Karen M. (Case) Gerstorff 63, Greenfield, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday May 9, 2023, at Adair County Hospital. She was born in Marion, Indiana on August 2, 1959, to Jack and Judith (Evans) Case.  She married the love of her life, James Gerstorff on February 24, 1996, who survives. Karen graduated in 1977 from Marion High School. She was a Homemaker. Karen loved and collected anything Pioneer Woman themed, she looked forward to her Saturday trip to Wal-Mart with James. She also enjoyed...

Larry Johnson, 86, formerly of Meriden, Iowa, passed away on February 5, 2023, surrounded by family at Edencrest Memory Care in Ankeny, Iowa. Larry’s wish was to be cremated. A public visitation will begin at 10:00 am with a Celebration of Life to follow at 11:00 am; on April 8, 2023 (Saturday) at Oakdale Evangelical Free Church, 1207 450th Street, Meriden, Iowa 51037.    Larry was born to Elmer and Rebecca "Pearl" (Tullis) Johnson in Holstein, Iowa on April 5,...

Arlan Jean Bargloff, age 94, passed away on January 18th.  Arlan was born August 12, 1928, in Greenville, Iowa to Clarence and Alberta (Firebaugh) Bargloff.  He received his education in Sioux Rapids and Greenville where he graduated in 1946.  He enlisted in the Army and was stationed 4 of his 6 years in Alaska.  After the service he continued his education at Iowa State.   Arlan moved to Storm Lake, Iowa, in 1955 where he was part of Gutel & Son Farm...

Diane McCracken, 70, of Polk City, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at MercyOne Hospice Care in Johnston, surrounded by her family. Her death followed a courageous three-year battle with ALS, in which she was lovingly cared for at home by her husband and her family.  A celebration of Diane’s life will be held Saturday, January 21 at Lutheran Church of Hope in Ankeny. A visitation will be held from 9am-11am, with a service starting at 11am. A luncheon will follow at...

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Robert M. “Bob” Syata Bob Syata, 76, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at The VA Central Healthcare System in Des Moines, IA. Bob was born in St. Joseph, Missouri on February 16, 1946 to George and Marie Syata.  He graduated from Christian Brothers High School and began his college career at Drake University.  After a four year delay, while serving his country with the U.S. Navy, Bob graduated from Missouri Western University with a degree in Business...

Gary grew up in Fontanelle, Iowa in a small farm house. He was one of 12 children- 6 boys and 6 girls (he was lucky #7 to be exact) in the Edwards clan! He married Sharon Kay Griffith on July 27, 1957, and they moved to Des Moines, where he became a milkman. However, that was only for a short time, as soon after, he worked the nightshift at Armstrong Tire and Rubber Company for many years. In 1970, he and Sharon bought some land and built a red brick home between Earlham and DeSoto. A few...

Clarence William “Gene” Bass Jr., age 73 died in a car accident on Wednesday, August 10, 2022.  He will be cremated and a Celebration of Life will be 11:00 am Monday, August 15, 2022 at Ankeny Baptist Church (2842 SW Third Street Pl., Ankeny, IA  50021). The family will greet friends from 9:00 to 11:00 am. Gene’s service will be streamed at https://livestream.com/ankenybaptist/events/10580189 Gene was born October 7, 1948 to Clarence William Gene Sr. and...

Bryant Fitzgerald Martin, age 55, passed away unexpectedly on August 3, 2022 in Des Moines, IA. Funeral services are pending at this time.