Obituaries
Janet Gargala
Dec 10, 2025
Janet Rose Gargala, 61, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa. Born on July 1, 1964, to Alvin and Edna in Des Moines.
Janet is survived by her children, Nick Frye and Sean and wife, Heather Pfeiffer; her grandchildren, Neveah Pfeiffer and Kana Pfeiffer; and her siblings, Jeannie Joiner, Susan Kyle, and Gus Schories. She was...
Barbara Balster
Dec 8, 2025
Barbara "Barb" Balster passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa. She was born November 11, 1960 in Des Moines to Paul and Elizabeth Anthony.
Barb is survived by the love of her life, her devoted husband, David Balster. Their bond was one of unwavering companionship, joy, and mutual care. She was a huge Barnstormers Fan.
Services...
Richard Brosofski
Dec 5, 2025
Richard Blake Brosofski, loving father, son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on December 5, 2025, in the arms of his mother after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 38 years old.
Above all else, Richard was an extraordinary father. His daughter, Josephine Brosofski, was the center of his world and the greatest joy of his life....
Charles Tyler
Dec 4, 2025
Charles "Chuck" Eugene Tyler, passed away on December 4, 2025, at his home. Born on November 27, 1945, in Des Moines, Iowa, Chuck was the beloved son of Everett and Doris Tyler.Chuck's memory will forever be cherished by his life partner, Deb Johnson, and his loving children, John Tyler and Michelle (Gary) White. He will also be deeply missed by...
Jacinta Williams
Dec 2, 2025
Jacinta Lucille Williams was born in Des Moines, Iowa July 13, 1950, to James Edward Smith, Sr. and Agnes Louise Williams. Jacinta, lovingly nicknamed Cynthia, was raised in Des Moines and graduated from Tech High School.
Jacinta was employed by Polk County, ILoNA Financial Group, and Bankers Trust, where she eventually retired.
Jacinta was married to William Edward Jewett, and...
Charlotte Clarke
Dec 1, 2025
Charlotte Clarke, age 75, passed away on December 1, 2025.
Charlotte was born February 9, 1950 in Iowa to Melvin and Dora Roush.
Charlotte is survived by her children:
Anthony Johnson, George Clarke, Amanda Clarke, Amy Clarke, Dallas Clarke, Dakota Clarke, Seth Clarke, Zachery Clarke, Alejandra Clarke, and Anthony Clarke.
She is also lovingly remembered by her 16 grandchildren, who...
Thurston Arnold
Nov 26, 2025
Thurston Arnold, 66, passed away on November 26, 2025, in Iowa City, IA.
Richard Blalock
Nov 26, 2025
Richard Charles Blalock Jr., 35 years old, passed away on November 26, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Richard Jr. was born May 13, 1990, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Theresa and Richard Blalock Sr.
Richard Jr. was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend whose kindness and warmth touched everyone he met. He grew up in Waterloo, Iowa, where he developed a love...
Niki Schuler
Nov 26, 2025
"I'm gonna live, damnit!"
Never have more fitting final words ever been spoken. In her too-short 35 years, Niki lived more fully than most people do in much longer lives. Her resilience and determination to live - even to the very end - was nothing short of inspiring. She radiated energy and light wherever she went, and it was her mission...
Russell Wachter
Nov 25, 2025
Russell Wachter, 86, passed away on November 25, 2025, in Des Moines, IA.
Dale Pedersen
Nov 24, 2025
Dale Allen Pedersen, 75, of Waukee, IA passed away on November 24, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer compounded by a recent stroke. His wife, Kathy, was by his side.
Dale was born in the office of Dr. H. Frank Givens of West Bend, IA on December 8,1949 weighing 9 lbs. 10 oz., the second child...
Lynn Michael Bourne
Nov 20, 2025
Lynn Michael Bourne, 64, of Des Moines, IA passed away on November 20, 2025 leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love, and family devotion.
Lynn was born July 31, 1961, to Vivian Sorey and later adopted by her husband Larry Bourne. As a boy, Lynn discovered a passion for fishing and hunting, and he carried that love...
Steven Craig Gray
Nov 20, 2025
Steve went to be with the lord on November 20th 2025, he went peacefully in his sleep, Steven was a husband and a dad, But his favorite title was being a Papa. Steve was the type of person who was always willing to help someone in need. During the summer months you could find him with a pole in...
Michael Eugene Hilgenberg
Nov 18, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael Eugene Hilgenberg, who departed this life on November 18, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on November 3, 1951, in Jefferson, Iowa, Michael was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He called Maxwell, Iowa, his home and devoted his life to serving his community as...
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