Joann Elizabeth Johnson
April 2, 2011
Joann Elizabeth Warrior Johnson passed away April 2, 2011 at Taylor House Hospice after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born August 22, 1934 in Bridgewater, Iowa to John and Maude (Sturdy) Warrior. Joann graduated from Bridgewater High School in 1952. She then moved to Des Moines and started a career at Equitable Life. A year later,...
James F. Koster
April 2, 2011
Services for James "Jim" Koster, 48, who died Saturday, April 2, 2011 will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 8, at the First United Methodist Church in Indianola with cremation following. He is survived by his wife, Pam Mueller Koster; daughter, Samantha Koster and granddaughter, Tatum Koster of Mesa, AZ; sons, Taylor (Amanda) McIntyre of Lisle, IL and Reed McIntyre...
Donald L. Archer
March 31, 2011
Mass of Christian Burial for Donald L. Archer, who died Thursday, March 31, 2011 at Taylor House in Des Moines, will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 4 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Indianola. Burial will follow in the Wallace Cemetery, Wick, IA. He is survived by his siblings, Carolyn (Andy) Wood, Jeri (Jim) Durham, Sue (Denis) Tutten...
Alta Marie Overton
March 31, 2011
ALTA MARIE OVERTON Indianola Alta Marie Overton died at The Village in Indianola on March 31, 2011 with family at her side. Alta, daughter of Abel Joshua and Ellen Marie Moffitt, was born February 10, 1923, near Ackworth, Iowa and married Russell R. Overton on August 21, 1941. She lived most of her adult life in Indianola. At various times...
Grace Catherine Chandler
March 27, 2011
GRACE CHANDLER Indianola A Memorial Mass for Grace Chandler, 86, who died Sunday, March 27, 2011, will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 1 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Indianola. Grace Catherine Chandler was born to Frank and Rose (Hager) Phelan on May 23, 1924. She grew up on a farm north of Perry and graduated from St. Patrick's...
Charles R. Preston
March 23, 2011
CHARLES R. PRESTON Des Moines Graveside service for Charles R. Preston, who died Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, March 26 at the Belmont Cemetery, Milo, IA He is survived by his wife, Carol; children, Janis (John) Coxe, Doug (Rita) Preston, Matthew (Anni) Preston, Dawn (Rich) Pentico, Elizabeth Blakley and...
Ruth Woolson Laning
March 23, 2011
RUTH WOOLSON LANING Indianola A Celebration of Life service will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, April 3 at the First United Methodist Church in Indianola for Ruth Woolson Laning, 79, who died Wednesday, March 23 at home. Ruth was born November 8, 1931 in Clarinda, Iowa to George D and Lucile Ransom Woolson and married on September 4, 1954 to...
Virginia Ann Myers
March 20, 2011
Services for Virginia A. Myers, 87, who died Sunday, March 20, 2011 in Des Moines, will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, March 24 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. Burial will follow in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Virginia and her husband Howard owned the Creston Livestock Auction for several years. She is survived by her son, James (Christy) Myers of...
Dennis Woodard
March 18, 2011
DENNIS G. WOODARD Indianola Dennis Woodard, 45, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Indianola on March 18, 2011. He graduated from S.E. Warren High School in 1984. He had previously worked at Paul's Pizza in Indianola. He enjoyed painting, collecting hot wheels and listening to his scanner. He is survived by his mother, Nancy Woodard of Lacona; sister, Lisa...
Patricia L. Degard
March 15, 2011
A Celebration of Life service for Patricia DeGard, 79, who died peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at Bright Kavanagh House in Des Moines, will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 22, at the First Assembly of God Church in Indianola. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. in the Leon Cemetery. Patricia is survived by her children,...
Jimmie Wilson Wiley
March 9, 2011
Jimmie W. Wiley died Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at home. He was cremated and no services are planned. There will be an informal gathering from 2 - 4 p.m., Sunday, March 13 for family and friends at Crouse Cafe in Indianola. His cremains will be buried in the Palmyra Cemetery, Palmyra, IA Jimmie was a farmer and lifelong resident of...
Danny Wayne Turner
March 7, 2011
DANNY W. TURNER Indianola Services for Danny W. Turner, 63, who died Monday, March 7, 2011 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 10 at the First Assembly of God Church in Indianola. Burial with military honors will be in the Iowa Veterans Cemetery at Van Meter. Danny was born in Indianola and was...
Elizabeth Mae Higgins
March 7, 2011
ELIZABETH MAE HIGGINS Milo Elizabeth Mae Higgins died Monday, March 7, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. No services are planned at this time. She is survived by her husband, Jacob; children, Susan Kremkoski, Shari Higgins, William Higgins and Joy McDaniel; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; sisters, Shirley Hunt and Doris Higgins. She was preceded in death by her...
Bernard Blink Bence
March 2, 2011
A Mass of Christian Burial for Bernard Blink Bence, age 91, a 55 year resident of Indianola, Iowa, who passed away on March 2, 2011 at his daughter's home in Colorado Springs, CO, will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 7, 2011 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic church in Indianola with Rev. Ray McHenry as celebrant. Burial will be in...
Richard Blaine Bingaman
February 27, 2011
Memorial services for Richard B. Bingaman, 56, who passed away Sunday, February 27, 2011, will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 2 at the First United Methodist Church in Indianola, IA. Visitation will be held from noon until service time on Wednesday at the church. Burial of cremains will be at a later date in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in...
Dr. Maria Dipalma
February 27, 2011
DR. MARIA DIPALMA Indianola Dr. Maria DiPalma, Professor of Voice, and Chair of the Simpson College Music Department, passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2011. A Memorial service celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Maria DiPalma will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, March 24 at Smith Chapel on the Simpson College Campus, Indianola, Iowa. A luncheon reception will follow...
Kenneth J. Jones
February 26, 2011
KENNETH JONES Ackworth Services for Kenneth J. Jones, 80, who passed away Saturday, February 26, 2011 at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines, will be held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 1 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. Cremation will follow services and burial of cremains will be at a later date. Kenneth is survived by his wife, Janice Jones;...
Richard John Ripperger
February 21, 2011
RICHARD J. RIPPERGER Indianola Richard John Ripperger 84, of Indianola passed away February 21, 2011. A mass of Christian burial will be held 10 a.m., Friday, February 25 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Indianola. Burial will follow in the St. Marys Cemetery at St Marys, Iowa. Dick was born June 15, 1926, the son of John and Mary...
Carol Hubbard-Schlotterback
February 19, 2011
EMMA "CAROL" HUBBARD-SCHLOTTERBACK Largo, FL formerly of Indianola Services for Emma "Carol" Hubbard-Schlotterback, 66, who passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, February 19, 2011, will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2011 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. Burial will follow in the I.O.O.F. Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Indianola, IA. Carol was born in Montgomery County, IA,...
Carl Edward Goldsworth
February 17, 2011
Funeral services for Carl Edward Goldsworth, 78, who passed away Thursday, February 17, 2011 at Westview Care Center in Indianola will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, February 21 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. Burial will follow in the Laurel Hill Cemetery, Des Moines, IA. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Carl was born in Des...
