Obituaries

Lyndal Lee Ruby

Lyndal Lee Ruby

Feb 23, 2024

Lyndal (Lynny) Lee Ruby passed away unexpectedly on February 23, 2024 at the age of 23 in Des Moines. He was born in Des Moines to Mark and Tammy Ruby on February 24, 2000. His celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date.

Lynny has been installing flooring since he was 16 years old with...

Donald Anthony Ingersoll

Donald Anthony Ingersoll

Feb 23, 2024

On February 23rd, 2024 we lost someone who meant everything to all of us. D.J. was born on November 11th, 1974 to what he would call his "super woman" as he grew up. Him and his mother, Pattie had many adventures together and always had each others side. At 11 years old he was blessed with a sister who...

Betty  Aller

Betty Aller

Feb 22, 2024

Betty Jean Aller, 88, of Des Moines, IA, peacefully passed away on February 22, 2024,

in the comfort of her home.

Betty's wonderful life began on July 2, 1935, in the loving care of her parents, Frank and

Louiza Cross. She shared her youth with two older siblings, Frank and Josephine, both

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Robert  Boudinot

Robert Boudinot

Feb 22, 2024

Robert Boudinot, of Des Moines, passed away peacefully at the age of 70 on February 22, 2024, at the VA Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Born on August 11, 1953, to Kenneth and Patricia Boudinot, Robert brought joy and warmth to all who knew him.

As a child, Robert was known for his adventurous spirit and...

Sandy Olechnovics

Sandy Olechnovics

Feb 19, 2024

Sandy Olechnovics passed away on February 19, 2024 at UnityPoint Iowa Methodist Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones.

Sandy was born in Bad Aibling, Germany to Irene and Alex Olechnovics on September 13, 1950. The family settled on Des Moines' south side where Sandy enjoyed playing softball and making lifelong friends. Sandy graduated from Lincoln High...

James Lockhart Bush

James Lockhart Bush

Feb 18, 2024

James L Bush died on February 18, 2024, age 81.

Jim was born in Minneapolis and went through grade school there. In 1954 the family moved to Iowa City. There Jim attended junior high, high school and the State University of Iowa (now University of Iowa.) After earning his B.A. in social science education Jim packed his...

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...