Nov 4, 2022

Gabrielle Marie Ludwig was born on June 5, 2000 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to Samantha Frette and Shaun Ludwig.  She graduated with her HISET from DMAAC in Boone, Iowa.  Gabrielle was passionate about animals, especially her two dogs, and was loved by her family and a multitude of friends from all walks of life. She tragically lost her life...

Nov 2, 2022

Lela Murrow passed away Tuesday, November 1st at Stuart Community Care Center in Stuart, Iowa.

Lela was born April 19, 1930 in Jonesboro Arkansas to Charlie and Girley Jewel Gambill. After Graduating High School, Lela came to Iowa with a friend. There she met Dale Murrow and was married June 9, 1951. Together they had two children,...

Oct 28, 2022

JoAnn Rosetta Martin, 82, of Des Moines, died Friday, October 28, 2022, at the Fleur Heights Care Center in Des Moines.

A Celebration of Life will take place at the beginning of the summer in 2023.

JoAnn was born October 3, 1940, in Des Moines, the daughter of Jesse and Ruby (Thompson) Palmer. She married...

Oct 25, 2022

Eric Young Sr., 42, of Des Moines, died Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday November 5, 2022 at 1:00 PM at True Bible Baptist Church, 4101 Amherst Street, Des Moines, IA 50313.

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Oct 23, 2022

Oct 23, 2022

On Saturday, October 22nd, Tami R. Dingman, a beloved sister, passed away. She was 62 years old. Born to Delores and Richard Dingman. She graduated from Lincoln High School.

She went on to have a professional career in the Food & Beverage industry where she managed or directed operations for many companies. For a few years in...

Oct 16, 2022

Diana Lynn Dewey McFarland, 72, of Urbandale, Iowa, was born in Des Moines, Iowa, to Dorothy Elizabeth Johnson Dewey and Raymond Lester Dewey Jr. She joined her Lord and Savior on October 16, 2022 at Mercy Hospice of Johnston with her loving family and friends around her, after a valiant battle with Ovarian Cancer.

Diana is survived...

Oct 15, 2022

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Oct 11, 2022

James William Walker, 70, of Santa Teresa, NM, died Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at the MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines.

There will be no formal services for James.

James was born October 19, 1951, in Perry, IA, the son of Red and LaVonne Walker.

He served in the United States Marine Corp....

Oct 10, 2022

Jeffrey Wayne Herselius, 65, of Waukee, Iowa, passed away on October 10, 2022.

Celebration of Life Luncheon to be held at Lutheran Church of Hope , 925 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA, on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM.

Jeffrey was born on March 2, 1957 to Lorraine Smith...

Oct 6, 2022

To view the livestream of Sharon's funeral service, please select the tribute wall above and click on watch now.

Sharon Lea (Harsh) Burch, 82, of Des Moines, passed away peacefully at MercyOne Hospice in Johnston on October 6, 2022.

Visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 10, 2022 at Simplify Cremations &...

Oct 5, 2022

Chance Christian Hulten, 44, passed away at Broadlawns Medical Center on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, surrounded by his family and friends. A lifetime Des Moines resident, Chance was born on April 20, 1978 to Fred & Jeanne (Walther) Hulten. He graduated from Hoover High School in 1997, where he excelled in football and held the career passing yards record...

Oct 1, 2022

James Thomas Lynch, 73, of Des Moines, died Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House of Southminster in Charlotte, NC.

Military Burial Services will be Friday, October 14, 2022 at 9:30 AM at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter.

Jim was born December 23, 1948, in Jersey City, NJ, the son...

Oct 1, 2022

Monty Childs, 82, of Pleasant Hill, died peacefully Saturday, October 1, 2022, at home.

There will be no formal services at this time.

Monty was born February 25, 1940, in Davenport, IA, the son of Claude and Gayle (Hudson) Childs. On January 28, 1989, he married Miriam Ruth Kaufman. She passed away on October 16,...

Sep 26, 2022

Neal Kemp passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 26, 2022 at the age of 65, surrounded by his loved ones who will continue to honor him. He was born to Richard and Madalene Kemp on October 17, 1956. He graduated from East High School in Des Moines, Iowa.

Neal worked for his father at a...

Sep 21, 2022

Richard "Cory" Brees, II, 37, of Knoxville, died Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at the MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines.

There will be no services at this time.

Cory was born February 4, 1985, in Knoxville, IA, the son of Richard M. and Cynthia (Allen) Brees.

He enjoyed wrestling, football, Bob and Tom...

Sep 21, 2022

Sep 18, 2022

James Andrew Mayfield, 57, of Des Moines, died Sunday, September 18, 2022, at the Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines.

There will be a Celebration of Life in October.

James was born March 14, 1965, in Charles City, the son of Orley John & Margaret (Cole) Mayfield, Jr.

He was a mechanic for...

Sep 18, 2022