Aug 6, 2024

Randall (Randy) Gene Perkins Sr., son of Robert and Barbara Richt, was born on April 23rd, 1960 in Clarinda, Iowa.

Randy dedicated over 30 years of his life as a hardworking tile setter. He was very proud of his work and enjoyed sharing his passion through teaching others the skill. When he wasn't working, he spent a...

Aug 3, 2024

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Anikia Coleman. Anikia was a vibrant individual who brought happiness, love, and laughter into the lives of all those around her. Her presence was a beacon of warmth in our community, and her absence will be deeply felt. She peacefully passed away on August 3rd, 2024, at the...

Aug 2, 2024

Aug 2, 2024

Daniel Clark, of Des Moines, passed away on August 2, 2024. He was 59 years old.

Aug 2, 2024

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...

Jul 31, 2024

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