Obituaries

Jan 22, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Michael "Butch" Slykhuis on January 22, 2025, at the age of 81, following a courageous battle with COPD. Mike was a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend who touched the lives of many.

Born and raised in Marion County, Iowa, near the town formerly known as Red Rock, Mike...

Jan 21, 2025

Services for Rhonda Sue Eggman, 63, of Indianola, who passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025 will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, January 26, 2025 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola with cremation following services.  Inurnment of cremains will be at a later date in the Winterset Cemetery.  Visitation will be held prior to services from 3 to 4...

Jan 19, 2025

Beverly Telfor, 86, of Weslaco, Texas, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 19, 2025 surrounded by her family.  Celebration of Life Services will be held March 15, 2025 at Rio Valley Estates, 715 N Westgate Drive, Weslaco, Texas 78596, time to be determined, and also on April 26, 2025, from 2 to 6 pm, at the Manson Event Center, 926...

Jan 18, 2025

Services for Bill James Ihnen, 90, of Indianola, who passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025 will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola with burial following in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Oakley, IA.

Bill served in the United States Army from 1956 to 1958 serving in Germany as a tank...

Jan 17, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and cherished memories that we announce the passing of Gwendolyn (Kaye) Stewart, a remarkable woman whose vibrant spirit touched everyone she met. She passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2025, at the age of 90 years old, leaving behind a legacy of love, adventure, and resilience.

Born on February 9, 1934...

Jan 16, 2025

Leroy Howard Hobbs of Indianola, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025 at home.  No services are planned at this time.

Leroy was born the son of Leroy Howard Sr and Doris Mae Hobbs.  He was united in marriage to Doris McKuhan on December 4, 1954 in Des Moines, Iowa.  To this union two sons were born, LeRoy...

Jan 15, 2025

Funeral Services for Everett Ray Kephart, 73, who passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025 in Des Moines, will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, January 24, 2025, at the First Assembly of God Church in Indianola. Burial will follow service in the New Virginia Cemetery, New Virginia. Visitation will be held 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, January 23, at...

Jan 15, 2025

Services for Rod Harrison Erb, 95, of Indianola, will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, January, 21, 2025 at the Indianola First United Methodist Church, with burial following in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Rod Harrison Erb was born September 17, 1929, in Indianola, Iowa, the eldest of four children born to Grayce (Dillon) Erb and Harry Erb.

Jan 13, 2025

Robert McKinley, 91, of Des Moines, Iowa, died Monday, January 13, 2025 at UnityPoint West Des Moines Methodist Hospital.  Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola, with burial at Norwood Cemetery in Lucas County. Visitation will be held 30 minutes prior to services.

Bob was born September...

Jan 13, 2025

Wayne Byron Baker, 89, of Indianola, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025, in Indianola.  Visitation will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola.  Private family interment will follow the visitation in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Wayne graduated from Mapleton High School in 1954 and Iowa...

Jan 12, 2025

Dr. Janet (Jan) Louise (Hart) Heinicke of Indianola, Iowa, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Edencrest at Green Meadows in Johnston, Iowa. Her late husband Dr. (Herbert) Raymond (Ray) Heinicke predeceased her.  Jan was born in Richmond, Indiana and child of Homer Stroud Hart and Mary DeMaris (Way) Hart.  She graduated from Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, and...

Jan 12, 2025

David Lee Dierking, 52, of Indianola, Iowa passed away in his home on January 12, 2025, surrounded by his wife and boys. He was born to Robert and JoAnn Dierking in Spirit Lake, Iowa on February 21, 1972, and baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at an early age.

Dave grew up on the family farm...

Jan 12, 2025

Jimmy Franken, or as he was sometimes affectionately known as Round Head, Big Head, Derf, or Bean Butt, lived by the notion that life is better when it is shared with those you love. His favorite way to cap a day was to sit on a deck surrounded by friends and family. He mastered the art of the hang....

Jan 11, 2025

Services for Benjamin Ernest McCord, 75, of New Virginia, Iowa, who passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025 at home, will be held 1 p.m., Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola, with burial following in the Indian Valley Cemetery, New Viriginia. Visitation will be held prior to services from noon to 1 p.m., at the funeral...

Jan 11, 2025

Karen Van Buskirk, 82, of Indianola, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025 in Ankeny, IA. Mass of Christian burial will held 11 a.m., Friday, January 17, 2025, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Indianola. Burial of cremains will take place in the Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Des Moines. Visitation will be held prior to Mass from 10 to...

Jan 7, 2025

Larry Earl Moore, 84, of Prole, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025.  His wish was to be cremated and no services are planned at this time.

Larry was born on November 12, 1940 in Green Mountain, Iowa the son of Willis Earl and Vivian Margaret (Weling) Moore.  Larry was united in marriage to Laura "Queenie" Iverson-Hampe on...

Jan 5, 2025

Christian funeral services for Marilyn Patricia Wood (nee Engh), 92, resurrected to new life on Sunday, January 5, 2025, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Trinity United Presbyterian Church in Indianola.  A visitation will be held on Friday, January 10, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Trinity United Presbyterian Church's fellowship hall. Burial of...

Jan 4, 2025

Pamela Sue Leming, 76, of Urbandale, Iowa, formerly of New Virginia, Iowa passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Karen Acres Health Care Center in Urbandale. Inurnment of cremains will be held at a later date in the Iowa Veterans Cemetery, Adel, Iowa.

Pam was born on April 21, 1948, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the daughter of Kendall...

Jan 4, 2025

Justin Andrew Terry passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025.  Cremation will take place and private family services are planned for a later date.

Justin grew up in Indianola, went to Indianola High School, then attended Simpson College. He worked as a counselor for young handicap adults.

Justin is survived his wife, Elizabeth Terry; children, Tatum,...

Jan 3, 2025

Clark Howard Raney, 77, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025, in his new home in Castle Rock, Colorado, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on October 10, 1947, in Cherokee, Iowa, Clark was the son of Warren and Esther Wibholm Raney. He spent his formative years in Iowa, graduating from Jefferson High School. After transferring from...