All Obituaries

Larry Keith Grimes, 82, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at the Lucas County Health Center in Chariton, Iowa.  Larry  was born November 2, 1937 to Keith and Margaret (Wilson) Grimes  in the country between Cambria and Corydon Iowa.  He lived in Cambria most of his childhood and went to school at Corydon High School. On February 15, 1959, he was united in marriage to Virginia Rose Cook in Derby, Iowa. To this union four children were born, Robert, Gary, Ann and...

Freda Ferne (Anderson) Masters, daughter of Joseph A. and Bertha Mae (Haltom) Anderson was born on April 6, 1917, in Lucas County IA.  She had spent the last 4 months at the legacy Lodge and 1 month at Care Initiative where the Lord called this precious jewel home at 2:44 a.m. July 30, 2020.  Praise God She’s home in Heaven today!  She has lived a consistent Christian life since May 6, 1954, when she was saved in a Revival at the Whitebreast Church and was sanctified...

James Dewey (Willie) Williams Chariton, Iowa 1943-2020   James (Willie) Williams, 77, of Chariton ,IA passed away on July 26, 2020 of Multiple Myeloma at home surrounded by his family. Willie was born in Iowa City, Iowa on February 21, 1943 to Dewey and Delorsia  Williams.   He graduated from Chariton High School in 1961. After high school, he served in the National Guard. He began his  32 year career with the Secondary Road Maintenance Department  for Lucas...

Dwight Thompson obituary   Dwight Marvin Thompson, 80, passed peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Unity Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. He lived an amazing life full of family and friends.   Dwight was born May 14, 1940 in Russell, Iowa to Merwyn Lloyd and Leona Mable (Gilbert) Thompson. He graduated from Russell High School in 1958. He married Helen Teresa Dolinsek on June 16, 1963 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Melrose, Iowa. To...

John Rex Stout passed away peacefully on Friday, July 17th, 2020 at the Lucas County Health Center in Chariton. John was born in Chariton on December 17th, 1935 to parents Rex and Rosie (Shockey) Stout. After graduating from Chariton High School, he served his country by joining the Army. While in the Army, John was stationed in Germany. When he left the service, John spent most of his working years in the produce department at a grocery store in Miami Beach, Florida. In 1999, John returned...

Karla Kay Buckalew went to be with Jesus on June 24, 2020. Karla was born in Chariton, Iowa on June 23, 1965 to Marvin and Jeannette (Cochran) Buckalew.   Karla graduated from Drake University with her BS in Economics, History, Political Science and Sociology with a secondary education teaching endorsement.   Karla was a corporate trainer for Sears/Citi 1992 – 2010, Wells Fargo 2010-2014 and Farm Bureau 2014 on.   Karla enjoyed flowers, walking in the timber and...

Andree Lee Zanders, 74, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Mercy in Des Moines, Iowa.  Andree was born on May 17, 1946 to Lyle William and Barbara Jean (Kalbach) Zanders.  He attended and graduated from North Polk High School.  After graduation, Andree enlisted in the Navy.  He was in the Navy from January 1965 to January 1971. On January 2, 1981, he was united in marriage to Carol Ann Anderson.  Andree has three children, son Chris Parrish, two daughters Lisa...

Joseph Robert Stroud, 80, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at his home with his wife Carol by his side.  Joe was born on August 28, 1939 in Chariton, Iowa to Delbert and Catherine (Canny) Stroud. On March 31, 1959, he was united in marriage to Carol (Thomas) Stroud in Chariton, Iowa.  To this union, three children were born, Pam, James (Butch), and Janet. For twenty-three years, Joe and Carol lived on 75 acres beside Stephens forest with a big pond and wild life in view of...

Cleta Mae Spencer, 87, of Lucas died June 13, 2020 at Homestead in Osceola, IA. Private family service will be held and burial will be at Goshen Cemetery. Memorials contributions may be directed to Every-Step Hospice in Osceola. On line condolences may be left at www.fieldingfuneralhomes.com. Cleta Mae Spencer, daughter of Charlie E. Mason and Margaret C. Sloan, was born August 30, 1932.  She graduated from Woodburn High School.  On July 11, 1950 Cleta married Dwaine Spencer and to...