Obituaries
John Wilson
Feb 6, 2026
L. John Wilson, 74, Passed away February 6th 2026, in the comforts of his home. He was born March 14th, 1951, in Marshalltown, the son of Leonard (Pete) and Donna Wilson.
Surviving is his wife of 18 years, Lisa (Floyd) Wilson, his sons John (Megan) Wilson and Chris (Melinda) Wilson, his Step daughters Jenny Stone, Kelly (Paul) Leydens, his siblings...
Alberta Alexander
Feb 6, 2026
Alberta Louise Alexander, age 62, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on February 6, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born on March 11, 1963, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Dale and Betty (Hanson) Yeager. Alberta spent much of her youth growing up in Texas, where she attended high school and met Billy Alexander. Together they welcomed two...
Ora Ross Marshall
Feb 6, 2026
Ora Marshall, 70, passed away on February 6, 2026, in Altoona, IA.
Ora Marshall was born on March 11, 1955 in New York, NY, to Willie and Caridad Ross. Ora enjoyed singing and worshiping God, loving and caring for her grandchildren, rescuing animals and having a good time.
Robert Bennett
Feb 5, 2026
Bob Bennett, 69, died at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center on Thursday, February 5, 2026. A Celebration of Life will take place on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at the Community Center in Carlisle, Iowa.
Robert Bennett was born on January 4, 1957 to Kenneth Russell Bennett and Ruth Luella (nee: Brown) Bennett in Seattle, Washington.
Bob Bennett was a one-of-a-kind...
Thomas Reis
Feb 5, 2026
Thomas "Tom" Jon Reis, age 57, of Urbandale, Iowa, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 5, 2026. He passed peacefully at his home, surrounded by family. Funeral Services: Will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines, with visitation at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Mike...
Cari Joanne Kreamer
Feb 4, 2026
On February 4, 2026, Joanne Kreamer passed from this life to the next. Kindly take a moment of respect to pray for her and her family.
Cari "Joanne" Kreamer was born July 1, 1949, to James and Willette "Billie" Kreger at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, IA. She was the second of their five children and was known for her...
Duane Edward Sanders
Feb 4, 2026
Duane Edward Sanders, age 89, of McCallsburg, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home on February 4, 2026.
Duane was born on February 17, 1936, in Mallard, Iowa, to Glenn and Verdell (Schwint) Sanders. He was raised in a large and close-knit family of 13 siblings, an upbringing that shaped his lifelong appreciation for family, hard work, and togetherness.
He...
Leonard Irwin McCoy
Feb 3, 2026
Leonard Irwin McCoy passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, February 5, 2026 at 7:41 a.m.
Leonard was born October 25, 1949 to George and Cecilia McCoy. He served in the U.S. Army for 7 years. Leonard was a banker, working for Koala for 30 years where he was known as the real McCoin.
Leonard has...
Judith Ann Crees
Feb 3, 2026
A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter, Judith Ann Crees (Judy), passed away on February 3rd, 2026. She was at home on the farm in Carlisle, Iowa, where she lived, laughed, loved, and kept people in line for almost three decades.Judy was born on July 16, 1941, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Bernice and Jack Woods. She had two...
Marcella Lucille Green
Feb 3, 2026
Marcella Lucille Green, daughter to Viola Grace Howe & George Woodrow Watkins was born January 18th 1941 & passed from this life on February 3rd 2026 at her home surrounded by family at the age of 85. She received her early education at the Redwing school house and graduated Clarke High School in 1959. Later in life she graduated SWICC...
Everett Lee Henderson
Feb 1, 2026
Everett Lee Henderson, age 88, of Altoona, Iowa, passed away on February 1, 2026.
Everett was born on July 14, 1937, in Des Moines, Iowa, where he was also raised. He was the son of Rodney and Esther (Nelson) Henderson.
Everett had a deep appreciation for the outdoors and spent many enjoyable hours hunting and fishing. He was also a...
Jason Leslie Michlar
Jan 31, 2026
Jason Michlar, 51, passed away on January 31, 2026. He was born on April 28, 1974 in Dallas, TX.
Jeaneva Sue Hull
Jan 31, 2026
Jeaneva Hull, 74, passed away on January 31, 2026, in Newton, IA.
Jeaneva Hull was born on November 5, 1951 in Saint Joseph, MO.
Gloria Marie Penenger
Jan 30, 2026
Gloria Marie Penenger, age 77, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026. She was born on November 7, 1948, in Des Moines, where she spent most of her life and built a home centered on love and family.
Gloria was the daughter of Leslie Eugene Valentine and Catherine Elizabeth (Staver) Rogers. She was a middle child...
Linda Louise Hehmann
Jan 30, 2026
Linda Louise O'Neal Hehmann, 79, of Des Moines, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026, surrounded by her beloved family.
Linda was born on March 30, 1946, in Greencastle, Indiana, the loving daughter of Bedford Henry and Martha Louise O'Neal.
Linda was predeceased by her father and mother; daughter, Tina Scheffers and son-in-law, Jeff Scheffers; brothers, Phil and Dan...
Maurice "Morrie" McMurray
Jan 29, 2026
Maurice McMurray, age 82, of Des Moines, passed away on January 29, 2026.
Maurice was born on May 18, 1943, to Roy and Alice (Foley) McMurray . He proudly served his country with the United States Army during the Vietnam War, an experience that remained an important part of his life and identity.
Following his military service, Maurice dedicated over...
Todd Michael Olson
Jan 29, 2026
Todd Michael Olson, age 65, of Des Moines, passed away on January 29, 2026.
Donald William Haag
Jan 27, 2026
Donald Haag, 61, passed away on January 27, 2026, in Bouton, IA.
Donald Haag was born on July 23, 1964 in Des Moines, IA, to Donald and Joyce Haag.
Johnny Frank Duncan
Jan 26, 2026
Johnny Duncan, 45, passed away on January 26, 2026, in Madrid, IA.
Johnny Duncan was born on November 20, 1980 in Biloxi, MS.
Joshane Brown
Jan 25, 2026
Joshane Brown, 19, passed away on January 25, 2026, in Des Moines, IA.
Joshane Brown was born on December 12, 2006 in Des Moines, IA.
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