Obituaries

Randy Runquist

Randy Runquist

Dec 20, 2024

Randy R. Runquist, age 66, of Knoxville, Iowa, passed away on December 20, 2024. He was a long time employee of Vermeer Corporation in Pella, Iowa.

June Bradley

June Bradley

Dec 16, 2024

June Bradley, age 92, of Ankeny, passed away on December 16, 2024. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at 11:00 am at Simplify Cremations and Funerals in Des Moines.

We are celebrating the life of June Margaret Bradley today on this Christmas Eve Service on December 24, 2024.

June passed...

Evelyn  Podlesnik

Evelyn Podlesnik

Dec 16, 2024

Evelyn Podlesnik (née Kloman), age 80, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024. Born on May 23, 1944, Evelyn was a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother who brought warmth, creativity, and joy to all who knew her.

Evelyn was the beloved wife of Glenn Podlesnik Sr., with whom she shared a lifetime of love and...

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...