Obituaries

Nov 28, 2025

Richard George Kerr, 90, of Indianola, Iowa, died on November 28, 2025, at The Village in Indianola.

Richard "Dick" was born on November 17, 1935, in Waukon, Iowa. His early years were marked by loss; his mother died when he was just six, and his father when he was fifteen. Despite these hardships, Dick built a life...

Nov 28, 2025

Services for Edwin Roy Henry, 98 years, 8 months, of rural Indianola, Iowa, who passed away at his home on Friday, November 28, 2025 from pancreatic cancer, will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Farmer's Chapel Church.  The Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at Farmer's Chapel Church with...

Nov 24, 2025

Stacey Jan Demory, 59, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on November 24, 2025.

Stacey was the daughter of Rick and Lauren Demory and was born in Des Moines on March 14, 1966.  Stacey grew up in Indianola and graduated from Indianola High School.

As an adult, she resided most of her life in...

Nov 23, 2025

Michael Manning, 49, passed away on November 23, 2025. Born and raised in Nora Springs, Iowa, Mike later made his home in Indianola, where he built a life filled with family, laughter, and the things he loved most.

A devoted fan of Notre Dame football, Mike brought the same enthusiasm to every part of his life. He...

Nov 20, 2025

A Celebration of life Gathering for Evelyn "Dunc" Duncan, 93, of Des Moines, who passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025, will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola.  Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday in the Evergreen Cemetery, Lineville, Iowa.

Evelyn E. "Dunc" Duncan,...

Nov 19, 2025

Delores May Weeks, 93, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on November 19th, 2025.

She was born to Ludwig and Elizabeth Renner and spent her early years traveling across the country with her mother, ultimately graduating from Roosevelt High School in Honolulu, HI. Shortly after graduation, she met a handsome soldier from Iowa,...

Nov 13, 2025

Roger Loren Case, 88, of Indianola, passed away November 13, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.

He was born on April 23,1937, in Milford, Iowa, the son of Lloyd and Doris (Bruns) Case. Roger graduated from Indianola High School in 1955, and also from Simpson College.  He served in the Army.

On June...

Nov 12, 2025

Nancy Carol Foust, 78, of Indianola, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, at the Village. Nancy was born on August 29, 1947, to Thomas and Marcelle (Gillam) Perry.

In Nancy's seventy-eight years, she was so many things to so many people. Nancy was a daughter, sister, wife, aunt, teacher, principle and a friend.

Nancy...

Nov 4, 2025

Jacquelyn Ann "Jackie" Szabo, age 74, of Indianola, Iowa, passed away on November 4, 2025. Jackie was a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother whose gentle heart and constant generosity shaped the lives of everyone who loved her.

Jackie was known for always being there—steadfast, dependable, and ready to help in any way she could. She never liked to...

Nov 4, 2025

Services for Clarence "Junior" Ball, 87, of Indianola will be held Monday, November 10, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at Overton Funeral Home Indianola. A Masonic Service will be held at 9:30 prior to service and visitation will be held from 9:45 to 11:00 a.m.

Clarence was born in rural Warren County, Iowa, August 19, 1938, and lived...

Oct 31, 2025

Twila Joan Wilkinson, 90, of Indianola, Iowa, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025.

Twila Joan Brammeier was born on October 31, 1935 in Omaha, Nebraska. As an only child she was raised on a farm near Henderson, Iowa. Her parents hired a local resident, Karen Johnson, to help Twila's mother with chores and to become a companion...

Oct 31, 2025

John Daniel Steinke, 56, of Indianola, Iowa, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. He was born on October 30, 1969 in St. Catherine's Hospital, McCook, Nebraska to John Robert Steinke and Kay Graham Steinke and his brother Kurt followed in 1972. They lived in McCook until 1974 when they moved to Waukee,...

Oct 30, 2025

Services for Ray Eugene Stroud, 88, of Indianola, who passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025 will be held 10 a.m. Monday, November 3, 2025 at Overton Funeral Home with burial following in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Ray was a member of the Eagles, Norwalk Lions and the Local 177. He worked construction with Allied from...

Oct 23, 2025

Harold Ernest Roe was born to Henry "Virgil" and Lesta Roe, on November 21st, 1934, at his grandparents' home in Puckerbrush, Iowa. He attended Primrose Country School, Norwood Elementary, and Lacona Junior High and High School. He played baseball for Lacona High School, where he graduated in 1953.

He married the love of his life, Beverly Jean...

Oct 19, 2025

Celebration of Life Services for John David Gorsh, 46, of Indianola, who passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 19, 2025, will be held 6 p.m., Thursday, October 23, 2025 at the First United Methodist Church in Indianola. Visitation will be held 2 hours prior to service from 4 to 6 p.m. at the church.

Celebration of Life Services...

Oct 19, 2025

Brenda Jean Gay, 71, of Indianola, Iowa, peacefully entered into the presence of the Lord on October 19, 2025. Brenda was born on June 8, 1954, in Howell, Michigan to the late Jack and Eleanor Forton.

A LIFE OF LOVE

On December 22, 1971, she married her beloved husband, Douglas Glenn Gay, and together they...

Oct 18, 2025

Services for Becky Eileen Sponsler, 63, of Indianola, who passed away unexpectedly at home Saturday, October 18, 2025, will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Indianola.

She was born to Calvin and Elva Anderson on February 4, 1962. She was raised in Woolstock, Iowa and attended Eagle Grove High...

Oct 14, 2025

Marilyn was born August 28, 1941, to Kenneth and Gretchen Miller, in Des Moines, Iowa.  She was raised on a farm outside Runnells, along with brothers Bob and Tom.

Marilyn was married to James Hoffman in 1964.  They raised three children on a farm outside Pleasantville.  Marilyn was a homemaker, wife, and mother for many years, and...

Oct 12, 2025

Darrel passed away on October 12, 2025 after a short, but excruciating painful bout of multiple myeloma.  Darrel Dace Wallace was born May 4, 1945 in Salem, Oregon to Dace and Aletha (Wilkinson) Wallace.  He grew up in and around the Salem area.  His early years were on the farm in Aumsville, Oregon where he spent many hours with...

Oct 11, 2025

Celebration of Life Services for Harlan Lee Tomlinson III, 19, of Norwalk, who passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025, will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, October 18 at Soteria Church, 3250 SE Soteria Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265. A Celebration of Life Gathering will take place from 9 to 11 a.m., prior to the service at the church....