Dec 2, 2025

Gladys Marie (Jensen) Wahl, 80, of Des Moines, passed away peacefully at home December 2, 2025.

Gladys was born September 14, 1945; at the Green County Hospital in Jefferson, Iowa, the daughter of Howard H. and Mae B. (Parker) Jensen of Churdan, Iowa. In the early spring of 1948, the family moved to Redfield, Iowa where Gladys attended school.

Gladys...

Dec 2, 2025

Jacinta Lucille Williams was born in Des Moines, Iowa July 13, 1950, to James Edward Smith, Sr. and Agnes Louise Williams. Jacinta, lovingly nicknamed Cynthia, was raised in Des Moines and graduated from Tech High School.

Jacinta was employed by Polk County, ILoNA Financial Group, and Bankers Trust, where she eventually retired.

Jacinta was married to William Edward Jewett, and...

Dec 1, 2025

Freddie Bray, 62, passed away on December 1, 2025, in Des Moines.

Dec 1, 2025

Charlotte Clarke, age 75, passed away on December 1, 2025.

Charlotte was born February 9, 1950 in Iowa to Melvin and Dora Roush.

Charlotte is survived by her children:

Anthony Johnson, George Clarke, Amanda Clarke, Amy Clarke, Dallas Clarke, Dakota Clarke, Seth Clarke, Zachery Clarke, Alejandra Clarke, and Anthony Clarke.

She is also lovingly remembered by her 16 grandchildren, who...

Nov 30, 2025

Sarah Kent, 49, passed away on November 30, 2025, in Des Moines, IA.

Sarah Kent was born on March 3, 1976 in Des Moines, IA, to Kevin Kent and Lynette Kent.

Nov 29, 2025

Karen Randall, 83, passed away on November 29, 2025.

Nov 29, 2025

Kim Sams, 58, passed away on November 29, 2025, in Oskaloosa, IA.

Nov 27, 2025

Larry Short, 79, passed away on November 27, 2025.

Nov 26, 2025

Thurston Arnold, 66, passed away on November 26, 2025, in Iowa City, IA.

Nov 26, 2025

Richard Charles Blalock Jr., 35 years old, passed away on November 26, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa.

Richard Jr. was born May 13, 1990, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Theresa and Richard Blalock Sr.

Richard Jr. was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend whose kindness and warmth touched everyone he met. He grew up in Waterloo, Iowa, where he developed a love...

Nov 26, 2025

Scott Groff, 61, passed away on November 26, 2025, in Des Moines.

Nov 26, 2025

"I'm gonna live, damnit!"

Never have more fitting final words ever been spoken. In her too-short 35 years, Niki lived more fully than most people do in much longer lives. Her resilience and determination to live - even to the very end - was nothing short of inspiring. She radiated energy and light wherever she went, and it was her mission...

Nov 25, 2025

Russell Wachter, 86, passed away on November 25, 2025, in Des Moines, IA.

Nov 24, 2025

Florence Davis, 83, passed away on November 24, 2025, in Des Moines.

Nov 24, 2025

Dale Allen Pedersen, 75, of Waukee, IA passed away on November 24, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer compounded by a recent stroke. His wife, Kathy, was by his side.

Dale was born in the office of Dr. H. Frank Givens of West Bend, IA on December 8,1949 weighing 9 lbs. 10 oz., the second child...

Nov 20, 2025

Lynn Michael Bourne, 64, of Des Moines, IA passed away on November 20, 2025 leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love, and family devotion.

Lynn was born July 31, 1961, to Vivian Sorey and later adopted by her husband Larry Bourne. As a boy, Lynn discovered a passion for fishing and hunting, and he carried that love...

Nov 20, 2025

Steve went to be with the lord on November 20th 2025, he went peacefully in his sleep, Steven was a husband and a dad, But his favorite title was being a Papa. Steve was the type of person who was always willing to help someone in need. During the summer months you could find him with a pole in...

Nov 18, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael Eugene Hilgenberg, who departed this life on November 18, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on November 3, 1951, in Jefferson, Iowa, Michael was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He called Maxwell, Iowa, his home and devoted his life to serving his community as...

Nov 16, 2025

Robert 'Bob' William Baker, 73, passed away early Sunday morning, November 16, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer at UnityPoint Health in Des Moines, Iowa.

Bob was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan on May 8, 1952, to Arthur W. Baker and Pelma 'Pat' (Sliter) Baker. In 1970, he graduated from Coloma High School in Coloma, Michigan....

Nov 14, 2025

Cedric Robinson, 84, passed away on November 14, 2025, in Altoona, IA.