John Gilbert
Apr 20, 2023
John A Gilbert, 68, passed away peacefully at his Ankeny home on April 20, 2023, following a long battle with cancer.
Born May 7, 1954, in Des Moines, IA, he grew up on a farm near Milo where he learned many valuable life skills while working with his dad. He enjoyed working with his hands so following...
Carl Leroy Saville
Apr 20, 2023
There will be no obituary for Carl posted at this time.
A celebration of life will be held on May 13, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., at Carl and Joy's home. Please reach out to the family directly for their address.
Sally Louise Mentzer
Apr 19, 2023
Sally Mentzer, 74, of Des Moines, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at MercyOne Hospital in Des Moines after battling Alzheimers.
A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Friday, April 28, 2023 at Simplify Cremations and Funerals at 4821 SW 9th St. Des Moines, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to her family...
Thomas "Tj" Justin Koep
Apr 17, 2023
Thomas "TJ" Justin Koep passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023, at the age of 42.
Born on June 4, 1980, in Spokane, WA to Lisa Hill, TJ had a life full of adventure, love, and passion.
TJ grew up traveling and experiencing new places, which influenced his love for exploration and adventure. In 2010,...
Shannon Millard
Apr 17, 2023
Shannon Leigh Millard, age 54, of Des Moines, Iowa, died April 17, 2023, at University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.
She was born June 14, 1968, in Des Moines, Iowa, to parents Robert Lee and Katherine "Mikki" Michele (Kintner) McAninch.
Shannon leaves behind her partner of 20 years, Abelardo "Tony" Temprana,...
Kevin Yearington
Apr 9, 2023
Kevin William Yearington born May 19th 1966 in Creston Iowa to Bill Yearington and Georgia Yearington (Burg) went to meet our father in heaven for a well deserved rest on April 9th 2023 at Methodist hospital after surviving many battles with his health. He was a beloved husband to Rita Yearington. Father to Victor Yearington and step children Ranell,...
Joyce Lawry
Apr 8, 2023
Joyce Elaine (Steele) Lawry of Osceola,IA gained her wings to fly on April 8,2023.
Joyce was born in Corning, IA on January 12, 1954 to William (Bill Lowell) and Marilyn (Hight) Steele.
Through her younger years Joyce found herself traveling the country for her education as Lowell worked road construction. Joyce graduated from E.B. High...
Brian Eugene Lippold
Apr 7, 2023
Brian Eugene Lippold, 48, of Des Moines, IA, passed away suddenly at his home during the morning of April 6th, 2023, due to complications of a long-fought battle with a seizure disorder.
Brian was born November 15, 1974, to his parents Eugene "Gene" and Marianne Lippold in Des Moines IA. Brian entered this world and took his...
Ray Dale Lipscomb
Apr 7, 2023
Ray Dale Lipscomb (59) departed this life peacefully on April 7, 2023 in Des Moines,
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leodies and Jewel (Lee) Lipscomb Lipscomb. He leaves to cherish his memory lifelong companion Lori Triplett Triplett, brothers Darrick Lipscomb and Eric Lipscomb, sisters Jeannine Lipscomb, Kim Gaynor, and Karen Gaynor-Hill, along with a...
Steven Ray Kennedy
Apr 6, 2023
Steven Ray Kennedy, 68, of Des Moines, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at the MercyOne Hospice House in Johnston.
He was born on February 5, 1955 in Devils Lake, ND to Vernon and Olga Kennedy.
Steve lived in Des Moines, IA most of his life.
He worked as a brick and...
Khom Van Trinh
Apr 4, 2023
Khom Van Trinh, 67, peacefully passed away Tuesday night, April 4, 2023.
Khom was born on December 31, 1955 in Vietnam. He migrated to the United States in 1988 with his wife, Vinh, and their 4 kids. They then had their youngest son.
Khom built his life and career in the restaurant industry where he...
Dylan Ledezma
Mar 28, 2023
Dylan Ledezma, 19, of Des Moines, passed away on March 28, 2023 in Des Moines, Iowa.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at Simplify Cremation and Funerals (4821 SW 9th St, Des Moines, Iowa) with at visitation taking place one hour prior at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Glendale...
John Robert Rademacher
Mar 26, 2023
John Robert Rademacher, age 78, passed away on March 26, 2023 at Green Hills Health Care Center.
John was born June 1, 1944 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Dorothy Anna "Walker" and Warren Adolf Rademacher. John spent his early childhood in the Wisconsin area around extended family and friends. Summers were spent vacationing at North Lake swimming, boating,...
James "Jim" Lawrence Webb
Mar 17, 2023
James "Jim" Lawrence Webb of Ankeny, Iowa passed away Friday, March 17th in his home. He was holding his wife, Karen's hand with his dogs Zoey and Zeus nearby.
A Celebration of Life will be held in Alta Vista, Iowa, Jim's hometown, on June 10, 2023.
Jim was born on August 6th, 1949 in New...
Codie James Lamb
Mar 17, 2023
Codie James Lamb, of Des Moines, passed away on March 17, 2023 at the age of 36. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 24, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John's United Methodist Church, 4700 SW 14th Street, Des Moines, Iowa, 50315.
Codie was born on May 9, 1986 in Dodge City, Kansas. He...
Robert Timothy Edmonds, Sr.
Mar 14, 2023
Robert Timothy Edmonds Sr. was born May 4, 1952, in Woodward, Iowa, the son of Maude Madeline (Fraizer) Edmonds and Clyde George Edmonds.
Robert lived his formative years in Des Moines, IA, and attended North Des Moines High School before joining the workforce. Robert worked for Firestone Tires, Lincoln Public Schools, before retiring from Lincoln General Hospital....
Robert Swantee, Jr.
Mar 10, 2023
SWANTEE - (Bobby), Robert Allen Swantee, Jr., passed away unexpectedly on March 10, 2023 at the age of 36 yrs. Bobby was the son of Robert Allen Swantee, Sr. and Alice (Kaster) Roberts.
Bobby was loved by so many. He loved and left an everlasting impression on others. He had the ability to light every room he...