DaMara Milianta-Peterson, 27, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026, surrounded by family. Born on November 15, 1998, in Ottumwa, Iowa, DaMara brought light and joy to all who knew her during her too-brief time on this earth. From a young age, DaMara displayed a passion for life that was as vibrant as it was inspiring. A whimsical soul with...
Nancy M. Bass, 83, of Pella, passed away on Monday, May 4th, 2026, at The Cottages at Heartstone.
Nancy Marie (Voshell) Bass was born on April 11, 1943, the child of Myrtle Ione (Wilson) and Wesley Leroy Voshell. She was raised in Oelwein, Iowa, where she attended school. Nancy married Robert Paul Bass on July 3rd, 1961, and they went on...
Stanley Neal Goes, 73, passed away on May 2, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa. Stanley was born on February 17, 1953, to Bernard and Velda Goes of Wymore, Nebraska. He was a 1971 graduate of Southern High School where he was a strong competitor, being a part of the conference championship football team, state champion baseball team, and state wrestling...
It is with a sense of joyous remembrance, and a touch of humor, that we announce the life of Sean "Waffle" Ferguson, a man who embraced life with a belly laugh and a supportive shoulder. Sean was born on July 20, 1968, and he decided to hit the pit stop on April 24, 2026. He was a man who believed...