Obituaries

Patrick Michael Campbell

Patrick Michael Campbell

Jun 13, 2026

Patrick Michael Campbell, age 73, of Nashua, Iowa, passed away on June 13, 2026. Patrick was born in Indiana on February 23, 1953, to Edward and Jeanette (Koenig) Campbell.

Jacy Brandon Weston

Jacy Brandon Weston

Jun 13, 2026

Jacy Brandon Weston, age 33, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on June 13, 2026. Jacy was born in Des Moines on September 21, 1992 to Ronald Aldon and Josephine C. (Terpkosh) Weston. He attended Norwalk High School, had many interests in life, but was especially talented at creating leather products. He is survived by his mother, Josephine; and his...

Debra Lynn Swafford

Debra Lynn Swafford

Jun 11, 2026

Debra Lynn Swafford, 66, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on June 11, 2026.

Debra was born on October 24, 1959, in Beckley, West Virginia. A graduate of Mount Hope High School, she later built a career with Enterprise, where she worked for many years before retirement. She was known for her warm personality, deep faith, and unwavering devotion to...

Sharon Kay Toma

Sharon Kay Toma

Jun 9, 2026

Sharon Toma, 78, passed away on June 9, 2026, in Urbandale, IA.

Sharon Toma was born on April 25, 1948 in Des Moines, IA, to George and Lena Toma.

Raymond Lawrence Spoerry

Raymond Lawrence Spoerry

Jun 9, 2026

Raymond Spoerry, 39, passed away on June 9, 2026, in Des Moines, IA.

Raymond Spoerry was born on May 6, 1987 in Las Vegas, NV, to Henry and Mak Spoerry.

Jean Hood Phillips-Ray

Jean Hood Phillips-Ray

Jun 8, 2026

Jean Phillips-Ray, 79, passed away on June 8, 2026.

Jean Phillips-Ray was born on February 10, 1947 in Oelwein, IA, to Harold and Marian Hood.

Patrick Wayne Dudney

Patrick Wayne Dudney

Jun 8, 2026

Patrick Wayne Dudney, age 67, of Lorimor, Iowa, passed away on June 8, 2026, in Des Moines..

Patrick was born on October 17, 1958, in Iowa to Doyle and Charlene (Strable) Dudney. He grew up in Iowa and built a life centered around family, friendship, and enjoying the simple pleasures that brought him happiness.

Patrick was married to the love...

Paul Mark Palmer

Paul Mark Palmer

Jun 7, 2026

Paul Palmer, 71, passed away on June 7, 2026.

Paul Palmer was born on March 21, 1955 in Osceola, IA, to Paul Sr. and Eva Palmer.

Franklin Levi Sires

Franklin Levi Sires

Jun 7, 2026

Franklin "Levi" Sires, 75, of Waterloo, Iowa, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Levi was born on April 10, 1951, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, to Floyd and Wilfarene (St. John) Sires. From an early age, he possessed an inventive mind, endless curiosity, and a desire to understand how things worked. Those qualities...

Debra Kay Robertson

Debra Kay Robertson

Jun 6, 2026

Debra "Debby" Kay Robertson, age 69, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully at her home on June 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Debby was born on January 21, 1957, in Des Moines, Iowa, to John Davis and Margie Kay Cooper. She spent her life caring for others and creating meaningful connections with those around her....

Merrie Lou Schoonover

Merrie Lou Schoonover

Jun 3, 2026

Merrie Lou Schoonover, 88, of Woodburn, Iowa, passed away on June 3, 2026.Merrie was born on December 25, 1937, in Des Moines, Iowa. She spent her life devoted to her family and home, embracing the role of homemaker with love, dedication, and pride.Merrie was a woman who found happiness in the people and interests she loved most. Family was always...

Russell Albert Parkhurst-Tilley

Russell Albert Parkhurst-Tilley

Jun 2, 2026

Russell Albert Parkhurst-Tilley, 72, passed away on June 2, 2026, in Urbandale, IA.

Russell was born on November 30, 1953 in Des Moines, IA.

He was preceded in death by his father, Russell Alva Parkhurst; his mother, Vivian Ruth (Hardman) Tilley; his step-father, Ernest Elvin Tilley; and his brother, Larry Dean Parkhurst-Tilley.

Russell was laid to rest at Glendale-Masonic Cemetery...

Linda "Sue" Looney

Linda "Sue" Looney

May 31, 2026

Linda "Sue" Looney, age 77, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026, at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.

Sue was born on August 24, 1948, in Nevada, Missouri, to T.R. and Dorothy (Inwood) Snow. She was a shy, sweet, and kind person whose gentle nature made her easy to love. Though private by nature, those fortunate enough to know her...

Lorn Gale West

Lorn Gale West

May 31, 2026

Lorn Gale West, 57, passed away unexpectedly on May 31, 2026, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

Lorn was a private man with a vibrant imagination and a deep appreciation for the things he loved. He was passionate about Renaissance history, dragons, magic, and fantasy storytelling, often spending time writing short stories inspired by the worlds he...

Raymond Paul Holdsworth

Raymond Paul Holdsworth

May 30, 2026

Raymond Paul Holdsworth, 79, of Pella, Iowa, formerly of Oskaloosa, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 30, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.

Raymond (Ray) was born on July 22, 1946, and was the son of Jess and Barbara Jean (Terpstra) Holdsworth. He grew up in New Sharon, Iowa and attended North Mahaska Schools where he...

Matthew Gerhards

Matthew Gerhards

May 30, 2026

Matthew Richard Gerhards was born on April 3, 1965. He passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026, with his wife Michelle, whom he had been with for 26 years, at his side.

Matt attended Des Moines Technical High School. He then served in the Iowa Army National Guard where he served with his brother, Alex. He also worked as a...

James Allen Michael

James Allen Michael

May 28, 2026

James "Jim" Allen Michael, age 63, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on May 28, 2026.

Born on March 20, 1963, in Des Moines, Jim was the son of Bruce and Rebecca (Hiegel) Michael. He grew up in the Des Moines area and built a life centered around hard work, family, and the people and passions he loved most.

Jim...

Carl Jerome Crees

Carl Jerome Crees

May 26, 2026

Carl Jerome Crees, age 86, of Carisle, Iowa, passed away on May 26, 2026.

Carl was born on March 20, 1940 in Decatur, Iowa, to Vaughn and Veletta (Norman) Crees.

James Patrick DeLong

James Patrick DeLong

May 26, 2026

James Patrick DeLong, age 59, died on May 26, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa. He was born on August 11, 1966, in Des Moines, Iowa,

Donald Lee Garanson

Donald Lee Garanson

May 26, 2026

Donald Lee Garanson, age 79, of Clive, Iowa, passed away on May 26, 2026.