Obituaries

Dawn Legrys

Dawn Legrys

May 5, 2026

Dawn Legrys, age 62, of Des Moines, passed away on May 5, 2026.

Crystal Lynn Wilkening

Crystal Lynn Wilkening

May 4, 2026

Crystal Wilkening, 60, passed away on May 4, 2026.

Crystal Wilkening was born on April 1, 1966 in Marshalltown, IA.

Sally Elaine Prince

Sally Elaine Prince

May 4, 2026

Sally Elaine Prince, 73, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026.

Sally was born on January 5, 1953, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Howard Lee Prince and Maxine Ruth (Bird) Prince. She graduated from East High School in 1971.

Throughout her life, Sally worked for various companies, primarily as an administrative assistant. No matter where she worked, she built lasting...

Douglas Warren Smith

Douglas Warren Smith

May 3, 2026

Douglas Smith, 71, passed away on May 3, 2026, in Des Moines, IA.

Douglas Smith was born on September 17, 1954 in Cedar Rapids, IA,.

Marion Lee Davis

Marion Lee Davis

May 3, 2026

Marion Davis, 84, passed away on May 3, 2026, in Des Moines, IA.

Marion Davis was born on October 5, 1941 in Troy Mills, IA, to Varold and Alice Davis.

Teisha Lea Hartle

Teisha Lea Hartle

May 2, 2026

Teisha Hartle, 54, passed away on May 2, 2026, in [location_of_death_city_state].

Teisha Hartle was born on January 12, 1972 in Le Mars, IA.

William Jon DeMoss

William Jon DeMoss

May 2, 2026

William Jon DeMoss, 78, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026.

Bill was born July 6, 1947 in Des Moines to William and Mary (Bertin) DeMoss. Bill attended East High School and was a proud East Sider. Bill retired from maintenance at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. He loved riding his Harley Davidson and was an avid fisherman.

Bill was everybody's...

Mary Louise Chapman

Mary Louise Chapman

May 1, 2026

Mary Chapman, 76, passed away on May 1, 2026.

Mary Chapman was born on August 26, 1949 in Des Moines, IA.

Daniel Alan Sinclair

Daniel Alan Sinclair

May 1, 2026

Daniel Alan Sinclair, age 62, of Des Moines, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. A hardworking man with a generous heart, Dan lived a life dedicated to helping others, protecting those around him, and building lasting friendships everywhere he went.

Dan was born on July 21, 1963, in Des Moines to Henry and Sandra (Benson) Sinclair. He...

Christian Ray Elliott

Christian Ray Elliott

Apr 29, 2026

Christian Ray Elliott, age 56, of Perry, Iowa, passed away on April 29. 2026.

Jeffrey Lee Blakeburn

Jeffrey Lee Blakeburn

Apr 29, 2026

Jeffrey Blakeburn, 34, passed away on April 29, 2026, in Des Moines, IA.

Jeffrey Blakeburn was born on November 20, 1991 in Des Moines.

Gary Robert Giefer

Gary Robert Giefer

Apr 27, 2026

Gary Giefer, 74, passed away on April 27, 2026, in Ankeny, IA.

Gary Giefer was born on October 24, 1951 in Des Moines, IA, to Robert and Adeline Giefer.

Jacqueline Louise Fees

Jacqueline Louise Fees

Apr 26, 2026

Jacqueline (Jackie) Louise Fees (Collins), age 72, of Des Moines, passed away at home on April 26, 2026.Jackie was born May 28, 1953 in Missouri. She worked for Farm Bureau and enjoyed sewing, puzzles and spending time with her family.Jackie is survived by her mother, Alice Collins, and sons, Leland, Daland and Andy Anderson; grandchildren, Jasmine, Melinda, Katie, Lisa, Briana,...

George Lavern Christen

George Lavern Christen

Apr 26, 2026

George Christen, 97, passed away on April 26, 2026, in Des Moines, IA.

George Christen was born on July 29, 1928 in Elgin, IA, to George and Ida Christen.

Carl Jerry Young Sr

Carl Jerry Young Sr

Apr 25, 2026

Carl Young, 77, passed away on April 25, 2026, in Des Moines, IA.

Carl Young was born on July 21, 1948 in Des Moines, IA, to Carl and Edna Young.

Jackie Rae Cox

Jackie Rae Cox

Apr 25, 2026

Jackie Rae (Jose) Cox of West Des Moines, IA, passed away April 25th, 2026, at the age of 68. Jackie was born on March 16th, 1958, in Des Moines, IA, to John and Alsenna (Shiffer) Jose. She attended Howe Elementary and Weeks Middle School in Des Moines until she and her mother moved to Altoona, IA, where she graduated from...

Linda Mary Halliday

Linda Mary Halliday

Apr 25, 2026

Linda Halliday, 67, passed away on April 25, 2026, in [location_of_death_city_state].

Linda Halliday was born on September 1, 1958 in Paulina, IA.

Patricia Mae Morales

Patricia Mae Morales

Apr 24, 2026

Patricia Mae Morales, age 54, of Des Moines, passed away on April 24, 2026.

Patricia was born on December 23, 1971, to James and Anna Mae (Caples) Cox, in Chicago, Illinois. Throughout her life, she was known as an excellent treasure hunter and had a huge love of dogs.

Patricia is survived by her children, Michael Alvin Cox-Vega, Amanda Cox-Rodriguez...

Bonita Ann Fleming

Bonita Ann Fleming

Apr 23, 2026

Bonita Ann Fleming, 75, of Nevada, Iowa, passed away on April 23, 2026, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa.

Bonita was born on February 2, 1951. She was a lifelong Iowan who valued family, simplicity, and the comforts of home. A graduate of Maxwell High School, she dedicated many years of her life working in clerical roles with...

Sean Michael Gaddy Sr

Sean Michael Gaddy Sr

Apr 22, 2026

Sean Michael Gaddy, Sr, age 51, of Norwalk, passed away on April 22,2026.