Obituaries
Jerry Frank LaRue Jr
Sep 5, 2026
In Loving Memory of Jerry Frank LaRue Jr (Bubba)
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of (Bubba) Jerry Frank LaRue JR, of Des Moines, Iowa, who passed away on September 5, 2026, at the age of 44. He was preceded in death by his mother Glendine "Miller" LaRue, his brother Jeremy LaRue, his sister Heather...
Marsha Lynn Young
Sep 4, 2026
Marsha Lynn Young, 74, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away at her home. She was born on July 17, 1952, in Winterset, Iowa, and attended Southeast Polk.
Marsha devoted much of her life to her home and family as a homemaker. She was married to Wendell Young, with whom she shared her life in Des Moines.
Marsha is survived by...
Stephen Joseph Steingrabe
Sep 3, 2026
Stephen Joseph Steingrabe, 64, passed away on September 3, 2026, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born to Jack and Carmen Steingrabe on February 26, 1962, in Des Moines, IA. Stephen grew up in Des Moines, graduating from Hoover High School, and lived in the Des Moines area nearly all his life.
Whether he was fishing on Leech...
Frank Martinez
Sep 2, 2026
Frank Paul Martinez, 84, of Windsor Heights, Iowa, passed away at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. He was born on February 8, 1942, in Kansas City, Missouri, and graduated from Ondossagon High School.
Frank proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Music was a lifelong passion and an important part of his story. He loved to sing...
Trever Noggle
Sep 2, 2026
Trever Jason Lee Noggle, 57, passed away unexpectedly on September 2, 2026, leaving behind a family who will miss him beyond measure.
Trever was the loving husband of Jennifer Noggle and devoted father to Megan Noggle, Jason Noggle, Ryan Choplick, Laura Choplick, Torrie Weber (Alex Drees) . His grandsons, Davis and Everist will also carry a piece of him as...
Glenda Kaye Rowat
Sep 1, 2026
Glenda 'Kaye' Jones Rowat December 2, 1944 - September 1, 2026 Born in Des Moines, IA With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved aunt Kaye and her husband Jon who passed September 1st following a sudden and devastating tragedy.
She was a beacon of warmth, kindness and unshakable love for her family. She was a deeply cherished...
Michael Ray Edgington
Aug 31, 2026
Michael Ray Edgington, 64, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away on August 31, 2026 at his home.
Michael was born on May 6, 1962 in Des Moines, Iowa at Lutheran Hospital the son of Alice Keller Reese and Donald Edgington. Michael graduated from Sadel High School. After school he worked in AutoBody for most of his life until he retired in...
Karen Ann Clayburn
Aug 30, 2026
Karen Ann Clayburn, 77, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on August 30, 2026, at Trinity Center at Luther Park. She was born on June 6, 1949, in Des Moines and remained a member of the community throughout the majority of her life.
Karen graduated from Des Moines Technical High School and moved to St. Paul, Minnesota for the next...
Charles Marion Easter Jr.
Aug 29, 2026
Charles M Easter Jr joined the ranks of heaven on Aug 29th 2026. Charlie was born to LaVonne (Bowman) Sturtevant & Charles (Chuck) Easter Sr. on Sept 25th 1964 in Des Moines, Iowa. He lived all around the state, but for the last decade called Dallas Center home.
Charlie loved his nibling - Bowie, animals, history and getting to work...
Curt Ryan Young
Aug 29, 2026
Curt Young, 55, passed away on August 29, 2026.
Curt Young was born on September 27, 1970 in Des Moines, IA.
Helen Suzann Ragan
Aug 28, 2026
Helen Suzann Ragan, a strong beautiful beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and the heart of our family, and even her friends, passed away and met her God on August 28, 2026 @ 7:13 pm at the age of 78.
Born on March 11, 1948 at her home on 50th St in Des Moines, Iowa
Lived a life defined...
Kathi Sue Scott
Aug 27, 2026
Kathi Sue Scott, age 66, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on August 27, 2026.
Debbie Sue Willis
Aug 27, 2026
Debbie Sue Willis, age 65, of Carlisle, passed away on August 27, 2026.Debbie was born on March 19, 1961, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Gene Irwin and Maxine Joanne (Hilterbrand) Trumbo. She grew up in Carlisle and later went to school for nursing, working as a Nurse's Assistant for many years.On June 26, 1992, Debbie was married to David D....
Daniel Edward West
Aug 26, 2026
Daniel "Dan" Edward West, 75, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on August 26, 2026, at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. He was born on May 14, 1951, in Des Moines and made his home there throughout his life.
Dan was a lifelong motorcycle enthusiast. He was a member of the LOW-KEY MC. His passion began in his late teens...
James Alan Michael
Aug 24, 2026
James "Jim" Alan Michael, 63, of Des Moines Iowa, passed away on August 22, 2026.
Jim was born on October 19th, 1962 to Denzil and Virginia (Lovell) Michael. He graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School.
Jim was employed as a truck driver for Elder Corporation and also experienced operating heavy machinery for previous employers. He followed in his Dad's footsteps...
Nancy Ann Rivera
Aug 24, 2026
Nancy Rivera, 72, passed away on August 24, 2026 in Des Moines, IA.
Nancy Rivera was born on February 20, 1954 in Henderson, KY.
Charlotte Leichsenring Heitbrink
Aug 23, 2026
Charlotte Leichsenring Heitbrink, age 99, of West Des Moines, passed away on August 23, 2026.
Thomas Wayne Hueholt
Aug 21, 2026
Tom was a good man. He was a devoted and loving husband to Donna - creating a life of stability and order while always making room for adventure. Tom was a good dad. Always evolving and protecting. His lessons were often about the kind of people he hoped we would become. Tom's biggest love in life was Mo - a...
Kevin Eugene Calmer
Aug 18, 2026
Kevin Eugene Calmer, 62, of Boone, Iowa, passed away on August 18, 2026, surrounded by his family and close friends following a short but courageous battle with bile duct cancer. True to who Kevin was, he fought until the very end, surrounded by the people he loved.
He was born on February 2, 1964, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Merle...
James Russell Beckler
Aug 18, 2026
James (Jim) Russell Beckler, 66, of Carlisle, Iowa, passed away on August 18, 2026, at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. He was born on September 4, 1959, in Olivia, Minnesota, and graduated from Granite Falls High School.
Jim proudly served his country for four years in the Minnesota National Guard. Following his military service, he built a life characterized by...
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