Harold Ernest Roe
October 23, 2025
Harold Ernest Roe was born to Henry "Virgil" and Lesta Roe, on November 21st, 1934, at his grandparents' home in Puckerbrush, Iowa. He attended Primrose Country School, Norwood Elementary, and Lacona Junior High and High School. He played baseball for Lacona High School, where he graduated in 1953.
He married the love of his life, Beverly Jean...
John David Gorsh
October 19, 2025
Celebration of Life Services for John David Gorsh, 46, of Indianola, who passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 19, 2025, will be held 6 p.m., Thursday, October 23, 2025 at the First United Methodist Church in Indianola. Visitation will be held 2 hours prior to service from 4 to 6 p.m. at the church.
Celebration of Life Services...
Brenda Jean Gay
October 19, 2025
Brenda Jean Gay, 71, of Indianola, Iowa, peacefully entered into the presence of the Lord on October 19, 2025. Brenda was born on June 8, 1954, in Howell, Michigan to the late Jack and Eleanor Forton.
A LIFE OF LOVE
On December 22, 1971, she married her beloved husband, Douglas Glenn Gay, and together they...
Becky Eileen Sponsler
October 18, 2025
Services for Becky Eileen Sponsler, 63, of Indianola, who passed away unexpectedly at home Saturday, October 18, 2025, will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Indianola.
She was born to Calvin and Elva Anderson on February 4, 1962. She was raised in Woolstock, Iowa and attended Eagle Grove High...
M. Marilyn Hoffman
October 14, 2025
Marilyn was born August 28, 1941, to Kenneth and Gretchen Miller, in Des Moines, Iowa. She was raised on a farm outside Runnells, along with brothers Bob and Tom.
Marilyn was married to James Hoffman in 1964. They raised three children on a farm outside Pleasantville. Marilyn was a homemaker, wife, and mother for many years, and...
Darrel Dace Wallace
October 12, 2025
Darrel passed away on October 12, 2025 after a short, but excruciating painful bout of multiple myeloma. Darrel Dace Wallace was born May 4, 1945 in Salem, Oregon to Dace and Aletha (Wilkinson) Wallace. He grew up in and around the Salem area. His early years were on the farm in Aumsville, Oregon where he spent many hours with...
Harlan Lee Tomlinson Iii
October 11, 2025
Celebration of Life Services for Harlan Lee Tomlinson III, 19, of Norwalk, who passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025, will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, October 18 at Soteria Church, 3250 SE Soteria Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265. A Celebration of Life Gathering will take place from 9 to 11 a.m., prior to the service at the church....
Max Elroy Morrison
October 9, 2025
Max E. Morrison passed away peacefully at Windsor Manor in Indianola on October 9, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Max was born on October 29, 1927, in Webster, Iowa, to Mabel and Ellis Morrison, sandwiched between older brother Kenneth and younger sister Beverly. He grew up in Keswick, Iowa, playing both basketball and hooky, and graduated from Keswick High...
Roy Alex Jensen
October 8, 2025
Services for Roy Alex Jensen, 78, of Indianola, who passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025 in Ankeny, will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Overton Funeral Home with burial following in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to services from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Roy was born on November...
Dixie Lee Ruble
October 7, 2025
Dixie Allen Ruble, 84, of Indianola, Iowa, passed away peacefully early in the morning of October 7, 2025, surrounded by her family. Dixie brought tremendous compassion, joy, and unwavering faith to everyone blessed to know her.
Born April 17, 1941 in rural Warren County, Dixie was the daughter of Bill and Dorothy Allen. She was preceded in...
Davie Thomas Smith
October 7, 2025
Funeral Mass for Davie Thomas Smith, 89, of New Virginia, Iowa, who passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025, will be held 10 a.m., Monday, October 13, 2025 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys, Iowa, with burial following in the St. Mary's Cemetery. A Rosary will be recited at 1:00 pm on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Overton...
Joseph Colacecchi Sr
October 2, 2025
Memorial Services for Joseph Colacecchi, 95, of Indianola, formerly of Southern California, who passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025, will be held 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 8 at the First United Methodist Church in Indianola. Visitation will be held prior to services from 3 to 3:30 p.m. Graveside Service, with Military Honors, will be held 9:30 a.m., Thursday, October...
Nicholas James Henry
September 29, 2025
A Christian Vigil Service for Nicholas "Nick" Henry, 25, of Truro, who passed away Monday, September 29, 2025 will be held 7 p.m., Monday, October 6 at the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Indianola. Visitation will be held 4 to 7 p.m., prior to services at the church. Inurnment will take place at a later date.
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Adam Christopher Schupp
September 24, 2025
Adam Christopher Schupp, 33, of Roswell, New Mexico, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Services will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 4 at the Indianola First United Methodist Church, with burial following in the Indianola IOOF Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Adam was born on October 11, 1991 in Des Moines, Iowa to Chris and Karen Schupp. Adam...
Melissia May Long
September 24, 2025
Melissia May Long, 59, of Shenandoah, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025 in Indianola.
Melissia is survived by her children, Melissia Long and David Long; grandchild, Mason Horta; siblings, Patricia Beason, Deborah Simpson, Tamara Meek, Sharon Piveral, Michael Simpson, Christopher Bartlett, Helen Simpson, Jeffrey Simpson, Alicia Meyer; nieces, nephews and many other family and friends. She is...
Joann Deatsch
September 23, 2025
Joann (Davitt) Deatsch was known by her family and many others in her life as, quite simply, the best of us.
She was humble, prideful, hard-working, smart, fun, quiet, generous and caring. During her 90 years of life, she consistently made those around her feel loved and appreciated.
Joann was born October 24, 1934, in...
Ruth "Lynn" Lee
September 22, 2025
Celebration of life Services for Ruth "Lynn" Lee, 83, of Indianola, who passed away Monday, September 22, 2025 will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, September 25, 2025 at Overton Funeral Home.
Lynn was born in Tacoma, Washington, and throughout her life called several places home, including California, Colorado, and Kansas City, Missouri. For the past 13 years,...
Catherine Jean Estell
September 21, 2025
Catherine Jean Estell, 91, of Norwalk, Iowa, passed away peacefully, Sunday, September 21, 2025, in Des Moines. She was born October 14, 1933, in southern Iowa to Arthur and Bernice Smart, where she grew up on various farms and embraced life as a true farm girl at heart.
Catherine was known to all as "Nana," and also...
Robert Dean Mccauley
September 18, 2025
Graveside services for Robert Dean McCauley, 87, of Indianola, Iowa, who passed away Thursday, September, 18, 2025, will be held 10 a.m., Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at Belmont Cemetery, Milo, Iowa.
Robert Dean McCauley was born June 19, 1938 in Clarke County, Iowa to Virgil and Mildred McCauley. Robert was a true Ford Automotive man, but he...
Matthew Charles Lau
September 18, 2025
Matthew Charles Lau, 67, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on September 18, 2025. He was born May 19, 1958, in Michigan City, Indiana, to David and Mary-Lynn Lau.
Matthew was the third of five children, joining siblings David Jr., Paul Majot (deceased), Andrew Emile (deceased), and Amy Elizabeth.
From a young age, he displayed...
