Obituaries
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
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...
Michael Hofer
Jun 18, 2025
Our cherished husband, father, and Papa is free- welcomed into his eternal home filled with love, joy, and peace.
Michael Hofer, age 64, of Indianola, Iowa died on June 18, 2025.
We celebrate his unwavering love for his family and his devoted commitment to his professional career.
Mike was born in Aurora, Colorado...
Kenneth Cochrane
Jun 17, 2025
Kenneth Cochrane age 86 of Des Moines died on June 17, 2025.
He was born on February 24, 1939 to George and Cora in Des Moines, IA. Kenneth worked as a Carpenter for Union Local 106 for over 40 years. He loved being out in nature and tinkering in the garage. Kenneth loved his family, and will...
Jeffrey Petty
Jun 17, 2025
Jeffrey Scott Petty died unexpectedly at his home on June 17, 2025. Jeff was born October 15, 1958 in Des Moines, Iowa to Alva Leroy and Mary Margaret Petty. He attended Longfellow Elementary School, Amos Hiatt Junior High School and graduated in 1977 from East High School. Jeff enjoyed sports especially the game of tennis and had a number...
Douglas Matthew Pruitt
Jun 16, 2025
Douglas Matthew Pruitt, 46, was born in Hayward California on Monday December 18th 1978 to Bill and Diana Pruitt. Doug left this world on Monday June 16, 2025.
Doug married Brooke Longstaff on June 18, 2005. Less than a year after their marriage, Doug was diagnosed with a high stage cancer. This sparked his interest in health...
Thomas Gomez
Jun 15, 2025
Thomas Gomez age 82 of Des Moines died on June 15, 2025.
He was born on May 14, 1943. He worked in maintenance for many years for different companies. Thomas loved riding his bike everywhere, and loved his family.
Thomas is survived by his children, Barbara Gomez, Maria (David Romero) Gomez, Thomas Gomez, Jr., Jesse...
Randy Thomas
Jun 11, 2025
It is with the most heavy of hearts we announce the passing of Randy Joe Thomas on June 11th, 2025. Born on September 27th, 1964 in Des Moines, Iowa. Randy was a father to his only child, Presley Thomas (Tyler Miller), and loved his only grandchild River Ray Miller with his entire soul. He was the youngest son to...
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