OBITUARIES

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 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 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

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

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

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

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...

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 13, 2024

Christopher was born to Ron & Karen (Fagen) Sheets and was younger brother to Chad & Missy. The family lived in Adel, Iowa where he attended Adel-DeSoto-Minburn Public Schools. Christopher was born with a sense for adventure and fun, which often turned into mischief. He grew into a charismatic teen, with an ever-present wild side.

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Jul 13, 2024

Roy Lee Reese, 95, of Des Moines, Iowa, died at Wesley on Grand on July 13, 2024. A memorial service to celebrate Roy’s life will be held at Grace United Methodist Church (3700 Cottage Grove Ave., Des Moines, IA 50311) on Monday, July 22, 2024. A Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m....

Jul 13, 2024

Mary Jane Hilpipre, 90, of Minburn, IA passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at King’s Garden Campus of Perry Lutheran Homes.

Mary was born in Eagle Grove, IA on August 1, 1933 to Carl Hudgins and Violet (Johnson) Hudgins. She grew up alongside her 6 siblings and graduated from Eagle Grove High School....

Jul 12, 2024

Joan Darling Grabner (72) of Urbandale, IA, passed away peacefully at Kavanaugh House on July 12, 2024. A visitation is planned for Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory (8201 Hickman Rd. Urbandale IA, 50322) from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. A Celebration Of Life will follow at 2:00 p.m.

Joan...

Jul 12, 2024

Elizabeth Joanne Beavers, (90), passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, at Morning Star Assisted Living in West Des Moines. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 18, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a vigil service at 6:30 p.m. at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory (8201 Hickman Rd, Urbandale,...

Jul 11, 2024

William "Bill" Bennett, a lifelong resident of Perry, Iowa, passed away on July 11, 2024, at the age of 80. Bill was born on August 26, 1943, to Edward Lee Roy and Cora G. (Hamilton) Bennett in Perry, Iowa.

Bill’s involvement and commitment to the community began at a young age with his paper route,...

Jul 10, 2024

Dr. Donald Eugene Hanlon, 92, formerly of Adel, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at The Bridges at Ankeny Senior Living. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 18th from 4 to 7 p.m. at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home - Adel Chapel, with Rosary beginning at 3:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on...

Jul 10, 2024

Martin Magill, 82, of Perry, passed away at the MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, surrounded by family.

Marty was born on April 16,1942, to Edwin and Rita “Maxine” (Pieper) Magill in Vail, Iowa.He was raised on a farm near Vail where he learned the value of a hard day’s...

Jul 10, 2024

Heaven gained a kind soul on July 10, 2024, as Karen C. Farber entered the gates of her eternal home.

Born Karen C. Osberg, July 10, 1940, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, the only child of Arnold and Velma (Johnson) Osberg. She graduated from Fort Dodge High School in 1958. In August of 1963, Karen enlisted...

Jul 8, 2024

Eugene Paul Krauss, age 98, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2024, with family by his side. He was preceded in death by Lucille (nee Leonhart), his wife for seventy-four years, who passed away in 2023.

Gene's life was guided by a concern for justice and the welfare of others. He...

Jul 7, 2024

Mark E. Hilpipre, 67 of Bouton, IA passed away peacefully at his home on July 7, 2024, from Cancer. A visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 27, 2024, at the Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home in Perry, IA.  A Celebration of Life will begin at 2:00 p.m. Interment at Elmwood Cemetery, Minburn, IA will...