Obituaries

May 28, 2025

Services for Kaily Nicole DeFino, 35, of Indianola, who passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025 in Des Moines, will be held 11 a.m., Friday, June 6, 2025 at the Indianola First Assembly of God Church, with burial following in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

When Kaily entered this world she had a gentle spirit, always smiling, always kind...

May 26, 2025

Services for Willis "Willie" Adamson, 95, of Indianola, Iowa, who passed away Monday, May 26, 2025, at The Village, will be held 11 a.m., Friday, May 30, 2025 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola, with burial following in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Visitation will be held prior to services from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home.

May 25, 2025

Jack Verlyn Paulson, 77, of West Des Moines passed away at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2025.

Jack was born December 9, 1947 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, and graduated from Lincoln High School in Des Moines.  Jack worked for Central Tractor before becoming a Water Treatment Operator for the Des Moines...

May 23, 2025

Kent Merle Freise, passed away May 23, 2025, following a pancreatic cancer diagnosis 4 months earlier.  Celebration of Life service will be held June 9th, 11:00 AM at Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines, Iowa, followed by lunch at the church.

Kent was a true patriot, man of deep faith and ultimate Boy Scout who...

May 20, 2025

Celebration of life Services for Dorothy Holland, 87, of Indianola, Iowa, who passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, will be held 11 a.m. Friday, May 23, 2025 at Overton Funeral Home.  Visitation will be held prior to services from 10 to 11 a.m.  Memorials may be given, in memory of Dorothy, to the family in her name for...

May 19, 2025

It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Melvina Brown, who passed away peacefully at The Village in Indianola, Iowa, on May 19, 2025 at the age of 89.

Born on July 16, 1935, in Mullen, Nebraska, Melvina Marie Hawk was the eldest of...

May 14, 2025

Mary Geraldine "Jerry" Hayes, 93 passed away May 14, 2025 after an active, long and full life. She left us peacefully at home with her family nearby.

She was born to Frank and Pauline Weber, March 17, 1932 in Madison Missouri.  She graduated from Richmond High on Friday May 19, 1950, then Sunday May 21, 1950 she...

May 7, 2025

Charles Vasey, 83, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at the UnityPoint Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. A Funeral Service will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 17, at the Norwalk United Methodist Church with cremation following services. Inurnment will be held at a later date in the Linn Grove Cemetery, Rural Norwalk. Visitation will be held...

April 29, 2025

Patricia "Pat" Ann (Porter) Jennings was born to Ikey Glenn and Treva Beatrice (Warnock) Porter on September 27, 1938 on her great grandmother, Sarah Anice Kent's seventy second birthday in Allerton, Iowa. Pat passed away on April 29, 2025 at the age of 86.

Pat attended the Allerton school through seventh grade where she was a majorette...

April 28, 2025

Beverly "Bev" Jean Fry was born on October 24, 1938 to Orvel and Josephine (Fest) Fry.  She grew up in Van Wert, Iowa with her brothers Larry and Lowell.  Beverly came to know Christ at an early age attending the local Assembly of God church where the family provided the music. Beverly played the accordion and her brothers played...

April 28, 2025

Roger Frederick Scheurenbrand, 85, of Indianola, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the Des Moines VA Hospital Medical Center – Hospice Care.

Roger was born on June 29, 1939, in Mitchell, South Dakota, the adopted son of Frederick and Mabel Scheurenbrand. He served honorably as a Fireman in the United States Navy and...

April 23, 2025

Mary Greenwood Brown was a beautiful soul whose love, spirit, and humor will be with us forever.  She grew up in Clarinda, IA and graduated high school in 1975.  She was active in theater and music and had the voice of an angel.  Upon moving to Indianola, she shared her vocal talents with the First United Methodist Church and...

April 19, 2025

In loving memory of Marjorie Hirsch Rodgers who passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025 at The Village.

Marjorie was born May 23, 1928 to Carl H. and Carolyn Mae (Murrow) Hirsch.  Marjorie married Dean Rodgers on November 23, 1947.  They were married in her parents' home west of Indianola.  They were blessed with two children Craig and...

April 15, 2025

Danny Udall Law, born on August 18, 1948, in Maryville, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Indianola, Iowa, at the age of 76.

A dedicated educator, United States Army veteran, and lover of the great outdoors, Danny spent his career inspiring young minds as a teacher at Martensdale St. Marys, the Southeast Polk School...

April 13, 2025

Services for Beverly June Hendrickson will be held 10:30 a.m. April 23, 2025 the Carlisle Baptist Church, Carlisle, Iowa, Pastor Jared Segerstrom officiating.  Visitation will be held prior to services from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., at the church.  Burial will follow services in the Wallace Cemetery, Wick, Iowa.

Beverly June Parker Hendrickson was born April 10, 1933...

April 12, 2025

Services for Carl B. Reno, 83, of Indianola, who passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025 at home, will be held 1:30 p.m., Thursday, April 17 at the Indianola Community Church in Indianola with burial following in the IOOF Cemetery, Indianola.

Carl was born on November 26, 1941, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the eldest child of Doris Fern (McSparen)...

April 12, 2025

Visitation for William "Bill" Wright, 78, of Indianola, who passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025 at home, will be held 9 to 11 a.m., Saturday, April 19 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. Interment will follow visitation in the Leon Cemetery, Leon.

Bill was born in Osceola on September 29th 1946 to David and Lola Wright. He...

April 9, 2025

Gary Rodger Wright, 80, of Ft. Collins, Colorado, died Wednesday April 9, 2025.  Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2025 in the Belmont Cemetery, Milo, Iowa.

Goes Funeral Care and Crematory Ft. Collins handled arrangements in Colorado and Overton Funeral Home is handling arrangements in Iowa.

April 9, 2025

Services for Leigh Carpenter, 70, of Prole, who passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at home, will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 15 at the Martensdale Community Church in Martensdale with burial following in the Webb Cemetery, Rural Norwalk.

Leigh was born on a military base in Georgia and spent her...

April 9, 2025

Services for Glennda Dawn Carlberg, 71, of Des Moines, who passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at UnityPoint Iowa Methodist Medical Center, will be held 10 a.m., Thursday, April 17 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola with burial following in the Hartford Cemetery, Hartford. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service from 9 to 10 a.m. on...