Obituaries
Obituaries
Freda M. King
September 9, 2011
Freda Ann King of Indianola was called home to be with her Savior on September 9, 2011 at Good Samaritan Society in Indianola after a courageous fight with complications of a stroke. She was surrounded by her loving family as she made a peaceful passing to her heavenly home. Freda Ann Miller was born in rural Warren County, IA to...
Lee Anna Chaplin
September 8, 2011
LEE ANNA CHAPLIN Cainsville, MO Lee Anna Chaplin, 64, was born September 5, 1947 in Indianola, Iowa and died September 8, 2011 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. Lee lived most of her life in central Iowa and retired in Northern Missouri. She is survived by her husband, Bernard Dean; sons, Keneth Eldon (Malena) and Thomas Dean (Tracy) Chaplin;...
Clifford Leroy Meints
September 6, 2011
Clifford Leroy Meints, 81, of Indianola, died September 6, 2011 at home. After a long and blessed life, he has joined the company of the apostles in the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Cliff was born May 23, 1930 in Kansas City, MO to John Albert and Amelia Buuck Meints. He was baptized into the Christian faith...
Phillip Frederick Elgin
August 25, 2011
PHIL ELGIN Indianola Memorial services for Phillip Elgin, 85, who died Thursday, August 25, 2011 will be held 11 a.m. Monday, August 29 at the First Baptist Church in Indianola. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to services. Phillip F. Elgin was born on February 2, 1926 near Carlisle, Iowa, to Margaret (Hargis) and Paul Elgin....
John And Eleanor Taylor
August 24, 2011
JOHN J. TAYLOR ELEANOR R. TAYLOR Indianola Funeral services for John Joseph Taylor, 92, and Eleanor Ruth Taylor, 90, who both passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2011, at the Indianola Good Samaritan Center, will be jointly held at 2 p.m., Monday, August 29, 2011 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola with burial following in the Belmont Cemetery, Milo, IA. Survivors...
Lowell Beltz
August 22, 2011
A Celebration of Life for Lowell Beltz, 76, who died Monday, August 22, 2011 at home will be held 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 24 in the Fellowship Room of the First United Methodist Church in Indianola. A time of remembrance will be shared at 7:30 at the church. Cremation will follow services and burial of cremains will be...
Richard Hornaday
August 22, 2011
Memorial services for Richard "Dick" Hornaday, 78, who died Monday, August 22, 2011 at the Indianola Good Samaritan Center will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 27 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. Visitation will be held 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday prior to services. Burial of cremated remains with military rites will follow in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Indianola....
Connie Mae Spangler
August 17, 2011
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Connie Spangler, 73, who died Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at home, will be held 2 p.m., Monday, August 22 in the Heritage Room at The Village in Indianola. Connie is survived by her husband, Richard; son, Kyle (Vicky) Forst of Knoxville; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be...
Lee B. Carlson
August 8, 2011
Visitation for Lee Irene Carlson, 78, who died Monday, August 8, 2011, will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, August 13 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. A private burial of cremains will take place at the Highland Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Des Moines. Lee worked 30 years for Northwestern Bell and volunteered for 25 years at the...
Leola Pauline Howard
August 2, 2011
LEOLA "OLE" HOWARD Indianola Services for Leola "Ole" Howard, 88, who died Tuesday, August 2, 2011, will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 6 at the St. Charles Parish in St. Charles with burial following in the St. Charles Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband Elmer Howard, three sons, parents, sister and brother. Survivors include her daughter,...
Ethel Jane Nady
August 2, 2011
ETHEL J. NADY Indianola A Celebration of Life service for Ethel J. Nady, 81, who died Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at home of cancer will be held 1 p.m., Wednesday, August 3 at Trinity United Presbyterian Church in Indianola. Survivors include her sons, Tim Nady, Louis (Susan) Nady and Ken (Sheri) Nady; siblings, Robert Smith, Anna Tyler, Mildred McIntosh, Eldon...
James William Wood
July 31, 2011
JAMES WILLIAM "BILL" WOOD SR. Norwalk Funeral services for James William "Bill" Wood Sr., 79, who died July 31, 2011 at home, will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 26 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola with burial following in the Webb Cemetery, Rural Norwalk. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Kay Wood; children, Mary (Steve) Garr...
Nancy Carmer Starr
July 25, 2011
The Life and Times of Nancy Carmer Starr Born in Newton, Iowa, on December 29, 1935, Nancy Lea Carmer grew up in a closely-knit family. She was the eldest of three children, and always a role model for her sister Rosemary and brother Phil. Excelling in all her subjects, Nancy also was a model student throughout grammar school and high...
Lawrence Arthur Holden
July 24, 2011
LAWRENCE ARTHUR HOLDEN Indianola Services for Lawrence A. Holden, 76, who died Sunday, July 24, 2011, will be 11 a.m., Monday, August 1 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola with burial in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Lawrence was born March 23, 1935 in Des Moines and lived in Knoxville...
Fred L. Borrall
July 24, 2011
Services for Fred Borrall, 72, who died Sunday, July 24, 2011 will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 28, 2011 at Overton Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Burial will follow in the Graceland Cemetery, rural Lacona, IA. Fred is survived by sister, Mary Carothers; step son, Clifton Brown and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends....
Larry Dean Butler
July 21, 2011
LARRY D. BUTLER Winterset Funeral services for Larry D. Butler, 61, who passed away Thursday, July 21, 2011 at the Madison County Hospital in Winterset, will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 25 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola with burial following in the Liberty Center Cemetery. Larry is survived by his wife, Vickie; daughter, Pam Butler; sons, Jason (Cassie),...
Betty L. Lathrum
July 17, 2011
Betty L. Lathrum, 82, Indianola, passed away on July 17, 2011 at the Bright Kavanagh House, Des Moines, IA. The family will receive friends on Monday, July 25th, 4 p.m. at Overton Funeral Home, Indianola, with a Celebration of Life service at 6:30 p.m. Betty was born in Indianola on October 28, 1927 to Zelmer and Zelma Ackley where she...
Lawrence W. Flinn
July 15, 2011
Funeral service for Lawrence William Flinn, who died Friday, July 15, 2011 at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 18, 2011 at Overton Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the I.O.O.F Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Indianola, IA. Lawrence lived most of his live in Warren County. He enjoyed fishing, camping, dancing and singing with...
William E. Maxwell
July 15, 2011
Services for Bill Maxwell, 58, who died Friday, July 15, 2011 will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola with visitation one hour prior to services. Burial will be in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Maxine Maxwell; brother, Gene (Phongsay) Maxwell; and nephew, Dylan Maxwell. He was preceded in death...
Gerald Orvalle Carpenter
July 15, 2011
GERALD "JERRY" CARPENTER Indianola Gerald "Jerry" Carpenter, 78, died Friday, July 15, 2011 at his home in Indianola. He was born November 15, 1932 to Orvalle and Pauline (Roe) Carpenter. Jerry attended Drake University, as well as working fulltime at Firestone and serving in the Iowa National Guard. He earned his degree and went on to be a much sought...
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