OBITUARIES

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...

Nov 10, 2024

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Nov 10, 2024

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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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Nov 2, 2024

Charles Stevens Greenwood (June 5, 1935 – November 2, 2024) passed away at home, surrounded by loved ones. With the voracious mind of an intellectual and the soul of an Iowa farm boy, he lived his life with quiet humility, never one to seek the spotlight. Yet in his time on earth, he changed countless lives.

Nov 2, 2024

Kenneth Bert Hume (99) passed away on November 2, 2024. A graveside service will be held on Monday, November 11, 2024, at Southlawn Cemetery (398 S 6th St, Seymour Iowa, 52590) at 1:00 p.m.

With a host of angels in attendance, Kenneth Bert Hume, age 99, journeyed from his earthly life on November 2nd, 2024....

Nov 1, 2024

Catherine "Katie" Morgan (nee Maule), 72, of Waukee, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2024. She was born on August 8, 1952, in Vermillion, South Dakota. Throughout her early years, Katie moved frequently, but she eventually made Altoona, Iowa, her home-a place where she lovingly raised her family.

Known to many as "Grandma Katie," she...

Oct 30, 2024

Beatrice Ann Moench passed peacefully, October 30, 2024, after several months trying to rally from the effects of a stroke.

Born June 21, 1933, Betty was born to Anna and Charles Keller of Glendale, New York. Betty was premature in an age where preemies rarely survived. Placed in an incubator (one of the first such...

Oct 29, 2024

Glenn Kordick passed to eternal life on October 29, 2024, at Madison County Healthcare System in the care of EveryStep Hospice.

Glenn was born at home in Scott Township in Madison County, Iowa, on January 20, 1938, to parents Albert and Elizabeth (Bindel) Kordick. His mother died when he was two years old. He grew...

Oct 28, 2024

Lois Thompson, 87, of Winterset, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024 at the Madison County Memorial Hospital in Winterset.

Lois was born in Madison County, Iowa on July 29, 1937, to Floyd and Genevieve “Gen” (Kuntz) Hart. She graduated from Winterset High School in 1955 and spent most of her life in Winterset. She...

Oct 28, 2024

Lorraine Gulsvig, age 70, passed away on October 28, 2024, in Ankeny, Iowa.

Lori was born on January 16, 1954 to Ronald and Elsie (Gehrtz) Reinhart in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Lori was a devoted wife to Wayne Gulsvig, whom she married on April 10, 1976.

Lori was a loving wife,...

Oct 27, 2024

Maria De Jesus Romero Arevalo passed peacefully in the late hours of Sunday, October 27th, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Her passing leaves a profound ache in the hearts of those who knew her, for she was truly an extraordinary soul. Maria lived a life that many would have crumbled under, yet she remained a true warrior until the...

Oct 27, 2024

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Norma "Jean" Mauch (96) began her heavenly journey on October 27, 2024. A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Bondurant Christian Church (304 Grant St S, Bondurant,...