Obituaries
John Charles Jontz
Jul 13, 2026
John Charles Jontz (77),
Beloved father, grandfather, and friend passed 07/13/2026 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, IA. A Celebration of Life service was held Saturday, July 25th from 10am - 2pm in Woodward, IA.
John Jontz, born May 13, 1949, in Riceville, Iowa, was the son of John Leo Jontz and Leora B. Jontz. A lifelong resident of...
Denise Joan Van Wyk
Jul 12, 2026
Denise Joan Van Wyk, 72, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on July 12, 2026, at Valley View Village.
Denise was born on December 1, 1953, in Pella, Iowa, to Ralph Hollis and Joan Aileen (Prunty) Van Wyk. She earned her bachelor's degree from Iowa State University and built a career with both the Des Moines Register and Principal Financial...
Micky Arlo Weber
Jul 12, 2026
Micky Arlo Weber, 67, passed away on July 12, 2026, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Iowa City, IA.
Born in South Bend, IN, on October 28, 1958, Micky was named after baseball legend Mickey Mantle, though he never developed much interest in baseball. Instead, he found his passion in amateur radio. Known by his call sign, N0HAN, Micky...
Jill Kathleen Holton
Jul 11, 2026
Jill Holton, 60, passed away on July 11, 2026, in Marshalltown, IA.
Jill Holton was born on January 28, 1966 in Des Moines, IA
Robert Eugene Shaw
Jul 8, 2026
The family of Robert Eugene "Bob" Shaw, aged 60, of Lucas, Iowa, is deeply saddened to announce his sudden passing on July 8th, 2026. He was born in Des Moines on September 25th, 1965 to parents James & Margaret (Rooney) Shaw, the youngest of four boys.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Larry. He will...
Kelly Ann Sholley
Jul 8, 2026
Kelly Ann (Griffin) Sholley, 60, passed away on July 8, 2026, following a catastrophic stroke at Mercy Hospital. She was born January 28, 1966, to Lawrence Michael "Mickey" Griffin and Betty Carol (Rhiner) Griffin.
Kelly graduated from Hoover High School in 1984, where she played the clarinet. She was, in every sense of the phrase, a local celebrity. As one...
Lori Jean Heuton
Jul 7, 2026
Lori Heuton, 65 passed away on July 7th at her home. Lori, daughter of Ronal and Janness Heuton was born January 12, 1961 in Des Moines Iowa where she was a lifelong resident.
Lori worked at Northwestern Bell as a telephone operator for many years before her employment with the United States Postal Service as a forklift operator and then...
Richard Edward Wiese
Jul 7, 2026
Richard "Dick" Edward Wiese, age 74, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on July 7, 2026.Dick was born on December 5, 1951, in Spencer, Iowa, to Richard Edward and Threasa Caroline (Hoffrichter) Wiese.He served in the US Navy, and after earning his Bachelor's Degree, spent many years working in Architecture and Design.On December 4, 1971, Dick married the love of...
Linda Simms
Jul 7, 2026
Linda Brady Simms went to sleep peacefully at home after a short battle with Lymphoma cancer, July 7, 2026 surrounded by family. Linda was born March 31, 1941 to Herman and Mary Caroline (Fitzpatrick) Brady of Carbondale, Iowa.
Linda went to a one room school house in Carbondale, Iowa and then attended East High School where she graduated in 1962.
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Nancy Jane Bolter
Jul 7, 2026
Nancy Jane Bolter, née Allen, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026, at the age of 69.
Nancy was born on October 20, 1956. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose greatest joy in life was her family. She had a gift for conversation and loved talking with her son, grandchildren, and just...
Donald Dale McClain
Jul 6, 2026
Donald "Donnie" McClain passed away on July 6, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories.
Donnie enjoyed fishing, hunting, dirt track racing, and spent time as a fishing guide in Missouri. He loved watching auto racing, western movies, and listening to oldies music.
Donnie was known for lending a helping hand. Whether it was fixing something, helping with a project,...
Nancy Jane Stapp McCurdy
Jul 4, 2026
Nancy was born in Oskaloosa, Iowa, graduated from high school in 1968, and attended
both Northeast Missouri State University Teachers College and William Penn College
where she earned a degree in Physical Education. She worked for many years as a
substitute teacher in the Des Moines metro area and later cared for her mother at home.
She had a natural...
Richard Danny Steffens
Jul 4, 2026
Richard Danny Steffens age 65 was Born on December 15,1960 passed away on July 4th, 2026. Danny was a devoted family man who cherished every moment with those he loved. Danny was first and foremost an amazing husband and father. He took great joy in his children and was a proud and loving grandfather. His family was the center of...
Terry Lee Jewett
Jul 2, 2026
Terry Lee Jewett, 58, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on July 2, 2026, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center.
Terry was born on June 4, 1968, in Des Moines, Iowa. He attended East High School and spent his working years with Des Moines Area Regional Transit (DART) and Iowa Methodist Medical Center.
Terry shared his life with his domestic partner,...
Sylvia Jean Gordon
Jul 2, 2026
Sylvia Gordon, 72, passed away on July 2, 2026.
Sylvia Gordon was born on September 19, 1953 in Breckenridge, MN, to Lester and Florence Gordon.
Jeanette Octavie Somers
Jul 2, 2026
Jeanette Octavie Somers, age 83, of Pleasant Hill, IA, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loved ones, on July 2, 2026.
Jeanette was born on August 6, 1942, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Edward James and Lillian Cordelia (Fetters) Breese.
She attended East High School and later married the love of her life, Donald Somers. Together, they...
Judy Ann McDowall
Jul 1, 2026
Judy Ann McDowall, age 85, died on July 1, 2026, at Grand Living at Tower Place in West Des Moines, Iowa, surrounded by the love of her family.
Judy was born on January 27, 1941, in Sioux City, Iowa. From an early age, she developed a deep appreciation for the outdoors, where she became an avid swimmer, worked as a...
Clay David Simurdak
Jun 30, 2026
Clay David "Skippy" Simurdak, 51, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on June 30, 2026.
Clay was born on December 2, 1974, in Libby, Montana, to Thomas Allen Simurdak and Connie Elaine McConnell. He attended Libby Senior High School. Clay proudly served his country in the United States Army for four years, an experience that shaped his lifelong appreciation for...
Lois Elaine Sanchez
Jun 29, 2026
Lois Elaine Sanchez, age 76, of Pleasant Hill, IA, passed away on June 29, 2026.Lois was born in Illinois on December 22, 1949 to John and Ruth "Joy" (Rozendaal) Janssen.She is survived by her daughter, Maria and her son, Joe. Lois was preceded in death by her parents.
Bob Dean Rentschler
Jun 29, 2026
Robert (Bob) Dean Rentschler, 89, of Boone, IA passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026. Bob is one of twelve children of David and Hilda (Daughters) Rentschler. Bob was born on January 26, 1937 in Iowa City, Iowa and graduated from Ogden High school in 1955. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1956, was stationed at Camp Pendelton...
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