ᐅ Iowa Death Notices 2009-2025
Purdy, Purdum, Purdue, Purchase, Purcell, Eunice, Esther, Erma...

Eunice, Esther, Erma, Edith, Donald, Deborah, Dallas, Clifford, Calvin...

Database updated February 2025
Search Contact Info
Family Members, Relatives & Friends

▰ Eunice L Purdy

Died September 15, … More Information
Eunice L Purdy, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, died on September 15, 2013. Eunice was 86.
Obituary published: September 16, 2013 in "Waterloo CFC"

▰ Esther "Sis" (Hick) Purdy

Died March 05, … More Information
Esther "Sis" (Hick) Purdy, of Des Moines, Iowa, gained her wings on March 5, 2016. Esther was 72.
Obituary published: March 06, 2016 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Erma E Miss Purdy

Died May 08, … More Information
Erma E Miss Purdy, age 88 of Bettendorf, Iowa, entered Heaven's gates on May 8, 2002.
Obituary published: May 09, 2002 in "Quad-City Times"

▰ Edith Mae (Walker) Purdy

Died September 26, … More Information
Edith Mae (Walker) Purdy, of Ogden, Iowa, went to be with the Lord on September 26, 1999. Edith was 87.
Obituary published: September 27, 1999 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Donald Joe Purdy

Died August 05, … More Information
Donald Joe Purdy, age 49 of Carlisle, Iowa, departed this life Sunday August 5, 2003.
Obituary published: August 06, 2003 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Donald D Purdy

Died September 05, … More Information
Donald D Purdy, of Iowa, born in Kansas City, Missouri, entered into eternal rest September 5, 2002. Donald was 50.
Obituary published: September 06, 2002 in "Quad-City Times"

▰ Donald D Purdy

Died September 04, … More Information
Donald D Purdy, age 50 of Iowa, born in Kansas City, Missouri, entered the Kingdom of Heaven September 4, 2002.
Obituary published: September 05, 2002 in "Quad-City Times"

▰ Deborah "Deb" (Hyke) Purdy

Died January 09, … More Information
Deborah "Deb" (Hyke) Purdy, of Iowa City, Iowa, entered Heaven's gates on January 9, 2019. Deborah was 60.
Obituary published: January 10, 2019 in "Waterloo CFC"

▰ Dallas Reed Purdy

Died February 08, … More Information
Dallas Reed Purdy, of Greenfield, Iowa, entered the Kingdom of Heaven February 8, 2007. Dallas was 75.
Obituary published: February 09, 2007 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Clifford L Purdy

Died May 03, … More Information
Clifford L Purdy, age 61 of Waterloo, Iowa, entered into eternal rest May 3, 1977.
Obituary published: May 04, 1977 in "Waterloo CFC"

▰ Clifford L Purdy

Died May 02, … More Information
On May 2, 1977, Clifford L Purdy, 61, of Waterloo, Iowa left us to live with the Father in his new eternal home.
Obituary published: May 03, 1977 in "Waterloo CFC"

▰ Calvin D Purdy

Died September 16, … More Information
Calvin D Purdy, age 72 of Iowa City, Iowa, went to be with the Lord on September 16, 1996.
Obituary published: September 17, 1996 in "Quad-City Times"

▰ Burdella Mae Purdy

Died February 08, … More Information
Burdella Mae Purdy, age 80 of West Des Moines, Iowa, went into the presence of the Lord on February 8, 2006.
Obituary published: February 09, 2006 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Bettie J (Miklus) Purdy

Died October 03, … More Information
Bettie J (Miklus) Purdy, age 77 of Johnston, Iowa, went to be with her Lord and Savior October 3, 2010.
Obituary published: October 04, 2010 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Bettie J (Miklus) Purdy

Died October 02, … More Information
Bettie J (Miklus) Purdy, age 77 of Johnston, Iowa, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord October 2, 2010.
Obituary published: October 03, 2010 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Bettie J Purdy

Died October 01, … More Information
Bettie J Purdy, born June 15, 1933 died on October 1, 2010 in Iowa. Bettie was 77. Tags: #Mass #Ladys #Heart #Church #Pine #Bettie #Moines #Woodside #School #Ankeny #Ford #Allen #David #Rachel #Sarah #Bill #Miklus #Amelia #Daisy #Marcketti #Mike #Jack #Memorial #East #Street #Mercy #Winwood #Johnston
Obituary: Bettie J. Purdy, 77, died on , 1, 2010 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston. Mass will be at 10:30 am, 6, 2010 at Our Ladys Immaculate Heart Catholic Church (OLIH) of which she was a member. A rosary will be held at 4:30 pm with visitation from 5 to 7 pm and a vigil service at 7 pm on at OLIH. Burial will be Pine Hill .
Bettie was born in Des Moines, graduated from Woodside High School in 1951, and lived in Ankeny for the last 50 years. She worked for 24 years at Ford Implement before her retirement in 1974. Bettie enjoyed reading and treasured time with her family.
She will be missed by her loving husband of nearly 50 years, Ken; son, Allen (Amy) of Ankeny; son, David (Heather) of Des Moines; and granddaughters, Rachel and Sarah Purdy. She is also survived by her brothers, Bill, Joe and Jon (Vickie) Miklus; and sisters, Amelia Mickey Miklus and Daisy (Mario) Marcketti all of Des Moines, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Mike and Ada Miklus and her brother, Jack Miklus.
Memorial contributions may be made to OLIH 510 East First Street Ankeny, IA 50021 or Mercy Hospice 5820 Winwood Drive Johnston, IA 50131.

▰ Arthur Dwain Purdy

Died September 11, … More Information
Arthur Dwain Purdy, 70, went to be with the Lord on September 11, 2006 in Iowa.
Obituary published: September 12, 2006 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Arthur Dwain Purdy

Died September 10, … More Information
Arthur Dwain Purdy, of Iowa, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord September 10, 2006. Arthur was 10.
Obituary published: September 11, 2006 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Arthur D Purdy

Died September 13, … More Information
Arthur D Purdy, 70, of Des Moines, Iowa departed this life September 13, 2003.
Obituary published: September 14, 2003 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Arthur D Purdy

Died September 12, … More Information
Arthur D Purdy, of Des Moines, Iowa, was anxious to meet his Maker and Master September 12, 2003. Arthur was 70.
Obituary published: September 13, 2003 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Art Purdy

Died September 25, … More Information
Art Purdy, 85 of Orient, Iowa, was anxious to meet his Maker and Master, September 25, 2008.
Obituary published: September 26, 2008 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ A Jean Miss Purdy

Died March 21, … More Information
A Jean Miss Purdy, of Des Moines, Iowa, entered into eternal rest March 21, 2009. PURDY was 88.
Obituary published: March 22, 2009 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Gale Purdum

Died October 23, … More Information
Gale Purdum, a resident of Newton, Iowa for decades, died October 23, 2012 in Newton, Iowa at the age of 82.
Obituary published: October 24, 2012 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Duane B Purdum

Died December 12, … More Information
Duane B Purdum, of Brooklyn, Iowa, gained his wings on December 12, 2001. Duane was 47.
Obituary published: December 13, 2001 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Clifford Purdum

Died January 05, … More Information
Clifford Purdum, born June 9, 1926 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord January 5, 2017 in Corning, Iowa. Clifford was 90.

▰ Danae C Purdue

Died March 07, … More Information
Danae C Purdue, born April 13, 1949 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before her March 7, 2015 in Davenport, Iowa. Danae was 65.

▰ Ronald James Purchase

Died September 21, … More Information
Ronald James Purchase, born July 14, 1938 went to be with the Lord on September 21, 2017 in Forest City, Iowa. Ronald was 79.

▰ Virginia M Purcell

Died July 11, … More Information
Virginia M Purcell, age 82 of West Des Moines, Iowa, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master July 11, 1998.
Obituary published: July 12, 1998 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Verlia M (Rabe) Purcell

Died June 18, … More Information
Verlia M (Rabe) Purcell, a resident of Davenport, Iowa for decades, died June 18, 1996 in Davenport, Iowa at the age of 60.
Obituary published: June 19, 1996 in "Quad-City Times"

▰ Trey Michael Purcell

Died April 10, … More Information
Trey Michael Purcell, of Davenport, Iowa, entered eternal life April 10, 2002. Trey was 0.
Obituary published: April 11, 2002 in "Quad-City Times"

▰ Trey Michael Purcell

Died April 09, … More Information
Trey Michael Purcell, age 0 of Davenport, Iowa, went into the presence of the Lord on April 9, 2002.
Obituary published: April 10, 2002 in "Quad-City Times"

▰ Susan Jean [Little] Purcell

Died December 22, … More Information
Susan Jean [Little] Purcell, 36, of Ft Dodge, Iowa departed this life December 22, 2005.
Obituary published: December 23, 2005 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Rose-Marie Purcell

Died April 21, … More Information
On April 21, 2019, Rose-Marie Purcell, 78 of Des Moines, Iowa passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: April 22, 2019 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Rose-Marie Purcell

Died April 20, … More Information
Rose-Marie Purcell, age 78 of Des Moines, Iowa, entered Heaven's gates on April 20, 2019.
Obituary published: April 21, 2019 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Ronnie Lee Purcell

Died July 31, … More Information
Ronnie Lee Purcell, age 71 of Des Moines, Iowa, died on July 31, 2020.
Obituary published: August 01, 2020 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Rita J Whalen Purcell

Died March 04, … More Information
Rita J Whalen Purcell, born February 14, 1923 entered eternal life March 4, 2016 in Dubuque, Iowa. Rita was 93. Tags: #Stonehill #Ritas #Church #Nativity #Alta #Msgr #Society #Behr #Main #Mount #Dubuque #Edgar #Mary #Kolfenbach #Clarke #Norte #Academy #Visitation #Michael #Joliet #Illinois #Evergreen #Program #Will #Economics #John #Purcell #Rosary #Over #Club #Deanery #Council #Catholic #Rita #Euchre #Bridge #Wild #West #Moines #Arlington #Omaha #Greg #Elmhurst #Melssen #Burnsville #Harrison #Broadway #Caledonia #Jane #Jackson #Bellevue #Arnolda #Rosemary
Obituary: Rita J. Whalen Purcell, age 93, of Dubuque, IA, was called home peacefully at 12:30 a.m. on , 4, 2016 at Stonehill . To honor Ritas life, funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on , 7, 2016, at the Church of the Nativity, 1225 Alta Vista, with Msgr. James L. Miller officiating. The rosary will be recited at the church by the Nativity Rosary Society prior to the time of services. To celebrate Ritas life, family and friends may visit from 10:00 until 10:45 a.m. on , 7, 2016. at Behr , 1491 Main Street. Burial will be in Mount Olivet . Rita was born on 14, 1923, in Dubuque, daughter of Edgar and Mary Ann (Kisting) Kolfenbach. Rita was born and raised in Dubuque and would proudly receive her first degree from Clarke in science and home economics. She would venture even further, along her path to higher education, at Norte Dame, where she would double major in chemistry and theology. Rita would invest the early years of her working career in teaching and would share her wealth of knowledge, time and talents with countless children at several schools, including the Academy of the Visitation from 1955 until 1969. Rita would soon find her first love, Michael G. Whalen, and they would be united in marriage on 23, 1971 in Joliet, Illinois. would be blessed with 19 wonderful years together before he was called home ahead of her on 3, 1990. Rita would continue on in her working career as a nutritionist and supervisor for the Evergreen Eldercare Program for Will in Joliet, Il. She would generously devote her free-time as a board member with the Joliet Headstart Program, as president of the Joliet Economics Association and as a teacher at the Joliet Teachers . Rita would next meet her second love, John C. Jack Purcell, and they would be united in marriage on 3, 2000, at St. Marys Church in Dubuque. Sadly, John would also be called home ahead of her on 24, 2002. Rita was a dedicated member of St. Marys Church and Rosary Society, St. Marys Over 60 Club, Nativity Church and faithfully served as Deanery President of the Dubuque Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women. When Rita wasn busy serving others within her community, she could be found enjoying some time at her craft table, sewing her latest creation, traveling extensively throughout the U.S., or simply indulging in a great game of Euchre or Bridge with family and friends. Ritas undeniable commitment to giving of herself for the betterment of others around her has not gone unnoticed. She now finds herself resting from her labors in an eternal state of peace, reunited with her loved ones who have traveled home ahead of her. Those left to cherish Ritas memory include
her six step-children,
Karen (Eugene) Wild, West Des Moines, IA,
Kevin (Sue) Purcell, Dubuque,
Terry (Patricia) Purcell, Arlington, TX,
Randy Purcell, Dubuque,
Danny (Laura) Purcell, Omaha, NE
and Greg (Christina) Purcell, Elmhurst, IL; her nieces and nephews,
John (Joan) Melssen, Burnsville, MN,
David (Colleen) Melssen, Harrison, AR,
Mary Rae (Ken) Broadway, Dubuque,
Ann (John) McCormick, Caledonia, IL
and Jane (Terry) Jackson, Bellevue, IA; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. Rita was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Michael G. Whalen; her second husband, John C. Jack Purcell; 2 sisters, Arnolda Melssen and Rosemary Kelly; and 1 brother, Rev. Edgar C. Kolfenbach. A Rita J. Whalen Purcell memorial fund has been established, which will be distributed among Ritas favorite charities. The family would like to thank the wonderful nurses and staff at Stonehill for all of their sincere and compassionate care.

▰ Richard E Sr Purcell

Died June 22, … More Information
Richard E Sr Purcell, of West Des Moines, Iowa, entered the Kingdom of Heaven June 22, 1998. Richard was 82.
Obituary published: June 23, 1998 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Randall Lee Purcell

Died May 18, … More Information
Randall Lee Purcell, born November 18, 1947 died on May 18, 2016 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Randall was 68.

▰ Peggy Sister "Mary Moira" Purcell

Died January 09, … More Information
Peggy Sister "Mary Moira" Purcell, of Iowa, born in Nebraska, passed from this world into the next January 9, 2002. Peggy was 71.
Obituary published: January 10, 2002 in "Dubuque T-H"

▰ Oliver Purcell

Died January 20, … More Information
Oliver Purcell, of Davenport, Iowa, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home January 20, 2003. Oliver was 90.
Obituary published: January 21, 2003 in "Quad-City Times"

▰ Michael M Purcell

Died November 07, … More Information
Michael M Purcell, 57, of Iowa City, Iowa departed this life November 7, 1996.
Obituary published: November 08, 1996 in "Quad-City Times"

▰ Michael M Purcell

Died November 10, … More Information
Michael M Purcell, of IA City, Iowa, passed from this world into the next November 10, 1996. Michael was 57.
Obituary published: November 11, 1996 in "Anchorage D-N (AK)"

▰ Mary Agnes Sister Bvm "Mary Thomas Franc Purcell

Died February 21, … More Information
Mary Agnes Sister Bvm "Mary Thomas Franc Purcell, age 87 of Iowa, born in Kansas City, Missouri, went to be with her Lord and Savior February 21, 2000.
Obituary published: February 22, 2000 in "Dubuque T-H"

▰ Mary Agnes Sister Bvm Purcell

Died February 20, … More Information
Mary Agnes Sister Bvm Purcell, age 87 of Dubuque, Iowa, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she February 20, 2000.
Obituary published: February 21, 2000 in "Dubuque T-H"

▰ Marjorie Anne Chaney Purcell

Died August 01, … More Information
Marjorie Anne Chaney Purcell, born October 8, 1920 passed from this world into the next August 1, 2014 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Marjorie was 93. Tags: #Donald
Obituary: Marjorie was born on 8, 1920 and passed away on , 1, 2014. Marjorie was a resident of Cedar Rapids, Iowa at the time of passing. Marjorie was married to Donald.

▰ Lloyd W Purcell

Died January 18, … More Information
Lloyd W Purcell, age 85 of Muscatine, Iowa, was anxious to meet his Maker and Master January 18, 1998.
Obituary published: January 19, 1998 in "Quad-City Times"

▰ Larry W Sr Purcell

Died January 17, … More Information
Larry W Sr Purcell, age 67 of Des Moines, Iowa, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Larry January 17, 2006.
Obituary published: January 18, 2006 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Larry E Purcell

Died October 01, … More Information
Larry E Purcell, of Davenport, Iowa, passed from this world into the next October 1, 2012. Larry was 66.
Obituary published: October 02, 2012 in "Waterloo CFC"

▰ Larry Wayne Purcell Jr

Died December 01, … More Information
Larry Wayne Purcell Jr , born May 29, 1961 passed from this life on December 1, 2018 in West Des Moines, Iowa. Larry was 57.

▰ Larry E Purcell

Died August 24, … More Information
Larry E Purcell, born December 21, 1945 went into the presence of the Lord on August 24, 2012 in Davenport, Iowa. Larry was 66.
Family members and close friends: , Shirley Morton, Jeff Halterman, Roy Gimm, Rhonda Mitchell, Janet Vonrhein-levetzow, Art & Terry Hancock, Susan Purcell, Bob Morris, Linda & Dale Guebert, Jim And Carol Abbas, Terri Goulet, Aeryon Calfee
Page ... 444 ...

RootsWeb is a free genealogy community that uses online forums, mailing lists, and other resources to help people research their family history. Founded in 1993 by Brian Leverich and Karen Isaacson as the Roots Surname List, it is the oldest free online community genealogy research website.
Cyndi's List has been a trusted genealogy research site for more than 25 years. Cyndi's List is free for everyone to use and it is meant to be your starting point when researching online.

Search Contact Info
Family Members, Relatives & Friends

Information may include (when available): known aliases or other names, marital status, birth date and age, family members or cohabitants, arrest or conviction history, association with business, work history, professional or business licenses, property records, tax records, litigation history, driver records, and even political party affiliation.