Obituaries

Benjamin D Hill

Benjamin D Hill

Mar 30, 2025

Benjamin David Hill was born to John (Jack) and Sara (Sally) Hill in Des Moines on November 26, 1958 and passed away March 30, 2025.

He graduated from Onteora Central Schools in 1977 while living in Woodstock, New York. He attended The University of Iowa from 1977 to 1981, majoring in business and was a brother of...

Maria Rosalva Afanador

Maria Rosalva Afanador

Mar 30, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Maria Rosalva Afanador, who peacefully left us on March 30, 2025, at the age of 55, surrounded by her loved ones after a courageous battle with breast cancer.

Born on January 17, 1970, in Huascato, Jalisco, In 2021, Rosalva resided in Des Moines, Iowa to be...

Theresa Sparks

Theresa Sparks

Mar 27, 2025

Theresa "Teri Lou" Sparks, 77, of Des Moines, passed away on March 27, 2025, at Morningstar Assisted Living in West Des Moines.

Teri was born on November 13, 1947 in Fonda, Iowa, graduating from Fonda High School before attending the Iowa School of Beauty to become a beautician. She worked for many years as a beautician at...

Jamie Lynn Eginoire

Jamie Lynn Eginoire

Mar 24, 2025

Jamie Lynn Eginoire, 29, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on March 24, 2025.

Jamie was born on December 8, 1995, the daughter of Ty Sherman and Kelly Ann (Solem) Eginoire in Des Moines, Iowa. She was raised in the Des Moines area and attended school in Norwalk, Iowa. Jamie was a very outgoing and bubbly person....

Brenda Johnston

Brenda Johnston

Mar 24, 2025

Brenda Johnston has been fiercely fighting cancer for the last few years, she has gained her wings. She was strong the whole entire time and she fought to stay with her kids and family as long as she could, up until the very end. Brenda was a selfless person who thought about everyone else before herself, we need more...

John Andrew Tvedt

John Andrew Tvedt

Mar 20, 2025

John Andrew Tvedt, age 60, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on March 20, 2025 in Des Moines.

Lindsey Diestelmeier

Lindsey Diestelmeier

Mar 19, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Lindsey Mae Diestlmeier, who tragically left us on March 19, 2025, after a long illness at the age of 29. Lindsey was born on January 23, 1996, in Freeport, IL, and was a bright light in the lives of everyone who knew her.

Lindsey...

Earl Kenneth Gragg

Earl Kenneth Gragg

Mar 18, 2025

Kenny Gragg was born on Sept. 1st, 1960, to Joanna and Lee Roy Gragg Sr. They lived in Newton until 1977 and then moved to Des Moines. Kenny graduated from East High School, in Des Moines. He went on to work in the healthcare field doing many different jobs as a CNA, Dietary Aide, and Dietary Manager. He also...

Virgil Larsen

Virgil Larsen

Mar 17, 2025

Virgil Eugene Larsen, 88, of Pleasant Hill, IA passed away on March 17, 2025 after an extended illness.

Virgil E. Larsen was born on June, 3, 1936, the son of Elmer and Eva (Petersen) Larsen. Virgil grew up in the Southwest Iowa area and after graduation from high school, he entered the United States Navy for 3...

Schuyler David Haines

Schuyler David Haines

Mar 17, 2025

Schuyler David Haines, 61, of Newton, IA, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025 at his home.

Schuyler was born on July 7th, 1963, the son of James William and Mary Jane (Sumner) Haines in Des Moines, Ia. Schuyler was raised in the Des Moines area his whole life. He found out at a young age that...