Obituaries

Teresa Kaye Hill

Teresa Kaye Hill

Mar 10, 2025

Teresa Kaye (Birnbaumer) Hill, 60, passed away at her home on Monday, March 10, 2025, peacefully in her sleep.

Teresa was born April 12th, 1964, in Northfield, Minnesota. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially all of the kids. She loved playing games with the kids but always seemed to loose to them. She made friends...

Rose Agnes Babinat

Rose Agnes Babinat

Mar 10, 2025

Rose Agnes Babinat (Shanda), 96, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025, in Marshalltown, Iowa.

Born on September 26, 1928, in Tama, Iowa, Rose lived a life filled with love, generosity, and devotion to her family and community. She was known for her kindhearted nature and unwavering willingness to help others. Whether caring for her children and...

Mary Michelle Owens

Mary Michelle Owens

Mar 9, 2025

Mary Michelle (Anderson) Owens of Des Moines, 62, passed away March 9 th 2025, peacefully after a long battle of dementia.

Mary has lived in Des Moines most of her life, as well in, Norwalk for 10 years. She married the father of her 2 children, Brett Owens in 1983. In 1985 they had their first daughter...

Roxanne Barlow

Roxanne Barlow

Mar 7, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Roxanne Barlow, who left this world on March 7, 2025, at the age of 62. A native and resident of Des Moines, Roxanne was a beautiful soul whose generosity and kindness knew no bounds. She cared for thousands of animals in her 10 years working at the ARL....

Carol Riccio

Carol Riccio

Mar 6, 2025

Carol Ann Riccio, 78, passed away peacefully at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines on March 6, 2025 with her beloved family by her side.

Carol is survived by husband Stephen Riccio; daughter, Traci Rice; grandchildren, Matt Rice and Mellisa Mason; Great Grandchildren, Alexi, Andrew, Dominic, Camren, Michael, Callen, Deagen and Carmela; brothers, Steve and John Teers;...

Wesley Peckham, Sr.

Wesley Peckham, Sr.

Mar 5, 2025

Wesley Ellsworth Peckham Sr. of Des Moines, IA passed away on March 5th, 2025.

He was a dedicated ready-mix and dump truck driver for the last 52 years. Wes enjoyed hunting and fishing, taking care of his family, spending time with friends and telling a story to whoever would listen.

He is survived by his...

John D Martin

John D Martin

Mar 4, 2025

John D. Martin, 66, Norwalk, IA, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025.  He was surrounded by his loving wife, children  and grandchildren.

John was born July 19, 1958 in Macomb, IL to Earl and Mary Garrettson Martin.  John was raised in Norwood and Bartonville, IL before moving to Bushnell, IL to live...

Phillip Alan Hruska

Phillip Alan Hruska

Mar 4, 2025

Phillip Alan Hruska, age 69, of Ankeny, IA passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025 after an extended illness.

Phillip was born on September 7, 1955, the son of Delph Rudolph and Edith Nancy May (Foster) Hruska in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He grew up in the Ft Dodge area and after graduating high school, he entered into...

Mellisa Marie Burns

Mellisa Marie Burns

Mar 4, 2025

Mellisa Marie (Mills) Burns, 44, passed away on March 4th 2025, in Johnston, Iowa. She was born on September 19th 1980, in West Branch, Michigan.

Mellisa was a dedicated and hardworking individual who built a career as a general manager of a Racetrac gas station in Naples, Florida. Her strong work ethic and leadership were evident in...