Obituaries

Herbert Lewis Brail

Herbert Lewis Brail

Nov 3, 2023

Herbert Lewis Brail was born December 26, 1937, in Chicago, IL, to Herbert Lubek and Ruth Bertha (Lindeman) Brail. He went home to be with his Lord and Savior peacefully on November 3, 2023, at Iowa Veterans Home, Marshalltown, Iowa.

Herb graduated from Hyde Park High School in Chicago, married Margaret Yukiko Hayashi, then joined the Air...

Brandon Matthew Barnhart

Brandon Matthew Barnhart

Nov 3, 2023

Brandon Matthew Barnhart passed away on Friday November 3,2023.

Brandon was born June 12, 1995 in Des Moines, IA at Mercy Hospital. The youngest of three children and the only Son born to Christina and Jackie Barnhart.

Brandon grew up on the Southside of Des Moines, Attended  Park Ave elementary before moving on to Brody...

Boune T. Tong

Boune T. Tong

Nov 2, 2023

Boune T. Tong, 93, of Des Moines, IA, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family. A visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Simplify Cremations & Funerals in Des Moines.

Boune was born on January 1, 1930 to Tong Van Quin  and Luang Thi...

Charles Eugene Fowler

Charles Eugene Fowler

Oct 30, 2023

Chuck was a big pheasant hunter and he loved baseball. He was a life-long LA Dodgers fan.

He loved and adored his grandchildren.

John Bradley Toole

John Bradley Toole

Oct 27, 2023

John Bradley Toole, 39, of Des Moines, IA passed away Friday, October 27, 2023 in Altoona, IA. Graveside Service will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 17, 2023 at Highland Memorial Gardens in Des Moines. In lieu of flowers donation may be made out to Stephanie Gilbert.

Brad was born on July 13, 1984 to Sharon Toole in...

Rickey D. Wilson

Rickey D. Wilson

Oct 25, 2023

Rickey D. Wilson, Sr. passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on October 25, 2023. A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm, November 9, 2023 at Iowa Veterans Cemetery. Rickey's final resting place is at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery Columbarium.

Rickey was born August 6, 1947 in Des Moines, Iowa. He entered...

Russell W. Smith

Russell W. Smith

Oct 24, 2023

Russell W. Smith, 53, of Des Moines, IA, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023 in Winterset, IA. A visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., November 10, 2023 at Simplify Cremations & Funerals. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made out to the Braack Family. Online condolences may be sent to www.simplifyiowa.com

Russell was...

Kandace Drees-Dunn

Kandace Drees-Dunn

Oct 18, 2023

Kandace Rose Drees-Dunn, 56, died peacefully at her home on October 18, 2023 surrounded by family. A private service will take place in the future.

Kandace was born on June 6, 1967 in Carroll, Iowa to Phyllis and Vernon Drees.

"One of our greatest freedoms is how we react to things," (The Boy, The Mole,...

Travis Thomas Hill

Travis Thomas Hill

Oct 14, 2023

Travis Thomas Hill "Heavy" passed away on October 14, 2023, at the age of 42. Travis was born on December 12, 1980, in Des Moines, Iowa to Linda and Charles Hill.

Travis is survived by his daughter, Lillionna Hill and was Papa Heavy to grandson, Arlo Jones; his mother, Linda Hill, brother, Adam Hill, sister Jessica Hill,...

Yolanda Brown

Yolanda Brown

Oct 5, 2023

Yolanda Jean Brown was born on October 10, 1982, in Des Moines , IA to George Brown and Nancy Mae Dock Brown.

She graduated from North High School. And enjoyed singing and gathering with family and friends.

She passed away on October 5th 2023.

She is survived by her four children Nakima Brown,...