Kale Funeral Home

01/16/2026

Annabelle Diehl, daughter of Marvin “Sport” and Esther Stansell, was born May 31, 1936 in Osceola, Iowa and passed from this life Tuesday, January 13, 2026 in Des Moines at 89 years of age.

Ann received her early education in Osceola and graduated High School in 1954. She later attended Iowa...

01/16/2026

An obituary is pending family approval for Connie Johnston.

01/15/2026

Janiece Elena Crees Hood, daughter of Wayne and Lucille Berniece (Cox) Crees, was born on September 27, 1939, in Murray, Iowa, and passed away on January 14, 2026, in Creston, Iowa, at the age of 86.

Janiece graduated from Murray High School in 1957. Later in life, she was blessed with two c...

01/12/2026

Wilma "Jean" Baughman Toney, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, at Southern Hills Specialty Care in Osceola, Iowa. She was 91 years old.

Born on March 8, 1934, at her family home in Decatur County Iowa, Jean was the daughte...

01/11/2026

Doyle's obituary is pending family approval and will be posted soon.

01/11/2026

Janice "Jan" May LaPlaunt, a cherished member of the Osceola community, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines surrounded by her family. Born on November 25, 1950, at Dr. Stroy Hospital in Osceola, Iowa, Jan lived a life rich with love, laughter, an...

01/05/2026

Patricia Diane Loney, was born December 19, 1952 in Osceola, Iowa and passed from this life Sunday, December 28, 2025 at Southern Hills Specialty Care at 73 years of age.

Patricia was cremated and no services are planned at this time.

Online condolences may be directed to the family ...

12/30/2025

Deborah Lynn Stump, lovingly known as Deb, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, at Mercy One Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Born on July 8, 1951, in Osceola, Iowa, Deb lived a fulfilling life of 74 years, bringing joy and love to those around her.

Deb received her education in O...

12/30/2025

Debbie's family will greet friends and celebrate her life from 10:00 am until Noon on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Kale Funeral Home in Osceola. Reception will be held at the Osceola Eagles following the visitation.

12/29/2025

Steve's obituary is pending family approval and will be posted soon

12/27/2025

12/27/2025

**Obituary for Charlotte Kay Wickett**

Charlotte Kay Wickett, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in rural New Virginia, Iowa, on December 22, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on August 25, 1947, in Des Moines, Iowa.

Charlotte received her ...