Dec 6, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David West, who left us on December 6, 2024, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 65 years old. Dave was a loving husband, devoted father, proud grandfather, and a true friend to many.

Dave's life was defined by his generous spirit and unyielding...

Dec 6, 2024

Dec 4, 2024

Sherri LaVonne GoodVoiceFlute (58) passed away on December 4th, 2024, at Kavanaugh Hospice House in Des Moines, Iowa after battling small cell lung cancer for 14 months. A public visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 10th, 2024, starting at 10:00am with a funeral service at 11:00am. Intermet will follow and be at Highland Memory Gardens (1 NE 60th...

Dec 3, 2024

Dec 2, 2024

Jerry Grant Coles, 74, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 2, 2024 at 9:11 pm surrounded by a host of family and friends.

Jerry Grant Coles was born to Charles and Elda Darlene Coles on the 10th Day of January in Des Moines, Iowa. He was the youngest of four children. Jerry was an active member of the...

Nov 30, 2024

Nov 30, 2024

Wayne Leonard Schuldt passed away at Bishop Drumm Retirement Center on November 30, 2024.

Wayne was born February 2, 1940 in Steger, Illinois the son of William and Marie Schuldt. He married Joyce Bross on May 23, 1964. Wayne graduated from Bloom High School and worked for the USPS as a mail carrier. Wayne loved to be...

Nov 29, 2024

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Nov 27, 2024

Debbie (Debra) Moon was born on June 22, 1970 to Gloria and Benjamin Moon. She passed away on November 27, 2024.

Debbie was a vibrant and feisty woman. She loved unicorns, dragons and fairies and kids sometimes. Debbie was a store manager for Git-n-Go Stores in Des Moines for many years.

Debbie is survived by...

Nov 26, 2024

Our sister Shirley passed away on November 26, 2024. She was born December 30, 1964 in Illinois. She spent her adult life in the Ft. Dodge area. She married and had two sons (Dale & Seth). She was a longtime employee of the Fort Dodge hospital. She also held many other various part time jobs. In addition to being...

Nov 26, 2024

Ed was born July 9, 1963, on the USAFB in Karamesel Turkey where his parents were stationed. He moved back to Des Moines with his mother, Bonnie(Campbell)and sister Tina(Brown).

Ed lost his battle with Neuroendocrine cancer on November 26, 2024. He was at home surrounded by his family.

Ed is survived by his wife, Linda...

Nov 26, 2024

Patrick John Bohlen "PJ" passed away November 26, 2024 at MercyOne Medical Center. He was born in St. Paul, MN where he lived until he moved to Des Moines. PJ worked many different jobs and was very capable at them all. He suffered a stroke and retired from Capitol Sanitary Supply (CapSan) where he was a technician, fixing all...

Nov 22, 2024

Nov 22, 2024

Jim (James) Harold Olson, 68, of Ankeny, Iowa, passed away surrounded by loved ones on November 22, 2024, at Taylor House in Des Moines, after a courageous battle with leukemia. Jim was born on January 19, 1956, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Darrell Olson and Sari Robertson (later Hinrichs).

A proud graduate of North High School in...

Nov 22, 2024

Joseph "Tony" Anthony Daggett, 74, went to be with Jesus on November 22, 2024, at Mercy Hospital. He was born September 4, 1950, in Des Moines, Iowa to Joseph P. and Jacqueline (Hudson) Daggett.

Tony graduated from Tech High School, Class of 1968. After he graduated, he attended and earned his bachelor's degree and later a master's...

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Nov 15, 2024

Amber Leonardi, 42 years, died peacefully on 11/15/2024 from multiple rare autoimmune diseases at her home surrounded by her mother - Tracy Facey, her son Domenico (Nico) Leonardi, and her best friends Stacey Metzger and Peanut Brown.

Amber graduated from East High school - Des Moines in 2000. She attended Iowa State University until 2002 and graduated...