Obituaries

August 7, 2025

Services for James Dean Miller, 92, of Indianola, who passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025, will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola with burial following in the New Virginia Cemetery, New Virginia, Iowa.

Jim was born in Churdan, Iowa on June 1, 1933 to John and Oleata (Dagit) Miller.  ...

August 7, 2025

Celebration of Life Services for Dennis Loyd Reed, 68, of Indianola, who passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025, will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, August 15, 2025 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola.

Dennis was born on October 16, 1956 in Des Moines, Iowa the son of Errol and Alice (Leighton) Reed.  Dennis graduated from South...

August 6, 2025

Funeral Services for Kelley Bonnes will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at the First United Methodist Church in Indianola, with burial following in the Calvary Cemetery, Churchville. Visitation will be held 4 to 7 p.m., Monday, August 11, 2025 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola, where family will be present to greet friends.

Kelley...

August 5, 2025

Services for Penelope Jean Fazio, born on August 5th, 2025, will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 15, 2025 at the Indianola Regular Baptist Church.

Penelope was able to spend her life in the comfort of her mother's womb, before safely arriving in the arms of Jesus her savior.

Penelope is deeply loved by her...

August 3, 2025

Noah Giovanni Johnston was born on December 6, 2003, to Shannon and John Johnston in Des Moines, Iowa. From the very beginning, he had everyone wrapped around his tiny finger. He spent his first two years living in Des Moines, right next door to his built-in best friends — his cousins. When his baby brother was on the way,...

August 2, 2025

JoAnn (Gray) Hohneke (age: 86), of Indianola, Iowa, passed away peacefully on August 2nd, 2025, in her home surrounded by loved ones. Services will be held at a later date.

JoAnn grew up in Winterset, Iowa, with her parents, Dale and Doris Gray. Although she was an only child, she was never lonely. Her parents ran a...

August 2, 2025

Lyle Dee Rodda, son of Ernest J. Rodda and Leva L. Sinnard, was born on December 21, 1933. He passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Society in Indianola at the age of 91. Per his wishes, he will be cremated and laid to rest at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 7 in the Highland Memory Gardens...

July 31, 2025

Jayson Aaron Jones was born on August 30, 1978 in Des Moines, Iowa. In grade school one of the activities he enjoyed most was dance. Jayson graduated with honors from Indianola High School in 1997. While still in high school, he was very interested in the medical field so he started working at Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines as a...

July 31, 2025

Donna Lee Hanysh, 59, of New Virginia, Iowa, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025 at home.  A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at a later date.

Donna was born on September 16, 1965 in Des Moines, Iowa the daughter of Donald and Patricia (Calvert) Burgett.  She graduated from Interstate 35 High School in the class...

July 29, 2025

Ricki "Rick" Ray Runyan passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at Taylor House in Des Moines. A Celebration of Life will be held 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, August 17 at the Indianola Activity Center.

Rick was born at the Indianola Hospital in Indianola, Iowa on March 14,1951 to Bob and Millie Runyan. He lived his entire...

July 28, 2025

Carolyn was born on November 8, 1951 at the Sibley Hospital in Sibley, Iowa to her parents Orville R Brink and Pauline E (Rueter) Brink. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Ocheyedan, Iowa.

Carolyn graduated from Ocheyedan High School in 1969 and entered Nursing Education at St. Luke's School of Nursing, Sioux City,...

July 27, 2025

Emma Pearl Whitlock, 87, of Indianola, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 27, 2025.

Emma was born November 30, 1937, in Hiteman, Iowa, to Joseph and Audria (Sevedge) Silverio.   Emma graduated from Albia High School where she met her husband, Robert.  They celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary on June 2.  After moving for...

July 27, 2025

Matthew "Matt" Karnatz, 54, of Prole, was taken from us too soon on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines.

Matt was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandpa, and a true friend to many. Known for his quick wit, generous heart, and deep love for the outdoors, he made an impression on...

July 24, 2025

Gayle Wilbur Neely, 97, of Indianola, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025 at home in Indianola. Visitation will be held 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. Private Family Graveside will be held following visitation in the Scotch Ridge Cemetery, Carlisle.

Gayle was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and...

July 23, 2025

Richard "Dick" Cook, 75, of Indianola, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at UnityPoint Iowa Methodist Medical Center.

Richard was born on July 19, 1950, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Richard and Barbara Cook. He was the only surviving son, as his only brother, David, passed away in infancy, and he grew up alongside his five...

July 23, 2025

Rosalyce "Rose" Hazel Noonan, 72, of Carlisle, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025 in Des Moines at UnityPoint Lutheran Hospital.

Rose was born on June 26, 1953 in Sioux City, Iowa. For her first few years of life, she grew up on a large farm in Waterbury, Nebraska. She loved riding the horses and caring for their...

July 21, 2025

Logan passed away Monday July 21, 2025 in Carlisle at the age of 24. A Celebration of Life for Logan Lee Pritchard Beaty will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, July 27, 2025 at the Historic Palmyra Methodist Church, in Palmyra where any one can come and join during this time.

Logan was known for his big dimples...

July 16, 2025

Miriam Bower, age 95, of Indianola, Iowa, died July 16, 2025.

Born November 24th, 1929 in Coshocton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Hazel (Gamertsfelder) Bower.

She graduated as valedictorian of her class of 28 at Warsaw High School, and worked as secretary to the President of Edmont Glove Company in...

July 14, 2025

Services for Beverly Joan Osborne will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday July 19, 2025 at Overton Funeral Home with burial following in the Indianola I.O.O.F Cemetery. Beverly passed away Monday July 14, 2025 in her home at the age of 92.

Beverly was born in rural Buchanan County, Iowa on September 29, 1932 to John and...

July 14, 2025

Jessica Lynn Bingaman, 38, of Indianola, Iowa, passed away at her home on July 14, 2025.

Some saw her differences, we felt her brilliance.  The world may not have understood her, but to us, she was pure light – beautifully unique, deeply loved, and never forgotten.

Jessica enjoyed life to the fullest and made a...