Obituaries

Jan 23, 2026

Richard Runyan was born on December 4, 1950, to Stanley and Maxine Runyan in Indianola, Iowa. After a long and courageous battle, Richard is now at peace with the Lord.

Richard grew up in Indianola and graduated from Indianola High School. He spent his entire adult life living in or around the Indianola area, a place he...

Dec 27, 2025

On Saturday, December 27, 2025, our father Harry Eugene Dryer passed on to his eternal home in Heaven. His last days were spent in the comfort of his family and friends at the VA Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.

Harry had a true love affair with our mother Bette Lee Dryer that lasted over sixty years, and...

Feb 9, 2026

Daniel Alan Corsair, a big man with an even bigger heart, died peacefully on February 9, 2026 at his home in Indianola, Iowa, following a 2-year battle with cancer. He was 78. Dan was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on November 22, 1947, to Alvin and Marie G. Corsair.  By 9th grade he had grown to his full height...

Feb 27, 2026

Tamara "Tammy" Louise Morris (Van Rheenen), 62, of Indianola, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, after a long and courageous battle.

Tammy was born on August 10, 1963, in Knoxville. She attended high school in Knoxville, where she formed many lasting friendships, and later continued her education at Indian Hills Community College.

In 1988,...

Feb 25, 2026

Services for Rodney Warren Prickett, 73, of Indianola, who passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026, in Des Moines, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 2, 2026, at Trinity United Presbyterian Church with burial following in Indianola I.O.O.F. Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Overton Funeral Home.  ...

Feb 23, 2026

Nancy Ellen Stephens was born April 2, 1946, in Creston, Iowa to Roy and Helen Reece Blunck. She was one of nine children raised in their home in Benton, Iowa. Nancy was an avid 6 on 6 basketball player, earning four years of letters, while attending Mt. Ayr Community Schools. She was Iowa All State First Team, recognized as...

Feb 20, 2026

Phyllis Lavonne Chumbley was born on November 9, 1931, in Calhoun County, Iowa to Henry and Anna (Folkerts) Barg. She attended and graduated from Mallard Consolidated School in 1950 then continued her education by attending AIB in Des Moines, Iowa. Phyllis married Robert A. Chumbley on March 18, 1956, at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Indianola, where Phyllis was...

Feb 20, 2026

Jane Parkinson Schultz, 99, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2026.

Born on February 9, 1927, in Sioux City, Iowa, to C.B. Parkinson and Myrtle (Thompson) Parkinson, Jane grew up immersed in a legacy of education, music, and art. Her grandfather, William B. Parkinson, served as a professor of music at Western...

Feb 19, 2026

Rosemary Lynn Mealey, 78, of Indianola, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026 at MercyOne West Medical Center in West Des Moines, Iowa.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.

Rosemary was born on November 22, 1947 at the Indianola Hospital to Lyle and Flora (Alexander) McDole.  She graduated from San Jose High...

Feb 18, 2026

William "Bill" Cyril Bodell passed away in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. His final days were spent surrounded by family and those who loved him most.

Bill was an extraordinary son, brother, father, grandfather and person. There was never a dull moment around him and everyone who was lucky to know him also knew...

Feb 17, 2026

Kay (Cox) Gesaman was born on a farm in rural Monona County, Iowa on October 1, 1939, the first of four sisters (Linda, Marcia and Marilyn), and died February 17, 2026. Her parents were Orval K. Cox and Katherine (Gambs) Cox. Kay attended school in Hornick, Iowa and then the last two years of high school in Holly Springs...

Feb 17, 2026

Geraldine "Jerri" Swanberg passed peacefully on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Windsor Manor in Indianola. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 21 at the Linn Grove United Methodist Church in Prole, IA. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to services from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church. Cremation will follow services and inurnment...

Feb 15, 2026

Charlotte Lynette Davidson passed peacefully on Sunday, February 15, 2026 in Indianola. A Graveside service will be held at a later date in the Carlisle Cemetery, Carlisle, IA.

Charlotte Lynette Sterling Davidson was born July 26, 1942 in Oskaloosa, IA. The first born to Pauline (Rickett) Sterling and Garl Vance Sterling Sr. She attended elementary school in...

Feb 13, 2026

A Celebration of Life Service for Marjorie C. (Gruber) Bees, 84, of Indianola, Iowa who passed away Friday, February 13, 2026, will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at First United Methodist Church, Indianola.  The family will greet friends 9 to 10:30 a.m., prior to services at the church.  Inurnment will be held 10 a.m., Thursday, February...

Feb 9, 2026

Edward "Ed" Dale Miles, 68, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026, in Indianola, Iowa. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, February 19, 2026 at Faith Independent Assembly of God Church, 6001 SW 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315.  Family will greet friends one hour prior at the church.  Burial will follow services at...

Feb 8, 2026

A Celebration of Life Gathering for Colleen June Blackford, 93, of Norwalk who passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026 will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, February 15, 2026 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola.  Inurnment of cremains will be at a later date in the North River Cemetery, rural Norwalk, IA.

Colleen June Blackford...

Feb 8, 2026

Dustin Wayne Burns, 44, of Indianola, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on the evening of Sunday, February 8, 2026. Dustin was born on February 19, 1981 in Des Moines, Iowa to Steven Dale and Paula Ray (Foresman) Burns.

Dustin attended Whittier Elementary School and went on to graduate from Indianola High School. He followed in...

Feb 5, 2026

Paul Michael Ramsey, 69, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away surrounded by family, Thursday, February 5, 2026.

Paul was born June 1, 1956, in Des Moines, Iowa to Donald and Emmabell Ramsey.  Paul lived life loud, fast, and full of fun. Paul was the kind of guy who could turn any gathering into a good time and...

Feb 4, 2026

A Celebration of Life Service for David Lee Kahler, 74, of Indianola who passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026 will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola.  Visitation will be held prior to services from 5 to 7 p.m., at the funeral home.

David was born the son of...

Feb 4, 2026

Eleanor Jane Smith, 101, of Indianola, Iowa, passed away February 4, 2026 at The Village in Indianola. No services are planned at this time.

Eleanor was born February 19, 1924 in Gladbrook, Iowa to Roy Milton and Ruth Esther (Bruene) Koster and joined a sister Ethel Maurine. She was a graduate of Gladbrook High School and received...