Maurine Clarabelle Becker
June 27, 2014
Maurine Becker September 4, 1926 to June 27, 2014 Maurine Clarabelle Becker was born on September 4, 1926 to Edward and Bernice Benton. She lived the first 18 years of her life in Oto, Iowa. She attended Wayne State College where she met her future husband, Clement Becker. Maurine taught elementary school in Hawarden, Iowa for 2 years. She then...
Albert Joseph Greubel
June 26, 2014
Albert Joseph Greubel was born to John and Mary (Heinen) Greubel on May 6, 1919 on the family farm near Milo. He attended St. Mary's of Rosemount and Belmont Center Schools. After leaving school he farmed until joining the army in February of 1942. He was a member of the 12th Field Artillery, Observation Battalion that landed on Utah Beach...
Alfred Joseph Dittmer Jr.
June 24, 2014
ALFRED JOSEPH DITTMER JR. Des Moines Alfred Joseph Dittmer went to his heavenly home Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at the age of 76. Alfred fought a courageous battle with cancer for the last nine years of his life. He was born April 11, 1938 to Alfred Sr. and Lucille Dittmer at the family home in Lacona, Iowa. Alfred was raised...
Mary Ann Criswell
June 23, 2014
MARY A. CRISWELL Indianola Mary Ann (Johnston) Criswell passed away Monday, June 23, 2014, at The Village in Indianola, IA, at the age of 87. The only child of Millard H. Johnston and Lelah M. (Loughman) Johnston, Mary was born in her parents' home in Seymour, IA, on February 12, 1927. Mary was raised in Seymour and graduated from Seymour...
Charles "Chuck" Harban
June 14, 2014
CHARLES "CHUCK" HARBAN Indianola Services for Charles "Chuck" Harban, 90, who passed away, Saturday, June 14, 2014 at The Village in Indianola, will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 18 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola with burial following in the Wallace Cemetery, Wick, Iowa. Visitation will be held prior to services from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the...
Donald Edward Harmison
June 14, 2014
Donald Edward Harmison born August 13, 1927 to Leland and Ruth (Stanger) Harmison in Runnells, IA and passed away at The Village Saturday, June 14, 2014. He graduated from Runnells High School in 1946 and immediately enlisted in the Marines Corps stationed in Camp Pendleton, CA from 1946 to 1948. Upon returning to Iowa, he met, courted and married his...
Barbara Jean Kimzey
June 12, 2014
Barbara J. Kimzey Barbara J. Kimzey, 81, of Indianola, IA and formerly of New Virginia, IA, died unexpectedly late Thursday afternoon, June 12, 2014 at her residence. A funeral service for Barbara Kimzey will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, June 17 at the New Virginia United Methodist Church. The Reverend Keith Putney will officiate. Burial will be in...
Suzanne Jo Miller
June 11, 2014
SUZANNE JO MILLER Indianola Memorial services for Suzanne Jo Miller, 80, who passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at Westview Care Center in Indianola, will be held 11 a.m., Monday, June 16 at Smith's Chapel on Simpson College Campus in Indianola. Visitation will be held at Smith's Chapel prior to services starting at 9:30 a.m. Suzanne was born May 6,...
Rev. Alexander Tiwari-Haines
June 7, 2014
Services for Alexander Tiwari Haines, 85, who passed away, Saturday, June 7, 2014 at home, will be held 2 p.m. Monday, June 9 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. Visitation will be held from noon to 2 p.m. prior to services on Monday. Burial will follow in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Alexander was born in Allajab, India on October 12,...
David Fines
June 4, 2014
Services for David Fines, 62, who passed away, Wednesday, June 4, 2014 from complications of Rheumatoid Arthritis at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, will be held 11 a.m. Monday June 9 at Trinity United Presbyterian Church in Indianola. Visitation will be held 10 to 11 a.m. Monday prior to services at the church. Cremation will follow service and burial of...
David B. Laverty
May 31, 2014
DAVID B. LAVERTY Indianola Services for David Bruce Laverty, 57, who passed away, Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines, will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at the First United Methodist Church in Indianola with burial following in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Cemetery. He is survived by his children, Austin Laverty and Amanda Laverty;...
Mary Jo Crane
May 31, 2014
Jo Crane, a native of Erie, Illinois, died in her home in Indianola, Iowa on Saturday, May 31, 2014. Mrs. Crane enjoyed a long and productive career. In the late Sixties, she became one of the first female mall managers in the United States, overseeing the activities of the Bel Air Mall in Mobile, Alabama. She also assisted her husband,...
Jeffrey Alan Lacy
May 31, 2014
JEFFREY A. LACY Memorial services for Jeffrey A. Lacy, 59, of Indianola, who passed away May 31, 2014, will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, July 19 at the Indianola Freedom Fellowship Church on Hwy 65/69 North of Indianola. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services starting at 1 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.overtonfunerals.com.
Bernard Sayre Smith
May 26, 2014
Bernard Sayre Smith, 93, passed away on Memorial Day, May 26, 2014 while in home hospice and in the fellowship of his family at his beloved farm in rural Indianola. Visitation will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 31, at Center Chapel Church on Hwy 92 West of Indianola and the memorial service will begin at 11:30...
George William Meyer
May 26, 2014
GEORGE W. MEYER Indianola Born August 2, 1942 in Victor, IA and left us to be with God on May 26, 2014 at Nathan Adelson Hospice Care in Las Vegas, NV. Services will be held 4 p.m. Saturday, June 14 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. The family will greet friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday prior to services....
Larry Lee Starr
May 22, 2014
LARRY LEE STARR Indianola Larry Lee Starr, 79, moved to Heaven on Thursday, May 22, 2014 after having been recently diagnosed with cancer in April. Larry was born in Newton, IA, on May 26, 1934 to Berle and Juanita Starr. He grew up in Indianola and graduated from Indianola High School. He continued his education and graduated from Iowa Wesleyan...
Vera Viola Ruble
May 20, 2014
Vera Viola Ruble Vera Viola (Smith) Ruble, 97, of Liberty Center, IA, passed away May 20, 2014, at Westview Care Center in Indianola. She was born on August 22, 1916, southwest of Liberty Center, to Thomas and Minnie Mae (King) Smith. She was united in marriage to George Wayne Ruble and to this union were born three children: Janet Elaine,...
Joseph Benton Hornaday
May 19, 2014
Joseph Benton Hornaday was born in Des Moines, IA on Oct 19, 1962 and passed away from pancreatic cancer on May 19, 2014 at home surrounded by immediate family. He was 51 years old. Joe was affectionately known as just "Joe", "Ol' Dad" or "Bucket" to most people. Joe worked at the Greenwood Lounge for the last seven years of...
Martha Fern Ford
May 18, 2014
Martha Ford Indianola Marty Ford, daughter of Loyd and Dott (Benda) Williams, grew up on a farm near Humeston, Iowa, the youngest of six children. She played on the Mormon Trail girls basketball team, and was known for her beautiful singing voice from an early age. She started first grade when she was four, and was crowned Miss Wayne County...
Catherine Cecilia Michel
May 8, 2014
CATHERINE C. MICHEL Indianola A Celebration of Life service for Catherine C. Michel, 62, who passed away Thursday, May 8, 2014, will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at Lake Aquabi State Park near the boat ramp. A memorial mass will be held at a later date in Chicago. Catherine grew up in the Chicago Land area and had...
