Obituaries

Pamela Irene Sales-Riley

Pamela Irene Sales-Riley

Jun 17, 2026

Pamela Irene Sales-Riley, age 66, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on June 17, 2026. She was born in Iowa, on September 2, 1959, to William Edward and Doris Darlene (O'Leary) Sales.

Victoria Lynne Muller

Victoria Lynne Muller

Jun 17, 2026

Victoria "Vicky" Lynne Muller, 65, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on June 17, 2026.Vicky was born on May 25, 1961, in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, to Gerald and Margaret Cornish. She was met in Heaven by her parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles. Her loved ones who will honor her memory in life include her husband, Daniel Friedrich; her daughter, Brandi...

Mark Alan Robb

Mark Alan Robb

Jun 15, 2026

Mark Robb, 72, passed away on June 15, 2026, in Clive, IA.

Mark Robb was born on June 17, 1953 in Belmond, IA, to Robert and Gladys Robb.

Robert William Kirkman

Robert William Kirkman

Jun 15, 2026

Robert William Kirkman, 58, of Urbandale, Iowa, passed away on June 15, 2026 at his home.

Robert was born on July 22, 1967, in Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from East High School and spent his working years as a mechanic and a bartender at Hull Ave Tap. He especially enjoyed his time tending bar, where he had the opportunity...

William Alfred Buckley

William Alfred Buckley

Jun 15, 2026

William "Bill" Alfred Buckley passed away peacefully at his home on June 15, 2026.

Bill was born on June 8, 1946, in Des Moines, Iowa. On June 15, 1972, he married Carol Buckley, his devoted wife and partner in life. In a touching coincidence, Bill passed away on what would have been their 54th wedding anniversary.

Together, Bill and Carol...

Jolene Ruth Rouse

Jolene Ruth Rouse

Jun 14, 2026

Jolene Ruth Rouse, age 77, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on June 14, 2026.

Dennis K McDonald

Dennis K McDonald

Jun 14, 2026

Dennis McDonald, 74, passed away on June 14, 2026, in Des Moines, IA.

Dennis McDonald was born on October 6, 1951 in Lake City, IA, to Keith and Lela McDonald.Dennis served in the Army from 1970 - 1972.

Hector Ruiz

Hector Ruiz

Jun 14, 2026

Hector Ruiz, age 35, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on June 14, 2026.

Patrick Michael Campbell

Patrick Michael Campbell

Jun 13, 2026

Patrick Michael Campbell, age 73, of Nashua, Iowa, passed away on June 13, 2026. Patrick was born in Indiana on February 23, 1953, to Edward and Jeanette (Koenig) Campbell.

Jacy Brandon Weston

Jacy Brandon Weston

Jun 13, 2026

Jacy Brandon Weston, age 33, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on June 13, 2026. Jacy was born in Des Moines on September 21, 1992 to Ronald Aldon and Josephine C. (Terpkosh) Weston. He attended Norwalk High School, had many interests in life, but was especially talented at creating leather products. He is survived by his mother, Josephine; and his...

Debra Lynn Swafford

Debra Lynn Swafford

Jun 11, 2026

Debra Lynn Swafford, 66, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on June 11, 2026.

Debra was born on October 24, 1959, in Beckley, West Virginia. A graduate of Mount Hope High School, she later built a career with Enterprise, where she worked for many years before retirement. She was known for her warm personality, deep faith, and unwavering devotion to...

Sharon Kay Toma

Sharon Kay Toma

Jun 9, 2026

Sharon Toma, 78, passed away on June 9, 2026, in Urbandale, IA.

Sharon Toma was born on April 25, 1948 in Des Moines, IA, to George and Lena Toma.

Raymond Lawrence Spoerry

Raymond Lawrence Spoerry

Jun 9, 2026

Raymond Spoerry, 39, passed away on June 9, 2026, in Des Moines, IA.

Raymond Spoerry was born on May 6, 1987 in Las Vegas, NV, to Henry and Mak Spoerry.

Jean Hood Phillips-Ray

Jean Hood Phillips-Ray

Jun 8, 2026

Jean Phillips-Ray, 79, passed away on June 8, 2026.

Jean Phillips-Ray was born on February 10, 1947 in Oelwein, IA, to Harold and Marian Hood.

Patrick Wayne Dudney

Patrick Wayne Dudney

Jun 8, 2026

Patrick Wayne Dudney, age 67, of Lorimor, Iowa, passed away on June 8, 2026, in Des Moines..

Patrick was born on October 17, 1958, in Iowa to Doyle and Charlene (Strable) Dudney. He grew up in Iowa and built a life centered around family, friendship, and enjoying the simple pleasures that brought him happiness.

Patrick was married to the love...

Paul Mark Palmer

Paul Mark Palmer

Jun 7, 2026

Paul Palmer, 71, passed away on June 7, 2026.

Paul Palmer was born on March 21, 1955 in Osceola, IA, to Paul Sr. and Eva Palmer.

Franklin Levi Sires

Franklin Levi Sires

Jun 7, 2026

Franklin "Levi" Sires, 75, of Waterloo, Iowa, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Levi was born on April 10, 1951, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, to Floyd and Wilfarene (St. John) Sires. From an early age, he possessed an inventive mind, endless curiosity, and a desire to understand how things worked. Those qualities...

Debra Kay Robertson

Debra Kay Robertson

Jun 6, 2026

Debra "Debby" Kay Robertson, age 69, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully at her home on June 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Debby was born on January 21, 1957, in Des Moines, Iowa, to John Davis and Margie Kay Cooper. She spent her life caring for others and creating meaningful connections with those around her....

Merrie Lou Schoonover

Merrie Lou Schoonover

Jun 3, 2026

Merrie Lou Schoonover, 88, of Woodburn, Iowa, passed away on June 3, 2026.Merrie was born on December 25, 1937, in Des Moines, Iowa. She spent her life devoted to her family and home, embracing the role of homemaker with love, dedication, and pride.Merrie was a woman who found happiness in the people and interests she loved most. Family was always...

Russell Albert Parkhurst-Tilley

Russell Albert Parkhurst-Tilley

Jun 2, 2026

Russell Albert Parkhurst-Tilley, 72, passed away on June 2, 2026, in Urbandale, IA.

Russell was born on November 30, 1953 in Des Moines, IA.

He was preceded in death by his father, Russell Alva Parkhurst; his mother, Vivian Ruth (Hardman) Tilley; his step-father, Ernest Elvin Tilley; and his brother, Larry Dean Parkhurst-Tilley.

Russell was laid to rest at Glendale-Masonic Cemetery...