Obituaries

Apr 4, 2020

Terry Lee Baumann, 64, of Des Moines IA, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020 at his home in Des Moines, IA – due to complications from diabetes.  Terry was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend to everyone. A celebration of life and burial of cremains will be held at a later date when concerns and precautions over COVID-19...

Apr 4, 2020

People only walk this earth for a short time. Their departure reminds us that angels are watching over us. On Saturday, April 4th, 2020, Margi Prickett, rejoined her heavenly family and gained her wings.

Margi was a compassionate spirit and is survived by her husband of 57 years, Vern Prickett and their children, Cindy (Cynthia Prickett Beschel)...

Mar 30, 2020

Wayne L. Bartlett, 89, passed away Monday, March 30, 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 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2020.  Burial will be in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife Jean...

Mar 29, 2020

Carol W. Shull, 76, of Indianola, Iowa passed away peacefully on March 29, 2020 surrounded by family.  Because of the unique challenges with the coronavirus (COVID-19), a community celebration of life will be held 2:00 p.m. on October 9, 2021 at the First United Methodist Church in Indianola, where masks are option.  A reception will be held at the...

Mar 29, 2020

Marjorie Louise Barnett, 83, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020, at the Monroe Care Center in Albia, IA.  Her wish was to be cremated and no services are planned.

Marjorie was born on June 5, 1936, in Moulton, IA to Roger Howard and Ida Clarice (Gingrich) Grey.  She graduated from Bloomfield High School the class of 1954. ...

Mar 29, 2020

Burl Byron Beam, 99, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020, at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown.  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 1 p.m., Friday, April 3, 2020.  Burial will be in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

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Mar 29, 2020

Glendoris Marie Enterline, 89, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020, at Adel Acres Care Center.  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. Wednesday, April 1, 2020.  Burial will be in the Liberty Center Cemetery.

She is...

Mar 29, 2020

Dorothy Faye Uttley, 89, of Milo, Iowa passed away peacefully Sunday, March 29, 2020, at The Village in Indianola, Iowa. A graveside service and burial of cremains will be held at Belmont Cemetery, Milo, Iowa, at 2 p.m., Saturday, September 26, 2020. She was born March 16, 1931 to Lorey Vincent and Mary Alice (Metcalf) VanSyoc.  She graduated from...

Mar 28, 2020

Howard A. Smull, 90, of Des Moines got his angel wings and flew off to be with his wife on March 28, 2020.  Due to Federal and State regulations because of the COVID-19 pandemic, a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Howard was born in St. Charles to Arthur and Ruby "Gretchen" Smull. He...

Mar 26, 2020

Harold LaVerne Brown, 89, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020, at home.  A memorial visitation will be held for Harold and Elaine on Friday, July 9, 2021 from 1 to 4:00 p.m. at Overton Funeral Home, Indianola.

Harold LaVerne Brown, was born June 19, 1930, in rural Stuart, IA to Rex Earl and Lovina (Tam) Brown.  Harold...

Mar 26, 2020

Wilma Jean Anker was born near DeSoto, in rural Dallas County, Iowa, to Roy and Irene Souders Anker on July 9, 1925.  The family moved to the Earlham area where she attended school and met and married Lyle E. Cook.  They were blessed with 68 years of marriage.

Jeannie was a talented homemaker and a...

Mar 22, 2020

Due to requirements set forth by the governor and the CDC, private family services for Leona E. Wachter, 86, who passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020, in Indianola, will be in the Rosemount Cemetery. Live streaming of the service via Facebook Live will start at approximately 10:45 a.m., Thursday, March 26, 2020. Visit our Facebook page at Overton Funeral...

Mar 21, 2020

Due to requirements set forth by the governor and the CDC, private family services for Roland Ray Amos, 91, who passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020, at his home, will be in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Roland was born on February 21, 1929, on the family farm south of Indianola.  He attended Social Plains grade school and...

Mar 16, 2020

Dr. Gene V. Anderson passed away peacefully on March 16, 2020, at home surrounded by his family.  A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, September 19, 2020. You may join the Live Stream on the link here at the bottom of this obituary.   Burial of cremains will be in the Indianola IOOF Cemetery.

Gene was born...

Mar 13, 2020

PER FAMILIES REQUEST, the Graveside services will not be live streamed.

Memorial services will be held at a later date for Haila Jean Huffman, 72, of Indianola, IA, who passed away Friday, March 13, 2020 in Des Moines. Private burial of cremains will be in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Haila is survived by...

Mar 12, 2020

Due to recent changes in CDC guidelines, private services will be held for Kaine Douglas Eggers, 47, of Norwalk, IA.  Live streaming of the service via Facebook Live will start 7 p.m., Monday, March 16, 2020. Visit our Facebook page at Overton Funeral Home Facebook

Memorials may be given to the family for a fund...

Mar 12, 2020

James Harvey Dean, 85, passed away at home on March 12, 2020.  His wish was to be cremated and services will be held at a later date.

Jim is survived by his children, Vivian (David) Pettengill, Brenda Smith, Maurice (Diana) Dean and Myron (Lori) Dean; grandchildren, Scott Smith, Jason Smith, Maxwell Hon, Tiffany Hon, Zach (Megan) Pettengill,...

Mar 11, 2020

Gretchen Ruth Boord was born October 27, 1924 to Mabel Smith and Jeff Smith in Decatur County. She passed away March 11, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Indianola at the age of 95 years.

Gretchen is survived by her daughter, Charlotte Konrad; one sister, Della Davis; sister-in-law, Pat Reynolds; twelve grandchildren, thirty-three great-grandchildren, and...

Mar 11, 2020

Patricia Ann Michael, 68, of Des Moines, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at MercyOne Medical Center.  Pat is survived by her daughters, Angie Wright and Amy (Brett) Beckman; grandchildren, Brayden and Kade; siblings, Tom (Sheila) Michael, Jerry (Neva) Michael, Rick (Donna) Michael, Paul Michael, Teri (Mike) Conner, Josie (Mark) Lasnek and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded...

Mar 8, 2020

A visitation service for Mary Elizabeth True, 90, will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 15 at Overton Funeral Home, 501 W. Ashland Ave., Indianola, IA 50125. Mary died March 8, 2020, in Dallas Center, Iowa,

Mary was born in 1929 in Illinois to Clifton Jerome Hill, DDS, and Frieda Wagner Hill. She...