Obituaries
Kristin Jo Lampkin
Feb 12, 2025
Kristin Jo (Sneed) Lampkin, 35, of Pleasant Hill, IA passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her family after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Kristin was born in Cedar Rapids, IA on March 17, 1989. She graduated from Colfax-Mingo High School in 2007 and Mount Mercy College in 2012. She later on...
George William Randell
Feb 12, 2025
George William Randell, 62, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on February 12, 2025, in Des Moines. He was born on March 23, 1962, to Walter Randell and Delores Anne Berry.
On June 11, 2000, George married the love of his life, Beverly Cornwell. Together, they built a life filled with love, laughter, and shared passions.
...Terry Stutes
Feb 10, 2025
Terry Lee Stutes, 75, passed away from a heart attack due to complications of COPD on Monday Feb. 10th, 2025. He was born June 29, 1949 in Keokuk, Iowa to James Stutes and Roberta (Campbell) Stutes Thrush.
He was a 1967 graduate of Keokuk High School, where he was on the golf team. Terry developed his passion...
Porter Bookout
Feb 7, 2025
Porter Wayne 'Bo' Bookout, 57, of Des Moines, IA passed away Friday February 7, 2025 at MercyOne Hospital in Des Moines, IA.
Among those with him in his final moments was his loving partner in life Mary Briggs of Des Moines, devoted brother Ron Bookout of Newton, IA and cousin Shannon Leahy Blackwell of Des Moines.
...Thomas Duncan
Feb 7, 2025
Thomas Albert (Tommy) Duncan was delivered by Dr. Charles Judd at the Unionville Hospital on August 19, 1960, the firstborn son of Frank and Nancy Duncan and firstborn grandson of George and Myrtle Duncan.
On a sunny Lucerne day a few years later, he shoved off the peak of the front hill astride his sister Mary's tricycle,...
Mary Lou Hopkins
Feb 3, 2025
Mary Lou Hopkins passed a way on Monday February 3, 2025, at Mercy One Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, she was 90 years old. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday February 22, 2025 at Faith Independent Assembly of God church, 6001 SW 14th St Des Moines, Iowa.
Mary Lou was born...
Nathan Peek
Feb 2, 2025
Nathan Lee Peek passed away February 2, 2025 in his home in Des Moines, Iowa. Nathan was born to Donald and Janietta Peek in Des Moines, Iowa on June 9, 1964.
Nathan graduated high school l at Saydel highschool. After that time he would spend a lot of his adult life in the service of the Iowa...
Cecilia Petu
Feb 2, 2025
Cecilia Petu or Mrs. Ashon-Cudjiw, known affectionately as Auntie Ceci or Old Lady, 75, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa at Unity Point Hospital. Born on April 6, 1950, in Aboso, Ghana. Auntie Ceci lived a full life of profound love, dedication, and service to her family and community.
Auntie Ceci's heart...
Howard Cummings
Jan 31, 2025
Howard "Oscar" Cummings' passed on January 31st, 2025, in Iowa, at the age of 74. Born October 3rd, 1950, in Baltimore, Maryland, Oscar lived a life filled with laughter, generosity, and adventure.
Oscar is survived by his beloved wife, Judy Cummings, and his children: Jeremy, Timmy, Nick, and Rose. He was preceded in death by his son,...
Ronald James Wallace
Jan 29, 2025
Ronald Wallace, 64, of Des Moines, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Ronald was born on September 29, 1959 in California to Hank and Creta (Lafollette) Wallace.
He enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing and spending time with family and friends. Especially his kids and grandkids. Ronald ran a Karaoke business for many years bringing together many...
Cody Bowers
Jan 27, 2025
Cody James Bowers, 34, passed away in Pleasant Hill, IA in January 2025, due to complications from liver disease. He was born to Julie Sanchez (Bowers) on June 19, 1990, in Cedar Rapids, IA.
At the age of 3, Cody and his mother moved to Des Moines, IA. Shortly after, (Ray) Dean Stamper entered his life. Cody...
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