Obituaries

Paul Isaacson

Paul Isaacson

Jun 30, 2025

Paul Isaacson, 85, of Ankeny, Iowa passed away at home on June 30, 2025,

surrounded by his loving family.

A private memorial service will be held to honor Paul.

Paul Dean Isaacson was born on March 2, 1940 in Red Oak, Iowa, the son of Paul G.

and Marjorie (Young) Isaacson....

Elester Johnson

Elester Johnson

Jun 30, 2025

Elester Johnson of Des Moines, Iowa passed away on Jun 30, 2025. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Barbara Fortune

Barbara Fortune

Jun 29, 2025

Barbara Aileen Fortune, 96, passed away at Bickford Senior Living on June 29, 2025. Cremation rites have been accorded and she will be buried next to her husband in the National Cemetery in Keokuk, Iowa.

Barbara was born August 9, 1928 in Keokuk, Iowa the daughter of William and Florence Howe. She graduated from Keokuk High School....

David Scott Fillbach

David Scott Fillbach

Jun 29, 2025

David Fillbach age 62 of Des Moines died on June 29, 2025.

He was born on September 12, 1962 to Robert and Mary Fillbach in Omaha, NE. He attended school at Omaha NW High School and took some classes at Metro Tech Community College in Omaha. David retired from Firestone after working there for 15 years. He...

Janice Arlene Engebretson

Janice Arlene Engebretson

Jun 28, 2025

In Loving Memory of Janice Arlene Engebretson

November 27, 1937 – June 28, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Janice Arlene Engebretson, who departed this life peacefully on June 28, 2025, at the age of 87.

Janice was born on November 27, 1937, to...

Nicholas Kline

Nicholas Kline

Jun 27, 2025

Nicholas Duane Kline, aged 45, passed away on June 27, 2025, in State Center. He was born

February 29, 1980, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Duane Flack and Jane Kline.

Nick had a great passion for art and was constantly drawing. He enjoyed listening to music and

he watched a lot...

John Underberg

John Underberg

Jun 27, 2025

John Torger Underberg, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, peacefully entered life everlasting at the stroke of midnight on June 29, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Born on February 28, 1938, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Dodge, Iowa, John was the son of Torger "Bob" Underberg—the youngest of 12 children born to Norwegian immigrants, who served...

Lonnie Lumley

Lonnie Lumley

Jun 24, 2025

Alonzo (Lonnie) Harry Lumley, born on January 13, 1945, passed away on June 24, 2025 at the age of 80, in Urbandale, Iowa. Lonnie was born in Des Moines, IA but was raised in California. Lonnie enjoyed family road trips to California, visiting the beach and any memory that he could make with his family. He was known for...

Donald Raeford

Donald Raeford

Jun 21, 2025

Donald Lee Raeford age 78 of Des Moines died on June 21, 2025.

He was born in Mullins, SC on May 19, 1947 to Harrington and Jeanette Raeford. He attended school at the College of Automation (COA) from 1965-1967. Donald also served with the Iowa National Guard from 1968-1978. He worked in IT for many years until...

Garry Budgell

Garry Budgell

Jun 19, 2025

Des Moines- Garry Budgell 75, of Des Moines Iowa passed away on June 19, 2025.

Garry was born on April 11, 1950 in St John's, Newfoundland, Canada and in 1964 when all coal mining operations shut down and jobs were scarce the family relocated to Toronto Ontario. Garry built his life in Ontario completing school, attending a...