May 25, 2023

Ada Mae Nichols was born on May 8, 1938, in Triplett Town, Mississippi to Will and Essie (Brewer) Triplett.  She went home to be with her heavenly Father on May 25th, 2023.

She accepted the Lord at an early age and was always active with the churches she attended. She loved bringing all things back to God...

May 21, 2023

To view the livestream service, click on the link https://vimeo.com/829561070

Mary Ann Kemp passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her children and grandchildren on May 21, 2023 at the age of 76. She was born to Mary Gaston and Joseph Wieland on January 26, 1947. She graduated from North High School in Des Moines, Iowa...

May 14, 2023

John Tarney passed away peacefully at Parkridge Care Facility on May 14, 2023 with his buddy, Eddie, by his side.

John was born on November 9, 1952 to Walter and Earlene Tarney of Des Moines, Iowa. He lived in Des Moines his whole life and worked for KFC for 20 years as a head fry cook. He...

May 11, 2023

Donald Lindsey, 60, of West Des Moines died Thursday, May 11, 2023.

May 8, 2023

Carol Nelson was born October 7, 1958 in Des Moines, Iowa. She was the oldest of four children to Rosalie Blom-Negrete. On May 8, 2023 she departed from this life to be with the Lord and other family members who had passed away

Family and laughter were very important to Carol. If you were her friend, she...

May 8, 2023

On May 8th, 2023 Analissa Mabel Aleman was reunited with her sister Bethany Castro and her two, four-legged family members, Lilly and Lolly.

Ana made her grand princess entrance on March 13th, 2007. Analissa's bold presence was always prevalent everywhere she went.

Analissa graduated high school and worked at Subway which gave her such a...

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...