Obituaries
Obituaries
Theodore Shaeffer
Jun 14, 2021
Theodore Melvin Shaeffer, 87, passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 in Des Moines. No services are planned. His wish was to be cremated.
He is survived by his wife, Dolores and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Juanita Shaeffer; siblings, Loran, Floyd, Harlan, Samuel, Harold Shaeffer, Ardyce and Juanita...
Dan Owen Danes
Jun 12, 2021
Funeral services for Dan Owen Danes, 54, of Norwalk, IA, who passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021, in Des Moines, will be held 10 a.m., Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola with burial following in the Norwalk Cemetery, Norwalk, IA.
Dan was born in Sherman, TX on February 5, 1967 to Dan C....
R. Jay Rosenberger
Jun 4, 2021
Funeral services for R. Jay Rosenberger, 79, of Indianola, IA, who passed away Friday, June 4, 2021, will be held 10 a.m., Friday, June 11, 2021 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. Visitation will be held prior to services from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
He...
John R Felton
Jun 3, 2021
Celebration of Life Services for John Russell Felton will be held 7 p.m., Monday, June 14, 2021, at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. Burial of cremains will be in the New Virginia Cemetery.
It is with great sadness that the family of John R. Felton announces his passing on June 3 rd , 2021, at the age...
Robert Leonard Williams
Jun 2, 2021
Robert Leonard Williams, 88, of Indianola, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021 in Des Moines, Iowa. His wish was to have his body donated to Des Moines University.  An inurnment of his cremains will be held 11 a.m., Friday, October 18, 2024, with military rites, in the Iowa Veterans Cemetery, Adel, Iowa.
Robert was born on...
Kevin Mark King
May 31, 2021
Services for Kevin King, 61, who passed away Monday, May 31, 2021 in Des Moines, will be held 2 p.m. Friday, June 4, 2021 at Grace Evangelical Free Church in Indianola. Cremation will follow services.
Kevin grew up in Milo, Iowa, in southern Warren County. He attended Southeast Warren School from kindergarten through 12th grade, graduating in...
Donald Wayne Timm
May 27, 2021
Funeral Services for Donald W. Timm, 81, who passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at the Village in Indianola, will be held 10 a.m., Friday, June 4, 2021 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service from 9 to 10 a.m. at the church. Graveside services will be held 2:30 p.m., Friday,...
Richard Blake Starr
May 23, 2021
Dick Starr, age 88, born June 17, 1932, in Newton, Iowa, oldest son of Merle and Edith Starr, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2021, in Indianola.  Coach Starr spent 30 years teaching and coaching at Simpson College in Indianola, including 12 as the head basketball coach, and retired as chair of the...
Linda Rae Shahan
May 16, 2021
Funeral services for Linda R. Shahan, 72, who passed away May 16, 2021 at home, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Overton Funeral Home, Indianola, Iowa. Friends may also join the family on Overton Funeral Home's Live Stream on Linda's obituary page of our website. Cremation will follow services. Visitation will be held one...
Keith Mervin Ellingson
May 14, 2021
The legendary, Keith Mervin Ellingson, was born a devoted Green Bay Packer Fan on August, 16, 1957 to Mervin Ellingson & Lillian Jacobsen in Decorah, IA.
In fourth grade he met a beautiful brown eyed girl and his future wife, Kristi Olson, they were each others greatest fans.
Keith graduated from Decorah High School in...
Karen Emma Walek
May 11, 2021
Karen Walek, 78, of Indianola, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. She passed peacefully in her sleep in the farmhouse that she was born in, married in, and lived the rest of her life in. She was a teacher and an in-home health care nurse.
She is survived by her brother, Wendell Mott; her son, Lance...
Mary Jane "Jani" Heaivilin
May 10, 2021
Mary Jane (Jani) Heaivilin was born in Winterset, Iowa, on June 25, 1936, to Wayne B. and Ople Ryner Detrick.
She graduated from Winterset High School in 1954. She attended Simpson college where she pledged Pi Beta Phi sorority and earned a two-year teaching degree in 1956. She then taught kindergarten for the Indianola Community School District...
Norma Lee Baughman
May 6, 2021
Funeral Services for Norma Baughman, 87, who passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Vintage Hills in Indianola, will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Overton Funeral home with burial following in Indianola I.O.O.F Cemetery. You are welcome to join the family on our livestream located on her obituary page of our website. Visitation will...
Leigh Anne Beltz
May 6, 2021
Leigh Anne Beltz, 64, of Indianola, Iowa passed away unexpectantly Thursday, May 6, 2021. A private family gathering will be held at a later date.
Born on April 4, 1957, in Des Moines, Iowa, Leigh was the eldest of two children to Lowell Beltz and Sandra Holmes.
Leigh was a friend and confidant to those...
Sonja Kay Brand
May 6, 2021
Sonja Kay Brand, 67, passed away in Summerville, SC on May 6, 2021 from an aggressive form of cancer. Sonja was born on November 27, 1953 to Bernard and Nora Barger. She loved the game of tennis and played for Indianola High School until she graduated in 1972. Sonja attended Northwest Missouri State University, earning a Bachelor of Science...
Ann Marie Huff
May 2, 2021
A Celebration of Life Service for Ann Marie Huff who passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021 will be held 7 p.m., Friday, May 7, 2021, at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola, IA. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. prior to service.
She is survived by her daughters, Becky Rice, Edy Lieser, Chris Green and...
Randall Marc Baker
Apr 27, 2021
Randall Marc Baker, 68, passed away peacefully at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines, IA on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Randy was the son of Ralph F. and Marjorie A. Baker. He was born in Winterset, IA on April 4, 1953.
Randy lived in Winterset for the first 12 years of his life. In the fall of...
Lewis Charles Smith
Apr 21, 2021
Funeral services for Lewis Charles Smith, 85, will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, April 24, 2021 at the Regular Baptist Church, Indianola, IA. Visitation will be held two hours prior to service from 9 to 11 a.m. Interment will be held 11 a.m., Monday, April 26, 2021 in the Olena Mound Cemetery, Buffalo Center, IA.
Lewis Charles...
Jered Dakota Stephanie
Apr 20, 2021
Jered Dakota Stephanie passed away at the age of 26 on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Jered was born November 7, 1994. He was full of mischief and loved life. He loved spending time with his family, playing ball, bowling, watching Lawrence Welk, and going for car rides with the music turned up loud.
Left behind to remember...
Peter Morris
Apr 16, 2021
Peter (Pete) Jon Morris, beloved son, father and grandfather, passed away on April 16, 2021 in Des Moines, IA. Pete was born October 23, 1942 in Berwyn, IL but grew up in Creston, IA. He had served in the U.S. Navy, Branch ABF3 on the U.S.S. Guadalcanal LFH-7, which he was very proud of. Pete worked for the U.S....
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