Obituaries
Thelma Loraine Spilman
Mar 19, 2026
Thelma Loraine Spilman, age 100, of Moravia, Iowa, passed away on March 20, 2026.
She was born on August 9, 1925, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Harold and Neiman. Thelma was a proud high school graduate and lived a long, full life centered around family, hard work, and simple joys.
On August 30, 1943, she was united in marriage to Carl...
Roy Dwight Hough
Mar 19, 2026
Roy Dwight Hough (Uncle Roy), 72, formerly of Gilmore City, Iowa and Salina, Kansas passed away March 19, 2026 at Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehab center in Urbandale Iowa. He was born May 28, 1953 in Wakeeney, Kansas to Claude E Hough and Lois Electa (Rhoades) Hough.
Roy graduated May 1975 from Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina Kansas with a...
Judith Raelene Belken
Mar 18, 2026
Judith Belken, 67, passed away on March 18, 2026, in Anita, Iowa.
Judith Belken was born on August 7, 1958 in Ellsworth, IL, to Harold and LaVera Belken.
Spencer Craig Jayne
Mar 17, 2026
Spencer Craig Jayne, age 38, passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2026, St. Patrick's Day. Though his time with us was far too short, the impact he made on those who knew and loved him will last a lifetime.
Spencer was a man who could light up any room with his humor and warmth. He had a natural gift for...
Richard Allen Hill
Mar 17, 2026
Richard "Dicky" Allen Hill, age 62, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on March 17, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories with family and friends.
Dicky was born on January 21, 1964, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Carl Gene and Barbara Ann (Cross) Hill. He was raised in Des Moines, where he spent his life building connections and enjoying...
Richard Lee Hill Jr.
Mar 16, 2026
Richard Lee "Rick" Hill, 58, passed away on March 16, 2026, in Des Moines, IA.
Rick was born on June 26, 1966 in Des Moines, IA. He married Linda in 1991 in Wisconsin and then they floated down the Apple River. They spent 35 years together. In his youth, Rick loved to riding his motorcycle. Rick enjoyed watching cowboy movies...
Judith Kay Nolting
Mar 16, 2026
Judith Kay Nolting, 78, passed away on March 16, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa, after a courageous battle with Bulbar ALS.
She was born on December 17, 1947, in Waterloo, Iowa to Orville and LaVonne Nolting.
Judy graduated from Waterloo West High School in 1966. During her time in high school, she was an accomplished tennis player. Judy was a...
Harold William Carlson
Mar 15, 2026
Harold William Carlson, age 89 1/2 of Indianola, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on March 15, 2026.
Harold was born on July 8, 1936, to Irvin and Ruby (Hayhurst) Carlson. He grew up in Iowa and graduated from Cambria High School in 1954. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Marines Corps where he proudly...
Herschel Everett Williams
Mar 15, 2026
Herschel Everett Williams, age 80, of Jefferson, Iowa, passed away on March 15, 2026, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.
Herschel was born on February 3, 1946, in Webster City, Iowa, to Emery and Almeda Williams. He attended Kingsway Bible College and spent much of his life in roles that reflected his faith and strong work ethic.
He spent...
Timothy Lee Overton
Mar 10, 2026
Timothy Lee Overton, age 56, of Pella, Iowa, passed away on March 10, 2026. Timothy was born on August 3, 1969, in Des Moines, Iowa. He spent his life rooted in the state he proudly called home.
On April 14, 1990, Timothy married Kimberly Vignaroli in Des Moines, Iowa. Together they had three children -Mariah, Brandon, and Anthony.
Timothy loved...
Donna Mae Walther
Mar 7, 2026
Donna Walther, 88, passed away on March 7, 2026, in Des Moines, IA.
Donna Walther was born on March 2, 1938 in Des Moines, IA, to William and Ramona Wardrip.Donna enjoyed reading and traveling. She was proud to show off her spoons from all 50 states. She was a 50+ year member of the Order of Eastern Star and was...
Jesse Daniel Davis
Mar 7, 2026
Jesse Daniel Davis, age 39, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on March 7, 2026.
Jesse was born on July 19, 1986, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Mark Davis and Nancy Swanson. He grew up in the Williamsburg, Iowa area. At the age of 17, Jesse joined the Iowa National Guard, and soon after enlisted in the United States Army....
Janet Minnehan
Mar 6, 2026
Janet Minnehan, 93, passed away on March 6, 2026, in [location_of_death_city_state].
Janet Minnehan was born on April 17, 1932 in Tucson, AZ, to William and Florence Stone.
Thomsa Eleanor Haas
Mar 6, 2026
Thomsa "Tommy" E. Haas (nee Stewart)
Tommy Haas died peacefully in her sleep on March 6, 2026, at the age of 91. A long-time resident of Grinnell, she helped found the Grinnell Community Daycare Center and taught there for many years before becoming one of Grinnell-Newburg Community School District's most beloved elementary school teachers. She was also an active parishioner...
Marvin Charles Schneider
Mar 5, 2026
Marvin Charles Schneider passed away on March 5th, 2026, at the age of 79. Marvin was born on September 9th, 1946, in Iowa Falls to Charles and Elizabeth (Haywood) Schneider, and was a resident of West Des Moines, Iowa.Marvin grew up and spent most of his life living in West Des Moines, Iowa. He worked for Meredith and R.R. Donnelly...
Victoria Ann Walker
Mar 5, 2026
Victoria Ann Walker, age 45, of Des Moines, passed away on March 5, 2026.
Victoria was born on February 24, 1981, in Des Moines to Jack and Lola (Newman) Martindale. She grew up in Des Moines and spent her entire life in the community she loved.
On December 19, 2001, she was united in marriage to Wayne Walker. Together they...
Nancy Belle Dowell
Mar 4, 2026
Nancy Belle Dowell, age 90, of Indianola, Iowa, passed away peacefully at her home on March 4, 2026.
Nancy was born on February 12, 1936, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Carlton B. and Marydell (Warren) Shaw. She grew up in Iowa and developed a deep appreciation for home and rural life that stayed with her throughout her years.
On January...
Barbara Jean Pettit
Mar 4, 2026
Barbara Jean Pettit, 84, of Jefferson, Iowa, passed away on March 4, 2026.
Barbara was born on November 27, 1941, in Ottumwa, Iowa, to C.E. and Leona Cubbage. She grew up in Iowa and carried with her the strong values of faith and family that would guide her throughout her life.
On May 28, 1960, she was united in marriage...
David William Mixdorf
Mar 3, 2026
Our hearts are saddened to announce the passing of David (Dave) Mixdorf, born on December 28, 1954. He passed away March 3 at the Methodist Hospital in Des Moines from injuries sustained by a bad fall. He was surrounded by his wife Rhonda Mixdorf, his son Joel, daughter-in-law Stephanie, their 2 beautiful children Will and Annabelle, and Rhonda's daughter, Regina.
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