Obituaries
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...
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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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...
Margaret Ann Woodhead
Mar 1, 2026
Margaret Ann Woodhead, 79, of Ankeny, Iowa, passed away on March 1, 2026.
Margaret was born on April 27, 1946, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Edward and Edith Murray. She was raised in Iowa and attended high school at St. Joseph's Academy.
Throughout her working years, Margaret built a diverse and meaningful career in nursing, and retail. She worked...
Tereza Drane
Feb 27, 2026
Tereza "Tracey" Leonora Gavin, age 79, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on February 27, 2026.
Tracey was born on January 8, 1947. She was a caring and compassionate woman who devoted most of her working life to serving others as a Registered Nurse. Her dedication, gentle nature, and genuine concern for those in her care left a lasting impact...
Deanna Jeanne Mitchell
Feb 26, 2026
Deanna "Dee" Jeanne Mitchell, 85, of West Des Moines, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord on February 26, 2026, following a brief yet courageous battle with glioblastoma.
Dee was born on June 21, 1940, in Watertown, New York to H. Ben Mitchell and Amy (Ellingworth) Mitchell. She was raised in the village of La Fargeville, where she graduated...
Ray Darr Jr.
Feb 23, 2026
Ray Darr Jr., 94, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026, at Good Samaritan Indianola. His successes were measured in kindness and good deeds. He expected little in return. Ray was born December 12, 1931, the 10th child of Ray and Muriel Grace (Murphy) Darr. Two brothers and a sister would follow. Growing up in the Hartford community, his friends and...
Jeffrey W. Grim
Feb 21, 2026
Jeffrey Grim, 64, passed away on February 21, 2026, in Des Moines, IA.
Jeffrey Grim was born on July 22, 1961 in Des Moines to Julius Wayne Grim and Pamela (Martin) Grim. He grew up in the Johnston area. Jeff loved muscle cars, four wheelers and motorcycles. He married Brenda Cozad on October 22, 1989. Jeff enjoyed relaxing after work...
Eunice Lee Westlake
Feb 21, 2026
Eunice Lee Westlake was born on April 25, 1938, and passed away on February 21, 2026.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, David Westlake; parents, Herbert and Kathryn Killian; brother, Jimmy (aka Bud) Killian; sister, Maxine Brocksmith; her youngest daughter, Wanda (Ken) Paxson; and great-grandson, Bowen Morgan.
She is survived by her sisters, Janice Killian,...
Todd Alan Caskey
Feb 19, 2026
Todd Alan Caskey, age 37, of Des Moines, passed away on February 19, 2026.
Todd was born on January 21, 1989, in Iowa to Dorothy Lynn Caskey and Lawrence Mills. On June 11, 2021, he married the love of his life, Jpy Loraine Lafferty. He enjoyed many things throughout his life, but some of his favorite hobbies were playing pool,...
Lennetta Lyn Scott
Feb 19, 2026
Lennetta Lyn Scott, age 54, of Des Moines, passed away on February 19, 2026, in the city she called home her entire life.
Lennetta was born on May 14, 1971, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Clenard Wagner and Evelyn Yvonne Cooper-Wagner. She grew up in the Des Moines area, where she built lifelong friendships and deep family roots that she...
Jerry Lee Best
Feb 19, 2026
Our beloved father, Jerry Lee Best, age 64, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on February 19th, 2026, in the comfort and love of his family.
He was born September 1, 1961 in Oklahoma. He spent a lifetime as a proud employee of Iowa EPS Products, growing the business and his skills within the industry. Despite being in sales, he...
Virginia Ida Verrinder
Feb 18, 2026
Virginia Ida Weider Verrinder passed away on February 18, 2026 at the age of 99. She was born May 7, 1926 in Bethlehem PA and married to William Verrinder II until his death on March 13th 1968.
Virginia was a courageous, encouraging, inspiring and spiritual woman. A hard working, selfless and loving mother of 11 children. She was predeceased by...
Cynthia Rae Keese
Feb 18, 2026
Cynthia Rae Keese, lovingly known as Cindy, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, in Ankeny, Iowa, at the age of 68. Born on May 14, 1957, in Belmond, Iowa, Cindy was the cherished daughter of Kay and Ronald Karsjens.Cindy's life was a testament to her deep faith and love for others. Her greatest joy was sharing her faith in...
Marlin G Deets Jr
Feb 17, 2026
Marlin, 64, passed away on February 17, 2026, at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines,
Iowa.
He was born on March 23, 1961, in Mason City, Iowa, to Susan and Marlin Deets Sr. He
graduated from Saydel High School in 1979. During his first marriage, he welcomed
three sons, and later, during his second and final marriage, he welcomed another son.
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Ricky Harold Clark
Feb 15, 2026
Ricky Harold Clark, age 74, of Prole, passed away on February 15, 2026.Ricky was born on March 4, 1951 in Maquoketa, Iowa to James and Camillia (Moore) Clark, and graduated from Maquoketa High School. He loved cars and spent 15 years working as an Automotive Restorer. He also enjoyed Gardening and Carpentry, and had an affection for dogs. Most of...
Judy Ardella Hackney
Feb 14, 2026
Judy Hackney, 81, passed away on February 14, 2026, in Corydon, IA.
Judy Hackney was born on March 7, 1944 to Corliss and Margaret Fry.
Christina Marie Logsdon
Feb 14, 2026
Christina Logsdon, age 63, of Des Moines, passed away on February 14, 2026.
Christina was born on August 31, 1962, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Automba John "A.J." and Betty (Oldes) Tully. She was raised in Des Moines and remained deeply connected to the community she called home throughout her life.
On December 5, 1983, she was united in marriage...
Suzanne Lee Sandegren
Feb 13, 2026
Suzanne Lee Sandegren, age 84, of Des Moines, passed away on February 13, 2026.She was born on August 2, 1941, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Carl and Thelma (Guthrie) Cornwell. Suzanne graduated from Saydel High School, and then spent many years working as a Hospital Patient Accounts Administrator at both Des Moines General Hospital and Grandview Hospital in Dayton, Ohio....
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