Obituaries
Julianne Kokke
Oct 23, 2026
Julianne Kokke, age 67, passed away at her home in Norwalk, Iowa.
Born in Denver, Colorado, on July 26, 1959, Julianne was the daughter of Ted and Martha Calland. She completed her high school education and worked in customer service and retail for companies including Casey's, Subway, and Four Sons, dedicating 12 years to her longest-held position before retiring.
On...
Charmaleen Fitzner
Oct 21, 2026
Charmaleen Fitzner, age 65, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on October 21, 2026.Charmaleen was born in Iowa on December 28, 1960, to August and Hazel (Dickinson) Fitzner.
Monick Reese
Oct 18, 2026
Monick Reese, age 56, of Grimes, Iowa, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2026, with her loving husband by her side, after facing ovarian cancer for less than three years.
Born on September 19, 1970, in Vientiane, Laos, Monick was the cherished daughter of Khanh and Thong Kham. Throughout her life, her deep faith served as a strong foundation, guiding...
Jeffery Allen Hickcox
Oct 18, 2026
Jeffery Allen Hickcox, lovingly known as Jeff, passed away Sunday, October 18th, 2026, surrounded by the love and memories of family and friends. He was a man of great humor, loyalty, and kindness whose presence brought laughter and comfort to those fortunate enough to know him.
Jeff was born on November 11, 1968, to Fred and Norma Hickcox. He shared...
Kenneth Eugene Thrap
Oct 16, 2026
Kenneth Eugene Thrap, age 91, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2026.
Kenny was born in Boone County, Iowa, on November 29, 1934, to Ralph and Harriett (Lendt) Thrap. On August 21, 1954, he married the love of his life, Nancy Andrews, beginning a devoted partnership and family journey that spanned over seven decades.
A man of exceptional work...
Milton Elihugh Jenkins
Oct 14, 2026
Milton Elihugh Jenkins, age 79, passed away on October 14, 2026, at University Park in Des Moines, Iowa.
Born in Omaha, Nebraska on February 19, 1947 as Milton Elihugh Montgomery, Jr. to Milton Montgomery and Vera Krapp. He was later raised by his mother, Vera and adopted father, Richard Jenkins. He proudly served his country as a member of the...
Rebecca Lou Solem
Oct 13, 2026
Rebecca "Becky" Lou Solem, age 82, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2026, at Kavanaugh House in Des Moines.
Becky was born on November 21, 1943, in Des Moines to Homer Emory and Mary Eloise (Kieler) Blackford. She graduated from St. Joseph's Academy and went on to dedicate many years to a successful career as an...
Larry Ralph Sloan
Oct 12, 2026
Larry Ralph Sloan
Larry Ralph Sloan was born in Madison county on August 13, 1933 to Ralph and Velma( Slavens) Sloan. He grew up on a farm in rural Earlham. Larry played football for the Earlham Cardinals and was very good. At 17, he graduated from Earlham High School. This young age prevented him from working full time until he...
Betty Joanne White
Oct 10, 2026
Betty Joanne White, age 79, of Berwick, Iowa, passed away on October 10, 2026, in Norwalk, Iowa.Betty was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on September 26, 1947.
Linda Susan Ibbotson
Oct 9, 2026
Linda Susan Ibbotson, 75, of Waukee, Iowa, passed away on October 9, 2026, at MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center. She was born on July 11, 1951, in Beatrice, Nebraska, to Ben James Cook and Ruby Truman.
Linda was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend whose greatest joy in life was caring for the people she loved. Her home was...
Nancy Jeannette Sinopoli
Oct 9, 2026
Nancy Jeannette Sinopoli, 75, of Urbandale, Iowa, passed away on October 9, 2026, at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. She was born on September 22, 1951, in San Antonio, Texas, and graduated from Des Moines Lincoln High School.
Throughout her working years, Nancy held a variety of positions, including employment with ABC Record Company, AARP Pharmacy, and Home Depot. She...
Joseph Carl Orlando
Oct 9, 2026
Joseph Carl Orlando, age 88, passed away on October 9, 2026 at Taylor House in Des Moines.
Born and raised in Des Moines on July 29, 1938, Joseph spent his life rooted in the community he loved. A man of immense talent and deep devotion, Joseph's life was defined by his strong faith in God, his passion for music, and...
Maria Del Carmen Ortiz
Oct 8, 2026
Maria Del Carmen Ortiz, 66, passed away on October 8, 2026.
Maria was born on March 14, 1960.
Lisa Ann Hayes
Oct 6, 2026
Lisa Ann Hayes, 59, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on October 6, 2026, in Des Moines. She was born on May 2, 1967, in Des Moines, to Roscoe Hayes and Evelyn Burgher.
Lisa grew up in Des Moines and continued her education through college coursework. Throughout her 59 years, she shared many experiences and memories with those closest to...
Blake Forest Van Loon
Oct 6, 2026
Blake Forest Van Loon, 25, originally from Indianola, Iowa passed away peacefully at home in Carlisle on October 6, 2026, with his mother, Stacy, by his side.
Blake was born March 4, 2001, and grew up and graduated from Indianola. He was a beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin, friend, and devoted dog dad to his beloved toy poodle,...
Matthew James Buenting
Oct 5, 2026
Matthew James Buenting, age 49, of Des Moines, passed away on October 5, 2026.Matthew was born at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, on November 16, 1976, to John and Evelyn (Putz) Buenting. He is survived by his mother, Evelyn, and preceded in death by his father, John.
Robert Eugene Cole Sr
Oct 3, 2026
In Loving Memory of Robert Eugene "Bob" Cole Sr.
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Robert Eugene "Bob" Cole Sr., age 73, of Des Moines, Iowa, who departed this life unexpectedly on October 3, 2026, at his place of abode.
Robert was born on November 13, 1952, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to...
Roy Fremont Lowman
Oct 2, 2026
Roy Lowman, 63, passed away on October 2, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa
Roy Lowman was born on July 27, 1963 in Escondido, CA to Ben and Helen Lowman.
He is survived by his siblings, Lin Fessler, Jan Lowman, Kelly Gastelum and Terry Lowman.
Wanda Ivelisse Diaz Roman
Oct 2, 2026
Wanda Ivelisse Diaz Roman, de 61 años, falleció el viernes 2 de octubre de 2026 en Des Moines, Iowa.
Wanda nació el 27 de octubre de 1964 en Puerto Rico, hija de Hermeregildo Diaz y Micelenia Roman.
Wanda compartió 42 años de vida junto a su amado compañero, Mario Cuadrado, quien permanece con vida para honrar y recordar su legado.
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Gail Elijah Hunt
Oct 1, 2026
Gail Hunt, 74, passed away on October 1, 2026, in Berwick, IA.
Gail Hunt was born on September 13, 1952 in Des Moines, IA.
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