Sep 30, 2025

Dr. Wardell Diggs, 85, passed away peacefully September 30, 2025 in Des Moines, Iowa. A celebration of life visitation will be held from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 10, 2025 at Simplify Cremations and Funerals Chapel, 4821 SW 9th Street in Des Moines.

Wardell was born October 1, 1939 the son of Peter and Lena Diggs...

Sep 28, 2025

Corey Hiatt, 51, passed away on September 28, 2025.

Sep 28, 2025

Randall Deardorff, 66, passed away on September 28, 2025, in Mount Ayr, IA.

Sep 28, 2025

Teresa Lynn Darnell, beloved mother, daughter, and friend, passed away peacefully from natural causes on September 28, 2025, at the age of 59. Born on October 8, 1965, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the daughter of William and Patricia Fisher. Teresa was a dedicated cashier at Walmart, where she became known affectionately as the "chatty Walmart lady." Her warm smile and...

Sep 24, 2025

Dwayne Armstrong, 63, passed away on September 24, 2025, in Des Moines, IA.

Dwayne Armstrong was born on March 29, 1962 in Denver, CO.

Sep 24, 2025

Judith Gould, 71, passed away on September 24, 2025, in Osceola, IA.ons].

Sep 24, 2025

Peggy Ann (Rummley) Coleman, age 72, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away.

Peggy was born on May 26, 1953, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Leo and Edith Rummley. She grew up in the area and graduated from Saydel High School with the Class of 1972. She dedicated her working years to caring for others, serving as a...

Sep 22, 2025

Diana Wornson, 74, passed away on September 22, 2025, in Des Moines, IA.

Sep 22, 2025

Saundra Kay Garrison Wallace of Des Moines, Iowa, and originally from Harmony Indiana, passed away peacefully with family by her side at the age of 76, just shy of her 77th birthday.

Saundra, also known as Gumps (a name given to her by Enzo) was a woman of boundless love, gentle humor, and a creative spirit. She...

Sep 21, 2025

Katherine Gerhardt, age 68, passed away on September 21, 2025.

Sep 20, 2025

Steven Gaines, 62, passed away on September 20, 2025.

Sep 20, 2025

Michael Huffman, age 68, passed away on September 20, 2025.

Sep 19, 2025

Virgil Cronk, 58, passed away on September 19, 2025. He was known for his infectious laughter, generous spirit, and love of family. Virgil will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He will live on in the hearts of his family and friends, who will forever cherish his memory.

Virgil is survived by his loving sisters,...

Sep 19, 2025

On September 19, 2025, Norman Lawrence Dixon passed away peacefully at Every Step

Kavanaugh House in Des Moines, IA after a year long battle with cancer.

Norman was born on June 1, 1947 to Willis and Wilma Dixon in Parsons, KS. His parents

served as Open Bible Pastors, moving Norm and his sisters...

Sep 18, 2025

Dustin Ray Benton, 39, passed away September 18, 2025 at his home in St. Charles. A celebration of life will be held 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Monday, September 29, 2025 at Simplify Cremations and Funerals Chapel.

Dustin was born May 23, 1986 the son of Richard and Cindy Benton. He loved spending time with his family and...

Sep 18, 2025

Barbara Conley, 79, passed away on September 18, 2025, in Des Moines, IA.

Sep 18, 2025

Maria Ramos Santiago, 62, passed away on September 18, 2025, in Newton, IA.

Sep 17, 2025

Pattee Jo (Van Syoc) Mulford, 87, of Norwalk, Iowa, passed away on September 17 th , 2025, in

West Des Moines, Iowa.

Pattee was born on December 11 th , 1937 in Creston, Iowa to Stanley Aaron Van Syoc and

Eugenia Grace (Webb) Van Syoc. She spent the majority of her childhood in...

Sep 17, 2025

Patricia Lea Cardwell, 92, passed away September 17, 2025 at EveryStep Hospice Kavanaugh House. A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 20, 2025 at the Immanuel United Methodist Church, 2900 49th Street in Des Moines, Iowa of which she was a member for over 65 years, with a celebration of life beginning at 11:00 a.m. with...

Sep 17, 2025

Lori Goode, age 54, passed away on September 17, 2025.