Obituaries
Obituaries
Shirlee Lorraine Burgin-Frisk
February 27, 2021
Memorial services for Shirlee L. Burgin-Frisk, 87, of Indianola, who passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021 in Osceola, will be held 11 a.m., Friday, March 5, 2021 at Overton funeral home in Indianola, IA with visitation held one hour prior to service from 10 to 11 a.m. Friends may join the family on Shirlee's obituary page of Overton Funeral...
Patricia Johnson
February 23, 2021
Patricia was born in Omaha, Nebraska to Dr. Howard and Dorris Cosford on October 1, 1932. She graduated from Omaha Central in 1950 and went on to get her physical education degree at Omaha University. As a sophomore at Omaha University, she was chosen as the First College World Series Queen in 1953.
She married Larry Johnson...
Denny "Pete" Lee Petersen
February 21, 2021
Private family services for Denny "Pete" Petersen, 68, of Martensdale, who passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 at home, will be held Thursday, February 25, 2021. Friends may join the family on Denny's obituary page of Overton Funeral Home's website beginning at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in the Linn Grove Cemetery, rural Norwalk.
Dennis Lee Petersen...
Norma Jean Reynolds
February 19, 2021
Norma Jean Reynolds, 74, of Lucas, IA, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021. No services are planned at this time.
She was the daughter of David and Nora Miller. She is survived by her husband, Marty Reynolds of 24 years; her children, Brian and Scott Sydnes; stepdaughter, Megan Corson; five grandchildren, Jessica, Jasmine and Justin Sydnes and...
Ruth Calkins
February 11, 2021
Ruth Thatcher Calkins, formerly of Albuquerque, New Mexico, died on February 11, 2021 in Indianola, Iowa after a short illness. Ruth was born in 1929 in Wyoming as the youngest daughter of Gladys and George Thatcher. She fondly remembered her earliest years playing in the remnants of nearby Fort Laramie. When she was in fifth grade the family moved...
Willis "Bud" Alexander
February 10, 2021
Willis Gordon Alexander, known as "Bud", died peacefully in the Westview of Indianola Care Center on February 10, 2021. A private graveside funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 17, 2021.
Bud, was born July 8, 1925 in Mahaska County to Lester and Bertha Alexander. He grew up around Oskaloosa and went to high school there....
Norma Elaine Alexander
February 7, 2021
Norma Alexander, 98, resident of Norwalk 65 years, went home on February 7, 2021. She left this earth naturally and peacefully. Norma's life was one well-lived and she spoke of her finals days with a smile knowing the love of her life would be waiting for her when she arrived.
Daughter of Reverend Herbert and Hannah Wright,...
Edna Mae Gripp
February 6, 2021
Edna Mae Gripp, 89, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 in Des Moines. Private family services will be held Friday, February 12, 2021. Friends may join the family on her obituary page of Overton Funeral Home's website beginning at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Rick and Kevin have fond memories of shopping...
Timmy Delbert Miller
February 5, 2021
Timmy Delbert Miller, 65, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021, at Taylor House in Des Moines, IA. Visitation will be held 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. Burial of cremains will be held at a later date in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Tim grew up in Indianola, graduating from...
Martha Louise Dowling
February 5, 2021
Martha "Marty" (King) Dowling, 73, joined her Lord and Savior, February 5, 2021. She was an Ottumwa native and a 1965 graduate of OHS. She was preceded in death by her sister, Mary and her parents, Bill and Irene King.
She is survived by her brother, Monte (Linda), her children Darin (Lora), Bubba (Heather), and Danielle (Nicole),...
Myron Randall Winn
February 5, 2021
Funeral Services for Myron Randall Winn, 68, of Des Moines, who passed away February 5th, 2021, will be held at 12 noon, Thursday, February 11th 2021 at Overton Funeral Home, Indianola. Friends may join the family on our Livestream beginning at 12 noon on Myron's obituary page of Overton Funeral Home's website. Burial will follow in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery,...
Susan Lee Johnson
February 2, 2021
Services for Susan Lee Johnson, 65, who passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021, will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 8, 2021, at Overton Funeral Home with burial following in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
She is survived by her children, Summer (Robert) Rehkemper and Brad Johnson; grandsons, Drake and Blake Rehkemper; brother, Donald Ritchie; sisters,...
Mary Loise Spraggins
January 30, 2021
Celebration of Life services for Mary Loise Spraggins, 70, who passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 in Des Moines will be held 7 p.m., Friday, February 5, 2021 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. Visitation will be held two hours prior to service from 5 to 7 p.m. For those unable to attend, please join the livestream located on...
Sheila Lee Fosdick
January 30, 2021
Funeral services for Sheila Lee Fosdick, 79, who passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 in Des Moines will be held 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola with burial following in the IOOF Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held two hours prior to service from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
She...
Myrna Ogburn
January 29, 2021
Myrna Ogburn is one of seven children born to Shocky and Ellen Mishler. On April 4, 1964 she married Ray Ogburn. Together they raised two girls and two boys, Wendy Coddington, Lisa (Doug) Shaffer, Dave (Jess) Ogburn and Tim (Rochelle) Ogburn. She has seven grandchildren, Mersadie (Paul) Deininger, Isaac (Mariah) Coddington, Dune Coddington, Nathan Ogburn, Alexandria, Caiden and Malachi...
Lorna Jean Oxenreider
January 27, 2021
Lorna Oxenreider, 87 passed away on Wednesday, January 27, at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines, IA. No services will be held at this time. A graveside service will be planned at a date, not yet determined.
Lorna was born on January 7, 1934 in Hull Iowa...
Barbara Ann Sayre
January 27, 2021
Barbara Sayre, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at The Village in Indianola, Iowa. No services will be held, burial will take place in the IOOF Cemetery, Indianola, IA at a later date.
Barbara Ann Worth was born September 24,1936, in Monroe Iowa. In 1957, she graduated from Simpson College where she majored in...
Richard "Dick" Eugene Morris
January 27, 2021
Richard (Dick) Eugene Morris was born to Ivyl and Marie (Hain) Morris on November 9, 1939. Born and raised in Indianola, Iowa, he attended Indianola High School where he was a good student and an outstanding basketball player. Upon graduation, he married Linda Anne Vanderpool in 1957.  After working for Utsler Electric for several years he joined the family...
Robert Martin Jacobsen
January 24, 2021
Robert Jacobsen, age 97, of Indianola, passed away January 24, 2021while in hospice care at Good Samaritan Society, Indianola, IA.
Robert was born January 21, 1924 to Henry Chris and Rebecca Jacobsen from Hancock, IA.
Robert is survived by seven daughters, one son, fifteen grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild as well as one...
Joanne Marie Amos
January 23, 2021
Private family services for Joanne Marie Amos, 83, of Indianola, Iowa, who passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021, will be held Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Friends may join the family on our Livestream than can be found on Joanne's obituary page on Overton Funeral Home's website beginning at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
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