Obituaries

Dale Mcclain

Dale Mcclain

Dec 27, 2024

Dale McClain a son, father, brother, uncle and friend to many. Born November 10th, 1976 died peacefully at home on December 27th, 2024. Dale was a good man, he'd help anyone he could. He really cared about his friends and family, he'd ask how you are, listen and look at your eyes when talking to you. He was always...

Jeffrey Snowgren

Jeffrey Snowgren

Dec 26, 2024

Jeffrey Daniel Snowgren passed away unexpectedly on December 26, 2024. A visitation will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Friday, January 3, 2024 at Simplify Cremation and Funerals Chapel, 4821 SW 9th Street in Des Moines. A celebration of life gathering will be held from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 5, 2024 at The Range Restaurant...

John Carl Rock

John Carl Rock

Dec 25, 2024

John C Rock, 46, of Ottumwa Ia passed away December 25, 2024. As John's wishes cremation has taken place. A private celebration of life in honor of John will take place.

John was born February 2nd, 1978, in Rockford Illinois. John attend Cardinal and Pekin High School. John worked for JBS and Walmart Warehouse.

While...

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,...