Obituaries

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...

Ray Homan

Ray Homan

Jan 28, 2024

Ray E. Holman, 82, of Des Moine, Iowa, passed away at his home on Sunday, January 28, 2024 after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia.

He was born in Des Moines, IA on October 31, 1941 to Alton Ervin Homan and Mary Ellen (Strange) Homan. He married the love of his life, Linda Nelle in Dunlap...

Helen M Heard

Helen M Heard

Jan 27, 2024

Love God in Jesus name and family:

Psalm 127:3-5 "Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, The fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, So are the children of one's youth. Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them; They shall not be ashamed, But...

Quin Nelson

Quin Nelson

Jan 23, 2024

Quin Nelson, 25, of Des Moines, passed away much too soon on January 23, 2024 at her home.

Quin was born in San Antonio, TX on October 28, 1998 to Shawn Nelson and Stellena (Schelp) Nelson. She worked several jobs throughout her life, but most recently worked at Raygun in downtown Des Moines.

Quin was...

Donnie Charles Buckner, Sr.

Donnie Charles Buckner, Sr.

Jan 22, 2024

Donnie played basketball and football and enjoyed watching the games. He also loved to watch Westerns and was a car collector.

David Ripley

David Ripley

Jan 22, 2024

David is a State of Nebraska high school State Champion in Shot Put. As an adult he officiated

track and field events across the state of Nebraska, most notably for the annual Cornhusker

State Games. He worked in the automotive and agricultural tire industry for more than 20 years,

retiring in 2018. He...

Matthew James Ferguson

Matthew James Ferguson

Jan 20, 2024

He was well known as a kind and caring and his loyalty and as a loving person.

Matt loved sports: golf, basketball, hockey, football, disc golf.

Matt loved animals and had named over a dozen dogs and cats.

He was deeply committed to his family and friends. If you were his friend, he...