Obituaries
Barbara Balster
Dec 8, 2025
Barbara "Barb" Balster passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa. She was born November 11, 1960 in Des Moines to Paul and Elizabeth Anthony.
Barb is survived by the love of her life, her devoted husband, David Balster. Their bond was one of unwavering companionship, joy, and mutual care. She was a huge Barnstormers Fan.
Services...
Scott Cornelius
Dec 5, 2025
Scott Cornelius, 55, passed away on December 5, 2025, in Pleasant Hill, IA.
Richard Brosofski
Dec 5, 2025
Richard Blake Brosofski, loving father, son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on December 5, 2025, in the arms of his mother after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 38 years old.
Above all else, Richard was an extraordinary father. His daughter, Josephine Brosofski, was the center of his world and the greatest joy of his life....
Charles Tyler
Dec 4, 2025
Charles "Chuck" Eugene Tyler, passed away on December 4, 2025, at his home. Born on November 27, 1945, in Des Moines, Iowa, Chuck was the beloved son of Everett and Doris Tyler.Chuck's memory will forever be cherished by his life partner, Deb Johnson, and his loving children, John Tyler and Michelle (Gary) White. He will also be deeply missed by...
Linda Jean Salazar
Dec 2, 2025
Linda Salazar, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Dec 2nd, 2025 at the age of 71. Born in Des Moines, IA on Dec 1st 1954, Linda lived a life filled with compassion, resilience, and joy.
She dedicated her life to her family and friends, and her kindness touched everyone she met. Linda was known for loving, caring...
Gladys Marie Wahl
Dec 2, 2025
Gladys Marie (Jensen) Wahl, 80, of Des Moines, passed away peacefully at home December 2, 2025.
Gladys was born September 14, 1945; at the Green County Hospital in Jefferson, Iowa, the daughter of Howard H. and Mae B. (Parker) Jensen of Churdan, Iowa. In the early spring of 1948, the family moved to Redfield, Iowa where Gladys attended school.
Gladys...
Jacinta Williams
Dec 2, 2025
Jacinta Lucille Williams was born in Des Moines, Iowa July 13, 1950, to James Edward Smith, Sr. and Agnes Louise Williams. Jacinta, lovingly nicknamed Cynthia, was raised in Des Moines and graduated from Tech High School.
Jacinta was employed by Polk County, ILoNA Financial Group, and Bankers Trust, where she eventually retired.
Jacinta was married to William Edward Jewett, and...
Charlotte Clarke
Dec 1, 2025
Charlotte Clarke, age 75, passed away on December 1, 2025.
Charlotte was born February 9, 1950 in Iowa to Melvin and Dora Roush.
Charlotte is survived by her children:
Anthony Johnson, George Clarke, Amanda Clarke, Amy Clarke, Dallas Clarke, Dakota Clarke, Seth Clarke, Zachery Clarke, Alejandra Clarke, and Anthony Clarke.
She is also lovingly remembered by her 16 grandchildren, who...
Sarah Kent
Nov 30, 2025
Sarah Kent, 49, passed away on November 30, 2025, in Des Moines, IA.
Sarah Kent was born on March 3, 1976 in Des Moines, IA, to Kevin Kent and Lynette Kent.
Thurston Arnold
Nov 26, 2025
Thurston Arnold, 66, passed away on November 26, 2025, in Iowa City, IA.
Richard Blalock
Nov 26, 2025
Richard Charles Blalock Jr., 35 years old, passed away on November 26, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Richard Jr. was born May 13, 1990, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Theresa and Richard Blalock Sr.
Richard Jr. was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend whose kindness and warmth touched everyone he met. He grew up in Waterloo, Iowa, where he developed a love...
Niki Schuler
Nov 26, 2025
"I'm gonna live, damnit!"
Never have more fitting final words ever been spoken. In her too-short 35 years, Niki lived more fully than most people do in much longer lives. Her resilience and determination to live - even to the very end - was nothing short of inspiring. She radiated energy and light wherever she went, and it was her mission...
Russell Wachter
Nov 25, 2025
Russell Wachter, 86, passed away on November 25, 2025, in Des Moines, IA.
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