Obituaries

Brandon Allen Mitchell

Brandon Allen Mitchell

Jan 24, 2025

Des Moines-Brandon A. Mitchell, 36, Died Unexpectedly January 24, 2025 at Mercy Hospital. He was born on March 17, 1988, in Corona California, The son of Sandee Hehmann-Gallegos. Brandon completed his GED in 2008.

Brandon was predeceased by Jeff and Tina Scheffers, his uncle and aunt. Surviving in addition to his mother Sandee Hehmann-Gallegos (Ricardo) are his...

Patricia Jones

Patricia Jones

Jan 24, 2025

Patricia Ann Jones of Des Moines passed away on January 24, 2025. She was born on August 25, 1942 to Charles and Barb Jilek. Patricia graduated from Valley High School, WSDM.

Patricia attended Le James Beauty school in Omaha. Patricia worked many years for Patrick Day cutting hair. Patricia continued her education in cosmetology and worked many...

Rose Ella Wells

Rose Ella Wells

Jan 21, 2025

Rose Wells, 98, was born on October 17, 1926 to Fred and Thelma Coats. Rose was one of 12 children born to the couple. She grew up in Hopkinton, Iowa, she moved to Des Moines where she met and married the love of her life, William Wells on May 25, 1949. Rose and Bill moved to Swan, Iowa where...

Gary Trowbridge

Gary Trowbridge

Jan 17, 2025

Gary Wayne Trowbridge, age 70, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025, at his home in Des Moines.

Gary was born January 30, 1954, in Greenville, South Carolina to Jerry and Minnie (Duncan) Trowbridge. He grew up in California, graduating from Barstow High School in Barstow, California in 1972. Gary was very athletic and was the star quarterback...

Michael Earl Paul

Michael Earl Paul

Jan 14, 2025

Michael Earl Paul, son of Cleland Carl Paul and Gloria Winifred (Love) Paul was born November 25, 1957 in Corning, IA, and passed beyond this earthly realm to his home with his Lord and Savior on January 14, 2025.

Mike graduated from Corning High School in 1976 after participating in many school activities including football and wrestling....