Carole Lee Lawler
Oct 19, 2017
CAROLE LAWLER
Milo
Carole Lee Lawler, 77, passed away, Thursday, October 19, 2017 at home. In following with her wishes, she has been cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
She is survived by her sons, Bret and Michael Lawler; grandchildren, Cole Lawler, Dylan Lawler, Morgan Hiracheta, Logan...
Rexford Wagaman
Oct 17, 2017
Memorial services for Rexford Carroll "R.C." Wagaman, 85, who passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2017, will be held 2 p.m. Monday, October 23, at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. The family will greet friends one hour prior to services on Monday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Rexford Carroll...
Dolores Elaine Wittkopp
Oct 12, 2017
Dolores Elaine Burham Wittkopp was born on February 9, 1930 in Des Moines, Iowa to Don and Anna Burham. Following graduation from North High she lived most of her adult life in Iowa. The last several years were enjoyed in Arizona until she developed Lou Gehrig's Disease which took her life on October 12, 2017.
Dee enjoyed...
Raymond Eugene Ogburn
Oct 10, 2017
Raymond Eugene Ogburn was born October 3, 1932 in Des Moines, Iowa to Merit Ogburn of Winterset and Alice (Lane) Ogburn of London, England. He was the youngest of 4 children. The family moved to San Francisco, California in 1942 and returned to Iowa to farm near Norwalk in 1946. Ray attended school in Norwalk and Lincoln High School...
Helen Erichsen
Oct 7, 2017
Helen Lousia Erichsen passed away Saturday, October 7, 2017 at home in Des Moines at the age of 87. Helen was born May 19, 1930 in Ute, IA to Roy Lee and Louisa Albertina (Larsen) Sanders.
Helen graduated from Danbury High School in Danbury, IA in 1947 and later graduated from business college in Omaha, NE. She...
Melvin Harold Martens
Oct 4, 2017
MELVIN MARTENS
Melvin Martens was born May 21, 1925 at the family farm near Martensdale, IA to Raymond and Marjorie (Anderson) Martens. The Lord called him home on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at The Village in Indianola. Services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, October 7 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola with family present from 1...
Frances Anderson
Oct 3, 2017
Our heavenly Father called Frances Anderson home on October 3, 2017. Born Frances Mae Covey to Harvey and Hazel Covey on November 17, 1931.
Fran graduated from Chariton High School, Class of '50 with honors in the top 10%. She was active in Future Homemakers of America, featured in a newspaper article in 1949, and studied music...
George Christopher Chapman
Sep 30, 2017
Services for George Christopher Chapman, 79, who passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017, will be held 10 a.m., Wednesday, October 4 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola with burial following in the Goshen Cemetery, Lucas County, IA.
George Christopher Chapman was born in Rural Lucas County, IA to George and Bernice (Hawkins) Chapman. He graduated from East...
Patricia Foust
Sep 26, 2017
A Memorial Mass for Patricia Ann Foust, 83, who passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017, will be held 11 a.m., Monday, October 2 at the St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church in Carlisle, IA. A Rosary service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday prior to the Funeral Mass.
Pat was born October 31, 1933 in Des Moines,...
Phyllis Ann Ehlert
Sep 15, 2017
Phyllis Ann Ehlert (nee Fickess) loving wife, mother, and friend to many, left this world to be with her Lord and the other angels in heaven on Friday, September 15th after a lengthy illness. She was in her home wrapped in the comfort and love of her family when she took her last earthly journey. A celebration of life...
Mary Jean Garr
Sep 13, 2017
Services for Mary Jean Garr, 63, who passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at, home in Bussey, IA. will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, September 18 at Overton Funeral Home with burial following in the Webb Cemetery, Norwalk, IA.
She was born December 10, 1953 in Des Moines, IA to Bill and Rose Wood. She attendced elementary...
June Blacksmith
Sep 12, 2017
A Celebration of Life service for June Blacksmith, 70, who passed away Tuesday, September 12,  2017 will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, September 15 at the Indianola First United Methodist Church. The family will greet friends one hour prior to services at the church.
June was a proud grandma and truly loved spending time with her...
Dorathyjean Stearns
Sep 12, 2017
Dorathyjean Stearns, 84, was promoted to glory Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at the Winterset Care Center North. Cremation has taken place. No services are planned at this time.
Born December 4, 1932 to Olin Jay and Theobell (Schafer) Stearns in Costa Mesa, CA, she graduated from Bullard High School in Fresno, CA
She enjoyed reading,...
Vernon Michael Reetz
Sep 9, 2017
VERN REETZ A Celebration of Life Service for Vern Reetz, 62, of Indianola, who passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017 at home, will be held 7 p.m., Tuesday, September 12 at the Grace Evangelical Free Church in Indianola. Visitation will be held Tuesday, prior to services, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the church. Vernon Michael Reetz was born...
John "Jack" Robbins Barker
Sep 9, 2017
JOHN (JACK) R. BARKER
John (Jack) R. Barker of Indianola, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 9, at the Good Samaritan Home in Indianola. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, September 12 at Trinity United Presbyterian Church in Indianola with visitation prior from 10 a.m. until service time.
Jack, son of Earl and...
David Joshua Kufner
Sep 8, 2017
David Joshua Kufner, 41, passed away Friday, September 8, 2017, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Josh was born November 23, 1975, in Des Moines, Iowa to David and Leona Kufner. Josh was preceded in death by his mother Leona. Josh is survived by his father, David and sister, Angie. Josh graduated from Iowa State University...
Jennifer Gay Miller
Sep 5, 2017
JENNIFER MILLER
Jennifer Dean Adams Miller of Chariton, Red Oak, and Indianola died on September 5, 2017, at age 63, after her battle with lung cancer. The family encourages memorial donations to the John Stoddard Cancer Center.
Jennifer was an artist at heart, and no medium was safe from her hands: she could dip and...
Donna Jeanine Sparks
Sep 4, 2017
DONNA J. SPARKS Spring Hill Donna Jeanine (Brown) Sparks, 84, died peacefully in her sleep, Monday, September 4, 2017. She was born February 17, 1933 in Des Moines to Zean A. and Nora E. (O'Donnell) Brown and graduated from St. Joseph's Academy in 1951. In 1952, Donna married Richard Lee Sparks Sr. (1932-1996) and to this union...
Thelma Alice Pehrson
Sep 1, 2017
THELMA PEHRSON
Thelma Alice Butler was born 1 January 1918, the daughter of Thomas A. Butler and Alice Corinne Cox. She passed away on September 1, 2017 at the age of 99 years and 8 months. She grew up on the family farm across the road from Browns Chapel five miles south of Indianola. She attended Browns...
Barry Donald Robb
Aug 31, 2017
Barry Donald Robb, 38, passed away in his home, surrounded by family and friends, on August 31, 2017 following a courageous fight with brain cancer.
Barry was born June 21, 1979 to Bobby Donald and Karen Sue (McCullough) Robb. He grew up in Corydon, Iowa where he graduated from Wayne County High School in 1998. He started...
