Obituaries
Carolynn Mae Blachley
Mar 28, 2026
Carolynn Mae Blachley, age 87, of Des Moines, passed away on March 30, 2026.
She was born on December 2, 1938, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Robert and Maxine (Munson) Elifritz
She found great joy in spending time with her long-time partner, Craig Sandle. Together, they made cherished memories traveling each summer to cottages in Minnesota, as well as to...
Vinh Thi Bui
Mar 27, 2026
Vinh Thi Bui, 78, of Urbandale, Iowa, passed away on March 27, 2026. She was born February 4, 1948 in Vietnam and later made her home in Iowa, where she built a life centered on family, hard work, and community.
Vinh was a devoted wife to her husband, Luu Bui, with whom she shared many years of marriage. She was...
Gary Dean Crees
Mar 24, 2026
Gary Dean Crees, 82 passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026, at Methodist Hospital surrounded by his family who loved him so deeply. He was born on August 16,1943, in Des Moines, Iowa. Gary was the fourth of six children born to Vaughn and Veletta (Norman) Crees. Gary was a proud South sider who graduated from Lincoln High School in...
Larry Duane Meggers
Mar 23, 2026
Larry Duane Meggers, 68, of Norwalk, Iowa, passed away on March 23, 2026, at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines.
Larry was born on December 30, 1957, in Carroll, Iowa, to Duane and Luetta (Johnson) Meggers. He grew up in Iowa and graduated high school from Ar-We-Va, Westside, Iowa in 1976. He went on to earn his bachelor's degree from Drake...
Deborah Denise Barber
Mar 21, 2026
Deborah Barber, 68, passed away on March 21, 2026, in Des Moines, IA.
Deborah Barber was born on August 8, 1957 to Paul and Betty Jane Otte.
Vicki Mae Rife
Mar 21, 2026
Vicki Mae Rife, age 76, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on March 21, 2026, at UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital.
Vicki was born on March 15, 1950, in Des Moines, Iowa. She was a proud graduate of Tech High School.
A woman of quiet strength and deep faith, Vicki was a devoted member of Evangelistic Missionary Church of...
April Dawn Leber
Mar 21, 2026
April Dawn Leber, 58 of Perry passed away March 21, 2026, peacefully at home in the company of her husband Matt and her dogs. April had battled MS for the last 16 years and passed due to complications of MS. Instead of a Memorial there was a living wake on March 7, 2026. Many family members were in attendance along...
Shane Anthony Simmer
Mar 20, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Shane Simmer, on March 20, 2026. Born on July 25, 1977, Shane graced the lives of many with his friendly and kind-hearted nature.
Shane's life, though cut to short , was about the joys of the simple life. He loved to be outdoors hunting or fishing , at home on his couch...
Lazarick Maurice Pearce
Mar 19, 2026
Lazarick Maurice Pearce, age 45, of Des Moines, passed away on March 19, 2026. He was born on February 23, 1981, in Chicago, Illinois.He is survived by his mother, Debra Taylor; daughters, Lazaricka Pearce; and siblings, Gerald, Andre, Adekunle, Ezekiel, Kashanta, Latina, Latoya and Laura.Lazarick was preceded in death by his sister, Sharon Darnell.
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...
John Francis Graham
Mar 18, 2026
John Graham, 63, passed away on March 18, 2026, in Des Moines, IA.
John Graham was born on December 16, 1962 in Des Moines, IA, to Raymond and Rosalie Graham.
Patricia Jean Dolph
Mar 18, 2026
Patricia Dolph, 81, passed away on March 18, 2026.
Patricia Dolph was born on July 15, 1944 in Jesup, IA. She married Larry Dolph in 2014.
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.
Barbara May Schorer
Mar 17, 2026
Barbara Schorer, 77, passed away on March 17, 2026, in Des Moines, IA.
Barbara Schorer was born on November 17, 1948 in Des Moines, IA, to Donovan and Agnes Moore.
Alicia Danielle Kirk
Mar 17, 2026
Alicia Danielle Kirk (Beck)
Date of Birth: August 23, 1986
Born at Methodist Hospital - Madison, Wisconsin
Parents: Daniel Beck and Jennifer O'Neill (Nelson)
Date of Death: March 18, 2026 at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa
Alicia attended the DeForest Elementary, Middle and High School, graduating in 2004. She later obtained a Registered Nursing degree from Des Moines Area...
Josh Davis
Mar 17, 2026
Joshua Alan Davis, 36, passed away peacefully at home on March 17, 2026, surrounded by family. Though anyone who knew Josh knows he probably would have preferred a little less attention in the moment. True to who he was, even in his final days, he remained strong and courageous until his body could no longer keep up with his spirit.Josh...
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...
Sebastian Kane Barton
Mar 16, 2026
Sebastian Kane Barton, 32, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on March 16, 2026.
Born on July 4, 1993, in Durham, North Carolina, Sebastian was the son of Alan and Janell Barton. He grew up in Corydon, Iowa, where he formed many lifelong memories and connections.
Sebastian worked in the service industry and as a laborer throughout his life. He...
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