Obituaries

Obituaries

George Christopher Chapman

George Christopher Chapman

September 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

Patricia Foust

September 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

Phyllis Ann Ehlert

September 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

Mary Jean Garr

September 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

June Blacksmith

September 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

Dorathyjean Stearns

September 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

Vernon Michael Reetz

September 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

John "Jack" Robbins Barker

September 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

David Joshua Kufner

September 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

Jennifer Gay Miller

September 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

Donna Jeanine Sparks

September 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

Thelma Alice Pehrson

September 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

Barry Donald Robb

August 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...

James Alan Dugan

James Alan Dugan

August 31, 2017

JAMES ALAN DUGAN Indianola

56 years young, Jim rode on into eternal life on August 31, 2017. Born April 18, 1961 in  Milwaukee, WI, Jim is survived by his wife of 37 years, Judy (Lehman); sons, Alan of Carlisle and Robert (Sydney) of Denver, CO; parents, John and Ginny of Indianola; sister, Renee of Milwaukee; brother, Brian...

Joyce Mae Dazey

Joyce Mae Dazey

August 30, 2017

JOYCE MAE (PORTER) DAZEY Indianola

Visitation for Joyce Mae (Porter) Dazey, who passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at The Village in Indianola will be held 1 to 3 p.m., Monday, September 4 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. Graveside service will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, September 9 in the Greenwood Cemetery, Greenwood, Indiana.

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Robert Duane Hart

Robert Duane Hart

August 30, 2017

ROBERT DUANE HART Indianola

Services for Robert Duane Hart, 81, who passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017, will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, September 2 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. A Graveside service will follow at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, in the Highpoint Cemetery, Garden Grove, IA.

Robert served in the Iowa Army National Guard...

Gordon J. Wilkinson

Gordon J. Wilkinson

August 29, 2017

Services for Gordon Junior Wilkinson, 84, who passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 5 at the Indianola Regular Baptist Church with burial following in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Karma; children Kathy (Dan) Stutsman, Gary (Marcie) Wilkinson and Kayla (Scott) Sieloff;...

Janet Schmitz

Janet Schmitz

August 25, 2017

Janet Ann Schmitz (née George) of Indianola, Iowa, passed away on August 25, 2017 at Mercy West Lakes Hospital in West Des Moines, due to complications following surgery. She was 85, and resided at Wesley Village, where she enjoyed playing piano for vespers and for residents in The Willows.

Janet was born on December 15, 1931 in...

Linda Laree Nelson

Linda Laree Nelson

August 25, 2017

Linda Laree Nelson, 68, passed away  Friday, August 25, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital Des Moines. No services are planned at this time.

Linda was born on September 7, 1948 in Des Moines, IA to Ardean and Dorothy (Wright) Nelson. She lived in Des Moines most...

Gloria Cox

Gloria Cox

August 20, 2017

Services for Gloria G. Cox, 87, who passed away Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Vintage Hills in Indianola, will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 23 at Overton Funeral Home with burial following in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Survivors include her children, Dan (Debby) Cox, Debbie Cox and Don (Tanya) Cox; grandchildren, Perry (Casey) Cox, Bryce (Amy)...

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