Robert Paul Hayes
June 2026
Robert Paul Hayes was born June 12, 1954, in Lincoln, Nebraska. He is the son of Donald P. Hayes and Marcella R (Mires) Hayes. Robert graduated from Indianola High School in May 1973. After graduation, he worked, and was married in the summer of 1974. A son, Robert P. Hayes Jr. was born May 4, 1975. Robert enlisted in the...
Judy Bernia Murray
July 4, 2026
Services for Judy Bernia Murray, 82, of Des Moines, who passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Des Moines, will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, July 10, 2026 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola with burial following in Sandyville Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the funeral home.
Judy grew up in Milo, Iowa, where...
Marilyn Ferne Perry
July 4, 2026
Marilyn Ferne Perry was born June 6, 1933 in Lacona, Iowa to John and Elsie Marsh. She lived with her parents in Palmyra, Iowa on the family farm.
She attended Hartford High School until she was united in marriage to Keith Perry to which they had 4 children, Linda, Kris, Tami and Bryan. She was employed at Dr. Trueblood, Cornish and...
Frank Edward Smith
July 4, 2026
Frank Edward Smith, 80, of Indianola, Iowa, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.
Frank was born on September 4, 1945, in Arkansas to Kenneth and Marshall Smith. As a boy, his family moved to Iowa, first to Manchester, and later to Dunkerton, where he spent much of his youth. He and his brother...
Donald Paul Hayes
July 2, 2026
Donald Paul Hayes was born October 20, 1931 in Bedford, Iowa to Ceceil J Hayes and Reatha B. (Hunter) Hayes. He graduated from Maryville High School and was inducted into the army February, 1952. After he returned from Korea July 27th, 1953 the day they signed the Armistice Treaty, he married his high school sweetheart, Marcella R Mires on August...
Franklin Lewis Wilson
June 30, 2026
Franklin Wilson was born February 16, 1936 to parents Glenn and Mildred (Vertz) Wilson in Valley Junction (West Des Moines), Iowa. He passed away in Indianola on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. Visitation will be held one hour prior to...
Darrell Lee Brown Jr.
June 29, 2026
Darrell Lee Brown Jr., 66, of Indianola, Iowa, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on May 8, 1960, in Des Moines, Iowa. Darrell was the son of Darrell Lee Brown Sr. and Judith Ann McMains Richards. He was raised on the east side of Des Moines, where he attended East High School....
Larry Lynn Larson
June 26, 2026
Larry L. Larson, 55, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, June 26, 2026 in Indianola, Iowa. A Celebration of Life will be held 5-7:00 p.m., Saturday, July 18, 2026 at the Bevington City Hall, 201 Warren Ave. Bevington, Iowa.
Larry is survived by his sons, Kyler (Jazmynn) Larson, Kolby (Tiffani) Larson; grandchildren, Jaylee and Kinslee Eslick, Kylynn and Jerik Larson,...
John Yeo Jr.
June 26, 2026
John William Yeo Jr., 67, passed away Friday, June 26, 2026 at the VA Hospital in Des Moines, IA. A Celebration of Life will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 20 at Calvary Baptist Church in Indianola. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Inurnment with Military Honors will be...
Charles "Chuck" Steen
June 24, 2026
Charles Edward Steen (“Chuck”), age 98, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026, with loving family by his side. Chuck was born nearly a century ago on October 19, 1927, in West Liberty, Iowa, to Leslie Otto Steen and Bertha Pierce Steen. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Harriet Darlene (Connie) Conner; his second wife, Joanne Funk,...
James "Roy" Shanks
June 21, 2026
Funeral services for Roy Shanks, 82, of Indianola, who passed away Sunday, June 21, 2026 in Des Moines, will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 26, 2026, at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola, with burial following in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Roy graduated in 1962 from Seymour High School. He was on the school football team and even served as class...
Jayne Marie Mouzakis
June 19, 2026
Jayne Marie Mouzakis, 52, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Born to Jay and Rose Marie (Stalter) Knoer, Jayne graduated from Indianola High School in 1992. Throughout her life, she was known for her strong personality, love of family, and devotion to the people and pets she held dear.
Jayne shared many years of her life with...
Ronald William Alexander
June 14, 2026
Ronald William Alexander, 82, of Indianola passed away peacefully at home Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Indianola.
Ronald lived life with a deep appreciation for the outdoors and the simple joys that came with it. An avid fisherman and hunter, he spent countless hours fishing local ponds and the South River and hunting pheasants, quail, and raccoons. Some of his most...
Scott Wayne Riche
June 13, 2026
Celebration of Life Gathering for Scott Wayne Riche, 56, of Indianola, who passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Indianola, will be held 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola.
Scott is survived by his father, Larry Riche; siblings, Steve Riche; Cindi (Phillip) Petrie, Aaron Riche; nieces and nephews, Corey Petrie, Megan Petrie, Jackson Petrie,...
Dale Rolin Henry
June 11, 2026
Dale Rolin Henry, age 92 years, 6 months and 10 days, passed away June 11, 2026, at home.
Dale was born to Roy and Ruth (Brown) Henry on December 1, 1933, at the family farm north and east of Indianola. Dale was one of two people in the state of Iowa to survive encephalitis at the age of 10 years old.
Dale...
Julian Burgess Garrett
June 8, 2026
Services for Julian Burgess Garrett, 85, of Indianola, who passed away Monday, June 8, 2026 in Des Moines, will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola with burial following in the Glendale Masonic Cemetery, Des Moines, Iowa.
Julian was born on November 7, 1940 in Des Moines Iowa. He graduated from Pella High...
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...
