Jun 29, 2025

Barbara Aileen Fortune, 96, passed away at Bickford Senior Living on June 29, 2025. Cremation rites have been accorded and she will be buried next to her husband in the National Cemetery in Keokuk, Iowa.

Barbara was born August 9, 1928 in Keokuk, Iowa the daughter of William and Florence Howe. She graduated from Keokuk High School....

Jun 29, 2025

David Fillbach age 62 of Des Moines died on June 29, 2025.

He was born on September 12, 1962 to Robert and Mary Fillbach in Omaha, NE. He attended school at Omaha NW High School and took some classes at Metro Tech Community College in Omaha. David retired from Firestone after working there for 15 years. He...

Jun 28, 2025

In Loving Memory of Janice Arlene Engebretson

November 27, 1937 – June 28, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Janice Arlene Engebretson, who departed this life peacefully on June 28, 2025, at the age of 87.

Janice was born on November 27, 1937, to...

Jun 27, 2025

Nicholas Duane Kline, aged 45, passed away on June 27, 2025, in State Center. He was born

February 29, 1980, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Duane Flack and Jane Kline.

Nick had a great passion for art and was constantly drawing. He enjoyed listening to music and

he watched a lot...

Jun 27, 2025

John Torger Underberg, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, peacefully entered life everlasting at the stroke of midnight on June 29, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Born on February 28, 1938, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Dodge, Iowa, John was the son of Torger "Bob" Underberg—the youngest of 12 children born to Norwegian immigrants, who served...

Jun 25, 2025

Jun 25, 2025

Jun 24, 2025

Alonzo (Lonnie) Harry Lumley, born on January 13, 1945, passed away on June 24, 2025 at the age of 80, in Urbandale, Iowa. Lonnie was born in Des Moines, IA but was raised in California. Lonnie enjoyed family road trips to California, visiting the beach and any memory that he could make with his family. He was known for...

Jun 23, 2025

Jun 22, 2025

Jun 21, 2025

Jun 21, 2025

Jun 21, 2025

Donald Lee Raeford age 78 of Des Moines died on June 21, 2025.

He was born in Mullins, SC on May 19, 1947 to Harrington and Jeanette Raeford. He attended school at the College of Automation (COA) from 1965-1967. Donald also served with the Iowa National Guard from 1968-1978. He worked in IT for many years until...

Jun 19, 2025

Des Moines- Garry Budgell 75, of Des Moines Iowa passed away on June 19, 2025.

Garry was born on April 11, 1950 in St John's, Newfoundland, Canada and in 1964 when all coal mining operations shut down and jobs were scarce the family relocated to Toronto Ontario. Garry built his life in Ontario completing school, attending a...

Jun 19, 2025

Jun 18, 2025

Our cherished husband, father, and Papa is free- welcomed into his eternal home filled with love, joy, and peace.

Michael Hofer, age 64, of Indianola, Iowa died on June 18, 2025.

We celebrate his unwavering love for his family and his devoted commitment to his professional career.

Mike was born in Aurora, Colorado...

Jun 17, 2025

Kenneth Cochrane age 86 of Des Moines died on June 17, 2025.

He was born on February 24, 1939 to George and Cora in Des Moines, IA. Kenneth worked as a Carpenter for Union Local 106 for over 40 years. He loved being out in nature and tinkering in the garage. Kenneth loved his family, and will...

Jun 17, 2025

Jeffrey Scott Petty died unexpectedly at his home on June 17, 2025. Jeff was born October 15, 1958 in Des Moines, Iowa to Alva Leroy and Mary Margaret Petty. He attended Longfellow Elementary School, Amos Hiatt Junior High School and graduated in 1977 from East High School. Jeff enjoyed sports especially the game of tennis and had a number...

Jun 16, 2025

Douglas Matthew Pruitt, 46, was born in Hayward California on Monday December 18th 1978 to Bill and Diana Pruitt. Doug left this world on Monday June 16, 2025.

Doug married Brooke Longstaff on June 18, 2005. Less than a year after their marriage, Doug was diagnosed with a high stage cancer. This sparked his interest in health...

Jun 15, 2025