OBITUARIES

Mar 7, 2025

Norma Jean Bryant, 94, of Maple Grove, MN, and formerly of Perry, Iowa, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jerry Bryant; her parents, Clell and Helen Waudby; her mother-in-law, M. Dorothy Bryant; her son, Thom Bryant; her brother, Don Waudby; and one grandson. She is lovingly remembered by her daughters,...

Mar 29, 2025

Mar 28, 2025

Marilyn Farley, 88, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home in Urbandale, IA. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. A private family burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Madrid, IA....

Mar 27, 2025

Jaiana Cooper Trogdon, age 3, of Urbandale, earned her perfect angel wings on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 10:34 a.m. at Children's Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. Family and friends are invited to gather for her visitation on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home in Urbandale, Iowa. A celebration of her precious...

Mar 27, 2025

Donna Lea Constant, 84 of Adel, IA formerly of Beaverdale, IA passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025 at her residence in Adel. A further obituary is pending. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.caldwellparrish.com

Mar 26, 2025

We celebrate the life of Norman Eugene Clarke, age 90, of Waukee, Iowa who passed away Wednesday, March 26th at Iowa Methodist Medical Center In Des Moines, Iowa. The family will receive friends at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home in Winterset from 5 P.M. – 7 P.M. on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025. Funeral services will be held at Caldwell Parrish Funeral...

Mar 26, 2025

Laura Lange, 103, of Adel, Iowa, passed away on March 26, 2025 at Azria Healthcare in Winterset, Iowa.

Laura Augusta Wilhelmina (Ziesman) Lange was born on February 19, 1922, the daughter of Arnold and Clara (Jass) Ziesman on the family farm southwest of Eldora, Iowa. Laura attended Goose Creek School #4 until the 8th grade where at that time she needed...

Mar 26, 2025

JoAnn Gail Kimmel passed away on March 26, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. She was 87 years old. A rosary and visitation will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary of Nazareth Catholic Church (4600 Meredith Drive Des Moines, IA) with the funeral mass to follow at 11:30...

Mar 24, 2025

Phyllis Lee Woodley, 87, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025 at NorthCare Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri.

On November 11, 1937, Phyllis was born in Winterset, Iowa to Max and Catherine (Clark) Kilpatrick. She was wed to Merritt D. Woodley on April 6, 1958, in Winterset. To this union were born two sons, David and Douglas.

Phyllis was proud to...

Mar 24, 2025

Cindy Marie Ogden, 71, of Adel Iowa, went to be home with the Lord on March 24th, 2025 at Unity Point Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.

Cindy was born on June 21, 1953, the daughter of Edward and Mary Lou (Risely) Laws, in Des Moines, Iowa. She was raised in the Des Moines area most of her life. Cindy...

Mar 24, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dale Martin Rittman, 69, of West Des Moines, Iowa. He left us peacefully on March 24, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

A celebration of his life will be held at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory (8201 Hickman Rd. Urbandale Iowa) on Friday, March 28th, 2025. Visitation will...

Mar 23, 2025

On March 23, 2025 Chuck passed away at the age of 79. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to C. Ray Seel and Colleen (Mulhern) Seel. He grew up in the Kansas City area graduating from Shawnee Mission North High School and Kansas City Kansas Community College. Chuck graduated from Kansas State University with a BA in Liberal Arts -...

Mar 22, 2025

Gary Noel Trogdon, 84, of Perry, peacefully transitioned into eternal life on March 22, 2025. Running to greet him in heaven were his cherished fur babies Butterball, Winnie, Meiko, Navy, and Tiger.

Born in Huntington, WV, to Minnie and Charles Noel Trogdon, Gary built a life filled with love and laughter. On June 30, 1973, he married his soulmate, Kathy, and...

Mar 22, 2025

David Charles Schultz (64) of Johnston passed away on Mar 22, 2025. No services are planned at this time.

David Schultz was born to Marion and Barbara (Martin) Schultz on March 31, 1960, in Ottumwa, Iowa. He was raised and educated in the area, graduating from Ottumwa High School with the class of 1978. Following his primary education, David attended Baptist...

Mar 21, 2025

Rickey Lee Carr Sr., age 75, of Perry, passed away on March 21, 2025 at his home in Perry

Rickey was born on October 28, 1949, in Perry, Iowa to Leo Carr and Fern LaVonne Harris.

He is survived by his children, Keith Carr, and Michael Carr; daughter-in-laws, Sheryl Carr and Julie Carr; grandchildren, Kendra, Kacie, Ryan and Martin; and multiple great-grandchildren.

Rickey...

Mar 21, 2025

Merna Leigh House, 86, of Minburn, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Kennybrook Village in Grimes. A service to honor Merna’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to WesleyLife Hospice, 4328 114th St, Urbandale, IA 50322. Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.caldwellparrish.com.

Merna Leigh...

Mar 20, 2025

Gerald E. Scott “Gerry”, passed away on March 20, 2025 at Taylor Hospice House in Des Moines, Iowa. He was 82 years old. Visitation will be held at 9:00 AM on April 3rd, 2025 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church located at 1627 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, Iowa followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM.

Gerry was born...

Mar 20, 2025

Ruah"the breath of God"— which gives us life, love, and joy.That is exactly what Ruah gave to so many people.

Ruah was full of love for her mother Emily and father August, exuding sass, laughter, and silliness. Her kindness knew no bounds—so much so that it overflowed into others.

Her voice sang with her Mama’s, her feet danced with her Daddy’s, and her...

Mar 20, 2025

Daniel Frederick Wolff, 78, of St. Charles, IA, passed away suddenly on March 20, 2025 at his home.

Daniel was born in Sheboygan Falls Wisconsin, on October 30, 1946, the son of Earl Franz and Sylvia Helen (Twatchmann) Wolff. He grew up in Wisconsin and Iowa, graduating from Tama-Toledo High School in 1968. After graduating, he enlisted in the Untied States...

Mar 20, 2025

Sandra “Sandy” Kay Deets passed away on March 20, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. She was 62 years old.

Sandy fought a brave, gracious and courageous fight after being diagnosed with glioblastoma (an aggressive malignant brain tumor) in May, 2023.

A visitation will be held at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church in Carlisle, IA (2566 Scotch Ridge Rd) on Monday,...