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St. Charles Parish
305 West Main Street, Saint Charles, IA 50240
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Funeral service
11:00 a.m.
St. Charles Parish
305 West Main Street, Saint Charles, IA 50240
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Dave Downs Obituary
Dave Downs, 87, of Winterset, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, at his home.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at St. Charles Parish in St. Charles. Family will be present to receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in the St. Charles Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family for a future designation.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1823 North John Wayne Dr., Winterset, IA 50273
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Upcoming Events
Mar
11
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
St. Charles Parish
305 West Main Street, Saint Charles, IA 50240
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsMar
11
Funeral service
11:00 a.m.
St. Charles Parish
305 West Main Street, Saint Charles, IA 50240
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory - Winterset ChapelOnly 4 days left for delivery to next service.