Obituaries
Yvonne Kay Murken
Jun 27, 2026
Yvonne Kay Murken, 86, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on June 27, 2026, at The Jewish Life Center.
Yvonne was born on March 19, 1940, in New Market, Iowa, to Donald and Verena (Willey) Webb. She attended some college classes to become a medical coder/ transcriptionist and later found great fulfillment serving others as a Senior Companion. During her...
Bobby Milton Parsons Jr.
Jun 26, 2026
Bobby was born on April 8, 1985, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to Bobby Milton Parsons Jr. and Barbara Jean (Warner) Garner. He attended Checotah High School and spent much of his life working in a variety of trades. Over the years, he was employed as a cook, painter, and construction worker, working for companies including Sonic, Taco Mayo, Subway, Destiney's Painting,...
Jason John Zierke
Jun 26, 2026
Jason John Zierke, 51, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on June 26, 2026, leaving behind a family and community who will forever cherish his love, laughter and generous spirit.
Jason was a veteran who served his country for three years in the military. A lifelong believer in personal growth and perseverance, he earned his Associate's degree from William Penn...
Michael Lee Bickle
Jun 24, 2026
Michael Lee Bickle, age 63, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on June 24, 2026.
Michael was born on July 24, 1962, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Harold and JoAn (Wilson) Bickle. He was raised in Des Moines and spent much of his life in the community he called home. Michael worked for many years as a truck driver, a...
Mark Loren Cowles
Jun 23, 2026
Mark Loren Cowles was born on January 22 1963 to Linda and Frances "Ed" Cowles of Des Moines. He grew up with his 5 siblings; Brothers, C.C., Ed, Steve, Tom, and John as well as his sister Missy. Mark was a lifelong music lover and a musician at heart. He would often be found playing his guitar and was well...
Glynda Lee Gordon
Jun 23, 2026
Glynda Lee Gordon, age 70, of Des Moines, passed away on June 23, 2026. She was born on May 2, 1956, in Cañon City, Colorado, to Frances Glynn and Ruth Ellen (Wyatt) Cornelius.
Jeffrey Scott Ball
Jun 21, 2026
Jeffrey Scott Ball, age 68, of Mitchellville, Iowa, passed away on June 21, 2026.
Jeff was born on April 27, 1958, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Kenneth and Dorothy (Bush) Ball. His father wanted to name him Jeff, while his mother preferred Scott. By the time Jeffrey Scott arrived home from the hospital, it was quickly decided that he would...
Heather Gail Hill
Jun 21, 2026
Heather Gail Hill, age 40, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away at her home on June 21, 2026.
Heather was born on May 16, 1986, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, to Leslie and Lee (Schroeder) Hill. She grew up in Des Moines and graduated from East High School, where she formed many friendships and memories that stayed with...
Vinh Van Deo
Jun 19, 2026
Vinh Van Deo, age 54, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on June 19, 2026. He was born in the province of Dalat, Vietnam on September 8, 1971 to Tha Van Deo and Chuong Kim Dieu. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer, and several other family members. He was preceded in death by his father.
Leanne Kay Howard
Jun 19, 2026
Leanne Kay Howard, age 64, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on June 19, 2026. She was born in Iowa on April 24, 1962, to Ralph and Mary Rose (Lindholm) Tofanelli. On May 20, 2000, Leanne married Jeffrey Howard at Trinity Baptist Church in Des Moines.She is survived by her husband, Jeff and was preceded in death by her parents,...
Sarah Elizabeth Hupp
Jun 18, 2026
Sarah Hupp, age 44, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away June 18, 2026. She was born in Des Moines on October 6, 1981. She is survived by her mother, Kimberly (Sloan) Wells; and her brothers Tyler Wells and Ryan Wells.
Pamela Irene Sales-Riley
Jun 17, 2026
Pamela Irene Sales-Riley, age 66, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on June 17, 2026. She was born in Iowa, on September 2, 1959, to William Edward and Doris Darlene (O'Leary) Sales.
Victoria Lynne Muller
Jun 17, 2026
Victoria "Vicky" Lynne Muller, 65, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on June 17, 2026.Vicky was born on May 25, 1961, in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, to Gerald and Margaret Cornish. She was met in Heaven by her parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles. Her loved ones who will honor her memory in life include her husband, Daniel Friedrich; her daughter, Brandi...
Mark Alan Robb
Jun 15, 2026
Mark Robb, 72, passed away on June 15, 2026, in Clive, IA.
Mark Robb was born on June 17, 1953 in Belmond, IA, to Robert and Gladys Robb.
Robert William Kirkman
Jun 15, 2026
Robert William Kirkman, 58, of Urbandale, Iowa, passed away on June 15, 2026 at his home.
Robert was born on July 22, 1967, in Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from East High School and spent his working years as a mechanic and a bartender at Hull Ave Tap. He especially enjoyed his time tending bar, where he had the opportunity...
William Alfred Buckley
Jun 15, 2026
William "Bill" Alfred Buckley passed away peacefully at his home on June 15, 2026.
Bill was born on June 8, 1946, in Des Moines, Iowa. On June 15, 1972, he married Carol Buckley, his devoted wife and partner in life. In a touching coincidence, Bill passed away on what would have been their 54th wedding anniversary.
Together, Bill and Carol...
Jolene Ruth Rouse
Jun 14, 2026
Jolene Ruth Rouse, age 77, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on June 14, 2026.
Dennis K McDonald
Jun 14, 2026
Dennis McDonald, 74, passed away on June 14, 2026, in Des Moines, IA.
Dennis McDonald was born on October 6, 1951 in Lake City, IA, to Keith and Lela McDonald.Dennis served in the Army from 1970 - 1972.
Jacy Brandon Weston
Jun 13, 2026
Jacy Brandon Weston, age 33, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on June 13, 2026. Jacy was born in Des Moines on September 21, 1992 to Ronald Aldon and Josephine C. (Terpkosh) Weston. He attended Norwalk High School, had many interests in life, but was especially talented at creating leather products. He is survived by his mother, Josephine; and his...
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