Obituaries
Pamela Jean Briggs
May 6, 2026
Pamela Jean Briggs, age 70, of Des Moines, passed away on May 6, 2026. She was born on January 9, 1956, to Harold Wesley and Emma Jean (Wellons) Thompson, in Iowa.Pamela is survived by her two sons, Christopher L Thompson and Tory A Thompson.
William John DeMoss
May 2, 2026
William John DeMoss, 78, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026.
Bill was born July 6, 1947 in Des Moines to William and Mary (Bertin) DeMoss. Bill attended East High School and was a proud East Sider. Bill retired from maintenance at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. He loved riding his Harley Davidson and was an avid fisherman.
Bill was everybody's...
Daniel Alan Sinclair
May 1, 2026
Daniel Alan Sinclair, age 62, of Des Moines, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. A hardworking man with a generous heart, Dan lived a life dedicated to helping others, protecting those around him, and building lasting friendships everywhere he went.
Dan was born on July 21, 1963, in Des Moines to Henry and Sandra (Benson) Sinclair. He...
Gary Robert Giefer
Apr 27, 2026
Gary Giefer, 74, passed away on April 27, 2026, in Ankeny, IA.
Gary Giefer was born on October 24, 1951 in Des Moines, IA, to Robert and Adeline Giefer.
Jacqueline Louise Fees
Apr 26, 2026
Jacqueline (Jackie) Louise Fees (Collins), age 72, of Des Moines, passed away at home on April 26, 2026.Jackie was born May 28, 1953 in Missouri. She worked for Farm Bureau and enjoyed sewing, puzzles and spending time with her family.Jackie is survived by her mother, Alice Collins, and sons, Leland, Daland and Andy Anderson; grandchildren, Jasmine, Melinda, Katie, Lisa, Briana,...
George Lavern Christen
Apr 26, 2026
George Christen, 97, passed away on April 26, 2026, in Des Moines, IA.
George Christen was born on July 29, 1928 in Elgin, IA, to George and Ida Christen.
Linda Mary Halliday
Apr 25, 2026
Linda Halliday, 67, passed away on April 25, 2026, in [location_of_death_city_state].
Linda Halliday was born on September 1, 1958 in Paulina, IA.
Patricia Mae Morales
Apr 24, 2026
Patricia Mae Morales, age 54, of Des Moines, passed away on April 24, 2026.
Patricia was born on December 23, 1971, to James and Anna Mae (Caples) Cox, in Chicago, Illinois. Throughout her life, she was known as an excellent treasure hunter and had a huge love of dogs.
Patricia is survived by her children, Michael Alvin Cox-Vega, Amanda Cox-Rodriguez...
Bonita Ann Fleming
Apr 23, 2026
Bonita Ann Fleming, 75, of Nevada, Iowa, passed away on April 23, 2026, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa.
Bonita was born on February 2, 1951. She was a lifelong Iowan who valued family, simplicity, and the comforts of home. A graduate of Maxwell High School, she dedicated many years of her life working in clerical roles with...
Sean Michael Gaddy Sr
Apr 22, 2026
Sean Michael Gaddy, Sr, age 51, of Norwalk, passed away on April 22,2026.
Beth Irene Kaiser
Apr 22, 2026
Beth Irene Kaiser, 68, was born to Ruth (Clark) and Russell Newton on July 26, 1957 at Iowa Falls, Iowa. She attended Iowa Falls High School and later Open Bible College in Des Moines, Iowa, where she met Dick, who would become her future husband. They were married at the Open Bible Church in Iowa Falls on August 13, 1977....
Linda Ann Hamadani
Apr 21, 2026
Linda Ann Hamadani, age 75, of Waukee, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026. She was born on December 2, 1950, to Arden and Gladys (Ludeking) Iverson.
Linda was raised in Waukon, where she graduated from high school and formed many lifelong friendships. She continued her education at Ellsworth Community College before earning her bachelor's degree from Northeast Missouri State University....
Jerry Joe Smith
Apr 21, 2026
Jay (Jerry Joe) Smith, affectionately known as "Our Own Superman," passed away peacefully April 21,2026 surrounded by his family. A man of infectious laughter and sharp wit, Jay possessed a rare gift for brightening even the heaviest of rooms. He leaves behind a legacy defined by deep devotion to his family, a generous heart, and a spirit that was always...
Valentino E Whitaker
Apr 20, 2026
Valentino E. Whitaker, 64, of Grand Junction, passed away on April 20, 2026.
Valentino was born on October 29, 1961, in Carroll to Herman Bishop and Lois Mae (Tuel) Whitaker. He was raised in Glidden, where he attended and graduated from high school, forming the foundation of the life he would go on to build-one defined by creativity, service, and...
Randy Scott Mandal
Apr 19, 2026
Randy Scott Mandal, 68, of Adel, Iowa, passed away on April 19 after a courageous battle with cancer. He never let it slow him down, even in his final days. Randy was born on May 17, 1957 in Bowman, North Dakota to Einar and Gail Mandal. He was raised with three siblings on their homestead in Bowman. Following school, Randy...
Angelica Rosa Maldonado
Apr 19, 2026
Angelica Rosa Maldonado, 46, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on April 19, 2026, at UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center.
Angelica was born on July 30, 1979, in New York. She built a life defined by resilience, dedication, and love for her family. She worked as a life insurance agent with Primerica, where her strong work ethic and...
Raymond William Burkett
Apr 19, 2026
Raymond William Burkett passed away surrounded by loving family and caregivers, leaving behind a life rich in family, dedication, and quiet joys. Born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa, Raymond was the beloved son of Lena Dawn Hefner-Burkett and Mervin Wilbur Burkett. He grew up alongside his brother, Bill who was nine years his junior; their younger Bobby died shortly...
Elden E Heim
Apr 19, 2026
Elden Heim, of Altoona, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born in Kearney, Nebraska, Elden was the son of Margaret and Murry Heim. He graduated from Grand Island Senior High School and went on to attend Texas Christian University.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Heim; his children Tracy, Shannon,...
Ronald Conrad DeYoung
Apr 19, 2026
Ronald DeYoung, 62, passed away on April 19, 2026, in Des Moines, IA.
Ronald DeYoung was born on January 20, 1964 in Des Moines, IA.
Arthur Edwin Martin Jr.
Apr 16, 2026
Arthur Martin Jr., 67, passed away on April 16, 2026.
Arthur Martin Jr. was born on November 1, 1958 in Des Moines, IA.
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