Mar 2, 2025

Dennis Dean Decklever, 65, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025. He was born on June 3, 1959, in Great Lakes, Illinois, to proud parents Richard Lawrence Decklever and Jutta Mehlau. Dennis grew up with a deep sense of love and respect for his family, and his parents, as well as his grandfather, Lawrence Decklever, were instrumental in shaping...

Mar 1, 2025

Daniel Lynn Smith, 50, passed away Saturday, March 1. 2025 at the Pine Acres Nursing Home in West Des Moines, IA under Hospice Care.

Dan will be cremated with burial at the Pleasantville Cemetery.  A graveside service will be held at a later date.

Dan was born on January 12, 1975, at Des Moines General...

Feb 28, 2025

Feb 28, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Dean Randolph, who left us on February 28, 2025. David was a cherished son, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. His love for his family and the great outdoors was unmatched.

David is survived by his loving daughter, Crystal Randolph Mongar (Denny), his devoted son,...

Feb 28, 2025

Leah Jane Cummings, 66, passed away on February 28, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held 12:00 pm Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Faith Independence Assembly of God, 6001 SW 14th Street in Des Moines.

Janie was born September 25, 1958 the daughter of William and Katherine (VanHook) Harris and lived the majority of her life...

Feb 26, 2025

Ruth Arlene Stout (Ruttan) passed away peacefully at her home in Des Moines, Iowa on February 26, 2025 at the age of 94.

Ruth grew up in Eddyville, Iowa and graduated from Eddyville High School in 1951. She later moved to Des Moines, Iowa where she resided for over sixty-five years and worked for C.E. Erickson. She...

Feb 25, 2025

Dillayna Thomas, 63, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on February 25, 2025, in her hometown. She was born on September 18, 1961, to Gilbert Thomas and Nellie Kennedy and spent her life in Des Moines, surrounded by family and friends.

Dillayna had a strong work ethic and held many roles throughout her life, including housekeeper, phlebotomist,...

Feb 23, 2025

Feb 23, 2025

Feb 23, 2025

Feb 22, 2025

Sally Renee Scully, 56, of Ankeny, Iowa, passed away on February 22, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa. She was born on October 3, 1968, in Des Moines to Owen Patrick Rafferty and Marsha Heggen and was later adopted by Bruce Hokel.

Sally grew up in Ankeny, where she built a life filled with love, laughter, and devotion...

Feb 20, 2025

Robert A. Blake, 72 of Des Moines Iowa died at home on February 20, 2025.  Bob enjoyed watching sports and cheering on his favorite teams.  He was friendly and outgoing and will be missed by all who knew him.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents Darlene Andresen and Robert Blake Sr.  He is survived by...

Feb 19, 2025

Feb 18, 2025

Pamela K. Anderson (Elsberry) passed away peacefully in her home in Rippey, Iowa on February 18th, 2025 at the age of 69. Pam was born on August 3,1955 in Boone, Iowa to Donald and Luana (Weber) Elsberry.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Stepfather Ronald Thoma, Aunt Carol Mull, and numerous other Aunts and Uncles....

Feb 17, 2025

Feb 17, 2025

Feb 16, 2025

James "Jim" Edward Page passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, February 16, 2025. He was 86.

A celebration of Jim's life with family and friends will be held in the summer in Des Moines, Iowa on a date to be determined.  Burial will soon follow in Big Bear, California.

Jim was born September...

Feb 14, 2025

Russell Wayne McHenry, 73, of Des Moines, IA, passed away February 14, 2025 at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Cremation rites have been accorded and a private family service will take place. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made out to Hope Ministries. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.simplifyiowa.com

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Feb 14, 2025

DECORAH --- Carrie Duncan Newman, 50, Decorah, and previously of Sioux City died at home unexpectedly on February 14th, 2025. Per her wishes, her body has been cremated.

Her family is planning a Celebration of Life ceremony, also per her wishes. It will be held at a future date in Sioux City.

Carrie is survived...

Feb 13, 2025