Obituaries

John Maurice Schneider

John Maurice Schneider

Dec 21, 2023

John Maurice Schneider, 58, passed away December 21, 2023 at home surrounded by family. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, January 20, 2024 at West Des Moines Open Bible Church, 1100 Ashworth Road.

John was born March 5, 1965 the son of Marvin and Charlene Schneider. John graduated from Valley...

Kevin Mayberry

Kevin Mayberry

Dec 21, 2023

Kevin loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was a very hard worker and would help anyone with anything. He loved football, and his favorite team was the Vikings. He loved Lisa with all his heart.

Lisa Harris

Lisa Harris

Dec 20, 2023

Lisa loved spending time with her grandchildren and family. She loved to cook and be a caretaker. She made sure everyone was okay. Lisa enjoyed listening to music and singing.

Larry Mick

Larry Mick

Dec 19, 2023

Larry Dwight Mick, 77, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2023. Born on April 24, 1946, Larry served in the Army as a medic. He is survived by his daughters, Kelly Mick (Karson, Karter, Kenzley) Kimberly Pickett (Natalie, Hannah, Emily) Shannon Wallace ( Sophia, Noah, Katie, Silas) Larry was preceded in death by his father,...

Roy  Root

Roy Root

Dec 18, 2023

Roy A. Root, 74, of Des Moines, IA, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023 at the Taylor House in Des Moines. Per Roy's wishes cremation rites have taken place.

Roy was born on September 27, 1949 in Chariton, IA to Harold and Nada Root. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1968. Roy was a painter by...

Charles Garylee Van Gundy

Charles Garylee Van Gundy

Dec 16, 2023

Charles "Gary" Van Gundy, 83, of Ankeny, IA, passed away, Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, IA, surrounded by his family. Cremation rites have been accorded and a private family graveside service will take place at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Des Moines.

Gary was born to Warden and Velma (McGowan) Van...

Jamie Dean Christensen

Jamie Dean Christensen

Dec 12, 2023

Jamie enjoyed spending time with his friends and grandkids, motorcycles, sitting by the bonfire and Carol on most days.

Juanita May  Howard

Juanita May Howard

Dec 11, 2023

Juanita enjoyed quilting, baking, spending time her granddaughters and great grandchildren and spending time with her sweetheart, Jerry.

Raymond Dominic Ceretti

Raymond Dominic Ceretti

Dec 8, 2023

Raymond Dominic Ceretti passed away on December 8, 2023. A celebration of life will held from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Simplify Cremations and Funerals, 4821 SW 9th Street in Des Moines.

Ray was born June 27, 1950 the son of Raymond A. and Mary (Nizzi) Ceretti. Ray's work career started when he...

Diana Marie Payne

Diana Marie Payne

Dec 8, 2023

Diana Marie Payne (Locke), 62, died on December 8, 2023 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. She was the wife of David John Payne and they shared 21 years of marriage together.

Diana was born in Marshalltown, the daughter of Carlton "Bud" Locke, Jr. and Hazel Marie Proffitt.  She was a cashier at the Time...

Greta Aalbers

Greta Aalbers

Dec 7, 2023

Greta Mae Aalbers was born May 29, 1950 to Marinus G. and Magdalene Aalbers. She graduated from Prairie City High School. Greta worked various office positions in Des Moines.

Greta is survived by her son, Ted and granddaughter, Josephine and two great granddaughters. She is also survived by her brothers, Jerry and Mark; sisters, Marlene, Karen and...

Melinda Wickliff

Melinda Wickliff

Dec 6, 2023

Melinda enjoyed softball, crocheting, bowling, spending time with family and grand kids, crafting, baking, cooking for large groups, swimming, sun tanning, tequila and especially being with her dog, Thor.

Dale Allen Mahoney

Dale Allen Mahoney

Dec 6, 2023

Dale liked to shoot pool, go to the casino, watch television, talk with friends and he loved cars and wildlife.

Leigh Cummings

Leigh Cummings

Dec 3, 2023

Leigh enjoyed making teddy bears, collecting dried herbs, caring for her farm animals and being in nature.