Obituaries

Michael Overbey

Michael Overbey

Nov 8, 2025

Michael Overbey, 65, passed away on November 8, 2025, in Des Moines, IA.

Mary Lee Bandfield

Mary Lee Bandfield

Nov 8, 2025

Mary Lee Bandfield, age 78, of Knoxville, Iowa, formerly of Des Moines, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 8, 2025.

Marylee was born on January 15, 1947, in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Paul and Frances (Abrams) Fincher. She was raised in the Des Moines and Albia areas and carried with her a deep love for...

Julia Lee Ramirez

Julia Lee Ramirez

Nov 8, 2025

Julia Ramirez, 68, passed away on November 8, 2025, in Des Moines, IA.

Julia Ramirez was born on October 31, 1957 in Granite City, IL, to Tracy and Murle Padgett.

Terry Lee Hildreth

Terry Lee Hildreth

Nov 7, 2025

Terry Lee Hildreth passed away Friday November 7th, 2025. Terry was born August 12th, 1953 in Des Moines, IA to Kate Israel(Johnson) and Paul Hildreth.Terry owned T&H Siding and spent many years doing siding, windows, decks and pretty much anything under the sun. Terry enjoyed many sports, but he was always a dedicated Minnesota Vikings fan. He was also...

Cecile Therese Martin

Cecile Therese Martin

Nov 6, 2025

Cecile Martin, 94, passed away on November 6, 2025, in Ankeny, IA.

Cecile Martin was born on December 31, 1930 in Chicago, IL, to Vincent and Celeste Mertes.

Judith Ann Rice

Judith Ann Rice

Nov 6, 2025

Judith (Roe) Rice passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Kavanagh House in Des Moines, after a brief battle with cancer.

Judi was born on November 11, 1944 in Des Moines, Iowa to Melvin and Evelyn Roe. Judi graduated from East High School in 1963 and lived most of her life in the Ankeny area. She...

Elijah William Torres

Elijah William Torres

Nov 5, 2025

Elijah William Torres, aka Jah, 23, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on November 5, 2025, in his downtown Des Moines home. He was born on June 25, 2002, in Des Moines, where he spent his life surrounded by the family and friends he loved so deeply.

Elijah was a talented and dedicated barber at Universal Barbershop,...

Rick Russell Schneider

Rick Russell Schneider

Nov 5, 2025

Rick Russell Schneider passed away on 11/5/25 at Unity Point Hospital in Des Moines, IA after suffering a massive stroke on 11/2/25.

Rick was born May 18, 1966 in Decorah, IA to Russ and Kay Schneider, a young couple who had recently graduated from Luther College. After Russ and Kay made their home in NW Iowa, Rick...

Barry Joseph Mcelhaney

Barry Joseph Mcelhaney

Nov 3, 2025

Barry McElhaney, age 63, passed away on November 3, 2025. Barry was born in Franklin, PA to Robert and Virginia McElhaney.

James Michael Raymond

James Michael Raymond

Nov 3, 2025

James Michael Raymond, age 64, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025, at Greater Southside Health and Rehab in Des Moines.

James was born on November 30, 1960, the son of James Joe and Maria Catherina (Romeo) Raymond. He was raised in central Iowa and graduated from Ames High School. He worked for...

Kathi Jean Sherwood

Kathi Jean Sherwood

Nov 3, 2025

Kathi Sherwood, 81, passed away on November 3, 2025, in Adel, IA.

Kathi Sherwood was born on May 3, 1944 to Lyle Edwards and Lydia Edwards.

Kathi married Paul Sherwood and the couple had 3 children, Heather Peters, Michelle Rezek, Stephani Sherwood.

Kathi enjoyed plants and flowers, sewing and shopping.

Kathi...

Kenneth Lee Walker

Kenneth Lee Walker

Oct 30, 2025

Kenneth Walker, age 59, passed away on October 30, 2025. Kenneth was born in Chicago, IL to Sammie Walker and Jessie Young.

Albert Garcia Plascencia

Albert Garcia Plascencia

Oct 30, 2025

Albert G. Plascencia went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 30th, 2025. He was born in Mexicali Baja California Mexico December 14th, 1969. He was the 10th of 11 siblings and after graduating from Brawley High School he worked at the convenience store providing for his family. He loved listening to music, watching movies and collecting anything...

Larry David Cyrus

Larry David Cyrus

Oct 30, 2025

Larry Cyrus, 75, passed away on October 30, 2025 and was born born on July 10, 1950.

Maria Rosa De Souza

Maria Rosa De Souza

Oct 28, 2025

Maria De Souza, 82, passed away on October 28, 2025, in Waukee, IA.

Antonia Corio Smid

Antonia Corio Smid

Oct 28, 2025

Antonia Corio Smid, 35, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on October 28, 2025. Born on July 31, 1990, in Des Moines, Antonia was the beloved daughter of Ken Smid and Angela Corio; and a cherished sister to Ian Smid and his wife, Stephanie; she loved her "in-town grandparents," George and Linda Durban; and her long-time partner, Frank...

Roderick Evans

Roderick Evans

Oct 27, 2025

Roderick (Rod) Lynn Evans 55 of Des Moines, Iowa passed away October 27, 2025, at UnityPoint Des Moines Hospital. He was born on February 12th, 1970, to Donald Evans and Susan (Moore) Lewiston at Mercy Hospital Des Moines, IA.

Rod graduated from Norwalk High School, Class of 1988. Following graduation, he continued his education at Wartburg College...

Lisa Ann Kuder

Lisa Ann Kuder

Oct 27, 2025

Lisa Kuder, 71, passed away on October 27, 2025, in Des Moines, IA.

Meri Beth Ringgenberg

Meri Beth Ringgenberg

Oct 27, 2025

Meri Beth Ringgenberg of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully the evening before her 60th birthday.

She lived with humor, courage, and an easy warmth that made people feel seen.

Born on October 28, 1965, in Des Moines, to Lester L. "Shorty" and Bernedene E. "Pete" Ringgenberg (McCoun). Meri Beth was known for her quick...

Jackie Harland Lewis

Jackie Harland Lewis

Oct 26, 2025

Jackie Harland Lewis, age 74, passed away on October 26, 2025.

Jackie was born on July 6, 1951, to Jerry and Juliana Lewis. After high school, he proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps beginning July 1, 1970. After his service, he spent his career as a tire builder, a trade he took great...