David Charles Miller
June 7, 2026
David Charles Miller, 90, of Indianola, Iowa went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Grace Church in Indianola from 4:00 - 7:00 pm. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 12, 2026 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. Private committal services will...
Doris Ann Fridley
June 2, 2026
Doris Ann Fridley, 91, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026, in Indianola, Iowa, with family and friends at her side.
Doris is survived by her husband of nearly 73 years, Bob; children, Mark and Tracy; grandchildren, Casey (Jade) and Chelsea; great-grandchildren, Olive and Nixon; and sisters, Patty, Donna, and Judy (Robert). She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold...
Jonathan Robert Hogan-Brandon
May 31, 2026
Jonathan Robert Hogan-Brandon, 26, of Guthrie Center, Iowa, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026. He was born April 30, 2000, in Marshalltown, to proud parents John and Colleen.
John loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and boating. He also enjoyed being with friends and most of all his dog, Chance.
John loved his family. He was a loving son, brother, cousin, and nephew....
Steven Dale Burns
May 31, 2026
Steven Dale Burns, 73, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Paula Ray Burns (Foresman). Over 52 years of marriage, they raised three children and built a life rich in love, family, and cherished memories.
Born in Exira, Iowa, Steve was the son of Charles Ray and Maxine Burns. His family later settled in Des...
Rosalie Marie Primrose
May 31, 2026
Rosalie Marie Primrose, 84, of Des Moines, Iowa, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola, with private family burial following at the Indianola IOOF Cemetery. Visitation will take place prior to the...
Gwendolyn Smith
May 30, 2026
Private Graveside Inurnment for Gwendolyn “Gwen” Smith, 89, who passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026 in Carlisle, Iowa, will be held in the New Virginia Cemetery, New Virginia.
Gwen is survived by her children, Beverly McKinney, Sheryl (Tom) Reilly, Randy Smith; grandchildren, Matthew McKinney; 3 great-grandchildren, and other family in Georgia and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents;...
Francis Neil Sadler
May 29, 2026
Francis Neil Sadler, 84, of Winterset, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 29, 2026, at VA Central Iowa Health Care System in Des Moines, surrounded by family.
Francis was born on February 12, 1942, to Ivan Sadler and Vasca (Foust) Sadler. He grew up in Indianola, Iowa, and graduated from Indianola High School with the Class of 1960. Following graduation,...
Lois Jean Tuttle
May 28, 2026
Funeral Services for Lois Jean Tuttle, 97, who passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026 in West Des Moines, Iowa, will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at Grace Church, 108 North Jefferson Way, Indianola, with burial to follow in the St. Charles Cemetery. Visitation will be held 9:30 to 11 a.m., prior to service at the church.
Lois Jean...
Tom Allen Smolen
May 25, 2026
Tom Allen Smolen, age 64, passed away in his home in Norwalk, Iowa on May 25, 2026 after a valiant battle with cancer. He was a dearly beloved husband to Patty Smolen; father to Matthew Smolen, Brendan (Alyssa) Smolen, and Corrine (Will) Searight; grandfather to Caleb, Olivia, and Noah Smolen; brother to Jan (Gary) Lieberman; and uncle to many nieces...
John Wayne Schletzbaum
May 24, 2026
John Wayne Schletzbaum, a faithful family man, respected agricultural engineer, and lifelong steward of the land, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026. John will be remembered as a man of faith, humility, and unwavering dedication—a patient teacher, a generous mentor, a planner who thought ahead, and a humble leader whose influence reached far beyond his words. His legacy lives...
Kerri Lynn O'Meara
May 23, 2026
Kerri Lynn O’Meara passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, teacher, and friend to all.
She was born in Sioux City, IA to Rudolf and Eileen Wolf on May 20th, 1971. During her younger years, she took part in dance, cheerleading, choir, tennis, and musical theatre. She graduated...
David Joe Nelson
May 20, 2026
David Joe Nelson died at Kavanagh House in Des Moines, Iowa, on May 20, 2026, of pancreatic cancer. He was 84.
Born April 28, 1942, in Cherokee, Iowa, to Joe and Ruth Nelson, David graduated from Cherokee High School in 1960. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English at Harvard College in 1964, part of its first class made...
Orville Fred Wood Jr.
May 19, 2026
Orville Fred Wood Jr. was born on July 30, 1949, in Indianola, Iowa, and passed away on May 19, 2026, at the Central Iowa VA Hospital in Des Moines. He was known as “Junior,” by many local family and friends as he grew up on the family farm in New Virginia. He was an Iowa farm boy who lived a...
Ada Beth Johnson
May 19, 2026
Ada Beth Johnson, 78, of Indianola, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines, Iowa, with the love of her family surrounding her.
Ada was born on August 7, 1947, to Murl and Zelma (Nash) Johnson. She was raised on a farm east of Lacona and graduated from Southeast Warren High School in...
Deborah Love Whipple
May 14, 2026
Deborah “Debbie” Love Whipple, 79 of Indianola, Iowa, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026. Per her wishes no services are planned.
Debbie was born December 1, 1946 to Robert and Dorthy (Love) Flanigan in Albia, Iowa.
She is survived by her sons, Jeff (Tracy Atess) Whipple and Paul (Laura) Whipple; sister, Chris Williams; sister-in-law, Conni (Charles) Kimpston; and many nieces, nephews and...
Patricia Anne Howell
May 14, 2026
Patricia Anne Howell, 90, of Indianola, Iowa, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 14, 2026 at home. Celebration of Life Services will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be held in the IOOF Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Patty was born on March 29, 1936, to Russell and Mildred Smith. She grew up in Mount Ayr, Iowa, and Lincoln, Nebraska. On April...
Helen Mary Hunter
May 12, 2026
Helen Mary Wadle Hunter passed away on May 12, 2026 in Indianola, Iowa at the age of 89. She was born on February 19, 1937, at her family’s homestead outside Lacona, to Andrew and Marie (Schurman) Wadle. She spent her life rooted in hard work, family and had a spirit of quiet adventure.
Helen grew up helping her family with daily...
Evelyn Waunetta Markussen
May 11, 2026
Evelyn Waunetta Markussen, 105, of Ankeny, Iowa, formerly of Indianola, passed away Monday, May 11, 2026. Services will be private. Burial was in the Cambridge Cemetery, Cambridge, Iowa.
She is survived by her children, Pat (Paula) Markussen, Gwen (Tyrone Baskin) Harpster and Steven (Beth) Markussen; grandchildren, Mitchell, Tahnee, Brandi, Heather, Amber and Ian; and several great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She was...
Jean Deloris Newman
May 9, 2026
Jean Deloris Newman (née Anderson) passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 9, 2026, at Vintage Hills in Indianola, Iowa, where she had resided since January 2026.
Jean will be lovingly remembered by her brother, Larry Anderson (Jeannie) of Kansas City, Missouri; her son, Kent Newman (Kathy) of Des Moines; her daughter, Kim Newman (Kevin) of West Des Moines; and...
Teddy Wayne Eddleman
May 9, 2026
Services for Teddy Wayne Eddleman, 81, of Milo, Iowa, who passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026, will be held 11 a.m., Friday, May 15, 2026 at First Assembly of God Church in Indianola, with burial following in the Liberty Center Cemetery. Visitation will be held 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola.
Teddy Wayne...
