Helen Jean Schooler
May 2, 2026
Helen Jean (Covey) Schooler, daughter of Irvin and Faralene (Kinnison) Covey, was born August 7, 1933 in Mercer County, Missouri near Princeton, MO and died Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the age of at 92. Inurnment will take place at a later date in the Princeton Cemetery, Princeton, MO.
She grew up near Spickard, Missouri, graduating from Princeton High School, in...
Courtney Elizabeth Lowe
April 30, 2026
Courtney Elizabeth Lowe, was born on June 26, 1981 in Kingston, New York. She passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026.
Born to Laura Hill Snyder (Tom) and Richard Christian Lowe (Melissa).
Courtney was a beautiful soul who brought light and warmth wherever she went. Born with development challenges, she faced life with a gentle spirit and strength that quietly inspired those around...
Dwight Thomas McCormick
April 27, 2026
Graveside Services for Dwight Thomas McCormick, 77, of Indianola, Iowa, who passed away Monday, April 27, 2026, will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 7, at the IOOF Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Indianola, followed by lunch at the Indianola Elks Club. Visitation will be held 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 6, at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola.
Dwight was...
Nancy Ruth Hanson
April 22, 2026
Nancy Ruth Hanson of Indianola, IA passed away on April 22, 2026 from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease.
She was born on March 1, 1937 (her mother’s birthday) in Detroit, MI. Nancy was the beloved daughter of Melville and Ruth Bullach. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, her sister Judy and brother Peter. She is survived by her husband...
Denny Lee Brown
April 18, 2026
A Celebration of Life Gathering for Denny Lee Brown, 72, who passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Lucas County Health Center in Chariton, Iowa, will be held 4 to 7 p.m., Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Community Building at Green Acres, 5347 Morman Trail, Melrose, Iowa 52569.
Denny was born January 17, 1954 in Des Moines, Iowa, son of...
Marjorie Lenore King
April 15, 2026
Services for Marjorie Lenore King, 85, of Prole, who passed peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, April 15 at home, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola with burial following in the Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Des Moines.
Marjorie Lenore King (Cox) was born on August 7, 1940, in St. Louis...
Dorothy Anne Eggers
April 13, 2026
Memorial services for Dorothy Anne Eggers, 72, of Indianola, who passed away Monday, April 13, 2026 in Des Moines, will be held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, April 20, 2026 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. Inurnment of cremains will be at a later date in the Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Des Moines.
Dorothy married her high school sweetheart on March 18,...
Donald Lloyd De Cook
April 12, 2026
Donald “Don” Lloyd De Cook, age 94, of Indianola, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the VA Medical Center Hospice in Des Moines.
Don was born on September 10, 1931, in Pella, Iowa, to Gradus and Bertha De Cook.
He proudly served his country in the United States Army from September 23, 1952, to...
Lucille Florence Morinelli
April 12, 2026
Lucille “Lucy” Florence Harkin Morinelli died Sunday, April 12, at The Village in Indianola, Iowa.
Lucy was born at home on July 23, 1939, in Cumming, Iowa, to Daniel and Mary (McCusker) Harkin, as the tenth of 15 children. Lucy attended grade school in the two-room school house in Cumming and graduated from Norwalk High School.
Lucy lived in Omaha, Nebraska, for...
Martha Lee Peterson
April 9, 2026
Martha (Anderson) Peterson passed away on Thursday, April 9th, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, surrounded by family.
Born in Story Center, Iowa on September 17th,1956 to Myron and Betty (Hanson) Anderson, Martha was raised in Hubbard, Iowa alongside her three younger brothers: James, Bobby and David. Martha’s family enjoyed camping and made it a priority to take a...
Aaron Ashton Wickett
April 3, 2026
Services for Aaron Ashton Wickett, 47, of New Virginia, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 13, 2026 at Overton Funeral Home with burial following in the New Virginia Cemetery.
Aaron Ashton Wickett was born on November 7, 1978 in Des Moines, IA. He started school in Indianola, but later moved to New Virginia, where he attended Interstate 35 Schools....
Lonnie Peter Algreen
April 2, 2026
Lonnie “Pete” Algreen, 87, of Martensdale, IA, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Lonnie was born in Winterset, IA, on December 12, 1938, to Vern and Edith Algreen. Lonnie grew up on a farm near Dexter, IA, and attended Dexter High School (Class of 1957). Lonnie married Mary Ann Berglund in 1966.
Lonnie began his career...
Carolyn Louise Brown
April 1, 2026
A Celebration of Life Service for Carolyn Louise Brown, 84, who passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026 in Indianola, will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Center Chapel United Methodist Church, Indianola. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the church. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Linn Grove Cemetery, rural...
Floyd Mitchell Cunningham Jr.
March 31, 2026
Floyd Mitchell Cunningham, Jr., affectionally known as Mitch, was born in Lyon County Iowa to Floyd Mitchell Cunningham, Sr. and Ethel Rayness Cunningham both teachers who shaped his commitment to education. He grew up on a farm in Warren County where he developed the discipline and strong work ethic that guided him throughout his life.
He attended Iowa State University, excelling...
Gerald Eugene Fight
March 31, 2026
Gerald Eugene Fight, 98, of Earlham, Iowa, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at UnityPoint Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. Graveside services with Military honors will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, May 16 in the Derby Cemetery, Derby, IA.
Gerald is survived by his children, Jeff Fight, Jana (Bill) Krempasky; siblings, Larry (Erma) Fight, Roger (Kristi) Fight, Kathleen (John) Eft,...
Ronald Dale Leib
March 30, 2026
Ronald Dale Leib, age 83, of Indianola, Iowa, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026, due to complications from diabetes, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Ronald, or better known as “Ronnie," was born on June 19, 1942, on his home farm just south of Anita, Iowa, to Eugene and Helen (Lackey) Leib. He was the fourth child of...
Paul Robert Doering
March 24, 2026
Paul Robert Doering (78), of Indianola, Iowa, passed away, Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Kavanaugh House in Des Moines, Iowa with his family present.
Paul was born August 29, 1947 in Willmar, MN. His parents, Herbert Doering and Thelma (Stearns) Doering raised two children, Paul and Eugene on a farm in Stewart, MN. He spent his early years living and working...
Ann Louise Johnson
March 23, 2026
Ann Louise “AJ” Moore Johnson, 76, of Indianola, Iowa passed away Monday, March 23, 2026, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Indianola First United Methodist Church at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, April 1.
Ann spent her career working for the Iowa Department of Human Services, beginning at the Warren County...
Steven Harold Hudson
March 22, 2026
Steven Harold Hudson, 67, of Indianola, Iowa passed away Sunday, March 22nd, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Steve has made the selfless decision to donate his body to the Des Moines University anatomical donation program.
Most of Steve's younger years were spent at the family farm just outside of Alleman, Iowa with his sisters and brothers. Wrestling was a major...
Kenneth Edwin McCoy
March 21, 2026
Services for Kenneth Edwin McCoy, 92, of Indianola, who passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the Trinity United Presbyterian Church in Indianola with burial following in the Indianola IOOF Cemetery. Visitation will be held prior to service from 9 to 11 a.m. at the church where family will be...
