Obituaries
Cassandra Boles
Dec 15, 2025
Cassandra Catherine Boles passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025 in Des Moines surrounded by loved ones. She was born February 20, 1963 to James and Sandra (Gardner) Cavanaugh in San Antonio, Texas. She grew up in Texas with her siblings, Stephanie, Andrea, Holly, Gabby, Andrew and Karyn. Cassandra lived many lives in her 62 years and leaves behind a...
Donald Nelson
Dec 15, 2025
Donald Harold Nelson
DES MOINES - Donald Harold Nelson. January 11, 1943 - December 15, 2025
Donald Harold Nelson passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, surrounded by love. A graduate of East High School, Don retired from Firestone and was the proud owner of the Electric Washboard. He had a lifelong passion for motorcycles-flat track racing, enduros, and long...
Daniel Stoeffler
Dec 14, 2025
Daniel Stoeffler, 65, passed away on December 14, 2025, in Nevada, IA.
Daniel Stoeffler was born on December 28, 1959 in Nevada, IA, to Ray and Donna Stoeffler.
Charles Johnson
Dec 12, 2025
Charles Johnson, 86, passed away on December 12, 2025.
Charles Johnson was born on February 2, 1939 in Johnston, IA, to James Johnson and Irene Johnson.
Janet Gargala
Dec 10, 2025
Janet Rose Gargala, 61, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa. Born on July 1, 1964, to Alvin and Edna in Des Moines.
Janet is survived by her children, Nick Frye and Sean and wife, Heather Pfeiffer; her grandchildren, Neveah Pfeiffer and Kana Pfeiffer; and her siblings, Jeannie Joiner, Susan Kyle, and Gus Schories. She was...
Joyce Lincoln
Dec 8, 2025
Joyce Lincoln, 83, passed away on December 8, 2025.
Joyce Lincoln was born on June 25, 1942 in Grinnell, IA, to John Moyer and Mildred Moyer.
Barbara Balster
Dec 8, 2025
Barbara "Barb" Balster passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa. She was born November 11, 1960 in Des Moines to Paul and Elizabeth Anthony.
Barb is survived by the love of her life, her devoted husband, David Balster. Their bond was one of unwavering companionship, joy, and mutual care. She was a huge Barnstormers Fan.
Services...
Scott Cornelius
Dec 5, 2025
Scott Cornelius, 55, passed away on December 5, 2025, in Pleasant Hill, IA.
Richard Brosofski
Dec 5, 2025
Richard Blake Brosofski, loving father, son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on December 5, 2025, in the arms of his mother after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 38 years old.
Above all else, Richard was an extraordinary father. His daughter, Josephine Brosofski, was the center of his world and the greatest joy of his life....
Charles Tyler
Dec 4, 2025
Charles "Chuck" Eugene Tyler, passed away on December 4, 2025, at his home. Born on November 27, 1945, in Des Moines, Iowa, Chuck was the beloved son of Everett and Doris Tyler.Chuck's memory will forever be cherished by his life partner, Deb Johnson, and his loving children, John Tyler and Michelle (Gary) White. He will also be deeply missed by...
Linda Jean Salazar
Dec 2, 2025
Linda Salazar, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Dec 2nd, 2025 at the age of 71. Born in Des Moines, IA on Dec 1st 1954, Linda lived a life filled with compassion, resilience, and joy.
She dedicated her life to her family and friends, and her kindness touched everyone she met. Linda was known for loving, caring...
Gladys Marie Wahl
Dec 2, 2025
Gladys Marie (Jensen) Wahl, 80, of Des Moines, passed away peacefully at home December 2, 2025.
Gladys was born September 14, 1945; at the Green County Hospital in Jefferson, Iowa, the daughter of Howard H. and Mae B. (Parker) Jensen of Churdan, Iowa. In the early spring of 1948, the family moved to Redfield, Iowa where Gladys attended school.
Gladys...
Jacinta Williams
Dec 2, 2025
Jacinta Lucille Williams was born in Des Moines, Iowa July 13, 1950, to James Edward Smith, Sr. and Agnes Louise Williams. Jacinta, lovingly nicknamed Cynthia, was raised in Des Moines and graduated from Tech High School.
Jacinta was employed by Polk County, ILoNA Financial Group, and Bankers Trust, where she eventually retired.
Jacinta was married to William Edward Jewett, and...
Charlotte Clarke
Dec 1, 2025
Charlotte Clarke, age 75, passed away on December 1, 2025.
Charlotte was born February 9, 1950 in Iowa to Melvin and Dora Roush.
Charlotte is survived by her children:
Anthony Johnson, George Clarke, Amanda Clarke, Amy Clarke, Dallas Clarke, Dakota Clarke, Seth Clarke, Zachery Clarke, Alejandra Clarke, and Anthony Clarke.
She is also lovingly remembered by her 16 grandchildren, who...
Sarah Kent
Nov 30, 2025
Sarah Kent, 49, passed away on November 30, 2025, in Des Moines, IA.
Sarah Kent was born on March 3, 1976 in Des Moines, IA, to Kevin Kent and Lynette Kent.
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