Obituaries

Obituaries

Billy Eugene Smith

Billy Eugene Smith

June 12, 2015

Services for Billy E. Smith, 81, who passed away Friday, June 12, 2015 at home in Des Moines, will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 16 at the Faith Independent Assembly Church in Des Moines where family will be present to greet friends from 10 to 11 a.m. with burial following in the New Virginia Cemetery, New Virginia, IA. Survivors...

Mary Othella Wright Davey

Mary Othella Wright Davey

June 10, 2015

MARY OTHELLA WRIGHT DAVEY Milo Mary Othella Wright Davey, daughter of Guy F. Wright and Eunice Flanagan Wright, was born December 28, 1917, near Dallas, Iowa, in Marion County. She moved to a farm east of Milo, Iowa, February 27, 1933. She completed her freshman year of high school at Dallas, and then attended Milo High School, graduating in 1936....

Harold Wayne Williams

Harold Wayne Williams

June 9, 2015

HAROLD W. WILLIAMS Indianola Services for Harold W. Williams, 84, who passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at home will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 13 at Trinity United Presbyterian Church in Indianola with burial following in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Lillian; son, Daryl Williams; daughter, Dawn (Rick) Ackerson; daughter-in-law, Kathy Williams; brother,...

Gilbert Lee Mcconnell

Gilbert Lee Mcconnell

June 5, 2015

Gilbert Lee McConnell Indianola Gilbert Lee McConnell passed away on Friday, June 5, 2015. Visitation is at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Indianola from 3 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, with family present beginning at 4 p.m. A rosary will follow at 7:30 p.m. Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 11, at St....

Carl Caraway Sandy

Carl Caraway Sandy

June 5, 2015

CARL SANDY Indianola Services for Carl Sandy, 85, who passed away Friday, June 5, 2015 at the Bright Kavanagh House in Des Moines, will be held 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 9 at the First United Methodist Church in Indianola with burial following in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Carl Caraway Sandy was born October 10, 1929 in the farmhouse of the...

Glenn Earl Estell

Glenn Earl Estell

June 3, 2015

GLENN EARL ESTELL Norwalk Glenn Earl Estell, 86, passed away at home on Wednesday June 3, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m., Sunday, June 7 at the Indianola First United Methodist Church with burial following in the St. Charles Cemetery, St. Charles, IA. Earl was born on Easter Sunday March 31, 1929 to...

Donald Stanford Goodrich

Donald Stanford Goodrich

June 2, 2015

DONALD STANFORD GOODRICH Indianola Donald Stanford Goodrich was born was born September 26, 1927 in Benson, MN and passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at The Village in Indianola. Don grew up in Minnesota and joined the United States Army at the age of 18. He served for 6 years stationed in Japan and Alaska. On June 11, 1950,...

Mary Dunlap

Mary Dunlap

June 1, 2015

MARY DUNLAP Indianola Services for Mary Matson Dunlap, 99, who passed away Monday, June 1, 2015, at The Village in Indianola, will be held 1:30 p.m., Saturday, June 6 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola with burial following in the New Virginia Cemetery. Mary was born June 5, 1915 the daughter of Lester and Goldie (Stratton) Matson in Des Moines,...

Tamera Lee Hohneke

Tamera Lee Hohneke

May 31, 2015

Tamera Lee (Berndt) Hohneke, 52, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. Tammy was born on April 13, 1963 in Brandon, MS. Her parents, Eugene and Sandy (Wikert) Berndt made their home in Buckeye, IA. Tammy graduated from Alden High School in 1981 and was active in band, track, basketball, and softball. Tammy met Tony...

Robert Gary Alexander

Robert Gary Alexander

May 31, 2015

Robert G. Alexander Indianola Robert G. Alexander, 81, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2015 after a short illness at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines Iowa. Bob was born September 8, 1933 to Millard Daniel Alexander and Wanda Irene (Sones) Alexander. Bob was the youngest of the three, joining siblings Laverne "Bill" Alexander and Marilyn (Alexander) Cambron. Bob attended country...

Joe Franklin Blake

Joe Franklin Blake

May 25, 2015

A Celebration of Life for Joe Blake Sr., 65, who passed away Monday, May 25, 2015, will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 30 in the Blake Field House at the Indianola Middle School, 403 South 15th Street in Indianola, IA. Survivors include Joe's wife, Chris; his children, Joe Jr., Barb, Ben (Keri), Casey (Abbie), Pete, Jamie (Jeremy) Smith, and...

Wilma Elaine Bryant

Wilma Elaine Bryant

May 20, 2015

WILMA E. BRYANT Clive On May 20, 2015, Wilma Elaine Bryant, 96, fell asleep in Jesus at her apartment in Silvercrest at the Woodlands, Clive, Iowa. Her Christ-centered life was a testimony of faith and service to others. Wilma was born August 25, 1918, near Donnellson, Iowa, to Harry J. and Edna L. (Krebill) Krebill. After graduating from Donnellson High...

Hazel Lucille Albert

Hazel Lucille Albert

May 16, 2015

Hazel Lucille Albert was born January 1, 1927 to Archie Webb and Thelma Webb in Coin, Iowa. Archie Webb was 3rd or 4th generation farmer in Clarinda originally from folks coming by Oregon Trail from the Plymouth Rock pilgrims. Hazel had four brothers and one sister of which two brothers are still living. She was married to Donald Forbes Albert...

Elda Darlene Coles

Elda Darlene Coles

May 9, 2015

Elda Darlene Coles, 91, went to be with the Lord Saturday, May 9, 2015, surrounded by family. Darlene was born February 24, 1924 to John and Bonnie Butler. She was united in marriage to Charles R. Coles on July 6, 1944. To this union four children were born. Darlene is survived by her children, John (Penny) Coles, Jim (Nindy) Coles,...

Mary Louise Schimelfenig

Mary Louise Schimelfenig

May 8, 2015

MARY LOUISE SCHIMELFENIG Norwalk Mary Louise Onstot Schimelfenig went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 8, 2015 at the Indianola Good Samaritan Care Center. Mary was born March 3, 1920 to Esther Allen and Ray Onstot. Mary was united in marriage to Harold Schimelfenig on August 12, 1939. Mary played basketball in high school and worked at Solar...

Ruth Edna Wilson

Ruth Edna Wilson

May 6, 2015

Services for Ruth Edna Wilson, 92, who passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at The Village in Indianola, will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 11, 2015, at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola, IA, with burial following in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Services for Ruth Edna Wilson, 92, who passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at The Village in Indianola,...

Lila Jean Mock

Lila Jean Mock

May 5, 2015

LILA JEAN MOCK Indianola Memorial services for Lila Jean Mock, 83, who passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at Westview Care Center in Indianola, will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, May 9 at the First United Methodist Church in Indianola. Inurnment of cremains will be held at a later date in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Lila is survived by her...

Herbert Raymond Heinicke

Herbert Raymond Heinicke

May 1, 2015

(Herbert) Raymond Heinicke of Indianola, Iowa passed away Friday, May 1, 2015 at home in Indianola. He is survived by his wife Janet (Hart). Ray was born in Elgin, Illinois and child of Herbert Martin Edward Heinicke and Elizabeth Anderson. He graduated from Elgin High School in 1944; he enlisted in the Army Air Corps. Ray served in the Philippine...

Mark William Pendgraft

Mark William Pendgraft

April 29, 2015

MARK WILLIAM PENDGRAFT Indianola Memorial services for Mark W. Pendgraft, 48, who passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2015, will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, May 16 at the Indianola First United Methodist Church. Private burial of cremains will be in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Mark was born February 22, 1967 in Dubuque, Iowa and adopted by William Henry...

William Depont

William Depont

April 23, 2015

WILLIAM AUGUSTINUS dePONT Indianola William Augustinus dePont passed away Thursday, April 23, 2015 at The Village in Indianola, Iowa. William was a master woodworker and gardener who loved WWII movies and old westerns. He is survived by his wife, Emmy dePont; daughter, Joyce (David) Mastin; brother, Rudy dePont; sister, Jet Berkhof; and granddaughters, Elizabeth and Hannah. A Memorial service will...

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