Deborah Love Whipple
May 14, 2026
Deborah “Debbie” Love Whipple, 79 of Indianola, Iowa, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026. Per her wishes no services are planned.
Debbie was born December 1, 1946 to Robert and Dorthy (Love) Flanigan in Albia, Iowa.
She is survived by her sons, Jeff (Tracy Atess) Whipple and Paul (Laura) Whipple; sister, Chris Williams; sister-in-law, Conni (Charles) Kimpston; and many nieces, nephews and...
Patricia Anne Howell
May 14, 2026
Patricia Anne Howell, 90, of Indianola, Iowa, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 14, 2026 at home. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., at the American Legion Post # 165, 105 West 1st Ave in Indianola. Inurnment will be held in the Indianola IOOF Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Patty was born on March 29, 1936, to...
Helen Mary Hunter
May 12, 2026
Helen Mary Wadle Hunter passed away on May 12, 2026 in Indianola, Iowa at the age of 89. She was born on February 19, 1937, at her family’s homestead outside Lacona, to Andrew and Marie (Schurman) Wadle. She spent her life rooted in hard work, family and had a spirit of quiet adventure.
Helen grew up helping her family with daily...
Evelyn Waunetta Markussen
May 11, 2026
Evelyn Waunetta Markussen, 105, of Ankeny, Iowa, formerly of Indianola, passed away Monday, May 11, 2026. Services will be private. Burial was in the Cambridge Cemetery, Cambridge, Iowa.
She is survived by her children, Pat (Paula) Markussen, Gwen (Tyrone Baskin) Harpster and Steven (Beth) Markussen; grandchildren, Mitchell, Tahnee, Brandi, Heather, Amber and Ian; and several great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She was...
Jean Deloris Newman
May 9, 2026
Jean Deloris Newman (née Anderson) passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 9, 2026, at Vintage Hills in Indianola, Iowa, where she had resided since January 2026.
Jean will be lovingly remembered by her brother, Larry Anderson (Jeannie) of Kansas City, Missouri; her son, Kent Newman (Kathy) of Des Moines; her daughter, Kim Newman (Kevin) of West Des Moines; and...
Teddy Wayne Eddleman
May 9, 2026
Services for Teddy Wayne Eddleman, 81, of Milo, Iowa, who passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026, will be held 11 a.m., Friday, May 15, 2026 at First Assembly of God Church in Indianola, with burial following in the Liberty Center Cemetery. Visitation will be held 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola.
Teddy Wayne...
Alex John Lynch
May 8, 2026
Alex entered into eternal life surrounded by family and loved ones, steadfast in his faith and trust in Christ. Alex was a devoted son, friend, and disciple of Jesus, whose life reflected a deep and abiding Catholic faith. He embraced life with joy, generosity, and a spirit of service that touched everyone he met.
Alex loved running, playing soccer, and singing,...
Dennis Lee Moser
May 8, 2026
Services for Dennis Lee Moser, 66, of Indianola, who passed away Friday, May 8, 2026, at his home, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Overton Funeral Home, with burial following in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Visitation will be held prior to services from noon to 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Dennis Lee Moser was born...
Melinda Denise Gerrish
May 7, 2026
Melinda “Mindy” Denise Gerrish, 57, of Indianola, Iowa, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, surrounded by her loved ones. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola.
Mindy was born February 22, 1969 in Columbus, Ohio to Jerald and...
Steven Matthew McKee
May 3, 2026
Services for Steven Matthew McKee, 65, of Indianola, who passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026, will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Overton Funeral Home. Cremation will follow services and inurnment of cremains will be held at a later date in the Scotch Ridge Cemetery, Carlilse, Iowa. Visitation will be held prior to services from 2...
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 be held Friday, August 7 at 1 p.m. in the Princeton Cemetery, Princeton, MO.
She grew up near Spickard, Missouri, graduating from Princeton High...
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...
