All Obituaries

Shawn Michael Crimmins, age 44, died peacefully at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines on September 16, 2019 within the loving arms of his wife and children. Shawn was born March 2, 1974, in Fayette, North Carolina. His family moved to Fort Dodge, Iowa where he spent his childhood and later graduated from Fort Dodge Senior High with the Class of 1993 and then Iowa Central College with a degree in Maintenance Electrician. Shawn was an amazing husband, loving dad, and a hardworking man...

Michael John Edward Fries, age 54, of Norwalk died Sunday morning, September 15, 2019 at Mercy One Medical Center in Des Moines. Michael's Life Story Michael John Edward Fries, the second of four sons born to Larry and Trudy (Warner) Fries was born September 23, 1964, in  Nürnberg, Germany; while his father was stationed in the U.S. Army.  Michael’s family settled in Overland Park, Kansas, where he attended school and graduated Shawnee Mission West Highschool in...

Wanda Harry, age 59, of Norwalk, died peacefully Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at her home. Friends are invited to attend a visitation on Friday, September 13th from 5 to 7 p.m. at O'Leary Funeral Services in Norwalk.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Norwalk Christian Church.  Burial will follow in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Orilla.  For on-line condolences and to send flowers please select the send tributes/flowers tab above or...

Phillip Halverson, 54, of Carlisle died in his sleep on July 30th, 2019. Phillip was born April 15th, 1965 in New York City to Lavern and Francoise (Renou) Halverson. He went to Dowling High School and excelled in football, working in construction and ending his career in heating and cooling. Phillip loved to read and fish. He is survived by his mother, Francoise of Norwalk; sister, Caprice Halverson of Norwalk; brother, Erick Halverson of Claremore, OK; children, Adam Halverson of OK,...

David Scott  Anderson, age 66, of Norwalk, died at his home on Monday, July 29th, 2019. An open house will be held from 4-7 PM, Friday, August 9th at O’Leary Celebration of Life Center. To share a memory about David and order flowers, please choose the appropriate tab above or click the link below. Dave was born April 15, 1953 in Howard Lake, Minnesota. He was the fourth child born to Vergil and Geri (Gutzke) Anderson. As a kid, Dave loved fishing and would collect pop cans for...

Christopher Allen Bales of Norwalk died Monday evening July 22 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston.  Services will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Faith Independent Assembly of God Church in Des Moines. Chris is survived by his parents,  Glen and Gloria (Waltz) Bales of Winterset; his children,  Makayla, Jordan and Colby Bales of Ankeny, and his sister Kathy (Matt) Glas. Check this site later in the week for a full obituary.

Marecella V. Potthoff, age 93, of Norwalk, died peacefully with her daughter and son-in-law,  Patsy and Gary  Linnevold, at her side Saturday morning, July 20, 2019 at Regency Care Center in Norwalk. Marcella's life video will be available to view here in the coming days so please check back frequently. Her celebration of life memorial service is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Monday, July 29th at O'Leary Funeral & Cremation Services in Norwalk.  Pastor Eugene...

Roy Hilgemann passed away July 12, 2019 at Kavanagh House in Des Moines. He was born June 7, 1959 in Aberdeen, South Dakota to Mary (Nordstrom) and Gerald Hilgemann. He graduated from Norwalk High School, was an avid Iowa Hawkeyes fan, and worked at Echo Valley Country Club for many years. He is survived by his parents, sisters Kari (Jim) Wekseth, Lauri (Will) Ghormley, Dianne (Mike) Coates, and Michelle (Doug) Daugherty. A memorial service will be held from 5-7 at Echo Valley Country...

   Kathleen was born August 17, 1927 in Collins, Iowa, the only child of Lester and Leora Alderman Hanson.     Kathleen’s father was a farmer and her mother cared for the hired hands, cooked and cared for the house.  After she graduated from high school, she began working at the Story County Courthouse as a secretary.  One evening, Kathleen and a friend were attending a dance, and she met her future husband, Howard Erickson.    After they...

Clare C. Cain, age 102, of Cumming, Iowa died Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Regency Care Center in Norwalk. The daughter of Christopher and Ellen Weil, Clare was born on Wednesday, March 7, 1917.  She grew up on a farm in the Churchville and Martensdale areas of Warren County.  She married Robert Francis Cain and together they farmed southwest of Cumming.  They were members of St. Patrick's Irish Settlement Catholic Church where she was a member of the Altar and Rosary...