Obituaries

Aug 18, 2024

Marsha Kay Van Gundy, 72, of Indianola, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024 at home.  A private family burial of cremains will be held in the Liberty Center Cemetery.

Marsha is survived by her son, James (Ashley Murphy) Leverich; sister, Holly (Daryl) Demichaels; and her best friend since the 5th grade, Pam Carrel.  She was preceded in...

Aug 17, 2024

Marjean Jaquelin Eaton was born on March 25, 1941 in Spencer, Iowa to Elmer and Joanna Steffen. Marjean was raised in Spencer Iowa with her 8 siblings: Willis (Zella Steffen), JoAnn (Bill Grimley), Dallas (Janet Steffen), Orlyn (Myra Steffen), Gary (Linda Steffen), Marvin (Mary Steffen), and Laddy a brother who had died in infancy.

Marjean graduated from...

Aug 11, 2024

Elma was born January 23, 1931, died August 11, 2024. Elma was a lifelong resident of Spring Hill, Iowa.

Elma is survived by her children, Sharon Gentry (Ray), Matt (Jan) Sparks and Roxanne Sparks; grandsons, Troy Gentry (Holly), Todd Gentry and Michael (Rachel) Sparks; great-grandchildren, Ronin Sparks, Wyatt Gentry, Lincoln Sparks, Griffin Sparks, Fiona Sparks. She is...

Aug 11, 2024

Graveside services for Robert "Bobby Lee" Vaught, 55, of Indianola, who passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024 in Des Moines from a deer motorcycle accident will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, August 15, 2024 in the Fell Cemetery, Libertyville, Iowa.

Bobby Lee is survived by his fiancé, Sharon Linn; son, Robbie Lee (Reba Lonsdale) Vaught; daughter,...

Aug 10, 2024

Services for Constance "Joan" Garrison, 93, of Indianola, who passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024, will be held 11 a.m., Monday, August 19, 2024 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola.  Visitation will be held prior to service from 10 to 11 a.m.  Burial will follow services in the Plainville Cemetery, Milo.

Joan was born on July 29,...

Aug 6, 2024

Terry Ray Chadwick was born, Saturday, July 29, 1944 to Raymond and Helen Chadwick of Creston, Iowa. He passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at The Village Retirement Home in Indianola. He was baptized November 5, 1944 in the Orient United Methodist Church.

Terry graduated in 1962 from Orient-Macksburg High School. He attended Creston Community College for...

Aug 6, 2024

It is with immense and utter sadness that we are saying goodbye to our beloved husband, father, brother, and son, Brent Aubrey Kuehl. Brent passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 6th.

Brent was born in Bloomfield, Iowa on August 28th, 1970, to Glenn "Butch" and Arlette Kuehl. He spent his early and teenage years growing up in...

Aug 3, 2024

Services for Scott Alan Higens, 46, of Martensdale, Iowa who passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024 at MercyOne Hospital in Des Moines, will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola.  Cremation will follow services.

Born on April 15, 1978, Scott lived a very active life until the end. He touched...

Jul 29, 2024

Carol Bailey, affectionately known as "Catholic Carol," grew up with her six siblings on a farm outside of Williamsburg, IA. While in school, she managed to be a class officer, play the Bari Sax in the marching band, and win a state championship in the 4x400 relay all while completing chores on the farm.

From there she...

Jul 27, 2024

Alexandra "Ali" (Bushby) Manley, 34, of Des Moines, Iowa, has moved on to a peaceful place on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa.

Ali was born on May 3, 1990, in Des Moines to Craig and Michelle (Lang) Bushby. After graduating from Indianola High School, Ali became the first...

Jul 26, 2024

Graveside services for Bernadine "Berne" Cozad, 92, of Indianola, who passed away Friday, July 26, 2024, will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 3, 2024 in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Bernadine Cozad or Mrs. Cozad to her former students or Berne to her friends, was born on Tuesday, August 3,1931 in Cumberland, Iowa to Leslie Myron and...

Jul 23, 2024

Brenda Lee Smith, 64, of Indianola, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024 in Des Moines.  A Private Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.

Brenda was born on June 13, 1960 in Des Moines, to Donald Lee and Joan L. (Lorsee) Smith.  She graduated from East High School in Des Moines.  Brenda worked...

Jul 23, 2024

A Celebration of Life Service for Dennis Irwin Carroll, 66, of Milo, Iowa, who passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024, will be held 11 a.m., Monday, July 29, 2024, at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. Inurnment of cremains will be held at a later date in the Ackworth Cemetery.

Dennis played a huge part in the lives...

Jul 18, 2024

Albert Lee Allen died of Pancreatic Cancer in his home with his family close by his side on Thursday, July 18, 2024. He had recently moved to Davis, CA, with his wife Sharon (Chambers) Allen to be closer to family, however his home will forever be tied to the Palmyra Iowa area.  His life of service to his faith,...

Jul 17, 2024

A Celebration of Life Service for Robert Owen "Bob" Guilford, 90, of Indianola, who passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024, will be held 2 p.m., Thursday, July 25, 2024, at the Indianola Trinity United Presbyterian Church.  The family will greet friends prior to services from 12:30 to 2 p.m., Thursday at the church.  Inurnment of cremains will be held...

Jul 16, 2024

Charles "Chuck" Kail, 79, of Johnston, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in West Des Moines.

Charles was born to Harold and Doris Kail in Des Moines and then grew up in Carlisle in his early years. Chuck served in the United States Army and was stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska.

After returning from Alaska, he...

Jul 14, 2024

Memorial Funeral Mass for Joseph "Joe" Gavin, 78, of Martensdale, who passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024, at EveryStep Kavanagh House, will be held 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 23 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys, with burial of cremains following in the St. Marys Cemetery.

Joseph Raymond Gavin was born at home in St. Marys...

Jul 12, 2024

A Celebration of Life for Mike Runyan, 70, of Indianola, who passed away Friday, July 12, 2024, at home, will be held 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Skyview Vineyard, 15110 IA-92, Indianola.

Mike enjoyed fishing, hunting, the Dallas Cowboys, Bud Light and most importantly his family, especially his grandchildren.

Mike is...

Jul 11, 2024

Mike, Pooh, Papa, Coach, Sheily, Waylon, Mr. Sheil, the many names for the man who was loved by and will be missed by many.  Mike passed away July 11, 2024 after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Mike was born August 14, 1941 in Madison, WI to Joseph Mark and Mary Francis (Kelly).  He grew up in Watertown,...

Jul 8, 2024

Ruth Winchester Beaty was born April 30, 1919 in Stearns, Kentucky to the late Edward and Bertha (Stephens) Winchester. She graduated from Stearns High School in 1937 and attended beauty school shortly thereafter. Ruth later moved to Birmingham, Alabama and then to Oakridge, Tennessee. While working in Oakridge, she met John Beaty, and they were married on September 9,...