Obituaries

February 6, 2025

Michael George Nestvedt, age 71, passed away peacefully at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, Iowa on February 6, 2025.  Mike was born on February 23, 1953, in Louisville, Kentucky to Daryl and Veronica (Bonnie) Nestvedt.  They later moved to Indianola, Iowa where Mike grew up and graduated from Indianola High School in 1971.

Shortly after High...

February 5, 2025

Marjorie Irene (Nolin) Farmer, 89, Indianola, Iowa passed away on February 5th, 2025, surrounded by her daughter and grandsons.

Marge was born on September 17th, 1935, in Reasoner, Iowa, the daughter of LeRoy Ellsworth Nolin and Freda Irene (Rexroat) Nolin.

Marge graduated from Oak Park High School in 1953.

Marge married Homer Dale...

February 5, 2025

Marc passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025, in Indianola, Iowa. He was born on July 23, 1948, in Spencer, Iowa to Charles Wendell ("C.W.") Dalbey and Verna Peterson Dalbey.

Marc was talented with his hands and loved to "tinker." He restored old Studebakers, motorcycles, and Cub Cadet lawn mowers. He was an accomplished wood worker and...

February 4, 2025

On Tuesday, February 4th, 2025, Bette Lee Dryer passed on to her eternal home in Heaven. Her last days were spent in the comfort of her family and friends at the Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines, Iowa.

Bette had a true love and passion for being a wife, mother and grandmother, and took great pride in...

February 4, 2025

Gerald William Sudbrock Jr., 77, of Indianola, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025.  His wish was to be cremated and no services at this time.  Inurnment of cremains will be held at a later date in the Pilot Mound Cemetery, Pilot Mound, Iowa.

Gerald is survived by his children, Klystell (Marc) Thompson, Tracy (Anne) Sudbrock, Sarah (Ed)...

February 4, 2025

Deborah Lee Smith went to walk with the Lord on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, while surrounded by family. Celebration of Life Services for Deb, 69, of Indianola, Iowa, will be held 2 p.m., Friday, February 14th at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola.  Visitation will be held prior to the service from 1 to 2 p.m., at the funeral home....

February 3, 2025

Services for Claudia Darleen Mace, 73, of Indianola, will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Freedom Fellowship Church, 2604 North Jefferson Way, Indianola, Iowa.  Visitation will be held prior to services from 10 to 11 a.m., at the church.  Inurnment will be held at a later date in the Hewitt Cemetery, rural New Virginia, Iowa.

January 31, 2025

Funeral Services for James "Jim" E. Still, 88, who passed away Friday, January 31, 2025 in Indianola, will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola with burial following in the Belmont Cemetery, Milo. Visitation will be held 4 to 7 p.m., Monday, February 3 at Overton Funeral Home where family will...

January 28, 2025

Cecil George Pace passed away on January 28, 2025 at Huntington Place Memory Care in Janesville, Wisconsin at the age of 93.

Cecil, son of George and Maude Pace, was born on December 23, 1931 near Orient, Iowa and lived on a farm until moving with his family to Des Moines Iowa in 1951.  Cecil was the...

January 27, 2025

Randall Aldridge was born in New Virginia, Iowa on March 8, 1936 to Blueford and Lela (Kennedy) Aldridge.

He met Diana Outland and they were married on December 19, 1963.  They raised three children in the small town of Ackworth, Iowa where he lived the remainder of his life.

Randall worked for General Mills for...

January 26, 2025

Services for Maurice Verlin Goode, 91, of Indianola, Iowa, who passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025, will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 31, 2025, at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola, with burial following in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Maurice V. Goode was born on June 1, 1933, in Blakesburg, Iowa to his parents Maurice I. and...

January 23, 2025

A Celebration of life Service for Charlotte Ann Shuey, 82, of St. Charles, Iowa, who passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, surrounded by her family, will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the Calvary Baptist Church in St. Charles. Visitation will be held prior to services starting at 10:00...

January 22, 2025

Frank Leon Marcum, 59, of Indianola, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at home.  A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, January 31, 2025 at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge 6567 Bloomfield Road Des Moines, IA 50320..

Frank Leon Marcum was born on February 1, 1965 in Des Moines, Iowa to...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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...