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Pamela Kaye Bach

Pamela Kaye Bach

Nov 18, 2024

Pamela Kaye Beasley Bach, 65, died Monday, November 18, 2024. Her wishes were to be cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Born June 30, 1959 to Bobbie and Zane Beasley in Baton Rouge, LA. Pam grew up in Shreveport. The family moved to Des Moines, IA in 1976 where Pam’s southern accent faded although...

Meg Young

Meg Young

Nov 18, 2024

In the early morning on November 18, 2024, Meg Young departed this life with her husband, Grant, by her side, finding release from the bonds of a long illness. She was 44.

At Meg’s request and to smile on her memory, there will be a joyful gathering of family and friends at Christopher’s in Beaverdale (Des Moines) on Friday, December 6,...

Donna Jean McNeill

Donna Jean McNeill

Nov 17, 2024

Donna Jean McNeill, age 90, passed away peacefully at UnityPoint Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa on November 17, 2024.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, located at 1721 Park Street, Perry, IA 50220. Donna's funeral service will take place at 10:00 a.m. on...

Pamela Edman

Pamela Edman

Nov 17, 2024

Pamela Edman, 68, of Montevideo, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2024, in West Des Moines, Iowa, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 2, 1956, in Granite Falls, Minnesota, to Edward Edman and Bernice Haakenson. 

Pamela was a woman of remarkable talent and dedication. After graduating high school, she pursued technical education, a path that highlighted...

James Kilkenny

James Kilkenny

Nov 14, 2024

James Kilkenny, 80, of rural Earlham, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024 at his home. 

A full obituary is pending and will be updated soon. 

Jordan C. Wheeler

Jordan C. Wheeler

Nov 13, 2024

Jordan C. Wheeler, 36, of New York, NY passed away, Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at his residence in New York. Further arrangements are pending. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.caldwellparrish.com 

Steven Ashbaugh

Steven Ashbaugh

Nov 13, 2024

Steven Ashbaugh (67) passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. No services are planned at this time.

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God saw you getting tiredAnd a cure was not to beSo He put his arm around youAnd He whispered "Come To Me."A golden heart stopped beatingA precious soul at restGod broke our hearts to prove...

AnnaMae Seemann

AnnaMae Seemann

Nov 12, 2024

AnnaMae (Amis) Seemann, 94, of Woodward, left this world on November 12, 2024. Services for AnnaMae will take place on Monday, November 18, 2024, in the Eden Acres Chapel, Perry, IA. The memorial service will begin at 11:00 a.m. and a visitation with family present will take place one hour prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. Memorials may...

John Michael Osboe

John Michael Osboe

Nov 11, 2024

John Michael Osboe, 46, of Norwalk, IA passed away on November 11, 2024, at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, while surrounded by his family. 

John Michael Osboe was born on August 9, 1978, in Webster City, Iowa, the son to Beth (Miller) and Tom Osboe. He was raised and graduated from the Webster City Community School District in 1997 where...

Jerrie Lorraine England

Jerrie Lorraine England

Nov 10, 2024

Jerrie Lorraine England, 98, of Winterset, passed away on November 10, 2024 at Madison County Memorial Hospital in Winterset, Iowa. 

Jerrie was born on March 7, 1926 to Jerry and Myrtle (Hess) Oglesbee in Madison County, Iowa. She graduated from Winterset High School, and was a lifetime resident of Madison County.

Jerrie married Willard “Bill” England on October 8, 1949 in Des...

John Plymesser

John Plymesser

Nov 10, 2024

John Plymesser, 76, of Waukee (Formerly of Adel), passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at the VA Hospital in Des Moines. 

John was born on March 8, 1948 to Dale and Cora (Roberts) Plymesser in Dexter, Iowa. He graduated from Adel High School with the class of 1966. John grew up a farm boy and learned the value of hard...

Deborah L. Bergstrom

Deborah L. Bergstrom

Nov 10, 2024

Deborah (Debbie) Lynn Jeneary Bergstrom, age 75, passed away on November 10, 2024 at Accura Healthcare in Knoxville, Iowa.

Debbie was born on March 21, 1949 in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Delmar and Barbara (Robin) Killinger Jeneary. 

She graduated from high school in Oxford Junction, Iowa, in 1967, and went on to attend the University of Iowa. On December 21,...

Lyle Donald Tunink Sr.

Lyle Donald Tunink Sr.

Nov 8, 2024

Lyle Donald Tunink Sr., 82, of Perry, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife and children on Friday, November 8, 2024, at the UnityPoint Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

In keeping with Lyle’s wishes, he will be cremated, and no formal services will be held. Online condolences may be left at www.caldwellparrish.com

Lyle was born on June...

Edith Leona Drake

Edith Leona Drake

Nov 8, 2024

Edith Leona Drake, 87, of Bondurant, IA formerly of Indianola, IA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Friday, November 8, 2024 at Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing in Bondurant. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.caldwellparrish.com

Edith was born to Curtis and Lillian (Sanders) Walker in Des Moines, IA on March 20, 1937. She graduated from Des Moines...

Larry J. Castillo

Larry J. Castillo

Nov 6, 2024

It is with profound sadness we announce Larry Julian Castillo departed this life peacefully surrounded by friends and family at 9:12pm the evening of November 6, 2024, at The Good Samaritan Society in Indianola, Iowa, following a courageous journey with dementia.

He is survived by his loving wife and life partner, Julia Castillo; beloved sons, Chris, Julian (Dawson Goodridge) and Fabian...

Patrick Paul Ryan

Patrick Paul Ryan

Nov 6, 2024

Patrick (Pat) P. Ryan died peacefully on November 6, 2024 surrounded by those who loved him most. He was born in Sioux City, Iowa on March 17, 1971 to Margaret and Thomas Ryan. They thought they were going to name him Steve, but when he was born on Saint Patrick’s day, Pat is was.

Pat graduated from Woodbury Central High School,...

Wilma Luther

Wilma Luther

Nov 5, 2024

On November 5, 2024, our sweet Wilma passed on to her Heavenly home. She was 77 years old. 

Wilmuth Anne Hallsted was born on June 11, 1947, to Amos and Virginia Hallsted. At 6 years of age, Wilma’s mother passed away leaving her in the care of her maternal grandparents, George and Gordia Luther. She took on the last name of...

John Stamp

John Stamp

Nov 4, 2024

Jack was born in 1946 to John H. and Marjorie Stamp. Raised in Cedar Rapids and eventually resettling to the Urbandale area, Jack lived in Iowa almost his entire life. As a young man, Jack was drawn to serve the country and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving in the quartermaster division in Okinawa. As a Marine, he...

Hildred Allen

Hildred Allen

Nov 3, 2024

Hildred Allen, 93, died November 3, 2024, at Eden Acres in Perry, Iowa. She was born June 21, 1931, in Longrun, Missouri. Hildred and her twin Mildred were 7th and 8th in line of 12 children born to William and Nora (Hampton) Simpson. 

Hildred enjoyed reading, working puzzles, baking, and spending time with her kids and grandchildren. She sewed all her...

Pete Johnson

Pete Johnson

Nov 3, 2024

Peter Charles "Pete" Johnson, age 72, of Rippey, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on November 3, 2024, at Dallas County Hospital in Perry, Iowa. Pete was a cherished husband, father, brother, and friend to many, whose kindness and dedication to his community left a lasting impact on those around him.

Pete’s funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November...

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