Obituaries

Jun 16, 2023

Funeral services for Betty Ann Dales, 86, of Indianola, who passed away Friday, June 16, 2023 at home, will be held 12 p.m., Wednesday, June 21 at the First Assembly of God Church in Indianola with visitation held one hour prior to service. Burial will take place in the Iowa Veterans Cemetery, Van Meter, IA.

Betty is...

Jun 13, 2023

Jerry Lee Ripperger, 75, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, with his wife Helen at his side.

Jerry was born in Indianola, Iowa, on October 2nd, 1947, and was the oldest of six children of Bernard and Leota Ripperger. His favorite childhood memories were camping, fishing, and ice skating, with his family.  After...

Jun 10, 2023

Thomas Len Lull passed away on June 10, 2023 at his home in Martensdale surrounded by his loving family.

Born on January 30, 1951, Tom is survived by his wife Connie of 53 years, children, Angie, Brenda (Shawn) Gavin, and Ryan (Sonia), grandchildren, Lauren Gavin and Rachel Gavin, Naomi Lull, Caleb Lull; and brother, Gary (Diana) as...

Jun 10, 2023

Jonathan Dean Wilbur was born in Des Moines, Iowa on October 14, 1946, He was adopted by Ross Taylor Wilbur and Elizabeth Reynolds Wilbur at about 6 months old. He joined his older sister Carolyn as the two children in their family. Elizabeth later passed and Ross married Helen Farley when Jon was around 12 years old. Jon was...

Jun 9, 2023

Dr. Richard Hunter, M.D., an always kind, dear, generous and sweet gentleman, passed away on June 9, 2023 at his home in Indianola, Iowa, with his family at his side. He was 92.

Richard was a healer his entire adult life and continued to practice medicine full time until he was 80 years old. He was also...

Jun 7, 2023

Pauline Kaye Ripperger, 85, of Indianola, passed away Wednesday, June, 7, 2023 at home.

Pauline Clinton Ripperger was born July 3, 1937 at Corydon, Iowa to Robert and Verla Clinton. She grew up and graduated from high school in Indianola, Iowa. Pauline loved music and dancing. She worked for Ellen Belle Dance Studios as a teenager, while...

Jun 6, 2023

Galen Lee Pottorff, 58, of Indianola, met his maker on June 6, 2023, when he passed peacefully in his sleep following a heart attack. He was a resident of Indianola, Iowa and graduated from Indianola High School in 1983. Galen's hobbies included gardening, fishing, spending time with family and watching football, especially the Chicago Bears.

Survivors include...

Jun 6, 2023

Andrew (Andy) Joseph McCombs was born on May 8th, 1982, into a family who loved him. As a self proclaimed "Mama's Boy", he was the protector of his mother, Darvanna, and his little sisters.

Coming from a family of steel workers and the automotive industry, Andy appreciated his family values and had a strong love for cars....

Jun 4, 2023

Services for Eric Lee Estell, 25, of Wick, Iowa, who passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, June 4, 2023, will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola, with burial following in the St. Charles Cemetery, St. Charles, Iowa.

When Eric, "Chub", was born on September 26, 1997, to his...

Jun 2, 2023

Lawrence (Larry) Leek, age 83, passed away suddenly June 2, 2023, at Unity Point ICU in Des Moines, Iowa.  Larry was born in his parent's farmhouse near Blanchard, Iowa, in Page County on October 4, 1939, the son of John Reed Leek and Mildred Vivian (Jackson) Leek.  He was baptized as a young child in the New Market Methodist...

May 30, 2023

Jean Bartley, 96, of Indianola, formerly of Iowa City, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023 in Des Moines, Iowa.  Private inurnment of cremains will be held in the Oakland Cemetery, Iowa City, Iowa.

Jean graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law in 1961, joining her husband in practice to form Bartley and Bartley Law Firm....

May 24, 2023

Funeral services for Dorothy Elizabeth Hunerdosse, 95, of Indianola, Iowa, who passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023 in Indianola, will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola, with burial following in the IOOF Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Indianola.

Dorothy Elizabeth Skinner was born January 25, 1928 to Arthur and Gladys (Parker)...

May 20, 2023

Rhonda was born February 24, 1955 as the daughter of Roy and Loretta Allard. Rhonda grew up in Cedar Rapids and became a tennis champion at Cedar Rapids Jefferson High School of 1973. The biggest milestone was placing her faith and trust in Jesus Christ. Rhonda moved to Indianola in 1978. She raised her three children faithfully and taught...

May 18, 2023

A Celebration of Life Service for James Blanchard Holland, 80, of Indianola, who passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023 in Des Moines, will be held 2 p.m. Monday, May 22, 2023 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to services.  Inurnment of cremains will be held at a later date in the...

May 14, 2023

Carol K. Grover, 84, of Indianola, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 14, 2023 in Indianola. There are no services planned at this time.

Carol is survived by her brother, Bernard (Emily) Nash; niece, Angela Mas; cousin, Gail Woods; and many other family and friends. She is preceded in death by her...

May 13, 2023

Funeral services for Sharon Louise Kooyman, 84, of Altoona, Iowa, who passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023 in Ankeny, will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Overton Funeral Home with burial following in the Palmyra Cemetery, Palmyra, Iowa.

Sharon is survived by her children, Brian (Kathy) Kooyman, Becky...

May 12, 2023

Funeral Mass for David Winston Sayre, 68, of Indianola, will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 18 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Indianola with burial following in the St. Marys Cemetery, St Marys, IA.

David Winston Sayre passed away on May 12, 2023 at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center...

May 7, 2023

Services for Barbara Seevers, 96, of Indianola, who passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023 at home will be held 1 p.m., Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Overton Funeral Home with burial following in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The visitation will be held one hour prior to services from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at...

Apr 23, 2023

A Celebration of Life Service for Michele Doreen Lundgren 62, who passed away at home Sunday, April 23, 2023 will be held 7 p.m., Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. The family will greet friends one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

Michele is survived...

Apr 22, 2023

We honor and celebrate the life of Keith William Butler, born September 10, 1987, in Des Moines, IA. He passed away unexpectedly on April 22, 2023, at the age of 35, due to chronic health conditions. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola, with a prayer...