Obituaries
Lazarick Maurice Pearce
Mar 19, 2026
Lazarick Maurice Pearce, age 45, of Des Moines, passed away on March 19, 2026. He was born on February 23, 1981, in Chicago, Illinois.He is survived by his mother, Debra Taylor; daughters, Lazaricka Pearce; and siblings, Gerald, Andre, Adekunle, Ezekiel, Kashanta, Latina, Latoya and Laura.Lazarick was preceded in death by his sister, Sharon Darnell.
Thelma Loraine Spilman
Mar 19, 2026
Thelma Loraine Spilman, age 100, of Moravia, Iowa, passed away on March 20, 2026.
She was born on August 9, 1925, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Harold and Neiman. Thelma was a proud high school graduate and lived a long, full life centered around family, hard work, and simple joys.
On August 30, 1943, she was united in marriage to Carl...
Roy Dwight Hough
Mar 19, 2026
Roy Dwight Hough (Uncle Roy), 72, formerly of Gilmore City, Iowa and Salina, Kansas passed away March 19, 2026 at Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehab center in Urbandale Iowa. He was born May 28, 1953 in Wakeeney, Kansas to Claude E Hough and Lois Electa (Rhoades) Hough.
Roy graduated May 1975 from Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina Kansas with a...
John Francis Graham
Mar 18, 2026
John Graham, 63, passed away on March 18, 2026, in Des Moines, IA.
John Graham was born on December 16, 1962 in Des Moines, IA, to Raymond and Rosalie Graham.
Patricia Jean Dolph
Mar 18, 2026
Patricia Dolph, 81, passed away on March 18, 2026.
Patricia Dolph was born on July 15, 1944 in Jesup, IA. She married Larry Dolph in 2014.
Judith Raelene Belken
Mar 18, 2026
Judith Belken, 67, passed away on March 18, 2026, in Anita, Iowa.
Judith Belken was born on August 7, 1958 in Ellsworth, IL, to Harold and LaVera Belken.
Barbara May Schorer
Mar 17, 2026
Barbara Schorer, 77, passed away on March 17, 2026, in Des Moines, IA.
Barbara Schorer was born on November 17, 1948 in Des Moines, IA, to Donovan and Agnes Moore.
Alicia Danielle Kirk
Mar 17, 2026
Alicia Danielle Kirk (Beck)
Date of Birth: August 23, 1986
Born at Methodist Hospital - Madison, Wisconsin
Parents: Daniel Beck and Jennifer O'Neill (Nelson)
Date of Death: March 18, 2026 at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa
Alicia attended the DeForest Elementary, Middle and High School, graduating in 2004. She later obtained a Registered Nursing degree from Des Moines Area...
Josh Davis
Mar 17, 2026
Joshua Alan Davis, 36, passed away peacefully at home on March 17, 2026, surrounded by family. Though anyone who knew Josh knows he probably would have preferred a little less attention in the moment. True to who he was, even in his final days, he remained strong and courageous until his body could no longer keep up with his spirit.Josh...
Spencer Craig Jayne
Mar 17, 2026
Spencer Craig Jayne, age 38, passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2026, St. Patrick's Day. Though his time with us was far too short, the impact he made on those who knew and loved him will last a lifetime.
Spencer was a man who could light up any room with his humor and warmth. He had a natural gift for...
Richard Allen Hill
Mar 17, 2026
Richard "Dicky" Allen Hill, age 62, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on March 17, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories with family and friends.
Dicky was born on January 21, 1964, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Carl Gene and Barbara Ann (Cross) Hill. He was raised in Des Moines, where he spent his life building connections and enjoying...
Sebastian Kane Barton
Mar 16, 2026
Sebastian Kane Barton, 32, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on March 16, 2026.
Born on July 4, 1993, in Durham, North Carolina, Sebastian was the son of Alan and Janell Barton. He grew up in Corydon, Iowa, where he formed many lifelong memories and connections.
Sebastian worked in the service industry and as a laborer throughout his life. He...
Richard Lee Hill Jr.
Mar 16, 2026
Richard Lee "Rick" Hill, 58, passed away on March 16, 2026, in Des Moines, IA.
Rick was born on June 26, 1966 in Des Moines, IA. He married Linda in 1991 in Wisconsin and then they floated down the Apple River. They spent 35 years together. In his youth, Rick loved to riding his motorcycle. Rick enjoyed watching cowboy movies...
Judith Kay Nolting
Mar 16, 2026
Judith Kay Nolting, 78, passed away on March 16, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa, after a courageous battle with Bulbar ALS.
She was born on December 17, 1947, in Waterloo, Iowa to Orville and LaVonne Nolting.
Judy graduated from Waterloo West High School in 1966. During her time in high school, she was an accomplished tennis player. Judy was a...
Harold William Carlson
Mar 15, 2026
Harold William Carlson, age 89 1/2 of Indianola, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on March 15, 2026.
Harold was born on July 8, 1936, to Irvin and Ruby (Hayhurst) Carlson. He grew up in Iowa and graduated from Cambria High School in 1954. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Marines Corps where he proudly...
Herschel Everett Williams
Mar 15, 2026
Herschel Everett Williams, age 80, of Jefferson, Iowa, passed away on March 15, 2026, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.
Herschel was born on February 3, 1946, in Webster City, Iowa, to Emery and Almeda Williams. He attended Kingsway Bible College and spent much of his life in roles that reflected his faith and strong work ethic.
He spent...
Gerald Arthur Ziebell Jr
Mar 13, 2026
Gerald Ziebell, 65, passed away on March 13, 2026, in Des Moines, IA.
Gerald Ziebell was born on September 28, 1960 in Mound, MN, to Gerald and Madlyn Ziebell.
Bryon Richard Akers
Mar 12, 2026
Bryon Richard Akers, age 57, of Des Moines, passed away on March 12, 2026.
Bettie Jo King
Mar 11, 2026
Bettie King, 84, passed away on March 11, 2026, in Altoona, IA.
Bettie King was born on September 11, 1941 in Hulbert, OK, to Arthur and Jewell Steeley.
Timothy Lee Overton
Mar 10, 2026
Timothy Lee Overton, age 56, of Pella, Iowa, passed away on March 10, 2026. Timothy was born on August 3, 1969, in Des Moines, Iowa. He spent his life rooted in the state he proudly called home.
On April 14, 1990, Timothy married Kimberly Vignaroli in Des Moines, Iowa. Together they had three children -Mariah, Brandon, and Anthony.
Timothy loved...
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