Obituaries
Edith Eleanor Mikesell
Oct 31, 2026
Edith Eleanor Mikesell "Edie", age 83, passed away peacefully at her home in Des Moines, Iowa, on October 31, 2026.
Edie was born September 2, 1943, Edith was the daughter of Roy and Lydia Ellis. She spent many years working in the pharmacy for Dahl's. She was united in marriage to James Mikesell, with whom she built a life centered...
Carri Anne Harris
Oct 30, 2026
Carri Anne Harris, age 48, passed away on October 30, 2026, at her sister's home in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Born on March 8, 1978, in Des Moines, Iowa, Carri was the daughter of Thomas Edward and Dianna Sue (Johnston) Garner. She graduated from Roosevelt High School and built a successful career working in technical support for CenturyLink before serving...
Lynne Geneva Elhard
Oct 28, 2026
Lynne Geneva Elhard (née Davis), known lovingly to her family as "Lynnie Pooh," born June 2, 1941 in Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on October 28, 2026 in Johnston, Iowa. She was the beloved daughter of Kenneth Claude Davis and Ethel Pearl Davis (née McCabe), and the adopted daughter of Clifford Maurice Davis. She spent much of her adult life...
Jay Siford
Oct 28, 2026
John Jay Siford, age 46, passed away on October 28, 2026, in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Born in Omaha, Nebraska, on May 1, 1980, John was the son of John Arthur and Diana Lynn (Snyder) Siford. He completed high school and resided in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
An avid outdoor enthusiast, John loved motorcycling, fishing, and camping.
Jay is survived by his...
Wayne Edward Nelson
Oct 28, 2026
Edward Wayne Nelson, age 76, passed away on October 28, 2026, at the Madrid Home in Madrid, Iowa.
Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on March 4, 1950, Edward was the son of Fred and Katherine Nelson. He graduated from Springville High School and dedicated 30 years of his career as a construction superintendent with The Hansen Company.
A resident of...
Anthony Keiokie Pettaway
Oct 27, 2026
Anthony K. Pettaway was born April 5, 1988 in Colorado Springs, CO. As a young kid Anthony played sports for the Police Athletic League. He knew that sports would change his life. Anthony graduated from Sierra HS in 2006, where he still holds Individual and Team Records. Anthony received a full ride to Drake University, and chose Iowa as home...
Lois Carolyn Roller
Oct 27, 2026
Lois Carolyn Roller, age 93, passed away at Parkridge Specialty Care in Pleasant Hill, Iowa.
Born in Des Moines, Iowa, on November 27, 1932, Lois was the daughter of Harlan and Bertina Moore. She earned her Bachelor's degree and dedicated over 20 years to her career as a Registered Nurse, specializing in psychiatric nursing. Throughout her lifetime, she also demonstrated...
Sandra Michele Mintle
Oct 27, 2026
Sandra Michele Mintle, age 80, passed away on October 27, 2026, at Accura HealthCare of South Des Moines in Des Moines, Iowa.
Born in Daytona Beach, Florida, on June 8, 1946, Sandra was the daughter of Robert Jolley and Bonnie McKay. She attended college and enjoyed a long, dedicated 20-year career in accounting and payroll, working with Volusia Hospital and...
Joshua David Anderson
Oct 26, 2026
Josh Anderson, 46, died peacefully at his home on Monday, October 26, 2026, from melanoma.
Josh was born in Iowa City, Iowa, on May 28, 1980, and lived the entirety of his childhood in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. From an early age, he had a deep appreciation for the fine arts. During his elementary and middle school years, Josh performed with...
Linda Sherman Powers
Oct 25, 2026
Linda Sherman Powers, age 80, passed away at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa on October 25, 2026.
Born in Hampton, Iowa, on March 7, 1946, Linda was the daughter of Leonard Francis Sherman and Elvera Irene Koop. She earned her Bachelor's degree from Central College and led a fulfilling, varied career serving as an Insurance Supervisor,...
Perry Andrew Fischer
Oct 24, 2026
Perry Andrew Fischer, age 68, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on October 24, 2026.Perry was born on June 24, 1958, in Iowa, to Harold and Alyce R (Olmstead) Fischer.
Jay Ralph Sowden
Oct 24, 2026
Most people who knew him had no idea his name was actually Anthony, a name given to him at his baptism. In fact, his own son didn't even learn his legal first name until he was seven years old. To everyone who loved him, he was simply Jay or AJ, a man defined by a brilliant mind, a hard-working spirit,...
Julianne Kokke
Oct 23, 2026
Julianne Kokke, age 67, passed away at her home in Norwalk, Iowa.
Born in Denver, Colorado, on July 26, 1959, Julianne was the daughter of Ted and Martha Calland. She completed her high school education and worked in customer service and retail for companies including Casey's, Subway, and Four Sons, dedicating 12 years to her longest-held position before retiring.
On...
Charmaleen Fitzner
Oct 21, 2026
Charmaleen "Charm" Fitzner, age 65, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on October 21, 2026.
Born in Iowa on December 28, 1960, Charm was the cherished daughter of August and Hazel (Dickinson) Fitzner. A loving, fun-to-be-around, and delightfully feisty spirit, Charm brought warmth, joy, and energy to all who knew her. She dedicated herself to caring for others throughout her...
Monick Reese
Oct 18, 2026
Monick Reese, age 56, of Grimes, Iowa, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2026, with her loving husband by her side, after facing ovarian cancer for less than three years.
Born on September 19, 1970, in Vientiane, Laos, Monick was the cherished daughter of Khanh and Thong Kham. Throughout her life, her deep faith served as a strong foundation, guiding...
Jeffery Allen Hickcox
Oct 18, 2026
Jeffery Allen Hickcox, lovingly known as Jeff, passed away Sunday, October 18th, 2026, surrounded by the love and memories of family and friends. He was a man of great humor, loyalty, and kindness whose presence brought laughter and comfort to those fortunate enough to know him.
Jeff was born on November 11, 1968, to Fred and Norma Hickcox. He shared...
Orville Steven Ren
Oct 17, 2026
Orville Steven Ren, age 76, passed away on October 17, 2026, at the VA Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.
Born in Geneva, Illinois, on February 13, 1950, Orville was the son of Orville and Phillis Ren. He completed his high school education and proudly served four years in the United States Army. Following his military service, he worked for 20...
Kenneth Eugene Thrap
Oct 16, 2026
Kenneth Eugene Thrap, age 91, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2026.
Kenny was born in Boone County, Iowa, on November 29, 1934, to Ralph and Harriett (Lendt) Thrap. On August 21, 1954, he married the love of his life, Nancy Andrews, beginning a devoted partnership and family journey that spanned over seven decades.
A man...
Jasmine Michelle Jewett
Oct 15, 2026
Jasmine Michelle Jewett, age 49, passed away at UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
Born in Des Moines, Iowa, on July 8, 1977, Jasmine was the daughter of James Allen Jewett and Denise Dianne Bumpus. She completed her high school education and dedicated her career to caring for others as a nursing assistant, working with...
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