Dec 16, 2023

Charles "Gary" Van Gundy, 83, of Ankeny, IA, passed away, Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, IA, surrounded by his family. Cremation rites have been accorded and a private family graveside service will take place at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Des Moines.

Gary was born to Warden and Velma (McGowan) Van...

Dec 14, 2023

Dec 12, 2023

Jamie enjoyed spending time with his friends and grandkids, motorcycles, sitting by the bonfire and Carol on most days.

Dec 11, 2023

Juanita enjoyed quilting, baking, spending time her granddaughters and great grandchildren and spending time with her sweetheart, Jerry.

Dec 8, 2023

Raymond Dominic Ceretti passed away on December 8, 2023. A celebration of life will held from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Simplify Cremations and Funerals, 4821 SW 9th Street in Des Moines.

Ray was born June 27, 1950 the son of Raymond A. and Mary (Nizzi) Ceretti. Ray's work career started when he...

Dec 8, 2023

Diana Marie Payne (Locke), 62, died on December 8, 2023 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. She was the wife of David John Payne and they shared 21 years of marriage together.

Diana was born in Marshalltown, the daughter of Carlton "Bud" Locke, Jr. and Hazel Marie Proffitt.  She was a cashier at the Time...

Dec 7, 2023

Greta Mae Aalbers was born May 29, 1950 to Marinus G. and Magdalene Aalbers. She graduated from Prairie City High School. Greta worked various office positions in Des Moines.

Greta is survived by her son, Ted and granddaughter, Josephine and two great granddaughters. She is also survived by her brothers, Jerry and Mark; sisters, Marlene, Karen and...

Dec 6, 2023

Melinda enjoyed softball, crocheting, bowling, spending time with family and grand kids, crafting, baking, cooking for large groups, swimming, sun tanning, tequila and especially being with her dog, Thor.

Dec 6, 2023

Dale liked to shoot pool, go to the casino, watch television, talk with friends and he loved cars and wildlife.

Dec 3, 2023

Leigh enjoyed making teddy bears, collecting dried herbs, caring for her farm animals and being in nature.

Dec 3, 2023

Dec 3, 2023

Ernest W. Gerke, 95, of Des Moines, IA, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at his home.

Funeral Services will begin at 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 8, 2023 at Simplify Cremations and Funerals with visitation being held one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at the Resthaven Cemetery in West Des Moines, lA. In...

Dec 1, 2023

Dec 1, 2023

Dehorah Lynn Houchen McMahon passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, December 1, 2023. She is survived by her husband Richard, her daughter Annie Slender (Tim), her sisters Paula Oster and Patti Giles, her brother Kerry Denison (Laura), her brother-in-law Dennis McMahon (Dixie) and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Vernon &...

Nov 29, 2023

Nov 29, 2023

Stephen Lyle Backus, loving husband and father passed away on Wednesday, November 29 th , 2023, at the age of 80.

Steve was born on December 3 rd , 1942 to Marvin and Betty (Converse) Backus in Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from East High School, where he enlisted in the United States Air Force as part...

Nov 28, 2023

Nov 28, 2023

Dixie enjoyed going to Church, spending time with her family, shopping, camping, relaxing in her back yard, and loved her two chihuahuas Pickles and Skeeter very much.

Nov 23, 2023

Nov 19, 2023

Tom was a huge race fan and well known in the sprint car community. He spend a lot of time at the Knoxville Raceway. Tom liked to collect race memorabilia and several racing t-shirts. He also enjoyed watching college basketball.