Obituaries
Patricia Jones
Jan 24, 2025
Patricia Ann Jones of Des Moines passed away on January 24, 2025. She was born on August 25, 1942 to Charles and Barb Jilek. Patricia graduated from Valley High School, WSDM.
Patricia attended Le James Beauty school in Omaha. Patricia worked many years for Patrick Day cutting hair. Patricia continued her education in cosmetology and worked many...
Rose Ella Wells
Jan 21, 2025
Rose Wells, 98, was born on October 17, 1926 to Fred and Thelma Coats. Rose was one of 12 children born to the couple. She grew up in Hopkinton, Iowa, she moved to Des Moines where she met and married the love of her life, William Wells on May 25, 1949. Rose and Bill moved to Swan, Iowa where...
Gary Trowbridge
Jan 17, 2025
Gary Wayne Trowbridge, age 70, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025, at his home in Des Moines.
Gary was born January 30, 1954, in Greenville, South Carolina to Jerry and Minnie (Duncan) Trowbridge. He grew up in California, graduating from Barstow High School in Barstow, California in 1972. Gary was very athletic and was the star quarterback...
Michael Earl Paul
Jan 14, 2025
Michael Earl Paul, son of Cleland Carl Paul and Gloria Winifred (Love) Paul was born November 25, 1957 in Corning, IA, and passed beyond this earthly realm to his home with his Lord and Savior on January 14, 2025.
Mike graduated from Corning High School in 1976 after participating in many school activities including football and wrestling....
Hui "Joyce" Chen
Jan 14, 2025
With a heavy heart, I am saddened to announce the passing of our dear friend Hui Chen. Hui was a dedicated and resilient individual, a hardworking breadwinner who came to the U.S. to build a better future for her family in her hometown of China. As a single mother, she worked tirelessly, balancing two jobs and pursuing her dreams,...
Joyce Reed
Jan 12, 2025
Joyce Nina (Francis) Reed, 95, of Des Moines passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025 at Parkridge Specialty Care Center in Pleasant Hill. She was born July 25, 1929 in Iowa City, IA. Her parents were Michael Antony Giblin and Dorothy Pearl Francis. She graduated from Bondurant High School in 1948, married Willard Wayne Reed of Hartford, IA on...
Ronald Lee Kraus
Jan 12, 2025
Ronald "Reynolds" Lee Kraus, age 77, of Maple River, IA, passed away at home peacefully, after a long battle of Alzheimer's, surrounded by loved ones.
Ronald was born October 15, 1947, to Paul and Marion (Skalla) Kraus. He was the second of 8 brats, if you know the family. He was raised on the farm, by Lidderdale,...
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