Obituaries
Thomas Morgan Nemetz
Jul 18, 2025
Thomas Nemetz of Des Moines, Iowa passed away on Jul 18, 2025. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Gary William Johnson
Jul 18, 2025
Gary Johnson of Des Moines, Iowa passed away on Jul 18, 2025. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Kenneth Wayne Carroll
Jul 17, 2025
Kenneth Carroll of South Haven, Minnesota passed away on Jul 17, 2025. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Chelsea Dawn Martinez
Jul 15, 2025
Chelsea Dawn Edwards Martinez
7/27/1990 - 7/15/2025
Was born July 27, 1990 to two very happy parents Donald Edwards and Lisa Wagner Love. Chelsea lived her life with gusto, she was a friend to all, a lover of animals and a ray of sunshine to every room she entered. Growing up her constant companions were...
Charles Arthur Brose
Jul 15, 2025
Charles Arthur Brose, 91 of Des Moines, IA., passed away Tuesday July 15th, 2025 at the VA Hospice in Des Moines. "Charlie" was born June 18th, 1934 to Louis Dwight and Leona Ursula (Deal) Brose in Des Moines, IA. He served in Korea as a U.S. Marine. Later, he was employed as a machinist at Delavan Manufacturing and then...
David Roger Gedney
Jul 14, 2025
David Roger Gedney passed away on July 14, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. A time of sharing and remembrance will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Simplify Cremations and Funerals Chapel, 4821 SW 9th Street, Des Moines.
David was born on June 19, 1955, to Roger and Barbara Gedney....
Alan Lee Ellertson
Jul 13, 2025
Alan Lee Ellertson, a beloved father, son, and brother, was born on June 20th, 1967 in Jackson, MN to his parents Carol Ellertson and Bernie Sampson. Alan suddenly passed away on July 13, 2025, at the age of 58, in Des Moines, Iowa. Alan's life was defined by his adventurous spirit, quick wit, and unwavering dedication, both to his...
Veronica Beatriz Osegueda
Jul 13, 2025
Our loving sister Veronica Beatriz Osegueda, fell asleep on July 13 2025 at 49 years of age. in Des Moines, IA. Born in El Salvador on 07/01/1976, she was the daughter of Ruben Antonio and Tomasa Osegueda. Veronica was a loving mother to Julie, Daniel, Kelly and a cherished spiritual sister, friend to many.
She will be...
Daniel Eugene Pulley
Jul 10, 2025
Daniel Eugene Pulley, 80 passed away on July 10, 2025 at Mercy West Medical Center
in West Des Moines, Iowa surrounded by his loving family.
A celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, August 3 rd from 1:00 to 4:00 at the
American Legion Post #731,1511 South Union Street, Des Moines, IA...
Michael Glenn Penney
Jul 10, 2025
Michael Glenn Penney "Mike", age 69 passed away July 10th, 2025 in Des Moines, IA.
A Veteran of the Army, Mike proudly served his country with distinction during the Vietnam war and embodying the value of courage and commitment that define our nations service. A chapter of his life that remained a lasting source of pride.
...Maureen Idalia Ruane
Jul 10, 2025
Maureen Ruane passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, Iowa, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on March 6, 1966, in Malden, Massachusetts, Maureen was the daughter of Carmen "Connie" Idalia De Jesus and Robert Patrick Ruane. She was lovingly raised by her mother and stepfather, Harry Gene Volkart,...
Kathleen Patterson Tordoff
Jul 9, 2025
Kathleen "Taff" Patterson Tordoff
March 28, 1945 - July 9, 2025
Kathleen "Taff" Patterson Tordoff passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025, in Indianola, Iowa, at the age of 80.
Known for her compassionate work with children and adults with disabilities, Taff dedicated her career to making a difference in the lives of...
Tony Lee Audas
Jul 9, 2025
Tony Lee Audas
Born to Don and Patty (Simmons) Audas
On May 28, 1964 in Newton, Iowa.
Passed away on July 9th 2025 surrounded by his loved ones at home, Colfax, Iowa.
Tony was a union roofer 25 plus years in Iowa.
He loved all animals and spending time...
Lon Bruce Laffey
Jul 9, 2025
Lon Laffey of Des Moines, Iowa passed away on Jul 9, 2025. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Frances Lorain Shank
Jul 8, 2025
Frances Lorain McVey, Shannon, Shank, 78, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend passed away on July 8th, 2025 in Ankeny, Iowa surrounded by her family. She was born on January 23,1947 to Pearl Marvin McVey and Anna Etta Hill. She was one of eight kids. She was born in Osceola, Iowa but shortly after moved to Des Moines, Iowa.
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Kathryn Anne Peverill
Jul 7, 2025
Kathryn Peverill of Des Moines, Iowa passed away on Jul 7, 2025. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Gregory Joseph Day
Jul 7, 2025
Gregory Day of Indianola, Iowa passed away on Jul 7, 2025. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
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