Obituaries

Lori Jo Neal

Lori Jo Neal

Feb 16, 2024

Lori Neal, 68, of West Des Moines, passed away at the EveryStep Kavanaugh House after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Lori was born on March 5, 1955 to Arvard and Wilma (Thomsen) Neal in Kearney, Nebraska. She attended high school in Kearney before receiving her bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska - Kearney. Lori worked as...

Russell  Robert Twelmeyer

Russell Robert Twelmeyer

Feb 16, 2024

Russell Robert Twelmeyer, 83 passed away February 16, 2024 at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines, IA.

Russ was born August 10, 1940 in Honolulu, HI to Eric Twelmeyer and Virginia (Victorino) Brown.  He played semi-professional baseball in Hawaii and served in the US Air Force from 1960-1964. He moved to Iowa in 1964 where he met...

Steven Mott

Steven Mott

Feb 12, 2024

Steve enjoyed fishing, hunting and riding his motorcycle.

Samuel Lee Heard, Jr

Samuel Lee Heard, Jr

Feb 10, 2024

Samuel Lee Heard Jr was born on August 30 1960 to Samuel Lee Heard Sr. and Donna Jean (Clay) Heard. He graduated from Des Moines Technical High School and went on to join the United States Navy and received the Expeditionary Medal. Samuel, affectionately known as (June) was an avid fisherman and loved to spend time on the water....

"Bobbie"

"Bobbie"

Feb 10, 2024

Bobbie's passions were family, reading, and nature. Her greatest joy was spending time with her son and grandchildren. The lives of her nieces and nephews were enriched by the influence of "Aunt Bobbie."

Bobbie never met a book she didn't like. An accomplished photographer, her favorite place was sitting beside a Colorado mountain stream. To know Bobbie...

Denise Lynn Sullivan

Denise Lynn Sullivan

Feb 4, 2024

Denise Lynn Sullivan (Senecaut) passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday February 4th, 2024 at the age of 63.

She is survived by her siblings, Ronald Senecaut and Sherry Harrison of Des Moines and Dana (Alan) Kochheiser of Omaha, Ne,  Her daughters Danielle (Dave) Lyons of Des Moines and Jenae Finney (Tony Miller) of Manilla and her...

Daniel Todd Mcreynolds

Daniel Todd Mcreynolds

Feb 4, 2024

Daniel Todd McReynolds, 54, passed away Sunday February 4, 2024 at his home. He was born April 12, 1969 in Des Moines to Dan and Margaret (Phipps) McReynolds.

After graduating from Lincoln High School in 1987 Dan held many positions in the Des Moines area. Dan especially enjoyed any type of auto racing and had made several...

Sarah Ann Brandt

Sarah Ann Brandt

Jan 30, 2024

Sarah Ann Brandt, 35, of Des Moines, Iowa entered into God's Kingdom on January 30, 2024. Sarah was the most loving and committed wife, mother, sister and daughter.

Sarah was born August 9, 1988 daughter of David Brandt and Ann Novak in Austin, Texas. She graduated from Southeast Polk High School in 2006 and went on to...

Carolyn  Northway

Carolyn Northway

Jan 29, 2024

Carolyn Kay Northway, 84, of Des Moines, passed away on January 29, 2024, 4 months after suffering a debilitating stroke.

Carolyn was born on June 27, 1939, to Grant and Viola McReynolds. She graduated from Runnells High School in 1958.

During high school, she met Fred Northway, and they wed on July 25, 1958, going...

Joseph  Mckenna

Joseph Mckenna

Jan 29, 2024

Joseph Arthur McKenna age 66 passed away peacefully on January 29, 2024. He was born on February 21, 1957 in Pennsylvania to John and Joan (Ford) McKenna. He did IT work for 48 years in California, Washington and ended up in Iowa. Joe loved riding motorcycles camping and always was looking for the next adventure. Joe retired in 2022....

Jackie Don Brown

Jackie Don Brown

Jan 29, 2024

Jackie Don Brown born February 16th 1951 became a falling soldier January 29th 2024. Jackie Brown was the true definition of jack of all trades. Jack had many talents starting with fishing,cooking, math, playing the guitar, Boxing, Domino's, cards, and anything to do with  puzzle games and playing the lottery. He was an entrepreneur. Jack was the oldest of...

Neal Wolver

Neal Wolver

Jan 28, 2024

Roy C. Wolver II (Neal) died peacefully at home on January 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

He was a laborer most of his life. He coached baseball and basketball for his son's teams. He was a fan of

the Iowa Hawkeyes, Chicago Bears, and Chicago Cubs. He loved fishing, concerts, and spending time...