leaving Grand Island, Sharon lived in Denver, Colorado, before moving to Southern California. It was...

Jul 28, 2024

David Lee Hamilton died peacefully July 28 at his Urbandale home after dealing with numerous health issues. He was 73.

The oldest of three sons of Donald D. and Phyllis A. Armstrong Hamilton, Dave was born in Council Bluffs Jan. 25, 1951. The family lived near Oakland and Griswold until moving to Adair in 1960....

Jul 27, 2024

Neva E. Faber, 96, of Perry, IA, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024, at the Perry Lutheran Home - King’s Garden Campus in Perry.

Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM on Monday, August 12, 2024, at the Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, 1721 Park St, Perry, IA 50220....

Jul 27, 2024

Faith Ann West of Lakeville, Minnesota walked into the arms of Jesus, her Savior, on July 27th, 2024 at the age of 69. She was born on February 9, 1955 in Perry, Iowa where she grew up. She graduated from Perry High School in 1973 and earned her Associates Degree in Business. She worked for Hennepin and Dakota Counties...

Jul 25, 2024

Aaron Matthew Walker, 37, of Urbandale, passed away on July 25, 2024, due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Visitation will be Thursday, August 1, 2024 from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home - Adel Chapel, 735 S. 14th Street, Adel.  Memorial Services will be Friday, August 2, 2024 at...

Jul 25, 2024

Thomas W. Person passed away on July 25th , 2024 at his home after a long battle with cancer. He was 80 years old. A visitation will be held on Tuesday July 30th , 2024 10 to 11 am at Faith Lutheran Church in Adel at 602 S 14th St. A funeral ceremony with a luncheon will follow the...

Jul 25, 2024

Deacon Henry George Robinson Jr. (81) passed away on July 25, 2024. A public visitation will be held at Christ Apostolic Temple (1230 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316) on Thursday, August 8, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 12:00 p.m. Interment will be held at Glendale Cemetery (4909 University Ave, Des...

Jul 25, 2024

Charles Ezra Deets, Jr., 62, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at the Urbandale Healthcare Center in Urbandale, Iowa after lengthy illnesses, surrounded by his loving family. He was a beloved brother, uncle, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Charles was born in Iowa City, Iowa on November...

Jul 24, 2024

Brayden Parker Schmidt, a beloved son, friend, and adventurer, passed away on July 24, 2024, at UnityPoint Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, IA.

A visitation will be held on Friday, August 2, 2024 from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, 8201 Hickman Road, Urbandale.  A prayer will conclude the...

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

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

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

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...