Obituaries

Mar 23, 2022

Preston Matthew Pettit, more commonly known as "P" or "Little Mick", was welcomed into this world as a special gift from God on December 9, 2001. He was the second son of his adoring parents Michael ("Mick") Pettit and Debra Rectenbaugh Pettit and the "little" brother to Brandon Pettit. Brandon and Preston were raised country and bonded by their...

Mar 19, 2022

Memorial services for Richard J. and Sharon Kay Berkenbosch, of Norwalk, will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. Visitation will be held prior to services starting at 9:30 a.m. Inurnment will take place at a later date.

Richard was born January 11,1942 and died April 12, 2019. Sharon was...

Mar 18, 2022

Joey Hollinger, 34, of Indianola, passed away Friday, March 18, 2022 in Indianola. No services are planned at this time.

Joey is survived by his parents, Marcia (Craig) Cooke; siblings, Eric Davies, Denver, CO, Sarah Foote, Indianola, IA; nieces and nephew, Chloe (Michael), Reyna, Skye, Halo, Emma, Scarlett, Liam; great-niece, Victoria; and many aunts, uncles and other...

Mar 17, 2022

Memorial services for Phyllis Jean Heard, 79, who passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022 in Des Moines, will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, March 26, 2022 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Martensdale with inurnment following in the Wallace Cemetery, Wick, IA.

Phyllis is survived by her husband, Leo; children, Christine Carey, Mark Carey; grandson, Nick Carey;...

Mar 17, 2022

Graveside services for Marietta Joan Johnson, 86, of Indianola, who passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022 in Indianola, will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 2022 in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Marietta is survived by her children, Pam (Dave) Hoffman, Donna (Tim) Schillinger, and Robert Piehl Jr. and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Ellen...

Mar 16, 2022

Services for Alexander Jacob Sheets, 29, who passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022 in Iowa City, will be held 2 p.m. Monday, March 21, 2022 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola with burial following in the Rising Sun Cemetery.

Alex is survived by his father, Bruce (Jill) Sheets; siblings, Johanna (Chris) MacKenzie, Andy Sheets, Trevor Grass, Tyler...

Mar 15, 2022

Memorial services for Joel Dwight Vaughn, 63, who passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022, will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. Visitation will be held prior to service from 1 to 3 p.m.

Joel Dwight Vaughn, the son of Joe and Marvis (Trotter) Vaughn, was born on January...

Mar 15, 2022

Services for Ryan L. Morris, 44, who passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022, will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola with burial following in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held prior to service from 9 to 11 a.m.

Ryan Leo Morris was born on April...

Mar 8, 2022

Services for Johnny "John" Bumgarner, 86, who passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022, will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola with burial following in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Johnny was known to be a man of few words.  When he did speak, his well-chosen words were impactful.  Johnny was,...

Mar 7, 2022

Lee Raymond Baker, age 91, passed away on March 7, 2022 in Norwalk, Iowa. Lee was born June 17, 1930, to Raymond and Mildred (Holland) Baker in Des Moines, Iowa.

Lee attended and graduated from Johnston High School where he was a member of the football and track team.  After graduating, Lee went to work on his...

Mar 6, 2022

Joy Elizabeth Graham,89, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022 at Good Samaritan Center in Indianola, Iowa. Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 18, 2022, at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola with burial following at the Belmont Cemetery in Milo, Iowa.

Joy was born March 14, 1932 to Forest and Della VanderLinden near Milo. She grew...

Mar 1, 2022

Services for Jacie Ellen Culbertson, 74, who passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at home, will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola.  The visitation will be held prior to services from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.  Cremation will follow services and inurnment of cremains will be held at...

Feb 27, 2022

Larry Dean White, 78, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed peacefully on Sunday, February 27, 2022, from complications of renal disease at Good Samaritan Society in Indianola, Iowa.

Larry was born on June 7, 1943, to Edna and Hughie White in rural Calhoun, Missouri. After completing high school, Larry enlisted in the US Army. He served proudly...

Feb 23, 2022

A Celebration of Life Service for Cheryl "Cherie" Faktor, 63, who passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022 in Des Moines, will be held 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2022 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola.  The family requests those in attendance to dress casually.

Cherie married Mark on October 12, 1991 and a few short years later...

Feb 22, 2022

Roberta Lois Fry, 78, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at home surrounded by her family.  Her wish was to be cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2022 at the American Legion Post # 165 in Indianola.

She is survived by her husband Lon Fry; children,...

Feb 22, 2022

Carol Sue (Bickford) Harwood, 73, Indianola, IA, died February 22,2022, at home surrounded by family.

She was born October 1, 1948 to Ethel Bickford in Leon, IA. She graduated from Eagleville High School in 1965. She worked for Heska Corp in Des Moines where she retired.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Ethel...

Feb 20, 2022

Joel Irwin Pottorff, 77, of Saint Charles, Iowa passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, February 20, 2022. Celebration of Life Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday February 26, 2022, at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Orpha Pottorff, and his brother, Merle Pottorff. He is...

Feb 19, 2022

Surrounded with prayers from a loving family and friends, Sue made her transition at 3 a.m., Saturday, February 19, 2022, Leaving cancer behind. Funeral services for Sue Marie Knoll, 60, will be held at 7 p.m., Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola, IA. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., prior to service....

Feb 19, 2022

Michael Veatch, 70, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022 in Des Moines surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2022 in the Fireside Room of the First Assembly of God Church in Indianola.  The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service at the church.

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Feb 18, 2022

Everybody dies, but does everybody really live? Rebecca Ann Wright Elbert, age 67, lived her life to the fullest. On February 18, 2022, she went to be with the Lord, leaving her family and friends heartbroken, but deeply grateful for all the time that they shared.

Becky was born on September 3, 1954 to Richard Wright and...