Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Bryan Mescher passed away peacefully at his home on the morning of Sunday He has spent the last year in a courageous to Evelyn (Benson) Mescher and Paul Richard “Dick” Mescher Bryan was the beloved brother of Paul Richard Jr “Rick” and Wayne Michael “Mike.” where he learned the value of hard work—and developed a lifelong love for baseball they built a life full of love and laughter welcoming their daughter Jennifer Annie and the family moved to Winterset in 1991 when Bryan began working at Madison Auto Parts They made their home on 40 beautiful acres outside of town lovingly known as “Gma and Gpas.” It became the heart of family life where Bryan and Jill watched their children grow up Bryan spent countless joyful hours with his grandchildren on the farm—planting gardens there was never a dull moment—just laughter and enjoying nature with his grandchildren Many special days were spent fishing and swimming in the pond After the passing of his beloved wife Jill Bryan found love again and remarried in 2023 to Lorrie (Bosma) Mescher where they cherished living near his grandchildren Bryan was preceded in death by his parents Lorrie (Bosma) Mescher; his daughter Jenn Drake (Jason); his son Zach Mescher (Nicole Lockett); and his cherished grandchildren: Natalie Drake (Ty Thompson) He is also survived by his brothers Rick Mescher (Linda) and Mike Mescher (Tracy) His memory will live on in the sound of grandkids’ laughter and in the hearts of all who had the honor of knowing him The family would like to extend a special thank you to the EveryStep Hospice team in Winterset—especially Stacie and their knowledge and guidance helped us navigate the challenges of end-of-life care We believe they were hand-picked by God for this sacred work and we are deeply grateful—we could not have done this without them Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. at the Foursquare Gospel Church in Winterset Burial will follow in the McGinnis Cemetery memorial donations may be directed to EveryStep Hospice Add to Calendar Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory - Winterset Chapel Add to Calendar This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors The Adel-DeSoto-Minburn Girls Soccer Team are now 10 games into the season ADM traveled south to face off against Winterset this past Thursday coming away with a 4-0 victory to grab their sixth win of the season The Tigers turned around to host Des Moines Roosevelt in Adel Friday the first two goals were scored by the Roughriders to take a 2-0 advantage before senior Jada Grove nabbed her 16th goal of the season to cut the deficit to one in the first half no more scoring would occur as that would be the final tally ADM is now 6-4 on the season as they will be off until Thursday when they welcome in Boone for a 5:30pm kick off at Tiger Stadium in Adel If there is one thing Iowa is known for other than corn and pigs it's charming small towns and the rest of the U.S Winterset was in the running for USA TODAY'S 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards as one of the best public squares in the country A panel of experts determines finalists in each category before readers vote to make the final selections Winterset placed third out of 10 other cities across the country The only towns to beat Winterset were Detroit and New Orleans Roughly 40 minutes south of Des Moines is Winterset The downtown area is lined with historic buildings and local shops The nearby covered bridges are the setting for the love story "The Bridges of Madison County" starring Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep according to USA TODAY's 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards: Kate Kealey is a general assignment reporter for the Des Moines Register. Reach her at kkealey@registermedia.com or follow her on Twitter at @Kkealey17 IA to Charles and Karen Hochstetler on January 30 he attended Iowa State University where he received his Bachelor’s in Finance AR where he worked for Video Home Theater and They stayed in Little Rock for 15 years and had 3 children They moved back to Iowa in 2004 and settled in Winterset where Michael would help out with his parents’ farm and He also worked for Ferrellgas delivering propane part-time He was a loyal member of Early Chapel Christian Church in Earlham where he served as an elder There’s nothing he wouldn’t do for his church or its congregation His family remembers him fondly as a great listener Michael had two favorite times of the year - March Madness and Fantasy Football season he particularly enjoyed following the Cyclone Basketball team each year especially his grandchildren with whom he had a very special bond He was looking forward to retiring from the sheep business and pouring more of his time into his family son Tyler (Carol) Hochstetler of West Des Moines his parents Charles and Karen Hochstetler of Winterset and grandparents Paul & Lelah Hochstetler and Floyd & Gertrude Fish A celebration of life will be held on Saturday 2025 at Early Chapel Christian Church in Earlham where Pastor Gale Juhl will officiate the service Friends and loved ones are invited to leave online condolences and join the webcast at www.caldwellparrish.com Memorial contributions may be made in his honor to Early Chapel Christian Church Add to Calendar Add to Calendar of Winterset passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday Arthur Andrew Hartman was born in Sioux City His dad was in the service and when he came home on leave Dale and Kate (Bindel) got married and raised Andy while Jamie lived with her mother in Chicago and was still helping Allen Akers with septic systems Andy also worked many sales with Hartman Auctioneering Andy was building himself a neat little place to live in and was nearly ready to move in Steve (Beccy) Hartman; and many other relatives and friends A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 2:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to Iowa Public Broadcasting (PBS) (PO Box 6450 Add to Calendar Add to Calendar Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home - Winterset Chapel A livestream of the funeral service is available below or on the Redeemer Church of Winterset Youtube page.  was born at MercyOne Hospital in Des Moines David spent his last morning with his family at home It was New Year’s Day and Charlie made us pancakes that David really enjoyed he was helping his dad and bro with morning cattle chores He then played his favorite video games and would pause them frequently to find his dogs He was a freshman at Winterset High School and was excited to rejoin his wrestling team for the first practice after winter break His friends said it was his best practice yet He never regained consciousness and went to be with our Lord on Thursday at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City His ability to remember facts about just anything was amazing He was blessed with quick wit and loved to make people laugh You could always tell when he was thinking up something hilarious by the handsome smirk he would have He loved to go fishing and hunting with his dad and brothers He loved playing video games and games with his family He especially loved playing chess with his grandpa Dave David is already so deeply missed by his family and friends but we will cherish the 15 beautiful years that the Lord blessed us with David’s soul We are so blessed that we got to spend the last Christmas with both sides of our families in David’s favorite place for he was in the presence of our Father in Heaven 2025 at the Winterset Redeemer Church (200 N A Celebration of His Life will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday at the Winterset Redeemer Church with Pastor Jaysson Gurwell officiating Burial will follow in the Lorimor Cemetery at Lorimor memorial donations may be made to the David Berry Memorial Fund at the Farmers and Merchants State Bank in Winterset Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.caldwellparrish.com Add to Calendar Add to Calendar Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Winterset Burial will be in the Winterset Cemetery with a luncheon to follow Memorials may be directed to the Winterset First United Methodist Church and/or Maggie’s Place (Memory Care) in Grimes She was a 1951 graduate of Adel High School she worked at FW Woodwards Dry Goods store and later began working in the Dallas County Treasurer’s office She was married to Robert Crase on December 6 While working at the county ASCS office in Winterset They had a long and happy life together and shared many memories Beverly worked for Union State Bank for many years and loved working with the public Beverly was a member of the Heritage Quilters VFW Women’s Auxiliary and lifetime member of the Methodist Church – as a youth and young adult in Adel and in Winterset for over 60 years Beverly was a proud supporter of the Madison County Covered Bridge Festival and volunteered her time in numerous ways Beverly loved flower and vegetable gardening baking and was well known for her angel food cakes passing down her tips to her granddaughter and great granddaughter She was well known for her Gooseberry pies that she baked for the VFW booth at the County Fair or Fundraisers and Kathy (Bob) Crowdes of Ankeny; brother Larry (Mark) of Washington DC; 6 grandchildren Joe (Kelsey) Crowdes; and 21 great grandchildren Emerson and Walker Crase; Briley and Kimber Corwin; Kennedy She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Add to Calendar Add to Calendar "The greatness of a man is not measured in the amount of wealth he acquires but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him."   - Bob Marley Mark Bernard Hollingsworth was born October 8 He was a 1966 graduate of Winterset High School and then went on to graduate from Iowa State University He was united in marriage to Brenda Williams on June 26 Mark and Brenda made their home in Madison County where Mark took a deep interest in farming rooted in his respect for the land and its ability to provide for generations  Mark was a man of deep faith and dedication to his community offering his wisdom and leadership to the congregation His commitment to education and youth was evident during his tenure as a Winterset School Board member in the 1990s and as a member of the Winterset Education Foundation Mark also played an active role in supporting local agriculture as a proud member of the Madison County Cattlemen’s Association and the Madison County Pork Producers He was a member of many other organizations over the years Mark was awarded the Good Neighbor award in 2014 and was a bus driver for Winterset Schools.  Mark was known for his warm smile and genuine interest in others Whether meeting a stranger or chatting with an old friend his friendly demeanor and curiosity about people’s lives left a lasting impression often finding joy in the unique experiences of those he met Mark will be deeply missed by his loving wife He was a proud grandfather to Jacob Plant and wife Bailey and Saylor; a great-grandfather to Ainsley; his brother the family requests donations be made to the Winterset Education Foundation or St Mark’s family invites those who knew him to share their favorite stories and memories during the service honoring the man who always valued the stories of others Add to Calendar Add to Calendar Add to Calendar 2025 at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Indianola Nebraska in 1968 and adopted by Dennis and Jane Jurgens of Winterset He was baptized at the First Christian Church in 1978 Mike was a 1986 graduate of Winterset High School He graduated from Western Iowa Tech in Sioux City as a certified meat cutter and worked at grocery stores in Lincoln Mike married Dani Welch in 1993 and they divorced in 2018 Sandra Jane was born in this union in 2006 He loved the outdoors and ice fishing at the Boundary Waters retired from Iowa Fire Equipment in Des Moines as a warehouse manager He has resided at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Indianola since 2019 Mike was preceded in death by his grandparents Lloyd and Frieda of Belmond and William and Ruby Arnold of Red Oak; uncles and aunts Nick and Linda Sheehan of Belmond and Beverly Chambers of Indianola Dennis and Jane Jurgens of Winterset; brother Lynn and Rebecca Jurgens of Forest City and Robert and Mary Arnold of McClelland; a niece and nephew; and several cousins A visitation celebrating Mike’s life will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Clark Cemetery at a later date.  Memorials may be made to the family for a future designation.  Add to Calendar James Robert Nelson (Jim) entered eternal rest on Sunday there are many who called him Grandpa or father He graduated from Prescott High School in 1955 then went on to graduate from the University of Iowa with a BA degree in Pharmacy and together they moved to Winterset where he began his career at Montross Pharmacy Jim was part owner of the pharmacy until his retirement in 2004 He was also the pharmacist at the Madison County Hospital where he recently received an award for one thousand hours of volunteering He served on many boards and committees over the years and received many awards Some of his achievements include being the Chamber of Commerce President in 1966 being on the Covered Bridge Festival committee for ten years serving on the County Board of Health for thirty-five years and serving on the Board of Adjustment for fifty years He also served on the Iowa State Extension Advisory Board and the Council of Agriculture Education and Research and started the Chaplaincy Program in Madison County The Lifeserve Blood Drive in Winterset was started by Jim many years ago and was a Master Gardener helping start the Community Garden He was a very active member of the Winterset St Jim received the Citizen of the Year Award the Jim and Pat Nelson Legacy Award in 2023 the George Washington Carver Community Service Award for his love and service to the people of Madison County and Iowa He loved his work at Montross Pharmacy and around the community and he could remember everyone’s name that he served and Ryan (Maggie) of Seattle; six grandchildren Haley and Colton Stonebarger (Kirsten’s) A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 PM March 29th at the church with burial to follow in the Winterset Cemetery Memorial contributions may be directed to the Jim & Pat Nelson Endowment Fund Add to Calendar Add to Calendar Add to Calendar passed away peacefully with his family by his side on April 2 Steve fought cancer with quiet dignity in Hospice Care at Azria Health Winterset son of Donald Lee and Wanda Marie (Neal) Palmer was born on December 29 He graduated from Winterset High School with the class of 1967 and attended Creston Community College for two years Steve served in the Iowa Army National Guard from October 1969 to October 1975 Iowa and received his basic training at Fort Jackson in South Carolina He was presented with a beautiful Quilt of Valor on November 26 The Knights of Columbus and Luella Fairholm; made by Luella and Becky Rodgers 2025 Steve was honored with a Veteran pinning ceremony by EveryStep Hospice Care at Azria Health Winterset He was awarded the Veteran Flag Pin and the Bald Eagle Vietnam War Veteran Pin for serving in the Army National Guard during that time He was also presented with another beautiful handmade Quilt of Valor made by volunteer ladies from Mr Steve farmed the family farm with his father from 1970 to 1975 He then farmed on his own from 1975 to 1985 he began working as a supervisor at Dee Zee Manufacturing in Des Moines Foley were united in marriage at Sacred Heart Church in Manning The couple were truly blessed when they adopted two handsome sons in 1983 and 1985 Steve and Pam were happily married for 48 years Mavis played her clarinet for her grandpa to help him relax while he was in hospice care and decorated his room with her lovely artwork Mavis and Grandpa shared a secret handshake each time they said goodbye He was very excited about the upcoming birth of his first grandson Steve enjoyed reading everything about WWII attending Mavis’ sports events and school programs He was a member of the Knights of Columbus American Veterans and a former member of the Winterset Jaycees Steve will be loved and missed by his wife Mavis Ann Palmer all of Winterset; brother Ron (Leann) Palmer of Cumming; sisters-in-law Mike (Jean) Foley of Ankeny; and several nieces Preceding him in death are his parents; infant son Frank and Hazel Neal; mother and father in-law Visitation will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 pm with burial to follow in the Winterset Cemetery Online condolences can be expressed to the family at www.caldwellparrish.com Add to Calendar Add to Calendar Add to Calendar Add to Calendar the son of William Newton and Constance (Reynolds) Newton Gorsuch He grew up on the south side of Des Moines where he graduated from Lincoln High School Craig went on to earn a degree in Nursing from Grand View University and worked at several hospitals in Des Moines He dedicated 20 years of service as a register nurse at Mercy Medical Center.  Craig was an avid reader and a history enthusiast He was a member of the Winterset Rotary and Optimist Club for a time and contributed his efforts to the Madison County Republican Committee Craig was known for his outgoing personality and his love for engaging with others Joshua and Elena of West Des Moines; brother Bill (Sandy) Newton of Des Moines; sister-in-law Sonna Neumeister of Carver William Newton and Constance Newton Gorsuch; stepfather and generosity will forever be remembered by those who knew him A memorial service honoring Craig will be held at 2:00 PM Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery Memorials may be made to the family for a future designation Add to Calendar Add to Calendar He attended Winterset Schools and was a lifelong resident of Madison County He worked for the Madison County Secondary Road Department until retirement he worked several years at Agriland FS as a part-time seasonal employee He enjoyed hunting and being outdoors and was a long-time member of the Madison County Coon Hunters Club He enjoyed going to local auctions and socializing with friends when he was out and about driving around town He was married to Donna Pearson and to this union they had three children He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother A graveside service will immediately follow in the Winterset Cemetery Add to Calendar Add to Calendar He graduated from Ames High School in 1968 and proudly served in the United States Navy (1968 - 1972) on the USS Washburn he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Davey in New York  Greg was an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) aircraft mechanic at the Winterset Airport Greg dedicated his career to ensuring the safety and performance of countless general aviation aircraft His expertise and attention to detail made him a trusted professional in the aviation community where he was respected by colleagues and clients alike so in 2000 he co-piloted a 55 Beech Baron to Munich Greg made twelve trips to Haiti as a volunteer for Water for Life capturing the beauty of the world around him from breathtaking landscapes to candid moments with friends and family and action shots at local sporting events He was also a dedicated member of the Oak Grove Community Church  Greg is survived by his wife Elizabeth “Betty” Harrison; daughters Megan Harrison (Karl Bolser) and Olesia Tyschenko (Aleks Lang); bonus kids Mason and Derek Bolser and Daniel Lang and his favorite Aunt Nancy in addition to friends that we consider family He was preceded in death by his parents.   Visitation will be held December 26th 2024 at Oak Grove Community Church from 11am to 2pm Inurnment will be in the Iowa Veterans Cemetery Memorial contributions may be directed to Water for Life Charity (https://www.wflhaiti.org/donate/ ).  Add to Calendar She loved crocheting and quilting cherished family heirlooms she was known for her holiday celebrations and Sunday dinners Her love of cooking brought warmth to family gatherings Her greatest love was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren Mikala Boor (Eric) and Madison Kersey; her great-grandchildren Her legacy will live on through the memories we shared and the love she gave us We take solace in knowing that she is at peace and reunited with loved ones (her eldest son Geneva Holmes) who have gone before her.  A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Entombment will be in the columbarium at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery Add to Calendar Add to Calendar Ruth Johanna Young passed away peacefully at Madison County Hospital in Winterset and was reunited in Heaven with her beloved Bill on Thursday 1936 to Ernst and Johanna (Schultz) Englemann in Ranis She was 9 years old when WW2 ended and shared many wartime and post war stories with her family and friends Ruth was always a hard worker and at age 18 she traveled across the border to work at the Hotel Hollandischer Hof in Lich This proved providential as it was where she met a handsome Bill had met many German girls but knew she was a special one when she offered him her chair at a social event To this union three daughters were born: Carmen Ruth and Bill were lifelong residents of Madison County Ruth was a homemaker and great help to Bill on the farm and was always available to help load livestock she also sought part-time work for a brief time and enjoyed a career as a banquet waitress at several hotels in Des Moines once the girls were mostly grown and out on their own Ruth will always be remembered for her thick German accent generosity and hospitality along with her witty sense of humor cooking and catering for family and friends and loved babies and pets of all kinds She had the ability to lighten up any gathering and loved to have fun Ruth and Bill were able to spend many winters in Brownsville Texas where they made many friends and special memories keeping a tidy house and being a generous giver and caretaker of others especially her family and grandchildren to whom she was lovingly known as Oma She hosted many family get-togethers and always made Christmas extra special She loved to shop and rarely came for a visit or let you leave her home empty handed She and Bill attended several different churches over the years and always seemed to gravitate to where their girls were attending so they could join them for lunch afterwards Ruth always insisted that Bill foot the bill Heinz Englemann and Horst Englemann; and sisters Left behind to cherish her memory are her daughters and Stacie Young (Nate Son) of Dexter; 6 grandchildren and Tyler Goering (Anna); 8 great-grandchildren A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m Memorial contributions may be directed to the family for a future designation Add to Calendar Add to Calendar Add to Calendar 2025 at the VA Medical Center in Des Moines 1937 to Charles and Bronna (Hart) Gordon in Winterset He graduated from Winterset High School in 1956 and spent most of his lifetime in Winterset He served in the US Army from 1957 to 1959 Charles married Alla Jean Churchill on June 5 He was a monument setter for Des Moines Winterset Monument Company for 27 years he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.  Duane Gordon and Steve (Lisa) Gordon; his grandchildren Nicholas Gordon and Brittany (Brett) Hadley; his great grandchildren The funeral service with military honors will be Monday Burial will be in the Winterset Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be directed to the Pink Tractor Foundation Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.caldwellparrish.com.  Add to Calendar Add to Calendar Add to Calendar 2024 at Madison County Memorial Hospital in Winterset 1926 to Jerry and Myrtle (Hess) Oglesbee in Madison County and was a lifetime resident of Madison County Jerrie married Willard “Bill” England on October 8 She was a file clerk for Look Magazine in Des Moines and later was a head cook at Bentler’s Truckstop near DeSoto; she also worked at Dairy Queen in West Des Moines Kum & Go in DeSoto and also in Bevington She also taught ladies how to drive in Des Moines Kansas and Beverly (Dennis) Fisher of Marble Rock; grandchildren Gerald (Delores) Oglesbee of Arizona; sister-in-law Shirley Oglesbee of Colorado; son-in-law Mark Rickets of Winterset; and several nieces and nephews Christopher Rickets; granddaughter Melissa Rickets; brothers Memorial contributions may be directed to Madison County Health Trust  Memorial contributions may be directed to Madison County Health Trust Add to Calendar Add to Calendar The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 76-year-old farmer who they believe was injured by a bull on Sunday Deputies and medical first responders were dispatched to the 2400 block of Millstream Avenue in Winterset at about 7:30 p.m. for a report of an adult man who was severely injured, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office said in a social media post was found unresponsive in the cattle feeding area of his property An investigation showed that Hollingsworth had entered the bull pin of his farm to check if the water was frozen That's when the bull apparently injured Hollingsworth His family called 911 after discovering him Crews attempted life saving measures but he was declared dead Hollingsworth's body will undergo an autopsy to see if a medical issue may have led to him becoming incapacitated prior to the injuries The post did not say what happened to the bull José Mendiola is a breaking news reporter for the Register Reach him at jmendiola@dmreg.com or follow him on X @mendiola_news (This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.) So it only makes sense that Iowa was in the running for having one of the best public squares in the country Winterset, Iowa, was nominated as one of the best public squares along with 19 other cities across the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards More: Bridges of Madison County, immortalized by a love story, could be lost without major repair You can vote for Winterset as the best public square once a day. Visit 10best.usatoday.com to cast your vote Winterset was ranked second as of Tuesday afternoon CORRECTION: An earlier version of this article incorrectly referred to a shop on the town square that is no longer open Add to Calendar Add to Calendar George Edward Eaton was born in Colorado Springs George was born and raised in Colorado Springs where he attended Colorado Springs High School and graduated in 1955 He went on to attend Colorado State University in Fort Collins he worked as a production machinist and tool grinder for Woodward Governor Company George spent 11 years teaching high school machine shop classes as a vocational education instructor in Fort Collins he and his former spouse welcomed 5 children into the world: Debbie George began working as a total room machinist for Adolph Coors Co he became proficient in multiple areas including stamping tool and brewery equipment fabrication he was united in marriage to Jo Ellen (EfKamp) at the Arvada Christian Church in Arvada Together they made their home in Arvada while raising Deborah Sue and John Erik they enjoyed spending time with family and friends playing cards bowling on the Coors league and boating but most of all they loved indulging in the company of each other while fishing and traveling they moved to Iowa fulfilling George’s cowboy dream of spending his golden years in the peace and beauty of the countryside It was here they built a home and life they adored and spent years landscaping and performing home improvement projects together If they couldn’t be found on the farm celebrating with picnics or barbeques and fishing they could likely be found at church or engaging in church activities like working the food pantry George was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Winterset and cherished the friendships he built through his faith He was also a member of “the boys club” at the Madison County Hospital George often reminisced of his years in Colorado but always shared he was his happiest in Iowa away from the hustle and bustle of the big city His favorite place to be was outdoors on the farm and for many years Cricket could be found tagging along close by He loved his family unconditionally and especially adored his grandchildren He never missed an opportunity to brag about them to anyone who would listen and always included adorning messages and memories in every birthday or greeting card that was mailed out His life was truly a blessing and his memory now a treasure He was loved beyond words and will be missed beyond measure He was welcomed into eternal life by his parents Barbara DeWitt and Judy Wester; and beloved dog and Nicholas Bowlby; 6 great grandchildren and Damian Bowlby; and other relatives and friends A celebration of life will be held at a later date Memorial contributions can be made to the George Eaton Memorial Fund to be established by family at a later date Faye grew up on a farm in Lincoln Township She attended Harvard Country School and recalled walking to school on mud roads and occasionally getting a ride by horseback she moved to the farm her parents purchased in Jefferson Township in Madison County She graduated from DeSoto High School in 1956 and had many fond memories of this time Her fondest memory was playing basketball where she excelled as a defensive player in the six-on-six women’s game that Iowa was long known for beginning a partnership that spanned decades Faye was also a very proud grandmother to eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren she and John purchased two farms in Jefferson Township where they built a new life for them and their family This brought her back to within a mile of the farm where she grew up They would both tell you that the real work was definitely the cow/calf operation Faye worked in farm underwriting at Farm Bureau in West Des Moines while contributing to many afterhours working on the family farm She also enjoyed traveling around her immediate area for fun events and visiting friends and family near and far special occasion or birthday and she put thought and love into her gifts and cards It was definitely a labor of love and showed us all how important and impactful a kind word or act of remembrance truly is She was a member of the Red Hats and Sisters of the Pythian clubs and found joy in her many hobbies but especially loved to share and swap books completing the New York Times daily crossword puzzle going out to lunch and hitting the occasional garage sales for hidden gems she is remembered fondly for spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren with love chocolate chip cookies from the freezer and more than an occasional indulgence at Frostee’s for ice cream Faye loved watching any of the four Iowa universities' basketball teams’ games she became an Indiana Fever fan following their drafting of Caitlin Clark We will miss her calls asking what time and channel the games were going to be on taking care of all kinds of critters over her life She especially had a fondness for her many cats and dogs over the years Big Boy and Pumpkin are glad to have her back taking care of them Faye had a love for angels and had quite a collection gifted from family and friends alike We take comfort in the knowledge that she is now flying with the angels and still watching over and taking care of us Faye’s life was marked by her unwavering love for family and friends her incredible grit and her quiet strength She will be forever cherished and greatly missed by all who were blessed to know her Faye was preceded in death by her mother and father and Richard (Ana) Jungman; as well as her grandchildren and great-grandchildren the family asks that any donations be made to Spurgeon Manor to honor the exemplary and kind care they provided Faye was right: there are true angels working here on Earth Cards and donations can be mailed to 221 Locust St. Add to Calendar Add to Calendar Dick Hoadley passed away peacefully at his home in Winterset Richard "Dick" Eugene Hoadley was born at home in Greenfield the son of Willard Floyd Hoadley and Stella Lona (Piper) Hoadley Dick attended grade school at Grove #7 and graduated from Greenfield High School in 1956 He completed 1 1/2 years of college at Maryville University in Missouri and Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls and later received a basic accounting diploma from American Institute of Business in Des Moines he was united in marriage to Ann Crawford at Webster Church in Madison County To this union was born one son (David) and two daughters (Debra and Dawn) He entered the United States Army Reserve in August of 1960 where he took his basic training at Fort Leonard Wood He then belonged to the 103rd Administrative Company in Des Moines and the 306th Quartermaster Company in Ames Dick worked in the office at Cargill in Des Moines for six years as purchasing agent and payroll clerk but the thing he talked about the most was being a catcher for the company softball team Dick left Cargill to farm his father-in-law's farm in 1966 in Adair County He sold seed corn for Pfister Hybrid for 25 years Dick retired from actively farming in 2007 but remained living on the farm until 2012 when he and his wife moved to Winterset to be closer to their kids.  Dick was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Winterset He invited others to be involved in church activities and encouraged members to give their testimonies of faith His civic involvement extended beyond his church as he held numerous leadership roles including: 16 years as township ASCS committeeman 10 years on county ASCS committee (now FSA committee) 8 years as chairperson on county ASCS committee 3 years as Chairperson of County Extension Council Past President of Adair County Pork Producers Adair County Lamb Producers and Adair County Cattle Producers He was awarded the Soil Conservation Award in 1983 Dick played semipro ball for the Greenfield Hawks Dick will be remembered for his dedication to his family and Kenny Hoadley); and five sisters (Eloise Smith and Dawn Jurgens (husband Steve); grandchildren Calista Mills (husband Dan) and Maria Edwards (husband Nathan); step-great-grandchildren Andrew Mills and Olivia Mills; sister-in-law A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Dick will be laid to rest at Fairview Cemetery in rural Stuart Add to Calendar Add to Calendar Add to Calendar (This story was updated to correct a misspelling and because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.) Securities and Exchange Commission officials recently settled cases with a pair of Winterset stockbrokers including an official on multiple city and nonprofit boards David LaGrange and Laura Barnes of Bridges Financial agreed to pay fines after the SEC accused them of selling risky securities to their customers The two sold about $4.4 million worth of "speculative" corporate bonds offered by GWG Holdings LaGrange and Barnes sold some of the bonds even after GWG officials disclosed "substantial doubt" about their ability to operate GWG filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with about $2 billion of debt Many customers are still waiting to get some of their money back The SEC accused Barnes and LaGrange of violating the federal care obligation which requires brokers to "exercise reasonable diligence care and skill" when making recommendations The two did not return the Des Moines Register's calls or emails with detailed lists of questions In addition to selling securities and insurance products LaGrange is the chair of the Winterset Airport Authority and the Winterset Planning and Zoning Commission a board he was reappointed to for a new term Monday night LaGrange was also the president of the nonprofit Madison County Development He and Barnes sell investments as representatives of Moloney Securities “Moloney Securities is glad to have worked with the SEC to finally resolve this matter," company president Ted Moloney said in a statement Tuesday "Our firm cooperated with the commission and its staff for more than 2 years concerning these novel Regulation Best Interest issues and we are pleased to have the matter behind us and look forward to continuing to serve our valued clients.” The case against Barnes and LaGrange centers on their sale of bonds offered by GWG which once invested the proceeds in life insurance policies a Dallas-based financial firm that invested in private equity and venture capital funds According to the Wall Street Journal, Beneficient's leaders said they pooled money together in a way that let retail customers take stakes in assets that usually only the country's wealthiest investors could obtain. changed its investment strategy after the merger Rather than buying life insurance policies GWG injected its bond proceeds into Beneficient's assets GWG allowed investors to buy up to $2 billion of bonds these bonds came with a "high degree of risk." Much of the proceeds went toward paying back previous debts "L Bonds are only suitable for persons with substantial financial resources and with no need for liquidity in this investment," GWG representatives wrote in the prospectus In October 2020, the SEC subpoenaed GWG for documents concerning the company's accounting and its transactions with Beneficient, according to the Journal GWG paused selling bonds after failing to file a 2020 annual report the company filed a 2020 financial report that showed GWG lost $215 million The report disclosed that GWG needed to issue more bonds to continue operating advised brokers to limit customers' investment in GWG's bonds to less than 10% of their net worth Barnes and LaGrange brokers exceeded that limit with some customers a month after GWG issued its financial report one of LaGrange's customers bought $23,000 worth of bonds from the company That acquisition brought the customer's total investment in GWG bonds to $38,000 representing 30% of the customer's net worth bought $59,000 worth of GWG bonds in December 2021 bringing the customer's total investment to $144,000 The investment represented 14% of the customer's net worth SEC officials told brokers that regulators would investigate them if they continued to sell GWG's bonds The company defaulted on debt payments that same month Dan and Brenda Kirchmann realized they had a problem which paid interest at a rate of about 5.5-6% − much higher than the 1-2% they earned on certificates of deposit at the time Dan Kirchmann said their broker explained that GWG was pouring the money into lucrative investments making enough money to pay high returns to bondholders The Kirchmanns bought the bonds after strong farming years hoping to build a line of "fun money" when they retire "It was hard-earned money," Dan Kirchmann said "Farming’s kind of tough to make some money in The Kirchmanns did not know that the SEC was investigating GWG Brenda Kirchmann noticed that the company failed to make its monthly deposit into the couple's account "I don't know what we're going to get out of it yet," Dan Kirchmann said LaGrange sold about $3.7 million worth of GWG's bonds representing the commissions he earned selling the bonds Bridges Financial is located on East Court Avenue in Winterset's main city square Correction: A previous version of this story inaccurately stated that the Kirchmanns' stockbroker worked for RBC Wealth Management Tyler Jett is an investigative reporter for the Des Moines Register. Reach him at tjett@registermedia.com, 515-284-8215, or on X at @LetsJett. He also accepts encrypted messages at tjett@proton.me Add to Calendar Add to Calendar they were married in 1957 and lived in Des Moines before eventually moving to Winterset where they built their log home by hand.  Angelo proudly served in the United States Army in Korea through 1955 He worked for Ford Implement for 20 years until retirement After retirement he started raising cattle He was a master craftsman with the ability to make or build anything spending many years racing super modifieds and being recognized for his career feature wins at Knoxville Raceway A private family service will be held at Glendale Cemetery In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be directed to Kiya Koda Humane Society.  by | Jan 21 The Madison County Sheriff’s Office reports a man died after being attacked by a bull on a farm near Winterset Sunday evening Deputies found 76-year-old Mark Hollingsworth unresponsive in the cattle-feeding area of his property Deputies believe Hollingsworth entered a pen to check on the water for the cattle An autopsy is being conducted to determine if there were other factors involved in Hollingsworth’s death RadioIowa is a division of LEARFIELD © Learfield News & Ag, LLC. All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy  | Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information Add to Calendar Add to Calendar Add to Calendar Postseason assignments have been released for the upcoming Track and Field State Qualifying meets Perry will be making the trip to Winterset on Thursday The State Qualifying Meet is for a chance to compete at Drake Stadium in Des Moines for a 2025 Iowa High School State Track & Field Championship The top two individuals in each event reach the State Tournament and “wildcard” slots will be given out to the next best 8 performances across the 7 other 3A regional sites to fill the entire field in Des Moines Perry qualified in two events at last year’s State qualifying meet Owen Myers in the 400M Hurdles and the Jayettes in the Distance Medley are hopeful for more Perry representatives at State in 2025 Perry was assigned to the Winterset Qualifying Meet scheduled for Thursday Thousands of visitors filled the streets of Winterset Saturday for the city's annual Covered Bridge Festival as a cool breeze tossed colorful autumn leaves along the downtown square fans of Clint Eastwood's classic "The Bridges of Madison County" film and out-of-towners make their way to Winterset's chocked-full downtown to celebrate one of the central parts of the county's identity: its famous covered bridges "We've gone back to our roots this year," Madison County Chamber of Commerce CEO Amara Huffine told the Register "Covered Bridge Festival started as a pioneer-type festival so I'm hoping that we'll just kind of bring back the joy and the nostalgia of this festival." was started by residents who loved their town and the culture of Madison County's covered bridges The original festival had crafts and handmade goods that showcased local artisans "Those people understood that we have a unique setting and they understood that it's good to have people come to your community and we love showing off because we're set up for it," Winterset Mayor Tom Leners said blacksmithing and wood carving and other blasts from the past are all part of the festival countywide initiative to really spotlight the assets of Madison County as well as the beauty of the trees changing colors," Huffine said This year's festival comes as the six covered bridges in and around Winterset are in disrepair and repairs are projected to cost millions A portion of the gate proceeds will go to the Covered Bridge Association which works on restoration and upkeep of the bridges but it supports the historic bridges," Huffine said "We understand how much of an asset they are." More: Bridges of Madison County, immortalized by a love story, could be lost without major repair Over 100 vendors lined the city's historic downtown wine slushies and a variety of lunch options has been a vendor at the festival since 2017 "We love being a local business and bringing something special to the covered bridge festival," said Naomi Hupton the owner of Petite Café and roastery Pammel Park Coffee "We love talking to people and hearing all about why they're visiting and if it's their first time Hupton's cafe offers unusual brews such as the maple cinnamon latte and the pumpkin spice cold brew as well as pastries such as the Nutella and pistachio croissant and the chocolate caramel chunk cookie Bakery Unlimited, which made the top 10 donut shops list from USA Today was selling its signature red delicious fritters handmade pottery and other treasures occupied the outside of the square they were required to meet a 50% handmade requirement for their goods Local artisans including Robin Paul of the art studio Madhaüs Gallery and out-towner potter Bob Kling offered one-of-a-kind goods More: What to know about the famous covered bridges of Madison County, endangered by old age The six Madison County bridges – Imes, Cutler-Donahue, Holliwell, Roseman, Cedar and Hogback – attract over 50,000 tourists a year. Other attractions in Winterset, including the John Wayne Birthplace and Museum and Clark's Tower the festival makes around $100,000 annually she expects upward of 30,000 people to crowd Winterset's square The biggest crowd ever "was probably 25,000," Huffine said and she's hoping for 25,000 to 30,000 this year in light of the good weather Festival-goers have the chance to go on a tour of each of the bridges and also can donate money to preserve the bridges and allow future tours "You always get people wanting to come see the bridges," Hupton said "But it also it takes a lot to maintain them." Donations can be made online at www.desmoinesfoundation.org/MadisonCountyCoveredBridge Or make out checks to the Greater Madison County Community Foundation with "Covered Bridge Preservation" in the memo line The festival acts as a homecoming for many Winterset natives who see old friends and reconnect with their roots Other visitors are drawn to the historic aspects of small-town Iowa "We have all kinds of people just looking at the architecture," Leners said "You see people taking pictures of buildings or people taking pictures of the courthouse." a Massachusetts native and a senior at Grinnell College found Winterset and the festival warm and welcoming "It's really the first small town in Iowa that I've been to is proud of the sense of community the festival brings to the city and central Iowa We truly are better off when we can come together and enjoy ourselves." The 2025 Covered Bridge Festival is set for Saturday Kyle Werner is a reporter for the Register Add to Calendar Jackson Building - Madison County Fairgrounds