Obituaries
Herschel Everett Williams
Mar 15, 2026
Herschel Everett Williams, age 80, of Jefferson, Iowa, passed away on March 15, 2026, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.
Herschel was born on February 3, 1946, in Webster City, Iowa, to Emery and Almeda Williams. He attended Kingsway Bible College and spent much of his life in roles that reflected his faith and strong work ethic.
He spent...
Gerald Arthur Ziebell Jr
Mar 13, 2026
Gerald Ziebell, 65, passed away on March 13, 2026, in Des Moines, IA.
Gerald Ziebell was born on September 28, 1960 in Mound, MN, to Gerald and Madlyn Ziebell.
Bryon Richard Akers
Mar 12, 2026
Bryon Richard Akers, age 57, of Des Moines, passed away on March 12, 2026.
Bettie Jo King
Mar 11, 2026
Bettie King, 84, passed away on March 11, 2026, in Altoona, IA.
Bettie King was born on September 11, 1941 in Hulbert, OK, to Arthur and Jewell Steeley.
Timothy Lee Overton
Mar 10, 2026
Timothy Lee Overton, age 56, of Pella, Iowa, passed away on March 10, 2026. Timothy was born on August 3, 1969, in Des Moines, Iowa. He spent his life rooted in the state he proudly called home.
On April 14, 1990, Timothy married Kimberly Vignaroli in Des Moines, Iowa. Together they had three children -Mariah, Brandon, and Anthony.
Timothy loved...
Vincent Michael Sinclair
Mar 9, 2026
Vincent M. "Bo" Sinclair, 58, passed away on March 9, 2026, in Altoona, IA.
Bo was born on October 22, 1967 in Des Moines, IA, the son of Bernard J and Karen (Rodgers) Sinclair.Bo is survived by his sister, Fran (Mark) Timmons and brother, Joe (Juliette Houseman) Sinclair; nieces, Amanda Timmons, Bridgette (Josh) Raleigh, Krista (John) Burgin, Alisha Evans, Bailey...
Harold Evans Todd
Mar 9, 2026
Harold Evans Todd was born on May 16, 1950, at Weldon Clinic in Des Moines, Iowa, to Pauline (Taylor‑Powell) and N.S. Todd. As a child, he developed a deep love for collecting antiques and had a lifelong fascination with muscle cars. His passions stayed with him throughout his life. Though he did not complete high school, Harold later earned his...
Donna Mae Walther
Mar 7, 2026
Donna Walther, 88, passed away on March 7, 2026, in Des Moines, IA.
Donna Walther was born on March 2, 1938 in Des Moines, IA, to William and Ramona Wardrip.Donna enjoyed reading and traveling. She was proud to show off her spoons from all 50 states. She was a 50+ year member of the Order of Eastern Star and was...
Jesse Daniel Davis
Mar 7, 2026
Jesse Daniel Davis, age 39, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on March 7, 2026.
Jesse was born on July 19, 1986, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Mark Davis and Nancy Swanson. He grew up in the Williamsburg, Iowa area. At the age of 17, Jesse joined the Iowa National Guard, and soon after enlisted in the United States Army....
Janet Minnehan
Mar 6, 2026
Janet Minnehan, 93, passed away on March 6, 2026, in [location_of_death_city_state].
Janet Minnehan was born on April 17, 1932 in Tucson, AZ, to William and Florence Stone.
Thomsa Eleanor Haas
Mar 6, 2026
Thomsa "Tommy" E. Haas (nee Stewart)
Tommy Haas died peacefully in her sleep on March 6, 2026, at the age of 91. A long-time resident of Grinnell, she helped found the Grinnell Community Daycare Center and taught there for many years before becoming one of Grinnell-Newburg Community School District's most beloved elementary school teachers. She was also an active parishioner...
Marvin Charles Schneider
Mar 5, 2026
Marvin Charles Schneider passed away on March 5th, 2026, at the age of 79. Marvin was born on September 9th, 1946, in Iowa Falls to Charles and Elizabeth (Haywood) Schneider, and was a resident of West Des Moines, Iowa.Marvin grew up and spent most of his life living in West Des Moines, Iowa. He worked for Meredith and R.R. Donnelly...
Victoria Ann Walker
Mar 5, 2026
Victoria Ann Walker, age 45, of Des Moines, passed away on March 5, 2026.
Victoria was born on February 24, 1981, in Des Moines to Jack and Lola (Newman) Martindale. She grew up in Des Moines and spent her entire life in the community she loved.
On December 19, 2001, she was united in marriage to Wayne Walker. Together they...
Nancy Belle Dowell
Mar 4, 2026
Nancy Belle Dowell, age 90, of Indianola, Iowa, passed away peacefully at her home on March 4, 2026.
Nancy was born on February 12, 1936, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Carlton B. and Marydell (Warren) Shaw. She grew up in Iowa and developed a deep appreciation for home and rural life that stayed with her throughout her years.
On January...
Barbara Jean Pettit
Mar 4, 2026
Barbara Jean Pettit, 84, of Jefferson, Iowa, passed away on March 4, 2026.
Barbara was born on November 27, 1941, in Ottumwa, Iowa, to C.E. and Leona Cubbage. She grew up in Iowa and carried with her the strong values of faith and family that would guide her throughout her life.
On May 28, 1960, she was united in marriage...
David William Mixdorf
Mar 3, 2026
Our hearts are saddened to announce the passing of David (Dave) Mixdorf, born on December 28, 1954. He passed away March 3 at the Methodist Hospital in Des Moines from injuries sustained by a bad fall. He was surrounded by his wife Rhonda Mixdorf, his son Joel, daughter-in-law Stephanie, their 2 beautiful children Will and Annabelle, and Rhonda's daughter, Regina.
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Ronald Lee Claude
Mar 2, 2026
Ronald Claude, 78, passed away on March 2, 2026, in [location_of_death_city_state].
Ronald Claude was born on March 9, 1947 in Clarion, IA.
Lila Jean Cross
Mar 2, 2026
Lila Jean Cross, 65, of Des Moines, passed away at Unity Point Methodist Medical Center on Monday, March 2, 2026.
Lila was born to the late David and Norma Jean Paxson on January 13, 1961 at Ringgold County Hospital in Mount Ayr, Iowa. She graduated from Tech High School in Des Moines, Iowa. Lila married Gary Cross February 21, 1981...
Laura Mae Heemstra
Mar 2, 2026
Laura M. Heemstra, 93, passed away comfortably in her home March 2, 2026. She and Elvis Presley share the same birthday. Laura was born in Des Moines, Iowa on January 8, 1933 to Lawrence and Maggie Robertson. Later at age 5 Laura was adopted by Jess Loyd and Alice Bradbury.
Laura graduated from Des Moines Technical High School with the...
Karen Louise Stubbs
Mar 1, 2026
Karen Stubbs, 83, passed away on March 1, 2026, in Des Moines, IA.
Karen Stubbs was born on April 8, 1942 in Des Moines, IA.A celebration of life will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 pm on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Kingdom Life Family Ministries International Fellowship Hall, 321 Euclid Avenue in Des Moines.
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