Larry Lynn Larson
June 26, 2026
Larry L. Larson, 55, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, June 26, 2026 in Indianola, IA. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Larry is survived by his sons, Kyler (Jazmynn) Larson, Kolby (Tiffani) Larson; grandchildren, Jaylee and Kinslee Eslick, Kylynn and Jerik Larson, Carmen Smith, Nolan William Larson; brothers, Jerry Larson, Jeff Larson, Terry Larson;...
John Yeo Jr.
June 26, 2026
John William Yeo Jr., 67, passed away Friday, June 26, 2026 at the VA Hospital in Des Moines, IA. A Celebration of Life will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 20 at Calvary Baptist Church in Indianola. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Inurnment with Military Honors will be...
James "Roy" Shanks
June 21, 2026
Funeral services for Roy Shanks, 82, of Indianola, who passed away Sunday, June 21, 2026 in Des Moines, will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 26, 2026, at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola, with burial following in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Roy graduated in 1962 from Seymour High School. He was on the school football team and even served as class...
Jayne Marie Mouzakis
June 19, 2026
Jayne Marie Mouzakis, 52, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Born to Jay and Rose Marie (Stalter) Knoer, Jayne graduated from Indianola High School in 1992. Throughout her life, she was known for her strong personality, love of family, and devotion to the people and pets she held dear.
Jayne shared many years of her life with...
Ronald William Alexander
June 14, 2026
Ronald William Alexander, 82, of Indianola passed away peacefully at home Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Indianola.
Ronald lived life with a deep appreciation for the outdoors and the simple joys that came with it. An avid fisherman and hunter, he spent countless hours fishing local ponds and the South River and hunting pheasants, quail, and raccoons. Some of his most...
Scott Wayne Riche
June 13, 2026
Celebration of Life Gathering for Scott Wayne Riche, 56, of Indianola, who passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Indianola, will be held 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola.
Scott is survived by his father, Larry Riche; siblings, Steve Riche; Cindi (Phillip) Petrie, Aaron Riche; nieces and nephews, Corey Petrie, Megan Petrie, Jackson Petrie,...
Robert Paul Hayes
June 2026
Robert Paul Hayes was born June 12, 1954, in Lincoln, Nebraska. He is the son of Donald P. Hayes and Marcella R (Mires) Hayes. Robert graduated from Indianola High School in May 1973. After graduation, he worked, and was married in the summer of 1974. A son, Robert P. Hayes Jr. was born May 4, 1975. Robert enlisted in the...
Dale Rolin Henry
June 11, 2026
Dale Rolin Henry, age 92 years, 6 months and 10 days, passed away June 11, 2026, at home.
Dale was born to Roy and Ruth (Brown) Henry on December 1, 1933, at the family farm north and east of Indianola. Dale was one of two people in the state of Iowa to survive encephalitis at the age of 10 years old.
Dale...
Julian Burgess Garrett
June 8, 2026
Services for Julian Burgess Garrett, 85, of Indianola, who passed away Monday, June 8, 2026 in Des Moines, will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola with burial following in the Glendale Masonic Cemetery, Des Moines, Iowa.
Julian was born on November 7, 1940 in Des Moines Iowa. He graduated from Pella High...
David Charles Miller
June 7, 2026
David Charles Miller, 90, of Indianola, Iowa went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Grace Church in Indianola from 4:00 - 7:00 pm. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 12, 2026 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. Private committal services will...
Doris Ann Fridley
June 2, 2026
Doris Ann Fridley, 91, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026, in Indianola, Iowa, with family and friends at her side.
Doris is survived by her husband of nearly 73 years, Bob; children, Mark and Tracy; grandchildren, Casey (Jade) and Chelsea; great-grandchildren, Olive and Nixon; and sisters, Patty, Donna, and Judy (Robert). She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold...
Jonathan Robert Hogan-Brandon
May 31, 2026
Jonathan Robert Hogan-Brandon, 26, of Guthrie Center, Iowa, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026. He was born April 30, 2000, in Marshalltown, to proud parents John and Colleen.
John loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and boating. He also enjoyed being with friends and most of all his dog, Chance.
John loved his family. He was a loving son, brother, cousin, and nephew....
Steven Dale Burns
May 31, 2026
Steven Dale Burns, 73, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Paula Ray Burns (Foresman). Over 52 years of marriage, they raised three children and built a life rich in love, family, and cherished memories.
Born in Exira, Iowa, Steve was the son of Charles Ray and Maxine Burns. His family later settled in Des...
Rosalie Marie Primrose
May 31, 2026
Rosalie Marie Primrose, 84, of Des Moines, Iowa, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola, with private family burial following at the Indianola IOOF Cemetery. Visitation will take place prior to the...
Gwendolyn Smith
May 30, 2026
Private Graveside Inurnment for Gwendolyn “Gwen” Smith, 89, who passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026 in Carlisle, Iowa, will be held in the New Virginia Cemetery, New Virginia.
Gwen is survived by her children, Beverly McKinney, Sheryl (Tom) Reilly, Randy Smith; grandchildren, Matthew McKinney; 3 great-grandchildren, and other family in Georgia and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents;...
Francis Neil Sadler
May 29, 2026
Francis Neil Sadler, 84, of Winterset, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 29, 2026, at VA Central Iowa Health Care System in Des Moines, surrounded by family.
Francis was born on February 12, 1942, to Ivan Sadler and Vasca (Foust) Sadler. He grew up in Indianola, Iowa, and graduated from Indianola High School with the Class of 1960. Following graduation,...
Lois Jean Tuttle
May 28, 2026
Funeral Services for Lois Jean Tuttle, 97, who passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026 in West Des Moines, Iowa, will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at Grace Church, 108 North Jefferson Way, Indianola, with burial to follow in the St. Charles Cemetery. Visitation will be held 9:30 to 11 a.m., prior to service at the church.
Lois Jean...
Tom Allen Smolen
May 25, 2026
Tom Allen Smolen, age 64, passed away in his home in Norwalk, Iowa on May 25, 2026 after a valiant battle with cancer. He was a dearly beloved husband to Patty Smolen; father to Matthew Smolen, Brendan (Alyssa) Smolen, and Corrine (Will) Searight; grandfather to Caleb, Olivia, and Noah Smolen; brother to Jan (Gary) Lieberman; and uncle to many nieces...
John Wayne Schletzbaum
May 24, 2026
John Wayne Schletzbaum, a faithful family man, respected agricultural engineer, and lifelong steward of the land, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026. John will be remembered as a man of faith, humility, and unwavering dedication—a patient teacher, a generous mentor, a planner who thought ahead, and a humble leader whose influence reached far beyond his words. His legacy lives...
Kerri Lynn O'Meara
May 23, 2026
Kerri Lynn O’Meara passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, teacher, and friend to all.
She was born in Sioux City, IA to Rudolf and Eileen Wolf on May 20th, 1971. During her younger years, she took part in dance, cheerleading, choir, tennis, and musical theatre. She graduated...
