Obituaries
Duane Edward Sanders
Feb 4, 2026
Duane Edward Sanders, age 89, of McCallsburg, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home on February 4, 2026.
Duane was born on February 17, 1936, in Mallard, Iowa, to Glenn and Verdell (Schwint) Sanders. He was raised in a large and close-knit family of 13 siblings, an upbringing that shaped his lifelong appreciation for family, hard work, and togetherness.
He...
Marcella Lucille Green
Feb 3, 2026
Marcella Lucille Green, daughter to Viola Grace Howe & George Woodrow Watkins was born January 18th 1941 & passed from this life on February 3rd 2026 at her home surrounded by family at the age of 85. She received her early education at the Redwing school house and graduated Clarke High School in 1959. Later in life she graduated SWICC...
Everett Lee Henderson
Feb 1, 2026
Everett Lee Henderson, age 88, of Altoona, Iowa, passed away on February 1, 2026.
Everett was born on July 14, 1937, in Des Moines, Iowa, where he was also raised. He was the son of Rodney and Esther (Nelson) Henderson.
Everett had a deep appreciation for the outdoors and spent many enjoyable hours hunting and fishing. He was also a...
Gloria Marie Penenger
Jan 30, 2026
Gloria Marie Penenger, age 77, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026. She was born on November 7, 1948, in Des Moines, where she spent most of her life and built a home centered on love and family.
Gloria was the daughter of Leslie Eugene Valentine and Catherine Elizabeth (Staver) Rogers. She was a middle child...
Linda Louise Hehmann
Jan 30, 2026
Linda Louise O'Neal Hehmann, 79, of Des Moines, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026, surrounded by her beloved family.
Linda was born on March 30, 1946, in Greencastle, Indiana, the loving daughter of Bedford Henry and Martha Louise O'Neal.
Linda was predeceased by her father and mother; daughter, Tina Scheffers and son-in-law, Jeff Scheffers; brothers, Phil and Dan...
Maurice "Morrie" McMurray
Jan 29, 2026
Maurice McMurray, age 82, of Des Moines, passed away on January 29, 2026.
Maurice was born on May 18, 1943, to Roy and Alice (Foley) McMurray . He proudly served his country with the United States Army during the Vietnam War, an experience that remained an important part of his life and identity.
Following his military service, Maurice dedicated over...
Todd Michael Olson
Jan 29, 2026
Todd Michael Olson, age 65, of Des Moines, passed away on January 29, 2026.
Kathleen Anne Davenport
Jan 25, 2026
Kathleen Anne Davenport (née Doyle), 67, of Des Moines, passed away on January 25, 2026, at Azria Health Park Place. Born in Des Moines, IA, she was the daughter of Mary Lee (Wright) and John Edward Doyle.
Kathleen worked in various office support positions and excelled at providing in-home health assistance to the infirm and convalescing throughout the metro area....
Max Argo
Jan 25, 2026
Max Eugene Argo, age 77, of Johnston, Iowa, passed away on January 25, 2026, in Johnston. He was born on December 10, 1948, in Centerville, Iowa, to Guy W. and Wilda M. (Hiatt) Argo.
Max married the love of his life, Patty, on August 22, 1969. Together they shared more than five decades of marriage and raised three children, building...
Donald Houghton
Jan 25, 2026
Donald "Donnie" James Houghton, age 60, of Hartford, Iowa, passed away on January 25, 2026. He was born on November 8, 1965.
Donnie is survived by his loving wife, Wendy Houghton; his father, Leo Houghton; and his children, Amber (Curtis) Glenn, Toby (Samantha) Houghton, Ashley (Victor) Houghton, Jennifer (Justin) Cossman, Ashley (Joey) Edler, Justin (Kendra) Ramer, Lucy (Keanu) King, Tristan...
Ricky Leroy Ford
Jan 24, 2026
Ricky Ford, 34, passed away on January 24, 2026, in Des Moines, IA.
Ricky Ford was born on October 19, 1991 in Des Moines, IA. Ricky enjoyed fishing and softball.
Jeanine C Karl
Jan 24, 2026
Jeanine Karl, 70, passed away on January 24, 2026. Jeanine was a caring and loving mother and grandma who enjoyed classic rock music, the Hawkeyes and Vikings, gardening and cooking. She loved being out in the sun and would layout at the pool as much as possible but most of all she loved her family. Every year she looked forward...
Anacorita Aldiano Aguiniga
Jan 23, 2026
Anacorita Aguiniga, age 84, of Des Moines, passed away on January 23, 2026.
Karen Jo West
Jan 23, 2026
Karen Jo (Burright) West, 77, passed away on January 23, 2026, in Des Moines, IA.
Karen West was born on March 25, 1948 in Santa Monica, CA. She passionately loved her friends and family. She enjoyed the great outdoors, fishing, camping, arrowhead and artifact hunting. Karen especially loved riding on the Harley with her husband, Dan. She lived life her...
Helen Walker
Jan 23, 2026
Helen Louise Walker, age 101, passed away January 23, 2026 peacefully with her daughters by her side at Bishop Drumm Nursing Home in Johnston. A special thanks to the staff at Bishop Drumm for guiding us through this difficult time. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Helen was born December 20, 1924. She was a...
Patrick Dunn
Jan 22, 2026
Patrick Dunn, 79, passed away on January 22, 2026, in Indianola, IA.
Patrick Dunn was born on July 15, 1946 in Cascade, IA, to William and Grace Dunn.
Harry Loduvicus Debye
Jan 22, 2026
Harry Debye, 91, passed away on January 22, 2026, in Otley, IA.
Harry Debye was born on December 2, 1934 in the Netherlands. He enjoyed soccer, cycling, skiing, hiking, traveling, classical music and reading.
Virginia Carol Thomas
Jan 22, 2026
Virginia Carol Thomas, 81, passed peacefully on January 22, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa, with her loved ones by her side.
Born on July 16, 1944, in Peoria, Illinois, to Amelia and Carl Acuff, she was the youngest of three children and was preceded in death by her two older brothers, Carl and Eddie.
A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and...
John Spenser Keatley
Jan 21, 2026
John Keatley, 79, passed away on January 21, 2026, in West Des Moines, IA.
John Keatley was born on December 19, 1946.
Michael "Mike" Morris
Jan 21, 2026
Michael Thomas Morris was born to Tom and Maxine (Evelyn) Morris in Clear Lake, Iowa on November 18th, 1956. Mike grew up on the Southside of Des Moines and attended Christ the King Catholic School. He graduated from Dowling Catholic High School in 1976 where he was a proud member of the undefeated Maroon Magic football team. In 1978 he...
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