Obituaries
Obituaries
Robert Dennis Mathes
June 28, 2017
ROBERT "DENNIS" MATHES Indianola
After a 12 year battle with bone cancer, Robert "Dennis" Mathes passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at Kavanagh House in Des Moines. He was an avid fisherman (year round), loved his H.O. Railroad, and was a NASCAR fan. Dennis graduated from DMACC and was a Chevrolet technician for 34 years in...
Howard Luverne Victor, Jr.
June 24, 2017
HOWARD VICTOR Indianola Howard Luverne Victor, Jr., 64, of Indianola, IA, died Saturday, June 24, 2017, after a short battle with cancer. Howard was born in Des Moines, IA on June 29th, 1952 to Margie (Salyers) Dyer and Howard and Wanda Victor. No services are planned at this time. In 1963, his family moved to...
Virginia Penfold
June 23, 2017
Service and visitation for Virginia Hauge Penfold, 89, who passed away Friday, June 23, 2017, will be held 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 28 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. The visitation will be held prior to services from 1 to 3 p.m. Cremation will follow services.
Virginia was born September 28, 1927 in Lorimar, Iowa, the daughter...
Patsy Woodruff
June 16, 2017
Services for Patsy Woodruff, 76, who passed away Friday, June 16, 2017 will be held 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 21 at Farmers Chapel United Methodist Church, rural Indianola. Burial will follow the service in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Patsy was born December 24, 1940. She was later adopted by Harold and Dorothy Cosper, the parents...
Karma Leona Thompson
June 15, 2017
KARMA THOMPSON Des Moines
Karma Leona Thompson, fomerly of Indianola, died peacefully June 15, 2017 at the age of 79. Karma is survived by children Joyce Bone(Ralph) of Prior Lake, MN; Pam Bartlett (Rex) of Ankeny, IA, and Curtis Thompson (Lori) of Nashville, TN; Grandchildren Collin Bone (Allison) of Medford, OR, Kyle Bone of Davis, CA, Lauren...
Lita Joyce Meints
June 14, 2017
Lita Joyce Klein Meints, 84, of Indianola, died June 14, 2017 at The Village. After a long and blessed life, she is with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Lita was born November 13, 1932 in Fort Wayne, IN to Elmer William and Grace Baysinger Klein. She was baptized...
Gregory Neil Brewer
June 12, 2017
A Celebration of  Life for Greg Brewer, 64, who passed away peacefully on Monday, June 12, 2017, will be held from 2 to 5 p.m., Saturday, June 24 at Cox Compound, 11929 R57 Hwy, Indianola.
Greg lived life to the fullest. He loved his kids, grandkids, friends and never met a stranger. He was a great father...
Scott B. Drake
June 9, 2017
A Memorial visitation for Scott Drake, 64, who passed away Friday, June 9, 2017 in Knoxville, will be held 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 15 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola with family present from 6 to 8 p.m. Burial of cremains will be held at a later date in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Charles Kuchan
June 7, 2017
A beloved man left this world to be with Jesus on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, after a remarkable 95 years. Charles (Chuck) Edward Kuchan was born October 31, 1921 in Melcher, Iowa to Charles and Mary Kuchan. He married Ellisene Graves in 1946, and loved her for over 71 years. Together, they raised two daughters; Shari Ann married to...
Donald Paul Wood
June 7, 2017
Donald P. Wood, 87, passed from this life Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at home. A memorial mass will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 12 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Indianola. Burial of cremains with military rites will be in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Donald Paul Wood was born September 3, 1929 in Indianola, Iowa,...
Dwayne Ellsworth Walker
June 1, 2017
Dwayne was born on July 29, 1930 to Forrest and Ada (Bowllin) Walker. He grew up in rural Norwalk, Iowa. He graduated from Norwalk high school in 1949. He was drafted into the army in October 1951 and served in the Panama Canal zone. He was Honorably discharged in September 1953. ...
David Max Moon
May 27, 2017
Dave passed away on his birthday due to a heart condition. He went out on the same day that he came into the world. Dave could light up the room with his unique personality and humor. Everyone would know when Dave was in the room if you liked it or not, just the way he was. Dave had a...
James Albert Love
May 27, 2017
While his daughter held the left hand of James Albert Love, Jesus took his right hand and welcomed him home. Jim (known to family as Albert) passed away on Saturday May 27, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital. He had a massive stroke on Thursday morning, May 25th. He stayed with us long enough for family to arrive. When they removed...
Donna Whitlow
May 26, 2017
Services for Donna M. Whitlow, 65, who passed away Friday, May 26, 2017, will be held 11 a.m., Friday, June 2 at the Calvary Baptist Church in St. Charles with visitation prior to services starting at 9 a.m. Burial will follow in the Blair Chapel Cemetery.
Survivors include her four siblings, Robert (Shirleyan), Alvin, Victor...
Pearl Junior Needles
May 25, 2017
A Celebration of Life Visitation for P.J. Needles,90, who passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017 will be held 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 3 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. Burial of cremains will be held at a later date in the Cochran Cemetery, Lacona, IA.
P.J. was born January 6, 1927 to Nora Iris (Gray)...
Ernestine Smith
May 24, 2017
ERNESTINE I. SMITH Indianola
Services for Ernestine Iolas Smith, 93, who passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at The Village in Indianola, will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 30 at the Indianola First United Methodist Church with burial following in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Ernestine was born July 16,...
Howard Max Soper
May 23, 2017
HOWARD M. SOPER Indianola
Service and interment with Military Rites for Howard Max Soper, 93, who passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017 will be held 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 26 in the Iowa Veterans Cemetery at Van Meter, IA. Howard Max Soper, one of 11 children was born to Fred and Flossie (Rood) Soper on October 10,...
Betty B Smith
May 22, 2017
BETTY B. SMITH Norwalk Services for Betty B. Smith, 90, who passed away Monday, May 22, 2017 at the Mercy Hospice in Johnston, IA, will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 26 at the Norwalk Christian Church.  Burial will follow in the Norwalk Cemetery, with a luncheon after at the Church. Betty was born to Don and Cordelle (Herr)...
Craig Harold Hines
May 20, 2017
CRAIG H. HINES Indianola A Celebration of Life Visitation for Craig Harold Hines, 62, who passed away at home in Indianola, will be held 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Overton Funeral Home. Craig was born September 8, 1954 in Des Moines, Iowa to Edward and Marjorie (Anderson) Hines. He liked bowling, woodworking, fishing, camping, watching...
Robert "Bob" Reynolds
May 18, 2017
DUE TO A SCHEDULING CONFLICT WITH THE NEW VIRGINIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT OVERTON FUNERAL HOME IN INDIANOLA.
A Celebration of Life Service for Robert Dean Reynolds, 85, who passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017 in Indianola, will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, May 21 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. Visitation will...
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