Obituaries

Nov 29, 2023

Linda D. McGrew, 55, passed away at her home in Indianola, Iowa on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.

Linda was born on August 5, 1968, in Des Moines, Iowa to Jerald and Janice (Berry) Mills.  She attended Southeast Polk High School and received a Medical Transcription Degree from DMACC. Linda grew up in Runnells and moved to Indianola...

Nov 22, 2023

Harold Wayne Seward, 86, of Winterset, Iowa passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Azria Health in Winterset.  A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, June 8, 2024 at the Peru Community Center, Peru, Iowa.  Harold was an owner of older classic cars.  Attendee's are encouraged to bring your old cars...

Nov 20, 2023

Shirley May Hinerman, 85, of Indianola, Iowa, passed on Monday, November 20 at home. Visitation will be held 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. Inurnment will follow visitation in the Lincoln Cemetery, Knoxville.

Shirley was deeply involved in her community, particularly in her church, where she actively contributed to...

Nov 19, 2023

Cheryl Ann (Frey) Lyall, 72, of Indianola, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly Sunday afternoon doing one of the things she loved, going to see friends at an art show. Services will be held 3:00 p.m., Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. Visitation will be held prior to services, from 1 to 3:00 pm, at the funeral...

Nov 17, 2023

Services for Christine Amelia "Christy" Schrum, 42, of Indianola, Iowa, who passed away early Friday morning, November 17, 2023, will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Indianola.

Christy was born in St. Louis, Missouri, to Arlen and Jean Schrum on January 30, 1981. She grew up in Des Moines, Iowa...

Nov 14, 2023

Services for Thomasine Ann Rennenger, 79, of Indianola, Iowa, who passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at home, will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola.  Visitation will be held, prior to services, from 9:30 to 11 a.m., at the funeral home.  Inurnment of cremains will be held, at a later date,...

Nov 13, 2023

Graveside services for Sharon Elaine Myers, 88, of Indianola, Iowa, who passed away Monday, November 13, 2023, will be held 2 p.m., Monday, November 20, 2023 in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Memorial Gardens Cemetery.  Friends and family will gather at Overton Funeral Home from 1 to 1:45 p.m., Monday, prior to services.

Sharon was born on January 28,...

Nov 11, 2023

Kaitlyn Jean Bollin of Indianola passed away on November 11, 2023, with her parents by her side.  Kaitlyn was born on May 30, 1998 in Des Moines, Iowa.  From day 1, it was obvious she had a unique personality and outlook on the world.  She was diagnosed with Angleman Syndrome a few years later and was determined to put...

Nov 11, 2023

Richard Alexander, 87, of Indianola, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023. Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Indianola with burial following in the Scotch Ridge Cemetery, Carlisle, IA.

Richard was born on November 27, 1935 in Centerville, Iowa to Ralph and Edith (Goudy) Alexander. Richard's...

Nov 11, 2023

Cheryl Roush, 72, of Indianola, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 11, 2023. Celebration of Life services will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. Visitation will be held 2 hours prior to service from 9 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Inurnment will be held at a later date in...

Nov 11, 2023

Peggy Jane Cox, 73, of Prole, Iowa, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.

Peggy was born on October 30, 1950. She is survived by husband, Randy; sister, Ruth Jones; and her five nephews, Paul, John, Pete, Phil and Dave. She was preceded in death by two sisters; nephew Randy...

Nov 10, 2023

Dixie Davidson, 73, of New Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 10, 2023. Funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m., Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Des Moines. A Graveside service will be held 2 p.m., following Mass in the Iowa Veterans Cemetery, Adel, IA.

Dixie is survived by...

Nov 5, 2023

Services for Arlene Mae Miner, 87, of Indianola, will be held 7 p.m., Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Overton Funeral Home. Visitation will be held 2 hours prior to service from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take place in the Hammondsburg Cemetery, Ackworth.

Arlene was born August 24, 1936 in Ackworth, Iowa...

Nov 5, 2023

Services for Roger Allen Seymour, 61, of Moravia, Iowa, who passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines, will be held 2 p.m., Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Indianola Grace Evangelical Free Church, with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Churchville.

Roger was born on March 27, 1962 to Charles (Chuck) Seymour and Wilma...

Nov 5, 2023

Scott Vodraska, a son, father and brother, resident of Norwalk, IA, passed November 5, 2023 at the age of 48 years.

Scott was born in Des Moines, IA on January 22, 1975 to Jim and Rita Vodraska. He graduated from Martensdale-St. Marys Community School District in 1993 and after, attended Central College in Pella, to study and...

Nov 3, 2023

Nancy Kea Lehmkuhl, 87, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2023, at her home in Carter Lake, IA, Visitation with family will be held 12 to 2pm on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at the Overton Funeral Home in Indianola.

Nancy Kea Boothe was born September 9, 1936, in Indianola, Iowa, to George M. and Iolas (Sarchett) Boothe. She...

Nov 2, 2023

Services for Jack Cruchelow, 81, who passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023 at home, will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, November 6, 2023, at the Indianola Church of Christ, 1112 East Iowa Ave., Indianola, Iowa 50125, with burial following in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Visitation will be held 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, November 5,...

Nov 1, 2023

Services for Michael Lee Dooley, 75, of Martensdale, who passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023 in Norwalk, will be held 11 a.m. Friday, November 3, 2023 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola with burial following in the St. Patrick's Church Cemetery.

Michael was born on March 31, 1948 the son of Clarence Paul and Betty Jean (Crow)...

Oct 29, 2023

Funeral services for Linda Mathany, 80, of Woodburn, Iowa, who passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023, will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola, with cremation following services. Visitation will be held 1 to 3 p.m., prior to services, at the funeral home.

Linda Raye Willey Mathany was Born...

Oct 28, 2023

Funeral services for Russell Lee Houston, 85, of Indianola, Iowa, who passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023, will be held 6 p.m., Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at the Indianola Regular Baptist Church with visitation held 3 to 6 p.m., prior to service at the church. Graveside services with Military Honors will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, November 2, in...