Obituaries

Obituaries

Dorothy Anne Eggers

Dorothy Anne Eggers

April 13, 2026

Memorial services for Dorothy Anne Eggers, 72, of Indianola, who passed away Monday, April 13, 2026 in Des Moines, will be held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, April 20, 2026 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. Inurnment of cremains will be at a later date in the Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Des Moines.

Dorothy married her high school sweetheart on March 18,...

Donald Lloyd De Cook

Donald Lloyd De Cook

April 12, 2026

Donald “Don” Lloyd De Cook, age 94, of Indianola, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the VA Medical Center Hospice in Des Moines.

Don was born on September 10, 1931, in Pella, Iowa, to Gradus and Bertha De Cook.

He proudly served his country in the United States Army from September 23, 1952, to...

Lucille Florence Morinelli

Lucille Florence Morinelli

April 12, 2026

Lucille “Lucy” Florence Harkin Morinelli died Sunday, April 12, at The Village in Indianola, Iowa.

Lucy was born at home on July 23, 1939, in Cumming, Iowa, to Daniel and Mary (McCusker) Harkin, as the tenth of 15 children. Lucy attended grade school in the two-room school house in Cumming and graduated from Norwalk High School.

Lucy lived in Omaha, Nebraska, for...

Martha Lee Peterson

Martha Lee Peterson

April 9, 2026

Martha (Anderson) Peterson passed away on Thursday, April 9th, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, surrounded by family.

Born in Story Center, Iowa on September 17th,1956 to Myron and Betty (Hanson) Anderson, Martha was raised in Hubbard, Iowa alongside her three younger brothers: James, Bobby and David. Martha’s family enjoyed camping and made it a priority to take a...

Aaron Ashton Wickett

Aaron Ashton Wickett

April 3, 2026

Services for Aaron Ashton Wickett, 47, of New Virginia, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 13, 2026 at Overton Funeral Home with burial following in the New Virginia Cemetery.

Aaron Ashton Wickett was born on November 7, 1978 in Des Moines, IA. He started school in Indianola, but later moved to New Virginia, where he attended Interstate 35 Schools....

Lonnie Peter Algreen

Lonnie Peter Algreen

April 2, 2026

Lonnie “Pete” Algreen, 87, of Martensdale, IA, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Lonnie was born in Winterset, IA, on December 12, 1938, to Vern and Edith Algreen. Lonnie grew up on a farm near Dexter, IA, and attended Dexter High School (Class of 1957). Lonnie married Mary Ann Berglund in 1966.

Lonnie began his career...

Carolyn Louise Brown

Carolyn Louise Brown

April 1, 2026

A Celebration of Life Service for Carolyn Louise Brown, 84, who passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026 in Indianola, will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Center Chapel United Methodist Church, Indianola. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the church. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Linn Grove Cemetery, rural...

Floyd Mitchell Cunningham Jr.

Floyd Mitchell Cunningham Jr.

March 31, 2026

Floyd Mitchell Cunningham, Jr., affectionally known as Mitch, was born in Lyon County Iowa to Floyd Mitchell Cunningham, Sr. and Ethel Rayness Cunningham both teachers who shaped his commitment to education. He grew up on a farm in Warren County where he developed the discipline and strong work ethic that guided him throughout his life.

He attended Iowa State University, excelling...

Gerald Eugene Fight

Gerald Eugene Fight

March 31, 2026

Gerald Eugene Fight, 98, of Earlham, Iowa, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at UnityPoint Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. Graveside services with Military honors will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, May 16 in the Derby Cemetery, Derby, IA.

Gerald is survived by his children, Jeff Fight, Jana (Bill) Krempasky; siblings, Larry (Erma) Fight, Roger (Kristi) Fight, Kathleen (John) Eft,...

Ronald Dale Leib

Ronald Dale Leib

March 30, 2026

Ronald Dale Leib, age 83, of Indianola, Iowa, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026, due to complications from diabetes, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center, in Des Moines, Iowa.

Ronald, or better known as “Ronnie," was born on June 19, 1942, on his home farm just south of Anita, Iowa, to Eugene and Helen (Lackey) Leib. He was the fourth child of...

Paul Robert Doering

Paul Robert Doering

March 24, 2026

Paul Robert Doering (78), of Indianola, Iowa, passed away, Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Kavanaugh House in Des Moines, Iowa with his family present.

Paul was born August 29, 1947 in Willmar, MN. His parents, Herbert Doering and Thelma (Stearns) Doering raised two children, Paul and Eugene on a farm in Stewart, MN. He spent his early years living and working...

Ann Louise Johnson

Ann Louise Johnson

March 23, 2026

Ann Louise “AJ” Moore Johnson, 76, of Indianola, Iowa passed away Monday, March 23, 2026, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Indianola First United Methodist Church at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, April 1.

Ann spent her career working for the Iowa Department of Human Services, beginning at the Warren County...

Steven Harold Hudson

Steven Harold Hudson

March 22, 2026

Steven Harold Hudson, 67, of Indianola, Iowa passed away Sunday, March 22nd, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Steve has made the selfless decision to donate his body to the Des Moines University anatomical donation program.

Most of Steve's younger years were spent at the family farm just outside of Alleman, Iowa with his sisters and brothers. Wrestling was a major...

Kenneth Edwin McCoy

Kenneth Edwin McCoy

March 21, 2026

Services for Kenneth Edwin McCoy, 92, of Indianola, who passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the Trinity United Presbyterian Church in Indianola with burial following in the Indianola IOOF Cemetery. Visitation will be held prior to service from 9 to 11 a.m. at the church where family will be...

Marguerite Ellen Gray Hines

Marguerite Ellen Gray Hines

March 20, 2026

Marguerite E. Gray Hines, 94, passed away surrounded by family in Phoenix, AZ on March 20, 2026, after complications from a fall.

Marguerite was born on January 16, 1932, and graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in Des Moines, IA. She married Jack Gray on August 12, 1950. They raised 4 children and farmed in Warren County for 43 years. She also...

Jerry Don Barrell

Jerry Don Barrell

March 19, 2026

Services for Jerry Don Barrell, 58, of Indianola, who passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 26, 2026 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola with burial following in the Belmont Cemetery, Milo. Visitation will be held 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 25, at Overton Funeral Home, where family will be present to...

Ivan Devern Eggers

Ivan Devern Eggers

March 18, 2026

Services for Ivan Devern Eggers, 92, of Des Moines, who passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. Visitation will be held prior to services from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. A private family luncheon and burial will follow in the Sunset Memorial...

Robert Clare Kreidler

Robert Clare Kreidler

March 15, 2026

Robert Clare Kreidler, age 70, of Indianola, Iowa, passed away peacefully with family by his side on March 15, 2026. Born August 24, 1955 in Des Moines, he was the son of Robert Lee Kreidler and Joan (Halfhill) Kreidler of Hartford, Iowa. Robert joined his sisters, Michele and Angela, keeping his folks on their toes as the busy band of...

Bobbie Lee Rockwell

Bobbie Lee Rockwell

March 15, 2026

A Celebration of Life Service for Bobbie Lee Rockwell, 73, of Indianola, Iowa who passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026, will be held at a later date in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

Bobbie is survived by his mother, Dorothy Rockwell; brother, Rickie Rockwell; and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Jackie Rockwell; brothers, Dannie Rockwell...

Dianne Louise Ahlers

Dianne Louise Ahlers

March 14, 2026

DIANNE AHLERS

January 19, 1949– March 14, 2026

Dianne Ahlers, of Indianola, IA, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 14, 2026 in the loving care of the staff at Story Point Senior Living Facility in Urbandale, IA, with her family by her side.

Dianne was born January 19, 1949 in Laurens, IA. Her parents, Roland and Dorothy Nordund, raised five children, James, Dianne, Shari,...

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