Obituaries

Obituaries

Geraldine "Geri" Cutts

Geraldine "Geri" Cutts

January 14, 2026

A Memorial Mass for Geraldine "Geri" Cutts, 85, of Indianola, Iowa, who passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Indianola.  Inurnment of cremains will be held at a later date in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Geri is survived by her...

Dena Marie Hall

Dena Marie Hall

January 13, 2026

A Celebration of Life Service for Dena Marie Hall, 58, of Indianola who passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026 in Des Moines surrounded by her family, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola, with burial following in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Dena lived her life for...

David Llewellyn Churchill

David Llewellyn Churchill

January 12, 2026

The world became less bright on January 12, with the passing of David Churchill, with his wife, Diane ńee Shelby, at his side. David passed from lung cancer, a side effect of his service as a Seabee for the United States Navy, from his time in Vietnam's exposure to agent orange. He never complained.

David was born...

K. Nadine Johnson

K. Nadine Johnson

January 11, 2026

Services for K. Nadine Johnson, 93, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, who passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026 will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 19, 2026 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola.  The family will greet friends prior to the service from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.  Burial will follow services in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Nadine...

Larry Lee Pierce

Larry Lee Pierce

January 9, 2026

A Celebration of Life Service for Larry Lee Pierce, 86, of Lucas, Iowa, who passed away Friday, January 9, 2026 will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola.  A private family burial will be held in the Eicher Cemetery, Washington, Iowa.

Larry Pierce came from modest means and worked his...

Robert "Bob" Wilson Peck

Robert "Bob" Wilson Peck

January 6, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Robert "Bob" Wilson Peck of Indianola, Iowa, who passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at the age of 86. A Celebration of Life will be held 2 p.m., Friday, May 8 at Overton Funeral Home with inurnment to follow in the IOOF Memorial Gardens Cemetery with his...

Linn Tuttle

Linn Tuttle

January 6, 2026

Linn Tuttle, 76, of Indianola, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 2026. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered for her strength, adventurous spirit, and boundless love for her family.

Linn was born in Boone, Iowa, and graduated from Des Moines Roosevelt High School. As the oldest of twelve siblings, she embraced life...

Gary Lee Rudolf

Gary Lee Rudolf

January 5, 2026

Gary Lee Rudolf was born on April 11, 1943 in Central City, Nebraska the son of Albert P. and Esther A. (Zlomke) Rudolf.  He graduated from Palmer High School in Palmer, Nebraska in 1961 and attended Northeast Community College in Norfolk, Nebraska.

On June 27, 1965 he was united in marriage to Sandra Lea Smith.  To this...

Darren Eric Reed

Darren Eric Reed

January 2, 2026

Services for Darren Eric Reed, 59, of Indianola, who passed away Friday, January 2, 2026, will be held 1:30 p.m., Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola, with burial following in the Liberty Center Cemetery.  The visitation will be held prior to services from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the funeral home.

Darren...

Frederick "Freddy" Drish

Frederick "Freddy" Drish

December 31, 2025

Memorial Services for Frederick "Freddy" Lee Drish, 85, of Milo, Iowa, who passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in Indianola, will be held 11 a.m., Friday, January 9, 2026 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. Visitation will be held prior from 10 to 11 a.m.  Inurnment with military honors will follow at the Belmont Cemetery in Milo.

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Robert Kent Johns

Robert Kent Johns

December 27, 2025

Celebration of Life services for Robert "Bob" Johns, 83, of Pleasantville, Iowa, who passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025, in Knoxville, Iowa, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Motor Friends Church in rural Milo, Iowa. Visitation will be held prior to services from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at the church.

Bob...

Harry Eugene Dryer

Harry Eugene Dryer

December 27, 2025

On Saturday, December 27, 2025, our father Harry Eugene Dryer passed on to his eternal home in Heaven. His last days were spent in the comfort of his family and friends at the VA Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.

Harry had a true love affair with our mother Bette Lee Dryer that lasted over sixty years, and he was heartbroken with...

Nicole Nestvedt

Nicole Nestvedt

December 26, 2025

A Celebration of Life Gathering for Nicole Lynn Nestvedt, 38, of Indianola, Iowa, who passed away Friday, December 26, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa, will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, January 9, 2026 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. A Time of Remembrance will begin at 5 p.m. at the funeral home.

Nicole...

Michael Martin Tate

Michael Martin Tate

December 24, 2025

Michael Martin Tate was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on April 14, 1961 to Dr. Charles and Patricia (Pafford) Tate.  He died on December 24, 2025, at the age of 64, after a courageous battle with cancer.  Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife Karrie, and two daughters Madeleine (Joseph) Foley and AnneMarie (Eoin) Tate Davis.  Michael is...

Judith Judy Pool

Judith Judy Pool

December 21, 2025

Judith "Judy" Irene Pool of Norwalk, formerly of Indianola, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025 in Norwalk.  Funeral services for Judy will be held 2 p.m., Friday, December 26, 2025 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola with burial following in the Norwalk Cemetery.  Visitation will be held prior to service from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Judy...

Dean Ray Andersen

Dean Ray Andersen

December 20, 2025

Services for Dean Ray Andersen, 83, of Norwalk, Iowa, who passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025, with family by his side, will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, December 30 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola, with visitation prior to services from 9:30 to 11 a.m., at the funeral home.  Dean was under hospice care through Suncrest at Westview Care...

Jack Lewis

Jack Lewis

December 15, 2025

Jack Lewis, 99, of Indianola, Iowa, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025.  A Memorial Service with inurnment in the I.O.O.F. Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Indianola, will be held at a later date.

Jack is survived by his children, Steven (Sheryl) Lewis of Queen Creek, AZ, Suzanne (Clint) Young of Emmetsburg, and Jim (Roxanne) Lewis of La Porte City;...

Luella Anderson

Luella Anderson

December 15, 2025

Luella Anderson, 86, of Milo, Iowa, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025. Lue is survived by her daughter, Jody and son-in-law, Vern Backstrom of Milo, IA; sister, Sandra (Denny) Edwards of Kingston, TN; and three grandkids, Mark (Jamie) Backstrom, Mike (Julie) Backstrom and Christy Backstrom. She had seven great-grandchildren who she loved all dearly.

She will be missed by all...

Ronda Kay Clark

Ronda Kay Clark

December 15, 2025

Ronda Kay Clark of Carlisle, Iowa, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 22 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola, with burial following in the Liberty Cemetery, Liberty, Iowa. Visitation will be held prior to service from 9 to 10:30 a.m.

Ronda was known for her sassy attitude, infectious...

Paula Marie Chew

Paula Marie Chew

December 14, 2025

Paula Marie Chew, 79, passed away surrounded by her family, just shy of her 80th birthday. She was born on December 18, 1945, in Perry, Iowa, to Olive and Paul Lane.

On August 12, 1972, Paula married John S. Chew and together they built a life welcoming three children:  Joanna, John, and Justin. They raised their family...

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