Obituaries

Obituaries

Yoshika Blake

Yoshika Blake

Dec 1, 2008

Private burial of cremains for Yoshika Blake, 74, who died Monday, December 1, 2008 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, IA. will be held in the I.O.O.F. Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Indianola.

Yoshiko was born in Tsuchiura, Ibaragi, Japan, and had lived permanently in Indianola since 1973.

Surviving are her children Mary Blake-Brandt of Indianola, Debbie L'Estrange of...

Wilbur M. Warburton

Wilbur M. Warburton

Nov 26, 2008

Services for Wilbur M. Warburton, 89, who died Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at the Good Samaritan Center in Indianola, will be held 3 p.m., Saturday, November 29 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola with visitation prior to services starting at 1 p.m.  Burial will follow in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Indianola.

Wilbur was born March 21, 1919 in Fort...

Christopher Jon Hade

Christopher Jon Hade

Nov 21, 2008

Christopher Jon Hade, 21, died on Friday, November 21 after a long battle with cancer.  Chris lived most of his life in Indianola.  He was a 2005 graduate of Indianola High School and was a student of Grinnell College.

Chris was an avid hiker, accomplished musician, and world traveler.  He wished to pursue a career in politics and law. ...

Marjorie Moore

Marjorie Moore

Nov 18, 2008

Services for Marjorie Moore, 88, who died Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at Windsor Manor in Indianola, will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, November 22 at the Cambridge United Methodist Church in Cambridge, Iowa.  Burial will follow in the Cambridge Cemetery.

Marjorie was born in Moran, Kansas.  She had worked at Donnelleys for 31 years and then for 9 more...

Donald F. Blackford

Donald F. Blackford

Nov 16, 2008

Donald F. Blackford, 89, of rural Norwalk, passed away on Sunday, November 16, at the Indianola Good Samaritan Center.  Services will be held Thursday, November 20, at 10:30 a.m. at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola.  Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. prior to the service.  Burial will be at the Norwalk Cemetery.

Donald was a life-long farmer...

John E. Sereg

John E. Sereg

Nov 15, 2008

John E. Sereg, 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines surrounded by his family.

Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday November 19, 2008 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Indianola, Iowa.

John was born February 8, 1930 at home in rural Eddyville, Iowa to Peter...

Michael D. Stewart

Michael D. Stewart

Nov 14, 2008

Memorial services for Michael D. Stewart, 71, who died Friday, November 14, 2008 at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 22, at Overton Funeral Home.

He is survived by his son Kent (Barbara) Stewart of Des Moines; daughter, Jan (Brian) Ostwinkle of Grand Island, NE; 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren,...

Peggy A. Borrall

Peggy A. Borrall

Nov 14, 2008

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Melvin Flesher

Melvin Flesher

Nov 12, 2008

Services for Melvin Flesher, 90, who passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at the Kavanagh House on 56th Street in Des Moines, IA. will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 15 at the First Baptist Church in Indianola.  Burial will follow in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Melvin had lived in Indianola all his life where he was a trucker and...

Dean Patrick

Dean Patrick

Nov 12, 2008

Dean R. Patrick 85 of Walcott, IA died on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, IA.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at the Overton Funeral Home, Indianola, IA with interment with military rites at the St. Charles Cemetery, Madison County, IA.  Visitation will be held from...

Ilene J. (Pitts) Kelly

Ilene J. (Pitts) Kelly

Nov 9, 2008

Services for Ilene Jeanette (Pitts) Kelly, 82, who peacefully left this world Sunday, November 9, 2008 will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 12 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola.  Burial will follow in the Norwalk Cemetery.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, James O. Kelly; children, Michael Pitts, Pamela (Jerry) Marsh, Vicky (Larry) Latham and Cheryl...

Crystal Anne Augilera

Crystal Anne Augilera

Nov 9, 2008

Crystal Anne Aguilera entered into God's presence on November 9, 2008 in Lewisville, Texas.  She was born on August 20, 1984 in Iowa City, Iowa to Tammy Rowland and David Aguilera.  She attended and graduated from Florida Community College in Jacksonville, Florida.  She was a loving mom to her daughter Autumn.

She is survived by her daughter, Autumn Minix,...

William &Ldquo;Bill&Rdquo; Geiger

William &Ldquo;Bill&Rdquo; Geiger

Nov 8, 2008

William "Bill" Geiger, 72, died peacefully November 8, 2008 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center.  Bill was born on April 24, 1936 in Waterloo, IA.  After moving to Indianola he was the Financial Aid Director at Simpson College for 32 years, before retiring in 2006.  He had a strong interest in politics and had served on the Indianola City Council and...

Kay Leigh Graverholt

Kay Leigh Graverholt

Nov 5, 2008

Graveside services for Kay Leigh Graverholt, who was stillborn Wednesday, November 5, 2008, will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 7 at Belmont Cemetery in rural Milo.

Kay Leigh is the daughter of Lisa Graverholt, sister of Kate, and granddaughter of Pastor Stan and Jan Hughes.  Memorials may be given to the Milo Christian Union Church.

Richard Calvin Boord

Richard Calvin Boord

Nov 3, 2008

Memorial services for Richard Boord, 58, who died Monday, November 3, 2008, at the VA Medical Center in Knoxville, Iowa, will be held 7 p.m., Thursday, November 6 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola.  Visitation will be held prior to services starting at 5 p.m. Richard Calvin Boord, born September 19, 1950 at Decatur County Hospital, son of William Calvin...

Kathryn Elizabeth Sorden

Kathryn Elizabeth Sorden

Oct 31, 2008

Kathryn Elizabeth Sorden, 89, died at the Village in Indianola on October 31, 2008.  She was born May 9, 1919 in Estherville Iowa to Rev. Gilbert Voorhies and Edna VanNuys Voorhies.  Her mother died in 1923 and her father married Cora Corrie in 1925.  Kathryn graduated from Fairfield High (Fairfield, Iowa) and from Parsons College in Fairfield.  She taught at...

Charles Ray Stalter

Charles Ray Stalter

Oct 29, 2008

Services for Charles Ray Stalter, 79, who died Wednesday, October 29, 2008, will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 1 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola with burial following in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Ray was born near Medora, Iowa to Claren and Julia Edgerton Stalter.  He owned and operated a filling station; worked in law enforcement for the Indianola...

Dale Eugene Phillips

Dale Eugene Phillips

Oct 18, 2008

Services for Dale Eugene Phillips, 62, who died Saturday, October 18, 2008, at home in Indianola, will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 21, at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola.  Burial will follow in the Belmont Cemetery, rural Milo.

Dale Eugene Phillips was born April 3, 1946 at home in Sandyville, Iowa to George and Nellie Phillips.  He was...

Dale E. Fox

Dale E. Fox

Oct 18, 2008

Memorial services for Dale E. Fox, 65, who died Saturday, October 18, 2008, will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 22 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola.

Dale was born July 15, 1943 in Fostoria, Ohio, to Carl and Jayne Fox.  He served in the United State Air Force during Vietnam and was honorably discharged.  He retired as a...

Stella Stangvilla

Stella Stangvilla

Oct 18, 2008

Memorial services for Stella Stangvilla, 73, who died Saturday, October 18, 2008, will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 22 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola.

Stella was born September 10, 1935 in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England, the daughter of Daniel and Charlotte Ashwell.  She had been a resident of the United States since November 2004.

Survivors include...

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