Obituaries

Michael "Mike" N. Hanna

Michael "Mike" N. Hanna

Oct 2, 2023

Michael N. Hanna, 76, of Colfax, died Monday, October 2, 2023, at his home in Colfax.

Per Mike's wishes, there will be no formal services.

Mike was born May 23, 1947, in Des Moines, IA, the son of Vern Norman and Mary Ruth (Hartnett) Hanna.

He worked as a welder for the Monroe...

Richard Kraemer, Sr.

Richard Kraemer, Sr.

Oct 1, 2023

Richard John Kraemer, Sr. of Waterloo and Des Moines, Iowa passed away

at his home in Des Moines on October 1 st , 2023. Dick began his life on

December 18, 1937 in Hawkeye, Iowa with his father Edgar, his mother

Laura and three siblings, William, Elizabeth and Paul.

When he...

Garett Lee Wiggins

Garett Lee Wiggins

Sep 30, 2023

Garett Lee Wiggins, 21, of Des Moines, died Saturday, September 30, 2023.

Visitation for Garett will be Wednesday, October 11, 2023 from 12 Noon until the time of the service at 1:00 PM at First Church of God, 4201 E. Douglas Avenue, Des Moines.

Garett was born August 31, 2002, in Des Moines, the son...

Debora Lee Turbett

Debora Lee Turbett

Sep 29, 2023

Debora Lee Turbett absolutely loved to cook. She spent most of her time driving a semitruck.

When it was her time to come home she would be planning what meals to cook; and she was

an amazing cook. Debora cared so much about her family and children. She was such a kind

hearted...

Lisa Ann Chiodo

Lisa Ann Chiodo

Sep 28, 2023

Lisa Ann Chiodo, 63, of Panora, died Thursday, September 28, 2023, at the Kavanagh House in Des Moines.

Lisa was born August 9, 1960, in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of Santo and Margaret (Totin) Chiodo.

She grew up on the Southside of Des Moines.  Lisa graduated from Lincoln High School in 1978.  After high school...

Brett Allan Farr

Brett Allan Farr

Sep 27, 2023

Brett Allan Farr, age 54, passed away in his home in Des Moines, Iowa on September 27, 2023. He worked in roofing and construction for more than 30 years before passing.

Brett loved playing the guitar, fishing, camping and spending time with family and friends. He was a wonderful son, brother and uncle that loved playing Scooby...

Phyllis Butters

Phyllis Butters

Sep 23, 2023

Phyllis (Hon) Butters passed away September 22, 2023 at the age of 87. She was born March 12, 1936 to parents Rex and Zela Hon.

Those left to cherish her memories include her sons, Rodney, Dale and Jeff Cleghorn; granbdchildren, Cody, Joshua, Vernon and Bree; 8 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandson and several adored close family and friends.  ...

Leea Rae Roff

Leea Rae Roff

Sep 19, 2023

Leea Rae Roff sadly passed away on September 19th, 2023, at the age of 56, following health complications.

Leea enjoyed being around animals of all kinds, being outdoors and adored her grandsons.

She was predeceased by her mother Sandra Theisen, and brother Danny Holmes.

She is survived by daughter Ashtin (Kent) Schmitz, father...

James Cullen Landis

James Cullen Landis

Sep 16, 2023

James "Jim" C Landis, 81, passed away in the comfort of his home on Saturday,  September 16th, 2023.

Jim was born on June 26th, 1942. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Lucille Landis and brother Frank Landis. Jim is survived by his wife Jeannie Landis, and his children Vicky Landis, Brenda Landis, James...