Obituaries
Beth Irene Kaiser
Apr 22, 2026
Beth Irene Kaiser, 68, was born to Ruth (Clark) and Russell Newton on July 26, 1957 at Iowa Falls, Iowa. She attended Iowa Falls High School and later Open Bible College in Des Moines, Iowa, where she met Dick, who would become her future husband. They were married at the Open Bible Church in Iowa Falls on August 13, 1977....
Linda Ann Hamadani
Apr 21, 2026
Linda Ann Hamadani, age 75, of Waukee, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026. She was born on December 2, 1950, to Arden and Gladys (Ludeking) Iverson.
Linda was raised in Waukon, where she graduated from high school and formed many lifelong friendships. She continued her education at Ellsworth Community College before earning her bachelor's degree from Northeast Missouri State University....
Jerry Joe Smith
Apr 21, 2026
Jay (Jerry Joe) Smith, affectionately known as "Our Own Superman," passed away peacefully April 21,2026 surrounded by his family. A man of infectious laughter and sharp wit, Jay possessed a rare gift for brightening even the heaviest of rooms. He leaves behind a legacy defined by deep devotion to his family, a generous heart, and a spirit that was always...
Valentino E Whitaker
Apr 20, 2026
Valentino E. Whitaker, 64, of Grand Junction, passed away on April 20, 2026.
Valentino was born on October 29, 1961, in Carroll to Herman Bishop and Lois Mae (Tuel) Whitaker. He was raised in Glidden, where he attended and graduated from high school, forming the foundation of the life he would go on to build-one defined by creativity, service, and...
Randy Scott Mandal
Apr 19, 2026
Randy Scott Mandal, 68, of Adel, Iowa, passed away on April 19 after a courageous battle with cancer. He never let it slow him down, even in his final days. Randy was born on May 17, 1957 in Bowman, North Dakota to Einar and Gail Mandal. He was raised with three siblings on their homestead in Bowman. Following school, Randy...
Angelica Rosa Maldonado
Apr 19, 2026
Angelica Rosa Maldonado, 46, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on April 19, 2026, at UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center.
Angelica was born on July 30, 1979, in New York. She built a life defined by resilience, dedication, and love for her family. She worked as a life insurance agent with Primerica, where her strong work ethic and...
Raymond William Burkett
Apr 19, 2026
Raymond William Burkett passed away surrounded by loving family and caregivers, leaving behind a life rich in family, dedication, and quiet joys. Born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa, Raymond was the beloved son of Lena Dawn Hefner-Burkett and Mervin Wilbur Burkett. He grew up alongside his brother, Bill who was nine years his junior; their younger Bobby died shortly...
Elden E Heim
Apr 19, 2026
Elden Heim, of Altoona, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born in Kearney, Nebraska, Elden was the son of Margaret and Murry Heim. He graduated from Grand Island Senior High School and went on to attend Texas Christian University.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Heim; his children Tracy, Shannon,...
Ronald Conrad DeYoung
Apr 19, 2026
Ronald DeYoung, 62, passed away on April 19, 2026, in Des Moines, IA.
Ronald DeYoung was born on January 20, 1964 in Des Moines, IA.
Arthur Edwin Martin Jr.
Apr 16, 2026
Arthur Martin Jr., 67, passed away on April 16, 2026.
Arthur Martin Jr. was born on November 1, 1958 in Des Moines, IA.
Juanita Kay Bergman
Apr 15, 2026
Juanita Bergman, 68, passed away on April 15, 2026, in Des Moines, IA.
Juanita Bergman was born on April 1, 1958 in Iowa City, IA, to Frank and Carol Bowman.
Jack Merion Patten
Apr 15, 2026
Jack Merion Patten, 90, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home on April 15, 2026.
Jack was born on March 13, 1936, in Norwalk, Iowa, to Theodore Lamont Patten and Violet Gwendolyn Patten. He graduated from Norwalk High School and, at the age of 17, proudly enlisted in the United States Air Force. Jack served his country from...
Tiffany Beth Hoffman
Apr 14, 2026
Tiffany Beth Hoffman, age 44, of Winterset, passed away on April 14, 2026.
Tiffany was born on January 30, 1982, in Long Island, New York, to Lloyd and Francine Rita (Burzon) Hoffman. She grew up with a love of learning and creativity that would shape the course of her life.
Tiffany pursued her education at Stony Brook University, where she...
Rene Louise LaPree
Apr 13, 2026
Rene Louise LaPree, age 67, of West Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on April 13, 2026.
Rene was born on October 19, 1958, in Waverly, Iowa, but spent most of her childhood in Cedar Rapids. She dedicated many years of service working as a secretary for the State of Iowa, where she was known for her reliability and strong work...
Robert Lee Nuzum
Apr 12, 2026
Robert Nuzum, age 71, passed away on April 12, 2026. He was born on February 3, 1955.
Robert faithfully served his country in the United States military for 28 years, retiring with honor in 2015. His distinguished career was marked by dedication, integrity, and an unwavering sense of duty.
In addition to his military service, Mr. Nuzum was an avid...
Bill Deal
Apr 12, 2026
(Bill) William Maurice Deal, age 68, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on April 12, 2026.
Bill was born on September 20, 1957, in Des Moines, Iowa. He spent his career working as a heavy equipment operator, a job that reflected his strong work ethic and hands-on approach to life.
He is survived by his children, Chad Burton (Gentry Burton),...
William Franklin Albright
Apr 12, 2026
William (Bill) Franklin Albright, Jr., age 64, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on April 12, 2026.
Bill was born on February 11, 1962, in Des Moines, Iowa. He was a proud graduate of Lincoln High School and spent many years working in lawn care and snow removal. He found joy in the garage, spending countless hours working on cars.
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David Lee Breuklander
Apr 11, 2026
David Lee Breuklander 07/09/1952-04/11/2026
Dave was born to Warren & Betty Breuklander in Des Moines, Iowa on 07/09/1952. He grew up with his sibling: Barbara, Janet, Brian, and Karen on the Eastside of Des Moines. His hobbies included Lake life at Ponderosa, fishing, hunting, camping, playing cards, and yes, his trips to Prairie Meadows. He spent his life surrounded by...
Heather Leeann Gibson
Apr 11, 2026
Heather Leanne Gibson, 46, of Fort Dodge, passed away on April 11th, 2026 at Iowa Methodist Hospital.
Heather was born on August 30th, 1979 to Marilyn and Thomas Gibson. Heather was born and raised in Fort Dodge, Iowa. She attended and graduated from Fort Dodge Senior High School. During her life Heather worked for Fort Dodge Asphalt-traveling the state to...
Gerald Lee Johnson Sr.
Apr 11, 2026
Gerald (Jerry) Lee Johnson, Sr., age 79, of Gilman City, Missouri, passed away on April 11, 2026.
Jerry was born on February 11, 1947. He was a proud graduate of Columbus Junction High School in Iowa. Jerry honorably served his country in the United States Navy for four years. He served in the Vietnam War before returning home to begin...
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