Robert "Bob" Wilson Peck
January 6, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Robert "Bob" Wilson Peck of Indianola, Iowa, who passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at the age of 86. A Celebration of Life will be held 2 p.m., Friday, May 8 at Overton Funeral Home with inurnment to follow in the IOOF Memorial Gardens Cemetery with his...
Linn Tuttle
January 6, 2026
Linn Tuttle, 76, of Indianola, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 2026. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered for her strength, adventurous spirit, and boundless love for her family.
Linn was born in Boone, Iowa, and graduated from Des Moines Roosevelt High School. As the oldest of twelve siblings, she embraced life...
Gary Lee Rudolf
January 5, 2026
Gary Lee Rudolf was born on April 11, 1943 in Central City, Nebraska the son of Albert P. and Esther A. (Zlomke) Rudolf. He graduated from Palmer High School in Palmer, Nebraska in 1961 and attended Northeast Community College in Norfolk, Nebraska.
On June 27, 1965 he was united in marriage to Sandra Lea Smith. To this...
Darren Eric Reed
January 2, 2026
Services for Darren Eric Reed, 59, of Indianola, who passed away Friday, January 2, 2026, will be held 1:30 p.m., Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola, with burial following in the Liberty Center Cemetery. The visitation will be held prior to services from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the funeral home.
Darren...
Frederick "Freddy" Drish
December 31, 2025
Memorial Services for Frederick "Freddy" Lee Drish, 85, of Milo, Iowa, who passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in Indianola, will be held 11 a.m., Friday, January 9, 2026 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. Visitation will be held prior from 10 to 11 a.m. Inurnment with military honors will follow at the Belmont Cemetery in Milo.
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Robert Kent Johns
December 27, 2025
Celebration of Life services for Robert "Bob" Johns, 83, of Pleasantville, Iowa, who passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025, in Knoxville, Iowa, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Motor Friends Church in rural Milo, Iowa. Visitation will be held prior to services from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at the church.
Bob...
Harry Eugene Dryer
December 27, 2025
On Saturday, December 27, 2025, our father Harry Eugene Dryer passed on to his eternal home in Heaven. His last days were spent in the comfort of his family and friends at the VA Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.
Harry had a true love affair with our mother Bette Lee Dryer that lasted over sixty years, and he was heartbroken with...
Nicole Nestvedt
December 26, 2025
A Celebration of Life Gathering for Nicole Lynn Nestvedt, 38, of Indianola, Iowa, who passed away Friday, December 26, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa, will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, January 9, 2026 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. A Time of Remembrance will begin at 5 p.m. at the funeral home.
Nicole...
Michael Martin Tate
December 24, 2025
Michael Martin Tate was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on April 14, 1961 to Dr. Charles and Patricia (Pafford) Tate. He died on December 24, 2025, at the age of 64, after a courageous battle with cancer. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife Karrie, and two daughters Madeleine (Joseph) Foley and AnneMarie (Eoin) Tate Davis. Michael is...
Judith Judy Pool
December 21, 2025
Judith "Judy" Irene Pool of Norwalk, formerly of Indianola, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025 in Norwalk. Funeral services for Judy will be held 2 p.m., Friday, December 26, 2025 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola with burial following in the Norwalk Cemetery. Visitation will be held prior to service from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Judy...
Dean Ray Andersen
December 20, 2025
Services for Dean Ray Andersen, 83, of Norwalk, Iowa, who passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025, with family by his side, will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, December 30 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola, with visitation prior to services from 9:30 to 11 a.m., at the funeral home. Dean was under hospice care through Suncrest at Westview Care...
Jack Lewis
December 15, 2025
Jack Lewis, 99, of Indianola, Iowa, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025. A Memorial Service with inurnment of cremains will be in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Memorial Gardens Cemetery at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Jack is survived by his children, Steven (Sheryl) Lewis of Queen Creek, AZ, Suzanne (Clint) Young of Emmetsburg, and Jim (Roxanne) Lewis of La Porte City;...
Luella Anderson
December 15, 2025
Luella Anderson, 86, of Milo, Iowa, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025. Lue is survived by her daughter, Jody and son-in-law, Vern Backstrom of Milo, IA; sister, Sandra (Denny) Edwards of Kingston, TN; and three grandkids, Mark (Jamie) Backstrom, Mike (Julie) Backstrom and Christy Backstrom. She had seven great-grandchildren who she loved all dearly.
She will be missed by all...
Ronda Kay Clark
December 15, 2025
Ronda Kay Clark of Carlisle, Iowa, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 22 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola, with burial following in the Liberty Cemetery, Liberty, Iowa. Visitation will be held prior to service from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Ronda was known for her sassy attitude, infectious...
Paula Marie Chew
December 14, 2025
Paula Marie Chew, 79, passed away surrounded by her family, just shy of her 80th birthday. She was born on December 18, 1945, in Perry, Iowa, to Olive and Paul Lane.
On August 12, 1972, Paula married John S. Chew and together they built a life welcoming three children: Joanna, John, and Justin. They raised their family...
Jerry Wayne Keisel
December 12, 2025
Jerry Wayne Keisel of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Friday, December 12, at home, with family around him. There will be no services at this time. Inurnment will take place with graveside services held in the Spring at the Indianola I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Jerry was born March 14, 1948, to Fred and Lois Keisel of Indianola. He graduated...
Cheryle Ann Cramer
December 9, 2025
Celebration of life services for Cheryle Ann Cramer, 70, of Indianola, Iowa, who passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025 will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Calvary Baptist Church, 2708 N Jefferson Way, Indianola, Iowa 50125. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Inurnment of cremains...
Richard Wayne Gunnarson
December 8, 2025
Richard "Rich" Wayne Gunnarson, age 72, passed away on December 8, 2025.
Rich was born on March 22, 1953, in Cherokee, Iowa, to Delores and Robert Gunnarson. He graduated from the University of Northern Iowa and began a long and meaningful career teaching middle school history and geography at Interstate-35 School District—proudly becoming a Roadrunner in 1977....
Stephen Kirk Waggie
December 8, 2025
Stephen Kirk Waggie, 76, of Indianola, Iowa, passed away surrounded by family, Monday, December 8, 2025. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. Family will greet friends prior to service from 9 to 10 a.m. Inurnment of cremains will be at a later date in...
Susan "Sue" Kimball
December 7, 2025
Susan "Sue" Kimball of Indianola, Iowa, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025 in Tucson, Arizona surrounded by her family. Memorial services for Sue will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 19 at Trinity United Presbyterian Church in Indianola, with burial following in the Indianola IOOF Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, December 18, at the...
