Oct 15, 2024

Richard E. Amundson, 79, of Des Moines, IA, died unexpectedly on October 15, 2024.  He grew up on a beautiful farm near rural Clermont in northeastern Iowa.  He was active in his local 4-H club and Luther League. Later, his studies at Luther College were interrupted by his military service during the Vietnam war. This intermission was fortuitous, as...

Oct 14, 2024

Kevin Power passed away on October 14, 2024, at the age of 68 in Des Moines, IA. Born on July 13, 1956, Kevin devoted over 25 years of his career to Mid American Energy where he made many friends. Kevin's life was rich with activities; he had a passion for various sports, including golfing, bowling, fishing, baseball, softball, basketball,...

Oct 14, 2024

Kimberly Kay Warn Hinkle, 65, went home to our Good Lord on October 14, 2024. She reunites with her beloved son Ryan Wood, both parents Vernon and Clarice Warn.

Kim was born on June 2, 1959 in Iowa City, Iowa. In her early child hood, she was raised in the country and later moved to Des Moines...

Oct 14, 2024

Madeline passed away on Oct 14th 2024, born on August 24th 1941. She was born in Bussey, IA and later moved to Carlisle, IA and later to Des Moines, IA. She was married to Robert Lupher over 60 years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister. She was loved so much and will be missed. She leaves behind...

Oct 14, 2024

George Lester Corley Jr., 77, lost his battle to dementia and passed peacefully surrounded by family on October 14, 2024. He was a beloved husband, father, and friend to all who knew him.

George Jr was born on December 8, 1946, in Buckhannon, West Virginia to George Sr. and Texie. He was one of 5 children. At...

Oct 13, 2024

Oct 11, 2024

Terry Jane Diaz Axt, 59 of Altoona, Iowa passed away October 11, 2024 after many years of battling numerous health problems. Terry was born October 23, 1964 in Woonsocket, Rhode Island and grew up in numerous locations including Revere,MA, Pownal,Vermont and North Adams, MA where she graduated from Drury High School. Terry went on to obtain her bachelors degree...

Oct 11, 2024

Oct 10, 2024

Oct 10, 2024

Julie Jean Gilbert, 79, of Norwalk, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on October 10, 2024, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., followed by her funeral service at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Simplify Cremations and Funerals, located at 4821 SW 9th Street, Des...

Oct 9, 2024

Irma Lee Watkins, 83 of Osceola, passed away unexpectedly on October 9, 2024 at her home in Osceola, Iowa. Per Irma's wishes, she will be cremated, and the family will hold a celebration of life at a later date.

Born on May 18, 1941, in Osceola, Iowa, the daughter of Art and Gladys (Alley) Weaklend. She lived...

Oct 9, 2024

Dale Lynn Watkins, 58, of Lorimor passed away unexpectedly on October 9, 2024 at his mother's home in Osceola, Iowa. Per Dale's wishes he has been cremated and his family will hold a celebration of life at a later date.

Born on June 29, 1966 in Osceola, Iowa, the son of William and Irma (Sharpe) Watkins. For...

Oct 7, 2024

Anita Rose (Heathcote) Haskell, 60, died following a courageous battle with small cell lung cancer on October 7, 2024 at Methodist Medical Center. She was born July 31, 1964 in Des Moines, the daughter of Charles "Chuck" Heathcote and Carolyn "Kay" (Kimmel) Briggs.

Anita studied at East High School and later obtained her GED. She worked throughout...

Oct 6, 2024

Mark Renold Watson passed away in his home on Oct. 6th, 2024. Mark was born on April 24th, 1956 to Ren Pedretti and Lela Avis Watson.

Mark enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching football and watching the Price is Right and Young and the Restless. He met his wife of 47yrs Terri Watson in 1978 when Two sons enjoyed...

Oct 5, 2024

Janice Scharra McInally, 61, of  Urbandale, IA, passed away on October 5, 2024. She triumphed over cancer for thirteen years and is now resting in God's loving arms.

Janice was born on September 20, 1963 to Patricia and Joseph Scharra in Akron, OH. She was a graduate of the University of Akron, where she met her devoted...

Oct 4, 2024

Oct 2, 2024

Frances Kay (Rhoades) Nielsen of Ankeny was born December 28, 1964 and passed peacefully on October 2, 2024 surrounded by family at 59 years young after a long and hard fought battle with COPD.

Frances is survived by her daughter, Shelby Norell of Ankeny, sisters, Pamela (Tony) Poe and Lorri Leege of Des Moines, her brother, Charles...

Sep 30, 2024

We sadly announce the passing of Paul Lewis Hulbert III on September 30, 2024.

Born on Father's Day, June 18, 1967, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Paul and Mary Hulbert he lived his entire life in Des Moines and graduated from Carlisle High School.

Paul was a good welder and a CDL holder.  He was...

Sep 30, 2024

Karen Ann (VanHoutte) Webber, 70, passed away at Via of Carlisle on September 30, 2024.

Karen grew up in Moline, IL. She later moved to Champaign, Illinois, where she met and married her husband, Joe Webber, August 28, 1981. They moved to Houston, Texas the same year. Karen had two sons, Jeff Foster and Kelly Kammeyer. Kelly...

Sep 29, 2024

Suzanne Clement, 77, of West Des Moines Iowa passed away on September 29, 2024, with family by her side.

Suzanne was the first child of Herb and Helen Folkmann, born on January 17, 1947 in Inglewood, California. When Suzanne was still a young child the family moved to Keystone, Iowa, where Suzanne lived until two years after...