Obituaries

August 24, 2025

Austin A. Freeman passed away peacefully Monday, August 25, 2025, at Valley View Village in Des Moines. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 30 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola, with burial following in the Sandyville Cemetery. Visitation will be held prior to service from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home.

Austin...

August 24, 2025

Services for Patricia Ann Hastie, 81, of Carlisle, who passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025, will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 5, 2025, at Scotch Ridge United Presbyterian Church, with burial following in the Scotch Ridge Cemetery, Carlisle.

Pat was born on February 26, 1944 in Des Moines, Iowa to Donald and Henrietta (White) Nicholson. She...

August 24, 2025

Daniel Lee Caffrey passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Sunday, August 24th, 2025. He was born on January 16th, 1956 in Des Moines, Iowa to Jim and Jane (Lowrey) Caffrey. Dan grew up on the south side of Des Moines with his siblings Pat, Mike, and Anne. He had a tight knit group of friends growing up and...

August 20, 2025

Paul Michael King passed away August 20, 2025, at home with his family and a view of his cattle and fields.

Paul was born August 9,1942 in Des Moines to Joseph and Helen (Delles) King of Cumming, Iowa, as the third of seven children. Growing up he worked with his parents and siblings on the family dairy...

August 19, 2025

Virginia Groves, 72, of Martensdale, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at home. Celebration of Life services will be held at a later date.

Virginia is survived by her loving husband, Larry; children, Melissa A. Groves, Sarah R. Groves-Johnson, Matthew Wayne Groves, Kelsey Paige Groves; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; brother, Rodney Fast, Lincoln, Nebraska....

August 19, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Paul Hartung, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, who died on August 19, 2025, at the age of 82.

Michael was born on April 10, 1943, in Des Moines, Iowa, to John Halstead Hartung and Gail Maxine "Max" (Gifford) Hartung. A proud fourth-generation graduate of...

August 16, 2025

Cheryl Alexander, 75, of Indianola, Iowa, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on August 1, 1950, to Karl McGahuey and Elladeen (Laird) McGahuey. Cheryl lived a life filled with kindness, hard work, and devotion to those she loved. She dedicated many years...

August 11, 2025

Edwin Park Butler, Jr., 74, died peacefully in his home in the countryside of Indianola on August 11, 2025. His beloved wife of 50 years, Derry, was by his side, comforting him.

Ed was born on March 31, 1951 to Edwin and Virginia Butler, of Indianola, Iowa. He had three siblings and graduated from Indianola High School...

August 11, 2025

Robert George Lyall, 76, of Indianola, Iowa, passed away at his home on Monday, August 11th.  Services will be held 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 23, at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. Visitation will be held prior to services from 1 to 3:00 p.m. Inurnment will be held at a later date Iowa Veterans Cemetery, Adel, Iowa.

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August 7, 2025

Services for James Dean Miller, 92, of Indianola, who passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025, will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola with burial following in the New Virginia Cemetery, New Virginia, Iowa.

Jim was born in Churdan, Iowa on June 1, 1933 to John and Oleata (Dagit) Miller.  ...

August 7, 2025

Celebration of Life Services for Dennis Loyd Reed, 68, of Indianola, who passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025, will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, August 15, 2025 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola.

Dennis was born on October 16, 1956 in Des Moines, Iowa the son of Errol and Alice (Leighton) Reed.  Dennis graduated from South...

August 6, 2025

Funeral Services for Kelley Bonnes will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at the First United Methodist Church in Indianola, with burial following in the Calvary Cemetery, Churchville. Visitation will be held 4 to 7 p.m., Monday, August 11, 2025 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola, where family will be present to greet friends.

Kelley...

August 5, 2025

Services for Penelope Jean Fazio, born on August 5th, 2025, will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 15, 2025 at the Indianola Regular Baptist Church.

Penelope was able to spend her life in the comfort of her mother's womb, before safely arriving in the arms of Jesus her savior.

Penelope is deeply loved by her...

August 3, 2025

Noah Giovanni Johnston was born on December 6, 2003, to Shannon and John Johnston in Des Moines, Iowa. From the very beginning, he had everyone wrapped around his tiny finger. He spent his first two years living in Des Moines, right next door to his built-in best friends — his cousins. When his baby brother was on the way,...

August 2, 2025

JoAnn (Gray) Hohneke (age: 86), of Indianola, Iowa, passed away peacefully on August 2nd, 2025, in her home surrounded by loved ones. Services will be held at a later date.

JoAnn grew up in Winterset, Iowa, with her parents, Dale and Doris Gray. Although she was an only child, she was never lonely. Her parents ran a...

August 2, 2025

Lyle Dee Rodda, son of Ernest J. Rodda and Leva L. Sinnard, was born on December 21, 1933. He passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Society in Indianola at the age of 91. Per his wishes, he will be cremated and laid to rest at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 7 in the Highland Memory Gardens...

July 31, 2025

Jayson Aaron Jones was born on August 30, 1978 in Des Moines, Iowa. In grade school one of the activities he enjoyed most was dance. Jayson graduated with honors from Indianola High School in 1997. While still in high school, he was very interested in the medical field so he started working at Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines as a...

July 31, 2025

Donna Lee Hanysh, 59, of New Virginia, Iowa, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025 at home.  A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at a later date.

Donna was born on September 16, 1965 in Des Moines, Iowa the daughter of Donald and Patricia (Calvert) Burgett.  She graduated from Interstate 35 High School in the class...

July 29, 2025

Ricki "Rick" Ray Runyan passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at Taylor House in Des Moines. A Celebration of Life will be held 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, August 17 at the Indianola Activity Center.

Rick was born at the Indianola Hospital in Indianola, Iowa on March 14,1951 to Bob and Millie Runyan. He lived his entire...

July 28, 2025

Carolyn was born on November 8, 1951 at the Sibley Hospital in Sibley, Iowa to her parents Orville R Brink and Pauline E (Rueter) Brink. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Ocheyedan, Iowa.

Carolyn graduated from Ocheyedan High School in 1969 and entered Nursing Education at St. Luke's School of Nursing, Sioux City,...