May 5, 2025

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...

May 4, 2025

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...

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...

May 3, 2025

Ronald Dean Mulder (68) passed away on May 3, 2025. Born on December 6, 1956 to Duane and Thelma Mulder in Perry, Iowa.

Ron was a proud father to three children: Zach, Jesse, and Emma Mulder. He was also a devoted grandfather to Zane and Bella Mulder, and Grace Carman, who brought great joy to his life....

May 2, 2025

Apr 30, 2025

Dorothy "Doti" Mae Logan, 92, of Des Moines, IA, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Cremation rites have taken place and no further obituary is pending. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.simplifyiowa.com

Apr 29, 2025

In Loving Memory

Ray A. Famous, 57, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed on April 29, 2025. A devoted man of God, loving father, grandfather, loved one and friend to many. Celebration of life: Saturday, June 14, 11:00 AM, Hot Springs Funeral Home, Hot Springs, AR. He will be deeply missed and remembered.

Apr 29, 2025

Lloyd Sidney Hartman, born on September 18, 1955 in Ottumwa, Iowa to Lucille "Dolly " Hewitt and Likel Joseph Hartman.

Lloyd passed on April 29, 2025 at 69 years, at the Wesley Life Cottage (Utreck) in Pella, IA.

Lloyd attended school at North Mahaska in New Sharon, IA and graduated in 1973. He went to...

Apr 29, 2025

Randy Allen Strait departed this earth on April 29, 2025. He will embark on a forever fishing journey up in heaven.

Randy was born in Des Moines Iowa on February 14, 1961 to Shirley Ceretti and Jimmy Strait. Randy lived on the Southside of Des Moines for most of his life, where he would eventually meet and...

Apr 27, 2025

Apr 26, 2025

Apr 26, 2025

Kenneth Helton, 61, of Des Moines, IA passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025, after a long battle of cancer.

Born in Des Moines, he was a loving father, grandfather, husband and brother. He made everyone laugh, smile and feel right at home. He worked hard every single day as a chef. A career in which he...

Apr 26, 2025

Apr 25, 2025

If you are reading this obituary it means my time on earth has come to an end, taking my last breath on Friday, April 25, 2025. But my journey continues to Heaven and being with our Lord Jesus and past family and friends.

I was born on Christmas Day 1960 to Dwayne and Zoe Ann Bacon in...

Apr 25, 2025

Shelly Sue Doughman, born on February 14, 1967, on an Army base in France, passed away on April 25, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa, at the age of 58.

Shelly lived an exciting, vibrant life marked by fierce love, quick wit, and a heart that always had room for more. Known as the "neighborhood mom" and a...

Apr 25, 2025

Daniel David Dominguez, age 69, passed away on Friday, April 25th, 2025 at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Des Moines, IA. He was a loving husband, devoted father, a proud grandfather, and a dear friend to many people. Daniel was known for being a Veteran, a huge Elvis Presley fan, his laugh and jokes, and the impact that he...

Apr 24, 2025

Tom Windust passed away on April 24, 2025, at his home in Des Moines, Iowa, he was 76 years old.

A gathering/visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 2:00-4:00 pm at Simplify Cremations and Funerals (4821 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50315) to celebrate Tom's life.

Tom was born on September...

Apr 24, 2025

Richard Gresham Knott,69, passed away suddenly at home on April 24,2025. He will be cremated. A celebration of life will be held sometime after returning to Green Bay, WI.

Richard was born in Green Bay, WI on November 4, 1955. He worked for the CNW railroad, later for Behm Motors as a salesman. In 1992 he became...