Obituaries

Michael Wolford

Michael Wolford

May 17, 2025

Michael David Wolford :born April 24,1948:  Peggy Beth Fovargue Wolford: (wife)Son: Benjamin Michael Wolford: (wife Amy): Daughter Christine Lynn Wolford.

Mike and I met for the first time in September 1972. I was coming home for the weekend from college. My parents and brother invited Mike for dinner. I'm happy  to say that's when it started! December...

Virginia Ann Tholund

Virginia Ann Tholund

May 16, 2025

Virginia Ann Tholund, lovingly known as Ginny, passed away peacefully at home on May 16th, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 76 years old.

Born on October 7th, 1948, in Kearney, New Jersey, Ginny was the daughter of John and Ann Cammarata. From a young age, she had a deep love for words, whether...

Crystal Hart

Crystal Hart

May 15, 2025

Crystal Hart, 71, died of cancer on May 15 at Kavanaugh House hospice in Des Moines. Crystal was born in Vinton in 1953 and graduated from Washington High School in 1971 and UNI in 1976. After college, she lived and worked in Grand Lake, Colorado for 30 years and then moved back to Iowa.

Crystal was preceded...

I'Ziaha Kehlani Monae Moreno

I'Ziaha Kehlani Monae Moreno

May 12, 2025

I'ziaha Kehlani Monae Moreno, the infant daughter of Jafeth Isaias Ochoa Moreno and Janiyah Shyasia Monique Lewis, passed away on Monday, May 12th, 2025 at Unity Point Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.

I'ziaha is survived by her parents; grandparents: Tiawanna Lewis, Dionne Edwards, Midori Moreno, and Regina Johnson; aunts and uncles: Jamarion Jackson, Jataysia Lewis, Jariah...

Zagory Lewis Harris

Zagory Lewis Harris

May 10, 2025

Zagory Lewis Harris, age 59, of Des Moines, passed away on May 10, 2025.

Zagory was born on January 7, 1966, in Des Moines, Iowa, to June Harris.

He is survived by his wife, Tyrell Paige; and two sons.

Zagory was preceded in death by his mother.

Larry Dean Osborn

Larry Dean Osborn

May 9, 2025

Larry Dean Osborn, 75, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on May 9, 2025, at MercyOne Hospital in Des Moines, surrounded by loved ones. Born on September 15, 1949, in Des Moines, Larry remained deeply rooted in the city that shaped his life.

A graduate of Colfax High School, Larry devoted an extraordinary 58 years to the...

Marci Ann Fee

Marci Ann Fee

May 9, 2025

Marci Ann Fee, age 63, of Chariton, passed away on May 9, 2025. She was born December 7, 1961 in Mckeesport, Pennsylvania, to John and Helen (Kretschmer) Kite.

Marci is survived by her sons, Dustin (Shania) and Dakota (Amber); and grandchildren, Carter, Adelita, Tucker, Walker, River, Rory and Rebel.

She is preceded in death by...

Robert Glen Tomlinson

Robert Glen Tomlinson

May 8, 2025

Robert Glen Tomlinson (Bob), passed away peacefully, at his home on May 8 th 2025, He was 85 years old. A visitation will be held on Friday May 16 th 2025, from 11:00-12:00 PM at Simplify Funeral Home (4821 SW 9 th St. Des Moines). The funeral will be held on the same day following the visitation from 12:00-1:00...

Irene Vayle Mccumber

Irene Vayle Mccumber

May 8, 2025

Irene Vayle (Bogue) McCumber, age 90, passed away on May 8, 2025 at Courtyard Estates in Bondurant, Iowa. Irene was born July 15, 1934 to Dee and Mabel (Sigman) Bogue in Tama Iowa.

Irene lived a full and exciting life. She was united in marriage to Fredrick McCumber Sr. on March 1, 1950. She enjoyed gardening, crafting,...

Michael James Lindman

Michael James Lindman

May 7, 2025

Michael James Lindman (Munchie), 70, of Des Moines, joined the Angels on May 7, 2025. He was born to James and June (Bell) Lindman.  He was a Teamster for 30+ years, a Mason and a Shriner.

Those left to cherish Michael's memory include his mother, June; his wife, Sheila; his sons, Kodi James (Cassey), Kolton Michael (Jessica),...

Owen Christopher Topliff

Owen Christopher Topliff

May 5, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Owen Christopher Topliff on May 5, 2025. Owen succumbed to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on the evening of May 4 in Sioux City, Iowa. He was born on May 25, 1997, in Waterloo, Iowa.

Owen is survived by his devoted father, Shawn Topliff; Shawn's significant other,...

Alan Robert Hokanson

Alan Robert Hokanson

May 4, 2025

Alan Robert Hokanson, 79, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on May 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and proud Marine.   Alan lived a life marked by service, integrity, and unwavering dedication to those he loved.

Born on September 22, 1945, in Carroll, Iowa, Alan grew up with a strong sense...

Christopher Paul Marasco, Sr.

Christopher Paul Marasco, Sr.

May 3, 2025

Christopher Paul Marasco Sr., age 72, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on May 3rd, 2025 at Every Step hospice, Kavanagh House. Christopher was born on May 28th 1952, the son of Michael and Anna Rose (Scarcello) Marasco, in Des Moines, Iowa. He grew up in the Des Moines area and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1970. He...

Mary King

Mary King

May 3, 2025

Mary enjoyed gardening, fishing, shopping, socializing, music, and she liked people watching. Mary also had a love for animals. Throughout her life she had many pets. Her favorite one was Butterball. Mary had lots of nieces and nephews and also great nieces and nephews that she enjoyed spending time with. Mary was hard headed, mouthy, a free spirit, highly...