OBITUARIES

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 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

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 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 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 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

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 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 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...

Jul 6, 2024

Keith Riley, born in Des Moines, Iowa, on December 15, 1935, passed away peacefully in Jefferson, Iowa, on July 6, 2024. He was 88 years, 6 months, and 22 days old. Keith was the beloved son of Leo and Mickey (née Johnson) Riley. He spent his formative years on his parents' farm, where he developed a lifelong passion for...

Jul 5, 2024

Larry Jerome Wilson, 84, of West Des Moines, Iowa, passed away while surrounded by loved ones at the Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center on July 5th, 2024. He was a strong, humble, and loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and his family is devastated by his passing.

Larry was born August 20th, 1939 in...

Jul 5, 2024

Carol Genevieve (Brewer) Rutledge, age 94, of Adel, Iowa, passed away peacefully at Mercy West Hospital in West Des Moines, Iowa, on Friday, July 5, 2024. Memorial services will be 11 AM Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Adel United Methodist Church. The family will greet friends and family from 5 to 7 PM Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Caldwell...

Jul 4, 2024

Patricia Ann Rickert, 75, of Adel, IA passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at Karen Acres Health Care Center.

Patricia was born at Decatur County Hospital in Leon, IA on September 26, 1948 to Vern Williams and Barbara (Hartnell) Williams. She attended Mormon Trail high school in Garden Grove, IA and graduated in...

Jul 1, 2024

Frances Alice Easley, born on September 15, 1938, in Bellwood, LA, passed away on July 1, 2024, in West Des Moines, IA.

Frances is survived by her sister, Peggy Bolton; her son, Tom Easley, and his wife, Jean Easley; and her beloved grandsons, Beau Easley and Brandon Easley.

Frances graduated from...

Jun 30, 2024

Carolyn Guay, 81, of Perry, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.

Carolyn Dee Wright was born on October 13, 1942 to Floyd Sansom and Edna “Irene” (Ballantyne) Wright in Burlington, Iowa. She attended school in Lamoni, Iowa graduating from Lamoni High School. She went on...

Jun 29, 2024

Carmela Margaret “Cookie” (Romeo) Brown passed away Saturday, June 29th, at the age of 85.  She was born in Des Moines on July 7th, 1938 to Joseph and Yolanda (Gazzo) Romeo, and baptized as a Roman Catholic.

Carmela was the oldest of seven children and proudly grew up in the Italian-American community.  She served as...

Jun 29, 2024

Robert Charles Gilmer, 69, of Grimes, IA passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 29, 2024.

Robert was born in Des Moines on May 9, 1955 to William Gilmer and Grace (Crouse) Gilmer. He was raised alongside his 4 siblings in Adel and graduated from Adel High School.

Those...

Jun 28, 2024

Marilyn M. Gooch passed away June 28, 2024 at her residence in Des Moines, IA. Marilyn was 80 years old. She requested no service or visitation. Any memorials should go to the Iowa State Fair.

Marilyn worked most recently at Continental Western Group and Meredith Corporation. She volunteered at Living History Farms and loved quilting,...