Obituaries

Aug 15, 2023

Nancy Kay Rader was born on October 25, 1953 in Toledo, Ohio.  She was the daughter of Richard Allen and Norma Jean Griswold Rader.  She joined her older brother Bob.  While Nancy was still a little girl, the family moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan which is where Nancy began school.  Later, the family moved to Crystal, Minnesota one of...

Aug 13, 2023

In loving memory of Ruth Jessie Black Koch who passed away peacefully Sunday August 13, 2023 at The Village in Indianola, Iowa in her 103rd year.

Ruth was born April 19,1920 in Cleveland, Ohio and became the third daughter of Benjamin James and Ruth France Black. She was born just ten minutes ahead of her twin brother...

Aug 11, 2023

Sharon Kay Hornback (Shari) was born September 23, 1946 in Des Moines, Iowa.  She was the oldest daughter of Merlin and Elaine Cook.  She peacefully passed away at her home on August 11, 2023.

Shari is best known for her love, care, and compassion for others.  She was married to her best friend and husband, of 57...

Aug 10, 2023

Raymond Thaddeus Songayllo, 92, of Indianola, passed away August 10, 2023. Raymond was born in Chicopee, Massachusetts on August 23, 1930 to Katarzyna and Alexander Songayllo.

After High School Raymond served in the U.S. Army.  He later entered Northwestern University as a music student, graduating in 1959, earning a Bachelor and Masters of Music degree in piano....

Aug 9, 2023

Lula Mae Clausen, 80, born in Indianola, Iowa, on February 13, 1943, and passed quietly on August 9, 2023. She has lived in Indianola since 1973. She was the daughter of Elmer Hugh Beard and Rayetta Louise Nutting who preceded her in death.

Lula graduated from Southeast Warren High School in 1961. After high school, Lula went...

Aug 8, 2023

Wayne Edwin Oxenreider passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 81.  He was born in Rural Warren County Iowa on March 16, 1942 to Lowell E. and Ruth (Clevenger) Oxenreider. The third of three boys.  He was raised West of Liberty Center and graduated from Indianola High School...

Aug 6, 2023

Services for Doris Palmer, 71, of Des Moines, who passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023 in Des Moines, will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Overton Funeral Home with burial following in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Doris Ann Snodgrass was born on  February 27, 1952 the daughter of Kenneth and Velma Maxine (Foust)  Snodgrass.  ...

Aug 4, 2023

Services for Mildred Louise "Millie" Amos, 94, of Indianola, who passed away Friday, August 4, 2023 in Des Moines, will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Overton Funeral Home with burial following in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Millie was raised in Lacona, Iowa, right in the middle of two brothers. Her favorite things to...

Aug 3, 2023

Morgan Alexander Shields passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023 in Des Moines.

Morgan Alexander Shields was known for his big smile and even bigger heart. With his easy-going, laid-back nature Morgan drew people into his world, and he enjoyed an extensive network of friends and self-chosen family with whom he worked, socialized and made countless memories. Even...

Aug 2, 2023

Nancy L. Smith was born April 14, 1954 on the farm in Union Township in Warren County to Dwain (Bud) and Alma Griswold Town. She was the third child of four siblings. She passed away August 2, 2023 in Des Moines, surrounded by friends and family.

The family moved to Milo when she was a young child...

Jul 31, 2023

A Celebration of Life Gathering for McKenzee "Mack" Teasdale, 30, of Indianola, who passed away Monday, July 31, 2023, will be held from 9 a.m. to Noon on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola.  Cremation will follow the Gathering.

McKenzee Basil Teasdale was born on April 22, 1993 in Des Moines, Iowa.  Mack...

Jul 29, 2023

Services for Alan Paul Weaver, 70, of Indianola, Iowa, who passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023 at home, will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 4, 2023, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Indianola.  Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola.  Memorials, in memory of Alan,...

Jul 28, 2023

Vernice Lucile Kingsbury, 102, of Indianola, Iowa, passed away at home on Friday, July 28th, 2023.

Vernice was born in 1921 in Ellsworth, Iowa. She earned her Bachelor's Degree from Iowa State Teachers College and her Master's in Education from Drake University. Vernice was a proud educator, mostly teaching mathematics. She retired from Des Moines East High...

Jul 26, 2023

David Max Hunter, 75, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at home in Des Moines. Inurnment will be held at a later date in the Belmont Cemetery, Milo.

David was a proud Marine and Vietnam Veteran. He and Ruth met at ages 6 and 8, dated through high school, and got married when...

Jul 21, 2023

Richard Soper, 75, of Indianola, Iowa, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023 at the VA Hospital in Des Moines. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 1 at Overton Funeral Home. Burial with military honors will follow services in the Iowa Veterans Cemetery, Van Meter.

Richard or "Dick" as those who knew him was a...

Jul 21, 2023

James (Jim) Richard Phillips, 82, of Sandyville, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023 in Knoxville. Funeral Services will be held at 7 p.m., Friday, July 28 at Overton Funeral Home. Visitation will be held 4 to 7 p.m., prior to services at the funeral home. Cremation will follow services with inurnment to be held at a later date in...

Jul 21, 2023

Mary Louise (Lou) Chamberlain, 75, of Indianola, Iowa went home to our Savior on Friday, July 21, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society in Indianola, IA. Mary was born on January 11, 1948 to Felix Richard McNamee and Helen Elvira McNamee (Swanson, Hires) in Minneapolis, MN. After Mary graduated from Burlington High School, she attended Muscatine Community College where...

Jul 20, 2023

Lea Ann Singer-Goodrich, 71, of Indianola, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 at home, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 25 at the Indianola Community Church in Indianola. Burial will follow services in the IOOF Cemetery, Indianola, IA. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Monday, July 24 at Overton...

Jul 18, 2023

Gloria Jean Henry, 92, of Indianola, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Westview Care Center in Indianola. Burial will take place in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Gloria's passion was her garden. Here she found the joy of watching things grow

and become a kaleidoscope of colors and shapes surrounding her home. Her Hosta...

Jul 16, 2023

Michael Vesey, 73, of Indianola, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023. Celebration of life services will be held 7 p.m., Thursday, July 27, at Overton Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m., prior to service at the funeral home.

Mike was larger than life and was loved by everyone who met him. And...