Obituaries
Kathleen Anne Davenport
Jan 25, 2026
Kathleen Anne Davenport (née Doyle), 67, of Des Moines, passed away on January 25, 2026, at Azria Health Park Place. Born in Des Moines, IA, she was the daughter of Mary Lee (Wright) and John Edward Doyle.
Kathleen worked in various office support positions and excelled at providing in-home health assistance to the infirm and convalescing throughout the metro area....
Max Argo
Jan 25, 2026
Max Eugene Argo, age 77, of Johnston, Iowa, passed away on January 25, 2026, in Johnston. He was born on December 10, 1948, in Centerville, Iowa, to Guy W. and Wilda M. (Hiatt) Argo.
Max married the love of his life, Patty, on August 22, 1969. Together they shared more than five decades of marriage and raised three children, building...
Donald Houghton
Jan 25, 2026
Donald "Donnie" James Houghton, age 60, of Hartford, Iowa, passed away on January 25, 2026. He was born on November 8, 1965.
Donnie is survived by his loving wife, Wendy Houghton; his father, Leo Houghton; and his children, Amber (Curtis) Glenn, Toby (Samantha) Houghton, Ashley (Victor) Houghton, Jennifer (Justin) Cossman, Ashley (Joey) Edler, Justin (Kendra) Ramer, Lucy (Keanu) King, Tristan...
Ricky Leroy Ford
Jan 24, 2026
Ricky Ford, 34, passed away on January 24, 2026, in Des Moines, IA.
Ricky Ford was born on October 19, 1991 in Des Moines, IA. Ricky enjoyed fishing and softball.
Jeanine C Karl
Jan 24, 2026
Jeanine Karl, 70, passed away on January 24, 2026. Jeanine was a caring and loving mother and grandma who enjoyed classic rock music, the Hawkeyes and Vikings, gardening and cooking. She loved being out in the sun and would layout at the pool as much as possible but most of all she loved her family. Every year she looked forward...
Anacorita Aldiano Aguiniga
Jan 23, 2026
Anacorita Aguiniga, age 84, of Des Moines, passed away on January 23, 2026.
Karen Jo West
Jan 23, 2026
Karen Jo (Burright) West, 77, passed away on January 23, 2026, in Des Moines, IA.
Karen West was born on March 25, 1948 in Santa Monica, CA. She passionately loved her friends and family. She enjoyed the great outdoors, fishing, camping, arrowhead and artifact hunting. Karen especially loved riding on the Harley with her husband, Dan. She lived life her...
Helen Walker
Jan 23, 2026
Helen Louise Walker, age 101, passed away January 23, 2026 peacefully with her daughters by her side at Bishop Drumm Nursing Home in Johnston. A special thanks to the staff at Bishop Drumm for guiding us through this difficult time. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Helen was born December 20, 1924. She was a...
Patrick Dunn
Jan 22, 2026
Patrick Dunn, 79, passed away on January 22, 2026, in Indianola, IA.
Patrick Dunn was born on July 15, 1946 in Cascade, IA, to William and Grace Dunn.
Harry Loduvicus Debye
Jan 22, 2026
Harry Debye, 91, passed away on January 22, 2026, in Otley, IA.
Harry Debye was born on December 2, 1934 in the Netherlands. He enjoyed soccer, cycling, skiing, hiking, traveling, classical music and reading.
Virginia Carol Thomas
Jan 22, 2026
Virginia Carol Thomas, 81, passed peacefully on January 22, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa, with her loved ones by her side.
Born on July 16, 1944, in Peoria, Illinois, to Amelia and Carl Acuff, she was the youngest of three children and was preceded in death by her two older brothers, Carl and Eddie.
A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and...
John Spenser Keatley
Jan 21, 2026
John Keatley, 79, passed away on January 21, 2026, in West Des Moines, IA.
John Keatley was born on December 19, 1946.
Michael "Mike" Morris
Jan 21, 2026
Michael Thomas Morris was born to Tom and Maxine (Evelyn) Morris in Clear Lake, Iowa on November 18th, 1956. Mike grew up on the Southside of Des Moines and attended Christ the King Catholic School. He graduated from Dowling Catholic High School in 1976 where he was a proud member of the undefeated Maroon Magic football team. In 1978 he...
Christopher Mershon
Jan 20, 2026
Christopher 'Kip' Alan Mershon passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2026 surrounded by his family. Kip was born on July 27, 1966 in Illinois. The family later relocated to Polk City, Iowa. He spent his free time hunting, and keeping up with NASCAR. He is survived by his loving parents Doug and Nancy Mershon, partner Brenda Weltha, brother Scott (Brenda)...
Patricia Miller
Jan 20, 2026
Patricia Miller, 88, passed away on January 20, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Patricia Miller was born on February 18, 1937 in Des Moines, IA, to Kermit and Doris Fisher.Patricia is survived by Kelly Anderson - daughter, of Madrid and Andrew Casados - grandson.
Patricia is preceded in death by her parents.
Cremation has taken place and no services are...
Trenton Ross Clark
Jan 18, 2026
Trent Clark was born at St. Joseph's Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, and spent most of his life in Des Moines, Iowa, where he built his home filled with laughter, love, and friendship. After earning his GED, Trent pursued a career as a self-employed carpenter, a trade that allowed him to combine his creativity and strong work ethic. His craftsmanship could...
Mary Kay Rasmussen
Jan 18, 2026
A Toast to a Life Well Lived
Celebrating the joyous life of Mary Kay Rasmussen
Defying all medical odds for as long as she could, Mary Kay Rasmussen passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 82 in Des Moines, Iowa. She died the way she lived: Peacefully and on her own terms.
Mary Kay was born Mary Catherine Brennan...
David Westlake
Jan 18, 2026
David Stanley Westlake was born on February 20, 1934, and passed away January 18. 2026.He is preceded in death by his parents, Reverend B.S, Westlake and Gladys (Webster) Westlake; four sisters; two brothers; his youngest daughter, Wanda (Ken) Paxson; and great-grandson, Bowen Morgan.He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Eunice (Killian) Westlake; son, Wes (Kris) Westlake; daughter, Sandy...
Carol Ross
Jan 17, 2026
Carol Ross passed away January 17, 2026, at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa at the age of 63. She was born on May 3, 1962, to her parents Jerry and Mae Rumage. She has 2 siblings Deborah (Randy) Coulter, and Michael (Darla) Rumage. She lived most of her life in Des Moines, Iowa. She received her GED from Des...
Jose Mendez
Jan 17, 2026
Jose Padron Mendez, age 78, of Des Moines, passed away on January 17, 2026.
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