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Coburn Funeral Homes Our mission at Coburn Funeral Home is to help families best celebrate the lives of their loved ones. IA area.

Coburn Funeral Homes Funeral & Cremation Services to the Colfax.

The details you add to a monument tell the person's story to everyone who visits for generations to come. A fishing pole...
10/19/2026

The details you add to a monument tell the person's story to everyone who visits for generations to come. A fishing pole engraving, musical notes, symbols representing what they loved, a favorite verse, their military service, the hobbies that filled their weekends are all touches that turn a stone with a name and dates into something that captures who they actually were.

Future family members who never met them will walk past that monument and learn something real about the person being remembered. We love helping families think through which details deserve recognition and how to arrange everything in a way that feels true to the life being honored.

Call us at 515-674-3155, or stop by to talk about making the monument reflect their story.

Have you ever noticed how much it means when you show up for someone else's loss?When you attend the funeral or share yo...
10/16/2026

Have you ever noticed how much it means when you show up for someone else's loss?

When you attend the funeral or share your condolences, you're showing them that their loved one's life touched far more hearts than just their family.

Funerals matter because they bring our community together around shared love and loss. It's our privilege to help you create meaningful moments where folks can gather to honor the beautiful impact one life can have.

"How do we know the cremated remains are our loved one’s?"We use a clear chain of custody that follows your loved one fr...
10/14/2026

"How do we know the cremated remains are our loved one’s?"

We use a clear chain of custody that follows your loved one from the moment they come into our care through cremation and back to you. Cremations take place one at a time, and the process is carefully documented, giving you confidence and peace of mind.

David Wharff died October 8, 2026, in West Des Moines, Iowa. David was born on December 12, 1934, in Des Moines, Iowa, t...
10/12/2026

David Wharff died October 8, 2026, in West Des Moines, Iowa. David was born on December 12, 1934, in Des Moines, Iowa, the only son of Opal and W. Harold Wharff. David grew up in Colfax, Iowa, married the love of his life, Marianne, in 1964, and they raised their two children on a beautiful acreage ...

What setting feels most like home to you? 🏡The place you choose for your service shapes how the day feels. Each setting ...
10/10/2026

What setting feels most like home to you? 🏡

The place you choose for your service shapes how the day feels. Each setting creates its own tone, which guides how people gather and remember. Our funeral home offers structure and support when your family needs it most. Churches and places of worship connect your service to your faith community and the traditions you value. Family property makes things intimate and personal, while an outdoor space under the trees might feel more like you than any building ever could.

The place should match who you were and what your family needs to say goodbye well. When you tell them where you picture your service happening, you help them create something that feels true to you instead of guessing what you might have wanted.

Rollin George “Swede” Davis, 88, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away on October 1, 2026 at the Community Regional Medical Ce...
10/09/2026

Rollin George “Swede” Davis, 88, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away on October 1, 2026 at the Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno, California. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 11:00 am at First Reformed Church in Prairie City. The family will greet friends on Monday...

EVENT DETAILS: A celebration of life for Bob will be held on Tuesday, October 13, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at the Mitchellvil...
10/09/2026

EVENT DETAILS: A celebration of life for Bob will be held on Tuesday, October 13, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at the Mitchellville Community Center, 120 2nd St NE, Mitchellville, IA 50169.

Robert Kenyon "Bob" Underwood Jr., age 83, of Mitchellville, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026. If you wish to ...

Most of us have a song we'd want played, probably the same one we've requested at every wedding and family reunion for t...
10/07/2026

Most of us have a song we'd want played, probably the same one we've requested at every wedding and family reunion for thirty years. We know who we'd want standing up front telling a specific story we'd want told out loud before everyone goes home. We even know whether we'd want people in black or something with a little more color. Preplanning is really just writing all of that down before someone else has to guess. We've been helping families plan meaningful services for years, and we'd be honored to help you and your family. Call us at 515-674-3155 whenever you're ready.

Golda Ilene (Frame) Ingram, age 84 of Prairie City, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Taylor House in Des Moin...
10/06/2026

Golda Ilene (Frame) Ingram, age 84 of Prairie City, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Taylor House in Des Moines. A celebration of Golda's life will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 11:00 am at the Prairie City Church of the Brethren. A private burial will take place at Waveland Ce...

🌸 The people we love leave pieces of themselves in the best parts of our lives. 🌸
10/04/2026

🌸 The people we love leave pieces of themselves in the best parts of our lives. 🌸

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24 West Howard Street
Colfax, IA
50054

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