Obituaries

Apr 26, 2020

Funeral services for James Looker, Jr., 49, who passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020, will be private.  You may join in on Facebook Live beginning at 11 a.m., Monday, May 4, 2020, Interment will be in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  A drive thru visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 3, 2020, at Overton Funeral...

Apr 25, 2020

Virginia Rush, 93, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2020.  She was born in Newark, New Jersey on December 24, 1926 to parents Wilbur and Viola Cox, who resided in Millburn, New Jersey.  Virginia completed her 12 years of public education, followed by four years at NJ State Teachers College.  Upon graduation, she taught in two different school districts...

Apr 25, 2020

Glen Van Roekel, 87, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020, at his home in Indianola.  Services will be held at a later date with inurnment of cremains to be in the Memorial Lawn Cemetery in Ottumwa, IA.

He is survived his wife, Vera; children, Scott (Teresa) Van Roekel, Lisa Colby, Joel (Aimee) Van Roekel; six grandchildren; one...

Apr 25, 2020

Did you feel it? The tectonic plates moved just a bit.  On April 25, 2020 the quick wit and snarky observational humor of Joanne Shaw Andersen Brown was silenced after a brief bout with strokes.  The master seamstress, quilter and avid reader was known to most as Mrs. Andersen, Junior High School Home Economics teacher.  For 26 years in...

Apr 24, 2020

Jim D. Rockwell, "Rocky", 66, of Carlisle, was called home to be with the Lord on April 24,2020.

I am quite sure that when he arrived at the Pearly Gates he proudly announced, "Big Jim has arrived!"

Upon finishing high school Jim proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard.  Later he went...

Apr 22, 2020

Frederick (Freddie) Wayne Grgurich passed away April 22, 2020 peacefully at the VA Hospital in Des Moines, IA. He was born and raised in Lucas County and graduated from Chariton High School. Freddie served 2 tours, covering 3 companies in Vietnam, being awarded Navy Commendation Medal of Valor for over 200 combat patrols. Fred was a master mechanic most...

Apr 21, 2020

Brian Bruce Craven, 58, passed away at the home of his partner Sue Chopard, on April 21, 2020, after a two year long battle with cancer.

Brian was born in Boone on December 25, 1961 to Cleo and Ferne Craven. He spent the majority of his life in Norwalk to raise his family.

Brian spent...

Apr 20, 2020

Eva Jeanne King, 48, passed away Monday, April 20, 2020 in Des Moines.  Private inurnment of cremains will be held in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  A drive thru visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2020, at the Fairview Community Church.  Visitors will be required to stay in their vehicles and adhere to...

Apr 18, 2020

Sandra Sue Adams, 81, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020, at home in Martensdale.  Due to Federal and State regulations because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Private family burial of cremains will be in the Linn Grove Cemetery at a later date.

Sandra Sue Adams, the daughter of Edward and Alice (Cross) Jones was born on May 24,...

Apr 17, 2020

Marilee Hicks, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Friday, April 17, 2020. Due to Federal and State regulations because of the COVID-19 pandemic, services will be private, but you may join into our Facebook Live Feed starting at 11 a.m., Thursday, April 23, 2020.  Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Indianola, IA.

Apr 15, 2020

Michael Ross Forbes, 61, passed away at home on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, surrounded by his family.

Mike is survived by his wife, Daneece; children, Amber Schaeffer, Ryan (Kim) Forbes, Nick (Ashley) Forbes, Dannell (Luke) Becker, Brandi Haight and Todd (Alissa) Haight; 13 grandchildren; his father, Jim Forbes; and brother, Jeff Forbes.  Mike was preceded in death...

Apr 14, 2020

Levi Thomas Steil, born March 22, 1994, died on April 14, 2020 at the age of 26 in his Altoona, Iowa home.

Levi grew up in New Virginia, IA while attending Interstate 35 Schools. He was a graduate of the class of 2012. After graduation, he enrolled at Des Moines Area Community College, with aspirations to become...

Apr 13, 2020

Stanley Robert Van Veen, 72, of Indianola, IA, passed away on April 13, 2020 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, IA.

There will not be a formal funeral service, but there may be an informal gathering at a later time.  Arrangements are by Overton Funeral Home in Indianola.

Stan was born in Pella, Iowa to Ted...

Apr 12, 2020

Doris Arleen "Hankins" Brammer of Indianola, IA, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020 at Westview Care Center in Indianola. Doris was born on October 11, 1938 to Charles Beryl and Minnie Mae Belle "Bloom" Hankins in Riverton, IA. She was Married to Dorsey Gene Brammer on January 29, 1956 in Council Bluffs, IA and they were blessed...

Apr 11, 2020

Cheryl Louise Kuney passed away on April 11, 2020 in Delano, California.

Cheryl was born in Leon, Iowa to Robert Lyman and Marian (Coon) Lyman.  She earned her bachelor's degree in education from the University of Northern Iowa.  Upon graduation she accepted a teaching position with Delano High School, Delano, California, starting the fall of 1968.  Cheryl...

Apr 9, 2020

Betty Ruth Ogle, 98 passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020.  Due to Federal and State regulations because of the COVID-19 pandemic, services will be private, but you may join into our Facebook Live Feed starting at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 11, 2020.  Burial will be in the Liberty Center Cemetery, Liberty Center, IA.

Betty Ruth Dolph was...

Apr 8, 2020

A graveside service and interment of cremains for Keith Grant Howard, 94, who passed away peacefully April 8, 2020, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 22, 2021 in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Indianola, Iowa.

Son of Orville & Gretchen Howard, Keith is survived by his wife, Eleanor; daughters, Lynda McNulty and Kathy Shrader; sons, Tom and...

Apr 7, 2020

Gladys L Nicholls, 96, of Carlisle, IA, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at home.  Due to Federal and State regulations because of the COVID-19 pandemic, services will be private, but you may join into our Facebook Live Feed starting at 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 10, 2020.  Burial will be in the Palmyra Cemetery, Palmyra, IA.

Gladys...

Apr 6, 2020

Louis Dean Cooper, 89, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020 at home.  Due to Federal and State regulations because of the COVID-19 pandemic, services will be private, but you may join into our Facebook Live Feed starting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 8, 2020.  Burial will be in the Iowa Veterans Cemetery, Adel, IA.

He was preceded...

Apr 6, 2020

Myron (Brock) W. Brockmeyer, 90, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020, in Waukee, IA.  Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will not be having a public memorial at this time.

Myron (Brock) W. Brockmeyer was born on September 14, 1929, the second son of Milton & Amber (Hansel)...