All Obituaries

Jimmy J. Perry, age 85, of Norwalk, died peacefully Tuesday, November 19, 2019. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. with Funeral Services at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 23rd at O’Leary Funeral Services in Norwalk.  A luncheon will be served immediately following services with burial and Military Honors following at the Waukee Cemetery. For a complete obituary, condolences, and to send flowers select the "send tributes/flower" tab on this web-page or call...

Lien “Maria” Thi Bich Nguyen, age 48, of Norwalk passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Wednesday, November 13, 2019. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m.  Sunday, November 17th with the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Monday, November 18th at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, 720 Orchard Hills Drive, Norwalk, Iowa.  Burial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 19th at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery near Van Meter, Iowa. To share a condolence and memory with...

Margaret “Meg” Elinor (Oswald) Blunck, age 38, of Carlisle (formerly of Norwalk) died unexpectedly on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at her home. Margaret Elinor, the daughter of Garry and Sherry (Bouley) Fleming was born July 14, 1981 in Fairfax, South Carolina.  She moved to Iowa with her mom and older brother in 1983.  Soon after, Margaret wrapped Garry around her little finger and in 1987 they officially became a family; making their home in Martensdale and...

  On Friday, November 8, 2019, "Doc" Alan Reed Raun joined the love of his life, Dotty, in heaven at the age of 92. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, November 24th at O'Leary Funeral & Cremation Services in Norwalk.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, November 25th at the Norwalk Christian Church.   Memorials chosen by Doc and the family are: Norwalk Schools Nutrition Department, Martensdale St. Mary's Hot Lunch...

Valerie Ann Cassady, age 39, of Norwalk passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019 at her home. Valerie Ann, the daughter of Dennis and Vicki (McGarey) Cassady was born November 10, 1979 in Des Moines, Iowa.  Growing up Valerie had an interest in most sports, but basketball was her favorite. She graduated from Norwalk High School with the class of 1998 and then from Grandview College with a degree in Criminal Justice. Most recently, Valerie worked for the Polk County Detention...

Virginia Mae, the daughter of James William and Clara Grace (Elliott) Kochheiser, was born November 6, 1933 in Des Moines, Iowa.  Virginia grew up on the southside of Des Moines near the airport alongside her older brother Everett and younger brother Wayne.  Growing up she helped her brother, Everett deliver newspapers on horseback, working on the relative’s farms during summer break; being a “little mother” and playmate to Wayne, and as a teenager worked as a...

Suzette Louanna (Curtis) Roach, age 71, of Norwalk died Monday, October 21, 2019 at Unity Point Hospital in Des Moines. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, October 24th with a Celebration of Life Service at 1 p.m. Friday, October 25th at O’Leary Funeral Services in Norwalk.  For a complete obituary, on-line condolences and to order flowers (using O'Leary's Flowers in Norwalk) select the "send tributes/flowers" tab on this screen or call (515)...

Barry Morris, age 55, died suddenly Thursday, October 17, 2019. Arrangements are pending.  Please consider making a donation to the family by donating to his fundraiser by clicking the green 'appeal for donations' tab on this web page.   Barry's Life Story   If Barry had written his own life story, there would have been at least one moment you would have laughed, dropped your jaw or shook your head. Since he didn’t, those who know him will write about...

Ronald DePriest, age 79, of Norwalk.  His visitation with family and friends will be held at O’Leary Funeral and Cremation Services in Norwalk Friday, November 1st from 5 to 7 p.m. A Celebration of life service will be Saturday, November 2nd at 11 a.m. at O’Leary’s with a luncheon in the community room immediately following. For on-line condolences and flowers select the "send tributes/flowers" tab on this screen or call (515)...

Celebration of Life Funeral Services for Mary "Betty" Tyler of Norwalk (formerly of West Des Moines) will be 10 a.m. Friday, October 18th at the Norwalk Christian Church followed by a burial at Resthaven Cemetery in West Des Moines.  A visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, October 17th at O'Leary Funeral Services in Norwalk. For on-line condolences and to send flowers to her service (using O'Leary's Flowers in Norwalk) please select the "send...