Obituaries
Jerry Lee Best
Feb 19, 2026
Our beloved father, Jerry Lee Best, age 64, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on February 19th, 2026, in the comfort and love of his family.
He was born September 1, 1961 in Oklahoma. He spent a lifetime as a proud employee of Iowa EPS Products, growing the business and his skills within the industry. Despite being in sales, he...
Virginia Ida Verrinder
Feb 18, 2026
Virginia Ida Weider Verrinder passed away on February 18, 2026 at the age of 99. She was born May 7, 1926 in Bethlehem PA and married to William Verrinder II until his death on March 13th 1968.
Virginia was a courageous, encouraging, inspiring and spiritual woman. A hard working, selfless and loving mother of 11 children. She was predeceased by...
Cynthia Rae Keese
Feb 18, 2026
Cynthia Rae Keese, lovingly known as Cindy, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, in Ankeny, Iowa, at the age of 68. Born on May 14, 1957, in Belmond, Iowa, Cindy was the cherished daughter of Kay and Ronald Karsjens.Cindy's life was a testament to her deep faith and love for others. Her greatest joy was sharing her faith in...
Roberta Wilma Meadows
Feb 17, 2026
Roberta Wilma Meadows, 95, passed away on February 17, 2026.
Roberta Wilma Meadows was born on October 27, 1930.
Marlin G Deets Jr
Feb 17, 2026
Marlin, 64, passed away on February 17, 2026, at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines,
Iowa.
He was born on March 23, 1961, in Mason City, Iowa, to Susan and Marlin Deets Sr. He
graduated from Saydel High School in 1979. During his first marriage, he welcomed
three sons, and later, during his second and final marriage, he welcomed another son.
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Carol Elaine Frohwein
Feb 15, 2026
Carol Frohwein, age 83, of Waukee, passed away on February 15, 2026. She was born on June 15, 1942 in Sheldon, Iowa.
Ricky Harold Clark
Feb 15, 2026
Ricky Harold Clark, age 74, of Prole, passed away on February 15, 2026.Ricky was born on March 4, 1951 in Maquoketa, Iowa to James and Camillia (Moore) Clark, and graduated from Maquoketa High School. He loved cars and spent 15 years working as an Automotive Restorer. He also enjoyed Gardening and Carpentry, and had an affection for dogs. Most of...
Judy Ardella Hackney
Feb 14, 2026
Judy Hackney, 81, passed away on February 14, 2026, in Corydon, IA.
Judy Hackney was born on March 7, 1944 to Corliss and Margaret Fry.
Christina Marie Logsdon
Feb 14, 2026
Christina Logsdon, age 63, of Des Moines, passed away on February 14, 2026.
Christina was born on August 31, 1962, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Automba John "A.J." and Betty (Oldes) Tully. She was raised in Des Moines and remained deeply connected to the community she called home throughout her life.
On December 5, 1983, she was united in marriage...
Suzanne Lee Sandegren
Feb 13, 2026
Suzanne Lee Sandegren, age 84, of Des Moines, passed away on February 13, 2026.She was born on August 2, 1941, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Carl and Thelma (Guthrie) Cornwell. Suzanne graduated from Saydel High School, and then spent many years working as a Hospital Patient Accounts Administrator at both Des Moines General Hospital and Grandview Hospital in Dayton, Ohio....
Tracy Heisler
Feb 12, 2026
Tracy Heisler, age 64, passed away on February 12, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Tracy Heisler was born on October 27, 1961 in Des Moines, Iowa, to William and Beatrice Shepherd.
Kongchanh Vorasith
Feb 12, 2026
Kongchanh Vorasith, 68, passed away on February 12, 2026, in Des Moines, IA.
Kongchanh Vorasith was born on July 4, 1957.
Anna Marie Johnson
Feb 12, 2026
Anna Marie Johnson, age 32, of Des Moines, passed away on February 12, 2026.
Jody Ray Morris
Feb 10, 2026
Jody Morris, age 56, passed away Tuesday, February 10th, 2026, at his home in Melcher Dallas
Jody was born September 19th 1969, in Des Moines, Iowa to Harry and Carla (Hopper) Morris. He enjoyed going to the casino and mushroom hunting. Jody was always on the look out for a good deal. He was very handy and could fix anything.
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Andrew Forrest Bash
Feb 10, 2026
Andy was a challenger of life. If he wanted something done he found a way to do it, he made friends, added to his family throughout his life. He played baseball at Grandview Little League until he was 16. He volunteered and coached at that same Little League doing the I.T, and joined the board to encourage the love of...
William Gibson
Feb 10, 2026
William Elmer Gibson, age 50, of Des Moines, passed away on February 10, 2026.
Tracy Cardenas-Merito
Feb 9, 2026
Tracy Cardenas-Merito, 56, passed away on February 9, 2026, in Iowa City, IA.
Tracy Cardenas-Merito was born on February 3, 1970 in Des Moines, IA, to Raleigh and Linda Annis.
Michael Neil Piatt
Feb 9, 2026
Michael Neil Piatt, age 50, of Adel, Iowa, passed away on February 9, 2026.
Michael was born on August 29, 1975, in Champaign, Illinois, to Darwin and Valerie (Conley) Piatt. Growing up in an Air Force family, Michael experienced life in many different places, moving often and gaining a wide appreciation for people and communities across the country. He graduated...
John Muir Perkins
Feb 9, 2026
John Perkins, 76, passed away on February 9, 2026, in [location_of_death_city_state].
John Perkins was born on June 14, 1949 in Fort Dodge, IA, to John and Georgina Perkins.
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