Obituaries

James Edward Page

James Edward Page

Feb 16, 2025

James "Jim" Edward Page passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, February 16, 2025. He was 86.

A celebration of Jim's life with family and friends will be held in the summer in Des Moines, Iowa on a date to be determined.  Burial will soon follow in Big Bear, California.

Jim was born September...

Russell Wayne Mchenry

Russell Wayne Mchenry

Feb 14, 2025

Russell Wayne McHenry, 73, of Des Moines, IA, passed away February 14, 2025 at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Cremation rites have been accorded and a private family service will take place. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made out to Hope Ministries. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.simplifyiowa.com

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Carrie Newman

Carrie Newman

Feb 14, 2025

DECORAH --- Carrie Duncan Newman, 50, Decorah, and previously of Sioux City died at home unexpectedly on February 14th, 2025. Per her wishes, her body has been cremated.

Her family is planning a Celebration of Life ceremony, also per her wishes. It will be held at a future date in Sioux City.

Carrie is survived...

Kristin Jo Lampkin

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

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.

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Terry Stutes

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

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.

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Thomas Duncan

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

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

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

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...