Obituaries

Judy Kay Waters

Judy Kay Waters

Aug 13, 2025

Judy Waters, 74, passed away at her home surrounded by family on August 13, 2025, in Des Moines, IA.

Judy Waters was born on January 8, 1951 in Des Moines, IA, to William March and Nellie March. She worked for many years at Crest Group Home before staying home to take care of her grandchildren.

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Jason Andrew Cooper

Jason Andrew Cooper

Aug 12, 2025

Jason Cooper, age 54, passed away on August 12, 2025. Jason was born May 11, 1971 in Newton, IA to Edwin Cooper and Marlene Omodt.

Zay Nicole Williams

Zay Nicole Williams

Aug 12, 2025

Zay Williams of West Des Moines, Iowa passed away on Aug 12, 2025. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jeffery Dean Patterson

Jeffery Dean Patterson

Aug 11, 2025

Jeffery Patterson, 64, passed away on August 11, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa

Jeffery was born in Winterset, Ia to Gene and Ruby Patterson. He graduated from Winterset High school, and the moved to California for some time. He was an avid Jeopardy fan, and loved to gamble on the boat. He loved collecting rocks, stones, and...

Dennis Alan Eblen

Dennis Alan Eblen

Aug 11, 2025

Dennis Alan Eblen "Pops", was one of kind, and will be deeply missed. Born Jan 29th, 1953 and passed away peacefully at home on Aug 11th, 2025 at the age of 72. He was preceded in death by his father Donald, brother Dallas, and sister in law Emily.

Dennis was known for his quick wit, sharp one...

Beverley Ann Santora

Beverley Ann Santora

Aug 10, 2025

Beverley Ann Santora (94) of Des Moines, Iowa passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 10, 2025. Born August 24, 1930, in Des Moines. Beverley was the beloved daughter of Ralph and Mabel Perdue.

She spent her life in her hometown, where she created a warm, welcoming home for family and friends. A devoted wife...

David James Pate

David James Pate

Aug 9, 2025

David Pate, age 69, passed away on August 9, 2025.

David was born in San Antonio, TX to James Pate and Shirley Sullivan. He graduated from Lawton High School.

David retired from Outlaw Truck Parts after spending his life in the parts industry. He worked for Hampton Auto Supply, Siegs, Mason City Auto Supply and...

Susan Lesan Smith

Susan Lesan Smith

Aug 9, 2025

Susan was born on December 12, 1949, to Mary Eileen (Yashack) Lesan and Charles Joseph Lesan, joining her twin sister, Sharon Lee and big brother Steven Charles. Born in Creston, IA, Susan grew up in rural Ringgold County, baptized and reared in the First Christian Church in Mount Ayr, IA. Susan graduated from Mount Ayr High School, selected her...

Joshua Alan Reimer

Joshua Alan Reimer

Aug 9, 2025

Joshua Reimer of Des Moines, Iowa passed away on Aug 9, 2025. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Denise Ann Thacker

Denise Ann Thacker

Aug 8, 2025

Denise Ann Thacker, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away

Friday, August 8, 2025, at the age of 69. She was surrounded by her loving family at

Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

Born October 1, 1955, in Des Moines, Iowa to Edith "Jane" (Bowman) and Charles

"Chod"...

Sheila Kay Dukes

Sheila Kay Dukes

Aug 8, 2025

Sheila Dukes of manilla, Iowa passed away on Aug 8, 2025. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Michael Lloyd Lane

Michael Lloyd Lane

Aug 5, 2025

Michael Lane, 77, passed away on August 5, 2025, in Des Moines, IA.

Michael Lane was born on May 27, 1948 in Atlantic, IA, to Don Lane and Audrey Carpenter. He graduated in 1967 from Saydel Eagles High School and went into the Air Force in 1967 and got out in 1973. He worked for 3E as...

Paul Charles Olson

Paul Charles Olson

Aug 4, 2025

Paul Charles Olson was born on 11/25/1944, in Cherokee Iowa to Ray and Veva Olson. He died on 8/4/2025 in West Des Moines, Iowa with his family by his side. He attended school in Cherokee Iowa, graduating in 1964. In 1967, he fell in love and married Claudia (Voigt) Olson, and they were married for 58 years. Together they...

Todd Allan Witte

Todd Allan Witte

Aug 3, 2025

Todd Allan Witte, 66, passed away August 3, 2025. He was born May 24, 1959 in Des Moines, IA, the son of W.R. "Bert" and Patricia (Parks) Witte. Todd attended Urbandale High School and after high school started a career in trim carpentry building houses with his dad. He also worked at Windsor Windows for over 20 years.

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Joseph Steven Hill

Joseph Steven Hill

Aug 2, 2025

Joseph Hill of Des Moines, Iowa passed away on Aug 2, 2025. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Phyllis Maxine Dumstorff

Phyllis Maxine Dumstorff

Aug 1, 2025

Phyllis Maxine Dumstorff, 80, passed away suddenly on August 1, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. A celebration of life will be held 1:00 pm, Saturday, August 9, 2025 at the Minburn United Methodist Church.

Phyllis was born to Elsie and Howard Denman on November 14, 1944 in Perry, Iowa. She was very active in the...

Jimmy Cecil Paine

Jimmy Cecil Paine

Jul 31, 2025

Jimmy Cecil Paine (Jim) entered this world in high gear on December 2, 1946, in Sacramento, California - born while his parents, John Paine and Marilyn Schumaker, were vacationing. He raced into life on his own terms: fast, full of fire, and never one to idle.

Raised in Iowa with a love for the outdoors, Jim discovered...

Stephen John Wiedmann

Stephen John Wiedmann

Jul 28, 2025

Stephen John "Steve" Wiedmann was found deceased in his home on July 28th, after a lengthy battle with lung cancer and the grief of his mother's death that he never recovered from.

Steve was born on August 31, 1957 in Des Moines, Iowa, the 3rd of Paul and Barbara Wiedmann's 7 children. He grew up in St....