Aug 1, 2024

Cynthia "Cyndi" W. Rice-Shepherd, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2024, at Decatur County Hospital in Leon, Iowa. She was 68 years old. Born on April 6, 1956, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Virgil and Ruth (née Porter) Rice, Cyndi grew up in Norwoodville where she attended Norwoodville Elementary and Saydel High...

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Jul 29, 2024

George Henry Wilkening peacefully passed away on July 29, 2024 at Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, IA.  He was a long time Newton resident for 50 years, where he and his wife Sharon established careers, created extensive ties to the community, nurtured their faith in God, founded countless friendships and raised their children.  Over the last several years,...

Jul 29, 2024

Jul 29, 2024

Jul 29, 2024

Edna loved to cook! She obtained a degree in Culinary Arts and worked as a chef in multiple companies over the years. In her retirement years she kept cooking and because she couldn't eat it all herself, she often fed family and friends her delicious meals and desserts.

Edna was known for her strong will, unwavering determination,...

Jul 28, 2024

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Jul 25, 2024

Nicola Ann "Nickie" Proven died on Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa.  Nickie was born September 14, 1942, in Osage, Iowa to Aloysious "Al" and Rosan Salz as the eldest of four children.  She grew up in Mason City, graduated from Holy Family High School and attended Clarke College in Dubuque for a short time.  She then...

Jul 24, 2024

Hilaro had a passion for soccer and truly enjoyed looking after the family kids who absolutely adored him. He was known for being a dedicated and hardworking man, as well as incredibly kind and with a great sense of humor.

Jul 24, 2024

Tom Alan Breneman, 52, passed away on July 24, 2024.

Tom was born on July 7, 1972, in Wichita, Kansas, to Gene and Donna Moss Breneman. He was married to Jennifer Jackson Breneman for 23 years.

Tom had a passion for music and was well known in the music industry. He was the drummer in...

Jul 23, 2024

Jul 22, 2024

John Gregory Phillips, 60, of Des Moines, IA passed away surrounded by his family at home on July 22nd, 2024.

John was born June 29th, 1964 at Broadlawns Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.

John worked at Broadlawns Medical Center in Sleep Medicine as a Polysomnograher for the last 10 years. John was at the beginning...

Jul 22, 2024

Jul 20, 2024

Jul 20, 2024

Janet Fay Garrison, beloved mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2024, in Norwalk, Iowa. Born on November 4, 1940, in Marble Rock, Iowa, Janet was the cherished daughter of Clarence and Merna (née Brunner) Teeple.

Janet spent her formative years in Greene, Iowa, where her father and uncle were well-known for operating the...

Jul 17, 2024

Alfred (Al) W. Cochran, 88, of Urbandale, Iowa passed away on July 17, 2024 from Myelodysplastic syndrome. He was born on January 21, 1936, in Barrington, Illinois to Harvey and Marie (Metlin) Cochran and was raised alongside six loving siblings - Harvey, Jane, Del, Derry, Fred and Tyla.  Al graduated from Barrington High School in 1954 where he excelled...

Jul 17, 2024

Ronald N. Johnson, age 85, of Waukee, Iowa, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa. Ronald was born on September 8, 1938, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, to Norman A. and Francis V. (née Anderson) Johnson.

Ronald spent his formative years in Fort Dodge, where he graduated from high school in 1954. He then...

Jul 16, 2024

Carl loved to go fishing and enjoyed visiting with his neighbors and riding around downtown in his mobility chair checking on the flow of the river and the various parks. He lived a relatively quiet life, and though he'd lost touch with many friends and family he was happy. Carl was a spiritual man, attended church when he was...