May 6, 2023

Bruce Walter Peterson 81, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2023 at his home in Des Moines Iowa. Bruce was born September 29, 1941 in Omaha, Nebraska to Flora (Lyons) and Walter Peterson.

Bruce was a jack of all trades and enjoyed many hobbies. He owned Gopher Delivery and retired around the age of 75 but never...

Apr 30, 2023

No obituary is available at this time.

Apr 30, 2023

Theresa Domino, 65, of Des Moines, died Sunday, April 30, 2023, at the Fleur Heights Care Center in Des Moines.

There will be no services at this time.

Theresa enjoyed spending time with family, Chicago Cubs, traveling and cooking.

Simplify Cremations & Funerals Iowa, Des Moines, IA. is in care of the arrangements....

Apr 29, 2023

Wade Meldrem, 63, of Grinnell, died Saturday, April 29, 2023, at the Unity Point Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center - Des Moines.

A Celebration of Life gathering will be held from 12:00 Noon - 3:00 PM on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at the Eagles Club, 616 4th Avenue, Grinnell.

Wade's great joy came from...

Apr 25, 2023

Terri Sanders, 65, of Nora Springs, died Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at home in Nora Springs.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Simplify Cremations & Funerals Iowa, Des Moines, IA. is in care of the arrangements.

Apr 21, 2023

No obituary available at this time.

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...

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.

Apr 19, 2023

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...

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,...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...