Obituaries

Donald Collins

Donald Collins

Apr 6, 2024

Donald Collins (57) passed away on April 6, 2024, at Harmony West Des Moines. A memorial service is planned for 10:00 am, May 2, 2024, at Simplify Cremations & Funerals (4821 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315).

Donald Samuel Collins was born to Glenn and Dianne (Henderson) Collins on June 16, 1966, in Biddeford, Maine. He...

Richard Lowell Clemens, Jr.

Richard Lowell Clemens, Jr.

Apr 6, 2024

Richard "Dick" Clemens, Jr. passed away on April 6, 2024. Dick enjoyed playing pool and bowling, working on cars, traveling, going to thrift stores and yard sales and the casino. He also was an avid reader.

Edward Wheeler

Edward Wheeler

Apr 5, 2024

Edward Jacob (Jake) Wheeler, 42 of Newton Iowa passed away on April, 5 2024. Jake grew up in Iowa and was a graduate of Newton Community High School. Jake had a variety of careers throughout his life, he loved working with people and working with his hands. Jake enjoyed working on cars, working with computers, telling jokes and making...

Barbara Christine Young

Barbara Christine Young

Apr 2, 2024

Barbara Christine Young, born on December 15, 1948, in Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2024, in Ankeny. She was the beloved daughter of Harold and Dorothy Young.

Originally born in Des Moines, Barbara graduated from North High School before embarking on a career with the State of Iowa as a Clerk. Her dedication...

Michael Keith Bryant

Michael Keith Bryant

Apr 2, 2024

Michael Keith Bryant passed away on April 2, 2024 in Des Moines, Iowa.Born on August 1, 1952 to Keith and Cleo Shannon-Bryant, Michael spent his formative years in Sigourney, Iowa where he enjoyed all the freedom and pleasures that a rural community offered. After graduating from Sigourney High School in 1970, he went on to study at Drake University,...

Tina Bridges

Tina Bridges

Apr 1, 2024

Tina Bridges, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and veteran, passed away on April 1, 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa, at the age of 57. Born on August 27, 1966, in Des Moines to John and Judy Shanks, Tina lived a life filled with love, service, and creativity.

On September 28, 2013, Tina married the love of her...

Aaron Cameron

Aaron Cameron

Mar 30, 2024

Aaron passed away at home on March 30, 2024. He was born January 22, 1948 in Davenport, Iowa. Aaron service in the Army and was a recipient of the Bronze Star in the Vietnam War. Aaron enjoyed baseball, cards, golf, bowling and softball. He was a member of the Iowa Cubs Board of Directors, Ankeny City Council and Ankeny...

Diana Bucknell

Diana Bucknell

Mar 29, 2024

Diana Lynn Bucknell (66) of Nashua Iowa died Friday, March 29, in a house fire. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Diana was born on April 4, 1957, in Charles, City Iowa to Clair and Donna Nehls of Bassett. On February 26, 1972, she was married to Dean Bucknell.

Diana was...

Deena Dake

Deena Dake

Mar 22, 2024

Deena Marie Dake, 67, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away on Friday March 22, 2024 surrounded by her family. A Celebration of Life is being planned for a later date.

Deena was born January 1, 1957 at General Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa to George and Geraldine "Gerry" (Toney) Hood. She graduated from East High School in...

Vanessa Coverdale-Gish

Vanessa Coverdale-Gish

Mar 20, 2024

Vanessa Marie Coverdale Gish passed away peacefully March 20, 2024 at Taylor House in Des Moines, Iowa after an illness. Vanessa was delighted with visitors during her hospitalization.

Vanessa was born February 20, 1980 in Central America, adopted by Stephen and Marcia Coverdale and brought to Des Moines to live by her adoptive parents.

Vanessa...

Dixie  Jane Moll

Dixie Jane Moll

Mar 19, 2024

Dixie Jane (Hutzel) Moll, 61, of Des Moines, Iowa, went to her Heavenly home on March 19, 2024 after a five-year battle with ovarian cancer. She was born to Gary Lee Hutzel and Dixie Lee Hutzel in Des Moines on July 9, 1962.

Dixie worked in the hotel industry for many years and for Tone's Spices in...

Dawn Rene'E Caudle

Dawn Rene'E Caudle

Mar 15, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Dawn Renée Caudle, who passed away suddenly on March 15, 2024, at the age of 60.

Dawn was born August 22, 1963, in Lansing, Michigan. She later moved to Iowa, where she settled in and raised her family. Dawn was a loving wife to...

Kashia Lonyae` Horne

Kashia Lonyae` Horne

Mar 13, 2024

Kashia Lonyae Horne was born on March 9, 1998 to Shantestia Hudson and Kevin Horne in Chicago, Illinois. She was a stay at home mom and wife. She married Christopher Franklin Horne and with this union they have three daughters, Aaliyah, Avionna and Selena Horne.

Kashia was a loving person, very free spirited and loved the outdoors....