Obituaries

Kathryn  Louise Downs

Kathryn Louise Downs

Dec 15, 2024

Kathryn Louise Down, 74, of Altoona, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Altoona Nursing and Rehab.

Kathryn was born on August 31, 1950, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Dwight and Dorothy (Geyer) Hinman, who both preceded her in death.

Honoring her wishes, Kathryn has been cremated, and no services will be...

Steven Dale Green

Steven Dale Green

Dec 13, 2024

Steven Green of Des Moines, IA passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024 at the age of 74.

Steve was a proud member of the United States Marine Corps and served in the Vietnam War from 1968-1969. We are reminded of the phrase "some gave all, but all gave some" in reference to a combat veteran's service,...

Shirley Edwards

Shirley Edwards

Dec 8, 2024

Shirley Darlene (Streeter) Edwards, 89, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024 in Des Moines, IA. She was born to the late George Streeter and Mildred (Streeter) Verwaayen on March 14, 1935 in Chicago, IL. Shirley's elementary years were spent in Chicago. Her family moved from Chicago to Cedar Rapids, IA where she received her high school diploma. Shirley was...

Barbara Jean Toney

Barbara Jean Toney

Dec 7, 2024

Barbara Jean Toney, 82, passed away at home December 7, 2024. A private family committal service will be held at Iowa Veterans Cemetery at a later date.

Barbara was born May 15, 1942 in Spokane, WA the daughter of Raymond and Esther Kellmer. She married Donald Eddie Toney.Barbara was a help and partner in her husband's gospel...

David West

David West

Dec 6, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David West, who left us on December 6, 2024, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 65 years old. Dave was a loving husband, devoted father, proud grandfather, and a true friend to many.

Dave's life was defined by his generous spirit and unyielding...

Sherri Goodvoiceflute

Sherri Goodvoiceflute

Dec 4, 2024

Sherri LaVonne GoodVoiceFlute (58) passed away on December 4th, 2024, at Kavanaugh Hospice House in Des Moines, Iowa after battling small cell lung cancer for 14 months. A public visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 10th, 2024, starting at 10:00am with a funeral service at 11:00am. Intermet will follow and be at Highland Memory Gardens (1 NE 60th...

Jerry Grant Coles

Jerry Grant Coles

Dec 2, 2024

Jerry Grant Coles, 74, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 2, 2024 at 9:11 pm surrounded by a host of family and friends.

Jerry Grant Coles was born to Charles and Elda Darlene Coles on the 10th Day of January in Des Moines, Iowa. He was the youngest of four children. Jerry was an active member of the...