Obituaries

Khrystyna Ann Patterson

Khrystyna Ann Patterson

Apr 6, 2025

Khrystyna Patterson, 57, passed away April 6, 2025.

Khrystyna was born November 25, 1967 the daughter of Gerald and Beverly Patterson in Omaha, Nebraska. She graduated from Hoover High School in 1986 and then attended Iowa State University. She enjoyed shopping, taking care of her plants, playing with her cat, Kitty, strolling downtown with her grandchildren, and...

Kathleen Allen

Kathleen Allen

Apr 4, 2025

Kathleen (Kathy) Lynn Allen, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in her home on April 4th, 2025, at the age of 77. In keeping with Kathy's wishes, there will be no formal service. Instead, her family will privately honor her life with the scattering of her ashes.

Kathy was born on February 1st, 1948,...

Deanna Sly

Deanna Sly

Apr 4, 2025

Deanna Jean Van Zandt, born February 23, 1977, of Des Moines, passed away on April 4, 2025.

Deanna had a quirky, fun personality. She made everyone laugh with funny things that she would say and do. There was never a dull moment around her, and she never met a stranger.

Her grandkids, dogs, and family...

James Bennett, Jr.

James Bennett, Jr.

Apr 1, 2025

James (Jimmyjo) Bennett age 56 passed after a long hard fight against pulmonary fibrosis.

Jim was an avid disc golfer, who loved to tell a dirty joke or two. Jim was the type of man who showed up for you anytime you needed help no matter what it was, if he didn't know he was there for...

Carol Ann  Seela

Carol Ann Seela

Apr 1, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Carol Ann Seela (79), on April 1, 2025. Born on April 9, 1945 in Casey, Iowa to Everett and Helen Shiller.

Carol had a passion in her career for helping others. She was a devoted and loving mother to her two children, Rick Seela from Atlantic,...

Benjamin D Hill

Benjamin D Hill

Mar 30, 2025

Benjamin David Hill was born to John (Jack) and Sara (Sally) Hill in Des Moines on November 26, 1958 and passed away March 30, 2025.

He graduated from Onteora Central Schools in 1977 while living in Woodstock, New York. He attended The University of Iowa from 1977 to 1981, majoring in business and was a brother of...

Maria Rosalva Afanador

Maria Rosalva Afanador

Mar 30, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Maria Rosalva Afanador, who peacefully left us on March 30, 2025, at the age of 55, surrounded by her loved ones after a courageous battle with breast cancer.

Born on January 17, 1970, in Huascato, Jalisco, In 2021, Rosalva resided in Des Moines, Iowa to be...

Theresa Sparks

Theresa Sparks

Mar 27, 2025

Theresa "Teri Lou" Sparks, 77, of Des Moines, passed away on March 27, 2025, at Morningstar Assisted Living in West Des Moines.

Teri was born on November 13, 1947 in Fonda, Iowa, graduating from Fonda High School before attending the Iowa School of Beauty to become a beautician. She worked for many years as a beautician at...

Jamie Lynn Eginoire

Jamie Lynn Eginoire

Mar 24, 2025

Jamie Lynn Eginoire, 29, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on March 24, 2025.

Jamie was born on December 8, 1995, the daughter of Ty Sherman and Kelly Ann (Solem) Eginoire in Des Moines, Iowa. She was raised in the Des Moines area and attended school in Norwalk, Iowa. Jamie was a very outgoing and bubbly person....

Brenda Johnston

Brenda Johnston

Mar 24, 2025

Brenda Johnston has been fiercely fighting cancer for the last few years, she has gained her wings. She was strong the whole entire time and she fought to stay with her kids and family as long as she could, up until the very end. Brenda was a selfless person who thought about everyone else before herself, we need more...

John Andrew Tvedt

John Andrew Tvedt

Mar 20, 2025

John Andrew Tvedt, age 60, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on March 20, 2025 in Des Moines.

Lindsey Diestelmeier

Lindsey Diestelmeier

Mar 19, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Lindsey Mae Diestlmeier, who tragically left us on March 19, 2025, after a long illness at the age of 29. Lindsey was born on January 23, 1996, in Freeport, IL, and was a bright light in the lives of everyone who knew her.

Lindsey...