May 23, 2024

Laurie Jean Jilek (February 27 th 1961-May 23 rd 2024) 63 of Des Moines, Iowa passed away peacefully on May 23 rd , 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Barbara (Appelhons) and Charles Jilek. She is survived by her sister Patricia Jones of Des Moines, Her three sons, Charles Jilek, Steven Jilek, and Thomas Jilek all...

May 21, 2024

Darlene Louise Walker (Teeny), 80, of Des Moines passed away peacefully on May 21st, 2024, surrounded by her family. The sun rose and the world welcomed Darlene on June 10th, 1943. She was born to William and Dorothy Parmenter, and welcomed home by older sister, Emma. She enjoyed playing bingo and going to the casino with her family. Darlene...

May 18, 2024

On Thursday, May 18, 2024, Jack Hopes of Altoona, IA, loving partner and father of three, passed away at the age of forty-three years. Jack leaves behind his partner of thirteen years, Angela Nestico, and their children daughter, Aaliyah, son, Jack, and Jack's oldest son, Kaiden Howell and grandson, Oliver Howell.

He was born Wilbur John Hopes...

May 18, 2024

May 18, 2024

Christopher René Gross

May 16, 1969 – May 18, 2024

Christopher René Gross, 55, of Carlisle, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at UnityPoint Iowa Methodist Medical Center following a sudden cardiac arrest.

In keeping with Chris's wishes, an informal celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, September 30th,...

May 16, 2024

May 15, 2024

Lillie Mae Dearing passed away in Altoona on May 15, 2024. No services are scheduled at this time.

Lillie was born November 12, 1929 and grew up on a Farm in North Texas. She kept fond memories of her childhood horse, Old Joe. She loved her family and the friends she made while working as a Rural...

May 15, 2024

Born in Colorado, Oman was the beloved and long-awaited baby brother to 3 older sisters. From the moment he entered this big beautiful world, Oman was filled with a fervent sense of tenacity and perseverance. An indomitable spirit, his by nature, and his fight well fought to the bitter end.

A short time after his birth, Omans...

May 14, 2024

May 14, 2024

Linda Jean Gesualdo, 80, passed away on May 14, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family.

Linda was born on March 15, 1944, in Des Moines to Herbert and Grace (Pierson) Miller. She was a clerk at Git N Go for over 30 years. Linda loved her dogs. She enjoyed photography. Linda was a collector of...

May 13, 2024

James (Jim) Conrad Wiskow passed away on Monday, May 13th, 2024 after a very short and undeserved battle with Esophageal Cancer. Jim was born on May 26th,1953 in West Bend, Wisconsin to Harvey and Norma (Fagernes) Wiskow. Jim entered the world very early and began his fight from the very beginning. He was born totally blind with Cerebral Palsy...

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May 10, 2024

Pamela Kay Bartling Suiter, 68, passed away suddenly May 10, 2024 from a massive heart attack while visiting her daughter on Mother's Day.

Pam was a loving Christian woman who would give her shirt off her back to a stranger. She was a talented seamstress, quilter, cook and baker. Pam tended a garden and would share the...

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May 4, 2024

Delmar Leo Christensen was born October 14, 1942 to his parents Leo and Virginia Christiansen (Shaver) Delmar passed away peacefully on May 4th,2024 surrounded by loved ones.

Delmar had a great sense of humor. Was great at his work fixing and selling used appliances. He owned and operated Christensen Used Appliances for many years.

Delmar...