Obituaries

Jul 9, 2025

Celebration of Life Services for Janet Strable, 79, of St. Charles, Iowa, who passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at home, will be held 7 p.m., Friday, August 8, 2025, at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. Visitation will be held prior to service from 4 to 7 p.m., where family will be present to greet friends. Inurnment will take...

Jul 6, 2025

Funeral Mass for Richard "Dick" Joseph Davitt, 88, of Indianola, Iowa, who passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025 at The Village, will be held 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Holy Trinity of SEW in Milo, with burial following in the Belmont Cemetery, rural Milo.

Dick is survived by his wife of 68 years, Ruth Davitt;...

Jul 5, 2025

Services for John Harold Vermace, 82, who passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025 under hospice care at the Indianola Good Samaritan Society Nursing Home, will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 11, at the Redeemer Lutheran Church with burial following in the Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Des Moines.

John was born in Mt Pleasant, Iowa to...

Jul 5, 2025

David Allen Downey, 64, of Indianola, Iowa, passed away on July 05, 2025, peacefully surrounded by family.

David was a beloved son, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He is survived by his son, Dillon Downey; daughter, Jordyan Downey; grandchildren, Astrid and Apollo Downey and Matthew Crawford; parents, Dixie and Dwight Downey; sister, Penny (Scott) Riedel; brother, Dennis...

Jul 3, 2025

James "Jim" D. Vodraska, a husband, father, brother, grand-father, friend and resident of Norwalk, IA, passed away at home peacefully and surrounded by his family, on July 3, 2025.   A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola.  A Private inurnment with military rites will...

Jul 3, 2025

Celebration of life services for Douglas Ivan Cramer, 69, of Indianola, Iowa, who passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025, in Des Moines, will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Calvary Baptist Church, 2708 N Jefferson Way, Indianola 50125. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church.  Inurnment...

Jun 29, 2025

A Celebration of Life Service for Ellen Jane Anderson, 94, of Indianola, Iowa, who passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025, will be held 6 p.m., Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. Family will be present from 5 to 6 p.m., prior to service to greet friends.

Ellen Jane was born November 24, 1930...

Jun 28, 2025

Funeral Services for Ruth Louise Davidson, age 98, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at her home in Prole, IA, will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 30, 2025, at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. Burial will be in the Green Bay Cemetery, Wayne Co., Iowa.

Ruth was born January 9, 1927, in rural Scranton, Greene...

Jun 25, 2025

Rodney Jay Fee, 83, of rural Ackworth passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at The Village surrounded by family. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola, with the service following at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 2, 2025, and burial in the Sandyville Cemetery.

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Jun 25, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Rhonda-Lee Grant, 67, of New Virginia, IA. A devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished friend, who left this world unexpectedly on June 25th, 2025 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center surrounded by her family.

Rhonda was the heart of her family — a woman whose love ran...

Jun 23, 2025

Services for Dwight Floyd Freeman, 88, of Indianola, who passed away Monday, June 23, 2025 in Des Moines, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola with burial following in the Indianola I.O.O. F. Cemetery.

Dwight is survived by his wife, Marcie; children, Michael Freeman, Tom (Sue) Hess and...

Jun 21, 2025

A Celebration of Life Service for Bernard "Bernie" Elwood Drummond, 77, of St. Charles, Iowa, will take place 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the Indianola Church of Christ. Bernie passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025 in Des Moines.  Inurnment of cremains will take place at a later date in the St. Charles Cemetery, St. Charles.

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Jun 20, 2025

Jeffrey "Jeff" Roy Schroder was born in West Union, Iowa on March 20, 1955, to Harry and Gertrude (Lauer) Schroder. He died on June 20, 2025, at the age of 70, after a courageous battle with cancer. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife Gwen, two daughters Alison (Mitchell) Stewart and Emily (Lane) Sturtz, four grandchildren Remy,...

Jun 20, 2025

Terry DeBlieck, 44, of Indianola, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025 at UnityPoint Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2 to 5 p.m., Wednesday, July 2 at the American Legion Post #165, 105 West 1st Ave, Indianola, IA 50125. Private Inurnment with Military Honors will be held in the Iowa...

Jun 19, 2025

Danny Michael Lee Garrison, 58, of Indianola, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025 at home in Indianola. A Celebration of Life will be held 2 to 6:30 p.m., Saturday, July 26 at the Beach Shelter at Lake Aquabi south of Indianola. A Last Ride will be held during the Celebration of Life.

Danny is survived by his...

Jun 18, 2025

Matthew Lee Burns, 48, passed away on June 18, 2025. He was born on December 27, 1976 to Rex Burns and Laura Foster. Matt graduated from East High School and attended Simpson College for a short time after. He secured a job working as a Software Developer for Wells Fargo during his time there.

In 2005, Matt...

Jun 16, 2025

Services for Beverly Jean Kauzlarich, 91, of Indianola, who passed away Monday, June 16, 2025, will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola with burial following in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Visitation will be held prior to services from 9 to 10 a.m.

She is survived by her; daughters, Diane...

Jun 15, 2025

Felecia Ann Grove, 67, of New Virginia, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 15, 2025, after a courageous and faith-filled battle with cancer for over a decade.

Felecia was born on October 16, 1957, in Montgomery, Alabama, to the late John and Joann Boyett. She grew up rooted in strong Christian values that would guide her...

Jun 13, 2025

Services for Duane Norbert Seuferer, 81, of Indianola, who passed away Friday, June 13, 2025 in Des Moines, will be held 2 PM, Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola, with burial following in the Hewitt Cemetery.

Duane is survived by his wife Elaine; children, Scott (Tara) Seuferer, Kyle (Meredith) Seuferer, Kristen (Dave) Shaw,...

Jun 12, 2025

Noah Matthew Bell was born Tuesday, November 5, 2002 in Council Bluffs, Iowa.  His election-day birth completed our family.  He was baptized the following month and made his stage debut as the Infant Jesus in a live Nativity Scene.  He was a happy, easy-going baby who adored his big sister and loved to make others laugh, even at such...