Obituaries

Robert Glen Tomlinson

Robert Glen Tomlinson

May 8, 2025

Robert Glen Tomlinson (Bob), passed away peacefully, at his home on May 8 th 2025, He was 85 years old. A visitation will be held on Friday May 16 th 2025, from 11:00-12:00 PM at Simplify Funeral Home (4821 SW 9 th St. Des Moines). The funeral will be held on the same day following the visitation from 12:00-1:00...

Irene Vayle Mccumber

Irene Vayle Mccumber

May 8, 2025

Irene Vayle (Bogue) McCumber, age 90, passed away on May 8, 2025 at Courtyard Estates in Bondurant, Iowa. Irene was born July 15, 1934 to Dee and Mabel (Sigman) Bogue in Tama Iowa.

Irene lived a full and exciting life. She was united in marriage to Fredrick McCumber Sr. on March 1, 1950. She enjoyed gardening, crafting,...

Michael James Lindman

Michael James Lindman

May 7, 2025

Michael James Lindman (Munchie), 70, of Des Moines, joined the Angels on May 7, 2025. He was born to James and June (Bell) Lindman.  He was a Teamster for 30+ years, a Mason and a Shriner.

Those left to cherish Michael's memory include his mother, June; his wife, Sheila; his sons, Kodi James (Cassey), Kolton Michael (Jessica),...

Owen Christopher Topliff

Owen Christopher Topliff

May 5, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Owen Christopher Topliff on May 5, 2025. Owen succumbed to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on the evening of May 4 in Sioux City, Iowa. He was born on May 25, 1997, in Waterloo, Iowa.

Owen is survived by his devoted father, Shawn Topliff; Shawn's significant other,...

Alan Robert Hokanson

Alan Robert Hokanson

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...

Christopher Paul Marasco, Sr.

Christopher Paul Marasco, Sr.

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...

Mary King

Mary King

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...

Ronald Dean Mulder

Ronald Dean Mulder

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....

Dorothy  Mae Logan

Dorothy Mae Logan

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

Ray Anthony Famous

Ray Anthony Famous

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.

Lloyd Sidney Hartman

Lloyd Sidney Hartman

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...

Randy Alan Strait

Randy Alan Strait

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...