Rosalie Marie Primrose
May 31, 2026
Funeral Services for Rosalie Marie Primrose, 84, who passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026 in Des Moines, IA, will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, June 4 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola with Private Family burial following in the Indianola IOOF Cemetery. Visitation will be held prior to service from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Funeral Home.
Rosalie is...
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...
Alex John Lynch
May 8, 2026
Alex entered into eternal life surrounded by family and loved ones, steadfast in his faith and trust in Christ. Alex was a devoted son, friend, and disciple of Jesus, whose life reflected a deep and abiding Catholic faith. He embraced life with joy, generosity, and a spirit of service that touched everyone he met.
Alex loved running, playing soccer, and singing,...
Dennis Lee Moser
May 8, 2026
Services for Dennis Lee Moser, 66, of Indianola, who passed away Friday, May 8, 2026, at his home, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Overton Funeral Home, with burial following in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Visitation will be held prior to services from noon to 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Dennis Lee Moser was born...
Melinda Denise Gerrish
May 7, 2026
Melinda “Mindy” Denise Gerrish, 57, of Indianola, Iowa, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, surrounded by her loved ones. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola.
Mindy was born February 22, 1969 in Columbus, Ohio to Jerald and...
Steven Matthew McKee
May 3, 2026
Services for Steven Matthew McKee, 65, of Indianola, who passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026, will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Overton Funeral Home. Cremation will follow services and inurnment of cremains will be held at a later date in the Scotch Ridge Cemetery, Carlilse, Iowa. Visitation will be held prior to services from 2...
