Obituaries

Obituaries

Robert Dennis Mathes

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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