Jan 7, 2024

Jan 7, 2024

Wilbur Todd Bitting, 63, passed away on Sunday January 7, 2024, at his home in Des Moines. A visitation will be 11:00 a.m. until the time of his service. A memorial service will be at 12:00 p.m., Friday, January 19, 2024 at Simplify Cremation & Funerals followed by a reception at the American Legion Hall.

Wilbur was...

Jan 6, 2024

Daryl Leon Veld, 68, passed away peacefully in his home, Mingo, IA with family present on January 6,

2024 from stoke and cancer complications.

Daryl was born to Clarence and Virginia (Martin) Veld in Marshalltown, Iowa on February 19, 1955.

Daryl loved being outside and working with animals especially with his grandfather, Howard...

Jan 5, 2024

Rita Kay Yearington, 63, passed away January 5th, 2024 at Clarke County Hospital surrounded by loved ones. She is survived by her two daughters, Torrie (Toro) Dixon, Ranell Belden, two sons, Richard (Victoria) Belden, Victor (Megan) Yearington, two brothers, Rodney (Rita) Zuercher, Otis (Roy) Zeurcher, two sisters, Betty Graham, Diane Zuercher, ten grandchildren: Breezie Martin soon to be spouse...

Jan 5, 2024

Jan 4, 2024

David Bruce Houghton was born January 29, 1964 to Verl and Sharon Houghton at McClellan Airforce base in Sacramento California.

David's family moved to Utah and settled in Salina. He graduated from North Sevier High School in 1982 and joined the Army. After his time in the army he served his country further by joining the Airforce...

Jan 3, 2024

Jennifer A. Strom, 54, of Johnston, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.

Visitation for Jennifer will be Thursday, January 11, 2024, from 12 Noon - 4:00 PM at Simplify Cremations & Funerals, 4821 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, IA.

Jennifer was born December 2, 1969, in St. Louis Park, MN, the...

Jan 1, 2024

Dec 31, 2023

Wendy Bradley Mason, 66, passed away December 31, 2023 Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. John's United Church of Christ, 601 S Maple Street in Creston. A luncheon will follow at the Creston Eagle's Lodge.

Wendy was born December 8, 1957 in Boise,...

Dec 31, 2023

Charlene Cooper, a beloved wife, sister, and friend, passed away on December 31, 2023, in Lamoni, Iowa, at the age of 59. Born on April 26, 1964, in Des Moines, Iowa, Charlene was the cherished daughter of Howard Johnson and Charlotte Drake.

She married Jerry Cooper and created a bond that stood the test of time and...

Dec 31, 2023

In accordance with Helen's wishes no services have been scheduled.

Dec 29, 2023

Dec 29, 2023

She loved to make people smile by making them feel beautiful. By doing their hair. Helping

them out, assisting with anything and everything that was needed. She was a free spirit, she

loved her friends and her family. Tina believed in the power of prayer and that God would

provide any needs.Tina was...

Dec 28, 2023

Dec 28, 2023

Arthur (Art) Robert Zepnak, 60, of Des Moines, IA passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023 at MercyOne Hospital in Des Moines.

Arthur was born on December 17, 1963 to Arthur Francis Zepnak and Mary Ellen (Lamberth) Zepnak on an Airforce Base in Guam. Since the day he came home from the hospital his family has affectionally called...

Dec 27, 2023

Kathy Lynn Beveridge "Sassy Kathy", born on November 8, 1967, peacefully departed from this world on December 27, 2023, at her home in Des Moines, IA. She was 56 years old. Kathy's life was marked by a deep connection to her family, a passion for her work, and a love for the simple joys that brought her happiness.

Dec 27, 2023

Dec 26, 2023

Ruby Geneva Courtney, 75, of Des Moines, IA passed away peacefully on December 26th, 2023 at Taylor House Hospice.

Ruby, daughter of Beldon and Etta Wilson, was born at Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines on November 27, 1948.

She was a CNA for 38 years. She enjoyed Bingo and spending time with her family.

Dec 25, 2023

Joyce loved watching nature feeding squirrels and birds and watching deer in the back yard. Her biggest accomplishment is making the window drapes at the Iowa State Capitol downtown and her 2 children and 6 grandchildren and her dog KC. She enjoyed watching TV like game shows, soap operas, tv classic like The Real McCoys and Hazel. She loved...

Dec 23, 2023

Dennis Norman Bambrough passed away on December 23, 2023, at his home in Pleasant Hill, IA, he was 77 years old. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, December 30, 2023 at Pennie Carroll & Associates at 3232 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA.

Dennis was born on December 6, 1946 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada to Joseph...