Obituaries

Francis Roscoe Clark

Francis Roscoe Clark

Sep 17, 2025

Francis Clark, 79, passed away on September 17, 2025, in Elkhart, IA.

Beverly Jean Potter

Beverly Jean Potter

Sep 16, 2025

Beverly Potter, 69, passed away on September 16, 2025, in Des Moines, IA.

Hollis Richard Hill

Hollis Richard Hill

Sep 16, 2025

Hollis Hill, 70, passed away on September 16, 2025, in Des Moines, IA.

John Jacob Brown

John Jacob Brown

Sep 16, 2025

John "Jay" Brown Graham was born on July 2, 1987, at Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, to Terry (Bagley) Graham and John Brown. He was lovingly welcomed home by his big sister, Nicole Brown.

When Jay was three years old, his mother remarried Clint "Jamie" Graham, who soon became not only a stepfather, but simply "Dad."...

Karen Lynn Mills

Karen Lynn Mills

Sep 16, 2025

Karen Lynn Mills, 78, passed away on September 16, 2025, in Martensdale, IA. There will be a celebratory remembrance gathering at St Paul's Lutheran Church in Martensdale IA at 1pm on October 25, 2025. The family would prefer donations to an Alzheimer's or Epilepsy Support organization in her memory.

Karen Mills was born on September 28, 1946...

Victoria Arlene Steffens

Victoria Arlene Steffens

Sep 14, 2025

Victoria Steffens, age 81, passed away on September 14, 2025.

Victoria loved to garden, read, and do puzzles. She enjoyed volunteering at Kellogg Museum, and the American Legion, where she volunteered for pizza nights, and picking up trash in the ditches with the Legion crew.

She enjoyed watching baseball and football. She was a Cardinals...

Loretta Ann Weinzetl

Loretta Ann Weinzetl

Sep 13, 2025

Loretta (Lori) Ann Weinzetl, 66, of Fort Dodge, passed away on September 13, 2025, at the Israel Family Hospice House. Loretta had been managing health issues since 2018, and God blessed her with His invitation to come home and rest easy.

Loretta was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on September 1, 1959, to Donald & Patricia Weinzetl....

Kimberly Ann Waller

Kimberly Ann Waller

Sep 12, 2025

Kimberly Waller, 53, passed away on September 12, 2025, in Toledo, IA.

Kimberly Waller was born on September 22, 1971 in Kankakee, IL, to Charles and Carol Ohman.

Kimberly was best known for being a fierce advocate for her children and grandchildren. She will be remembered for her wickedly good sense of humor, and her...

Diane Francis Crist

Diane Francis Crist

Sep 11, 2025

Diane Francis Crist, 75 years old, of Des Moines Iowa began the adventure to eternal life on 09/11/2025, after a courageous and hard fought battle of an illness. She has been welcomed by the following family members that transcended into eternal life before her: Betty Crist (mother) and Shirley Brock (aunt).

She graduated from Des Moines Technical...

Clinton Craig Coon

Clinton Craig Coon

Sep 10, 2025

Clinton Coon, 80, passed away on September 10, 2025, in Waukee, IA.

Timothy Douglas Cable

Timothy Douglas Cable

Sep 7, 2025

Timothy Cable, 38, passed away on September 7, 2025, in Burlington, Iowa.

Timothy Cable was born on March 31, 1987 in Burlington, IA, to James Cable and Lori Hand.

He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and building things.

Timothy is survived by Jessica Cable - spouse, James Cable - father, Lori Hand - mother,...

Scott Arthur Little

Scott Arthur Little

Sep 6, 2025

In Loving Memory of Scott Arthur Little

Cherishing a Life of Curiosity, Creativity, and Connection

Celebrating Scott's Journey

Born on July 18, 1975, Scott Arthur Little's fascination with the mysteries of electronics was evident from his earliest days. As a child, he eagerly explored how things worked and, with time, transformed this curiosity...

Judith Ann Murphy

Judith Ann Murphy

Sep 5, 2025

Judith Ann (Clifton) Murphy, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, gi gi, sister and friend, peacefully passed away at the age of 81 on September 5, 2025, after a brief but courageous battle with aggressive liver cancer. Surrounded by her loving family at her home in Menlo, Iowa, Judy's legacy of love, kindness, and service to others will forever be cherished.Born...

Charles Anthony Pagano

Charles Anthony Pagano

Sep 5, 2025

Charles Pagano, born on July 15, 1949, passed away on September 5, 2025. Charles was a beloved husband, father, and friend who cherished his family deeply. He leaves behind his loving wife, Anita Nuzum, with whom he shared a beautiful marriage since September 4, 1971. Together, they raised three children: Rhett, along with his sons Vincent and Alexander; Mario,...

John Mcnulty

John Mcnulty

Sep 5, 2025

John Alan "Paducah" McNulty, 79, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away September 5, 2025, at Iowa Methodist UnityPoint following an accident.

Born in Belmond, Iowa, John graduated from Lincoln High School, where he wrestled for the Railsplitters, and later from AIB in Des Moines with a degree in Computer Programming. On February 26, 1966, he married Elizabeth...

Richard Allen Sells

Richard Allen Sells

Sep 4, 2025

Richard Allen "Dick" Sells, 81, of Nevada, Iowa, passed away at home on September 4,2025. He was born on September 21, 1943, in Ottumwa, Iowa, to Betty (Easton) and Azel Sells. After his father's death in 1948, his mother married William "Bill" Etheridge, whom Dick always considered his dad.

Dick graduated from Ottumwa High School in 1962...

Pollyanna Lee Shoemaker

Pollyanna Lee Shoemaker

Sep 4, 2025

Pollyanna Lee Shoemaker (1951-2025) Pollyanna Lee Shoemaker, 73, passed away at her home in Des Moines on September 4, 2025. Polly was born on November 8, 1951, in Ottumwa, to Jack and Evelyn Bosker. She was a proud graduate of Ottumwa Senior High School, class of 1969, and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in teaching from the...

Shari Ann Donnan

Shari Ann Donnan

Aug 31, 2025

Shari Donnan, age 60, passed away on August 31, 2025. Shari was born in Lincoln, NE to Richard Pribyl and Shirley Weber.

Harlo Dean Reinier

Harlo Dean Reinier

Aug 30, 2025

Harlo Reinier, age 79, passed away on August 30, 2025. Harlo was born in Des Moines, IA to James Reinier and Mildred Reinier. Harlo was married to Juanita Reinier of Des Moines, Iowa for 53 years. Harlo enjoyed, fishing, collecting Hot Wheels, WWE, and loved all animals, even the strays. His most cherished time were spent with his family....

Carroll Reins

Carroll Reins

Aug 30, 2025

Carroll Reins,77, of Carlisle, Iowa passed away August 30, 2025. He was born October 9, 1947 to Ora and Selma Reins.

Carroll married Julie Proctor on May 28, 1983. On October 9, 1984 Carroll received the best birthday present, his daughter, Lora. Anyone that knew Carroll knows he was an avid Hawkeye fan and that he never...