Obituaries
Obituaries
Janice Kay King
September 12, 2025
Janice King passed away Friday, September 12, 2025, surrounded by her family at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines. Janice was a Rural Letter carrier for USPS for 30 years.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years and 5 months, Bob; their children, Diane (Cain) Kremitzki, Joanne King, Joseph King; grandchildren, Dillon (Taylor) Hernandez, Hannah...
Ronald Wayne Davison
September 9, 2025
Ronald Wayne Davison, 68, of Indianola, Iowa; most recently of Las Vegas, Nevada.
Ron passed away peacefully with family present on September 9th, 2025, due to complications from heart failure. Ron was born September 5th, 1957, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Glen and Phyllis Davison of Indianola. He was the 5th of 7 children, and graduated from...
Gregory Charles Knau
September 8, 2025
Gregory "Greg" Knau, beloved husband, devoted friend, and passionate explorer of the world, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2025 at the age of 74. Greg lived life with a sense of adventure, joy, and deep appreciation for both the extraordinary and the everyday.
Greg's greatest joy was traveling the world hand in hand with his...
Gloria Ann Elmore
September 7, 2025
Gloria Ann Elmore, 93, of Indianola, Iowa went to be with her Savior on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Mercy Medical Center, Des Moines.
Gloria was born October 20, 1931, in Des Moines, Iowa, the oldest daughter of Albert and Anna (Nichols) Howard. She attended McKinley and Oak Park Elementary Schools, Warren Harding Middle School, and North...
Joann Stark Eddy
September 7, 2025
JoAnn Stark Eddy passed away at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, on September 7, 2025 - her 92nd birthday. She was born in Boone, Iowa on September 7, 1933 to parents Howard and Mildred Stark of Boxholm, Iowa.
JoAnn grew up in Boxholm and attended Boxholm High School, graduating in 1951. Following high school, she attended,...
Shirley Wiegert Faber
September 6, 2025
Services for Shirley Wiegert Faber, 92, of Johnston, formerly of Martensdale, who passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025, will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, September 13, 2025 at St. Patrick's Irish Settlement Church with burial following in the Linn Grove Cemetery, rural Norwalk.
Shirley was born on September 28, 1932 on a farm near Fonda, Iowa the...
Deborah Jean Langer
September 6, 2025
Debbie Langer, 55, of Indianola, Iowa, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, after fighting breast cancer for nine years.
She was born on August 25, 1970, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Dennis Langer and Norma Langer Cambron.
Debbie was the best mother anyone could've asked for and is survived by her children, Jake Padgett,...
Danny Lee Moore
August 31, 2025
Danny Lee Moore, 75, of Carlisle, Iowa, passed away at home on August 31, 2025 surrounded by his wife, children and their loyal dog, Bella.
Dan was born February 4, 1950 at home in Guthrie Center to Kenneth Charles Moore and Marilyn Elaine (Williams) Moore. His family lived in and around the Des Moines area and he...
Hazel "Bunny" Ann Peck
August 30, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Bunny (Hazel) Ann Peck of Indianola, Iowa, who passed away on August 30, 2025, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clair Whittles and Gladys Whittles (Melvin);...
Jeanne Elaine Johnson
August 27, 2025
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Jeanne Elaine Johnson, 76, of Norwalk, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, from injuries sustained in a car accident in May 2025. Born on September 19, 1948, in Chariton, Iowa, she was raised in Lucas County, Iowa with her seven siblings. Â She attended school in Chariton and graduated with...
Lois Rogers Godwin
August 26, 2025
A Celebration of Life service for Lois Honor Rogers Godwin, 98, of Indianola, who passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 6, 2025 at the Indianola First United Methodist Church. Â The family will greet friends prior to service from 9 to 11 a.m. Â Inurnment of cremains will follow in the Indianola I.O.O.F....
Austin Andrew Freeman
August 24, 2025
Austin A. Freeman passed away peacefully Monday, August 25, 2025, at Valley View Village in Des Moines. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 30 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola, with burial following in the Sandyville Cemetery. Visitation will be held prior to service from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home.
Austin...
Patricia Ann Hastie
August 24, 2025
Services for Patricia Ann Hastie, 81, of Carlisle, who passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025, will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 5, 2025, at Scotch Ridge United Presbyterian Church, with burial following in the Scotch Ridge Cemetery, Carlisle.
Pat was born on February 26, 1944 in Des Moines, Iowa to Donald and Henrietta (White) Nicholson. She...
Daniel Lee Caffrey
August 24, 2025
Daniel Lee Caffrey passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Sunday, August 24th, 2025. He was born on January 16th, 1956 in Des Moines, Iowa to Jim and Jane (Lowrey) Caffrey. Dan grew up on the south side of Des Moines with his siblings Pat, Mike, and Anne. He had a tight knit group of friends growing up and...
Paul Michael King
August 20, 2025
Paul Michael King passed away August 20, 2025, at home with his family and a view of his cattle and fields.
Paul was born August 9,1942 in Des Moines to Joseph and Helen (Delles) King of Cumming, Iowa, as the third of seven children. Growing up he worked with his parents and siblings on the family dairy...
Virginia Paige Groves
August 19, 2025
Virginia Groves, 72, of Martensdale, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at home. Celebration of Life services will be held at a later date.
Virginia is survived by her loving husband, Larry; children, Melissa A. Groves, Sarah R. Groves-Johnson, Matthew Wayne Groves, Kelsey Paige Groves; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; brother, Rodney Fast, Lincoln, Nebraska....
Michael Paul Hartung
August 19, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Paul Hartung, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, who died on August 19, 2025, at the age of 82.
Michael was born on April 10, 1943, in Des Moines, Iowa, to John Halstead Hartung and Gail Maxine "Max" (Gifford) Hartung. A proud fourth-generation graduate of...
Cheryl Elaine Alexander
August 16, 2025
Cheryl Alexander, 75, of Indianola, Iowa, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on August 1, 1950, to Karl McGahuey and Elladeen (Laird) McGahuey. Cheryl lived a life filled with kindness, hard work, and devotion to those she loved. She dedicated many years...
Edwin Park Butler Jr.
August 11, 2025
Edwin Park Butler, Jr., 74, died peacefully in his home in the countryside of Indianola on August 11, 2025. His beloved wife of 50 years, Derry, was by his side, comforting him.
Ed was born on March 31, 1951 to Edwin and Virginia Butler, of Indianola, Iowa. He had three siblings and graduated from Indianola High School...
Robert George Lyall
August 11, 2025
Robert George Lyall, 76, of Indianola, Iowa, passed away at his home on Monday, August 11th. Services will be held 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 23, at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. Visitation will be held prior to services from 1 to 3:00 p.m. Inurnment will be held at a later date Iowa Veterans Cemetery, Adel, Iowa.
Robert was a Valentine's...
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