Obituaries

Charles Phillip Andrews

Charles Phillip Andrews

Oct 21, 2024

Charles Phillip Andrews, 85, of Indianola, Iowa, passed away on October 21, 2024, in West Des Moines. He was born on May 18, 1939, in Rushville, Nebraska, to Charles Stephen and Susan (née Harris) Andrews. Charles grew up on his family's farm in Nebraska, where he developed a strong work ethic and love for the outdoors.

As...

Nancy Marie Knuteson

Nancy Marie Knuteson

Oct 17, 2024

Nancy Marie Knuteson earned her wings on October 17, 2024, and joined her lost loved ones after a long battle with heart disease and kidney failure. Nancy was born on May 6, 1958 to Stanley and Gladys Otto in Barneveld, Wisconsin.

Nancy attended Barneveld Elementary and in 1976 graduated from Barneveld High School. Nancy married Gene Weier...

Richard Eugene Amundson

Richard Eugene Amundson

Oct 15, 2024

Richard E. Amundson, 79, of Des Moines, IA, died unexpectedly on October 15, 2024.  He grew up on a beautiful farm near rural Clermont in northeastern Iowa.  He was active in his local 4-H club and Luther League. Later, his studies at Luther College were interrupted by his military service during the Vietnam war. This intermission was fortuitous, as...

Kevin Carl Power

Kevin Carl Power

Oct 14, 2024

Kevin Power passed away on October 14, 2024, at the age of 68 in Des Moines, IA. Born on July 13, 1956, Kevin devoted over 25 years of his career to Mid American Energy where he made many friends. Kevin's life was rich with activities; he had a passion for various sports, including golfing, bowling, fishing, baseball, softball, basketball,...

Kimberly Hinkle

Kimberly Hinkle

Oct 14, 2024

Kimberly Kay Warn Hinkle, 65, went home to our Good Lord on October 14, 2024. She reunites with her beloved son Ryan Wood, both parents Vernon and Clarice Warn.

Kim was born on June 2, 1959 in Iowa City, Iowa. In her early child hood, she was raised in the country and later moved to Des Moines...

Madeline Lupher

Madeline Lupher

Oct 14, 2024

Madeline passed away on Oct 14th 2024, born on August 24th 1941. She was born in Bussey, IA and later moved to Carlisle, IA and later to Des Moines, IA. She was married to Robert Lupher over 60 years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister. She was loved so much and will be missed. She leaves behind...

George  Lester Corley, Jr.

George Lester Corley, Jr.

Oct 14, 2024

George Lester Corley Jr., 77, lost his battle to dementia and passed peacefully surrounded by family on October 14, 2024. He was a beloved husband, father, and friend to all who knew him.

George Jr was born on December 8, 1946, in Buckhannon, West Virginia to George Sr. and Texie. He was one of 5 children. At...

Terry Jane Axt

Terry Jane Axt

Oct 11, 2024

Terry Jane Diaz Axt, 59 of Altoona, Iowa passed away October 11, 2024 after many years of battling numerous health problems. Terry was born October 23, 1964 in Woonsocket, Rhode Island and grew up in numerous locations including Revere,MA, Pownal,Vermont and North Adams, MA where she graduated from Drury High School. Terry went on to obtain her bachelors degree...

Julie Jean Gilbert

Julie Jean Gilbert

Oct 10, 2024

Julie Jean Gilbert, 79, of Norwalk, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on October 10, 2024, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., followed by her funeral service at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Simplify Cremations and Funerals, located at 4821 SW 9th Street, Des...

Irma Lee Watkins

Irma Lee Watkins

Oct 9, 2024

Irma Lee Watkins, 83 of Osceola, passed away unexpectedly on October 9, 2024 at her home in Osceola, Iowa. Per Irma's wishes, she will be cremated, and the family will hold a celebration of life at a later date.

Born on May 18, 1941, in Osceola, Iowa, the daughter of Art and Gladys (Alley) Weaklend. She lived...

Dale Lynn Watkins

Dale Lynn Watkins

Oct 9, 2024

Dale Lynn Watkins, 58, of Lorimor passed away unexpectedly on October 9, 2024 at his mother's home in Osceola, Iowa. Per Dale's wishes he has been cremated and his family will hold a celebration of life at a later date.

Born on June 29, 1966 in Osceola, Iowa, the son of William and Irma (Sharpe) Watkins. For...

Anita Rose Haskell

Anita Rose Haskell

Oct 7, 2024

Anita Rose (Heathcote) Haskell, 60, died following a courageous battle with small cell lung cancer on October 7, 2024 at Methodist Medical Center. She was born July 31, 1964 in Des Moines, the daughter of Charles "Chuck" Heathcote and Carolyn "Kay" (Kimmel) Briggs.

Anita studied at East High School and later obtained her GED. She worked throughout...

Mark Renold Watson

Mark Renold Watson

Oct 6, 2024

Mark Renold Watson passed away in his home on Oct. 6th, 2024. Mark was born on April 24th, 1956 to Ren Pedretti and Lela Avis Watson.

Mark enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching football and watching the Price is Right and Young and the Restless. He met his wife of 47yrs Terri Watson in 1978 when Two sons enjoyed...

Janice Lee Mcinally

Janice Lee Mcinally

Oct 5, 2024

Janice Scharra McInally, 61, of  Urbandale, IA, passed away on October 5, 2024. She triumphed over cancer for thirteen years and is now resting in God's loving arms.

Janice was born on September 20, 1963 to Patricia and Joseph Scharra in Akron, OH. She was a graduate of the University of Akron, where she met her devoted...