Obituaries

Debra Moon

Debra Moon

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...

Shirley Mae Johnson

Shirley Mae Johnson

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...

Edward  Birmingham

Edward Birmingham

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...

Patrick John Bohlen

Patrick John Bohlen

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...

James "Jim" Olson

James "Jim" Olson

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...

Joseph "Tony" Daggett

Joseph "Tony" Daggett

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...

Amber Star Leonardi

Amber Star Leonardi

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...

Duane Robert Flack

Duane Robert Flack

Nov 14, 2024

Duane Robert Flack, aged 76, passed away on November 14th , 2024 in State Center, Iowa under the care of St. Croix Hospice. He was born April 1, 1948 in Iowa, the son of Gerald and Betrice Irene (Fiddick) Flack.

Duane was an automotive mechanic who loved rebuilding cars, especially Corvettes. He retired from automotive work in...

Ignacio  Ortega-Aguayo

Ignacio Ortega-Aguayo

Nov 14, 2024

Ignacio Ortega-Aguayo, aged 55, passed away on November 14, 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa. Born on July 31, 1969, Ignacio was known for his hardworking nature, deep love for his family, lifelong commitment to serving others, and continuous learning. Ignacio pursued his education in the medical field, earning his qualifications as a Medical Assistant from DMACC and an Associate's...

David Vincent

David Vincent

Nov 13, 2024

On the evening of November 13 David Robert Vincent died at the age of 72.

David was born January 19, 1952 to John and Mary Vincent in Des Moines, Iowa. David attended Lincoln High School and graduated in 1970. He went on to DMACC for a year perfecting his welding skills.

June 6, 1970 David...

Ronald Eugene Miller

Ronald Eugene Miller

Nov 12, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Eugene Miller on November 12, 2024 at his home at the age of 61.

Ronald was born on November 11th, 1963 in Iowa to Paul Miller and Janet Vander Leest.

Ronald was predeceased in death by his parents: Paul Miller, Janet Vander Leest,...

Thomas Haugh

Thomas Haugh

Nov 10, 2024

Thomas Gene Haugh, 63, of Des Moines, IA passed away peacefully on Nov. 10th, 2024, surrounded by his children and family.

Tom, the youngest of nine children, was born on June 21st, 1961, in Des Moines, IA, to Ann (Coppi) and Thomas Haugh. Born and raised on the South Side of Des Moines, Tom became a Lincoln...