Obituaries

Kendrick Manus

Kendrick Manus

Jul 11, 2025

Kendrick George Manus was born on July 27, 1987, in Clinton, Iowa. A service for family and friends will be held at the Hope Elim Church, 2500 University Ave., Des Moines, IA, on Thursday, July 24; visitation at 2:00 with a service to follow at 3:00.

He attended Des Moines Christian School, Iowa Christian Academy, Forreston High School and graduated from...

Anthony "Tony" Duke

Anthony "Tony" Duke

Jul 3, 2025

Anthony "Tony" Duke, passed away on July 3, 2025, at the age of 64, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Born on May 13, 1961, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Jerry Russell and Paula Duke, Anthony was raised in the heart of the city where he attended North High School before transferring to Tech High School, from which...

Patricia Nelson

Patricia Nelson

Jul 3, 2025

Ms. Patricia went home to be with the lord on July 3rd, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Full Obituary to follow

Joan Bundy

Joan Bundy

Jun 29, 2025

Joan Bundy, born on March 13, 1941, in Des Moines, Iowa. She passed away peacefully in her hometown on June 29, 2025. She was known for her kindness, vibrant spirit, and the profound love she held for her family and friends. Joan's life was marked by dedication to her work and her unwavering faith.

Joan's career spanned various roles, serving as...

Russell Wilson

Russell Wilson

Jun 28, 2025

Russell Wilson, 95, of Windsor Heights, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025. A graveside service will be taking place Monday, June 30, 2025, at 2:30 P.M. at Glendale Cemetery.

Russell WilsonAugust 10, 1929 to June 28, 2025Graveside service June 30, 2025Masonic Cemetery in Glendale CemeteryDes Moines, IowaDevotional Service

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Fabian Ntahimpera

Fabian Ntahimpera

Jun 22, 2025

Fabian Ntahimpera alizaliwa tarehe 12 Aprili 1987, huko Itaba, Gitega, Burundi. Mnamo 2004 alihama kutoka Burundi kwenda Tanzania, kisha baada ya kuja USA mnamo 2015 huko Virginia kabla ya kuja Des Moines 2017.

Fabian Ntahimpera alifariki Jumapili Juni 22, 2025, akiwa na umri wa miaka 37.

Fabian Ntahimpera alisoma katika Shule ya Msingi ya Bahero, Shule ya Sekondari ya Dove na kisha...

Dwayne Allen Coleman Sr.

Dwayne Allen Coleman Sr.

Jun 16, 2025

Dwayne Allen Coleman, Sr., age 57, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of service, love, and devotion to his family. He was born on February 12, 1968, in Marshalltown, Iowa, to Deotis Coleman, Sr. and Shirley Ann Coleman.

Dwayne was raised and educated in Des Moines, Iowa, where he graduated from Roosevelt...

Aurielle Elaine Goldmon

Aurielle Elaine Goldmon

Jun 15, 2025

**Celebrating the Life of Aurielle Elaine Goldmon**

Aurielle Elaine Goldmon of West Des Moines, Iowa, went to be with the Lord on June 15, 2025. Her homegoing celebration will take place on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 1:30 P.M. at Elpis Christian Fellowship, 4260 NW 6th Dr., Des Moines, IA. Bishop-Designate Tammy L. Harris will officiate, and she will be laid...

Maximilian Kottmeyer

Maximilian Kottmeyer

Jun 14, 2025

Maximilian Kottmeyer, 18, of Des Moines, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. A private family burial was held at the Ezan Cemetery in Prole, Iowa. 

Jovan Martez Clark

Jovan Martez Clark

Jun 11, 2025

Jovan Martez Clark, 36, passed away on June 11, 2025, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. A full obituary is pending.

Visitation is taking place on Friday, June 20, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. and immediately following is a Celebration of Life at 11:30 A.M. at Evangelistic Missionary COGIC with Elder Gerald Hill, Officiating. 

Dr. Michael Anthony Bell

Dr. Michael Anthony Bell

Jun 10, 2025

Dr. Michael Anthony Bell was born on May 18, 1967, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Benjamin and Clymontine (Steward) Bell. He celebrated his birthday on the 19th for most of his life due to a typo on his birth certificate. Mike was the youngest of five siblings, where holy living and integrity was emphasized during his childhood.

 “Mike” grew up in...

Ajak Ejubovic

Ajak Ejubovic

May 30, 2025

Ajka Ejubovic, 86, passed away on May 30, 2025 at Harmony of West Des Moines, Iowa. She was buried in a traditional manner at Ezan Cemetery in Prole, Iowa. 

Angela Jenkins

Angela Jenkins

May 29, 2025

Angela Jenkins, 63, of Urbandale, Iowa, passed away on May 29, 2025. Memorial services are pending. 

Please keep her family in your prayers during this difficult time. 

Kent "Crazy 8" Bernard Sanford

Kent "Crazy 8" Bernard Sanford

May 26, 2025

Kent "Crazy 8" Sanford, 60, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025, at MercyOne in Des Moines. No services are planned at this time.

Keep his family in your prayers during this difficult time. 

Melanie Steffens

Melanie Steffens

May 24, 2025

Melanie Steffens, 46, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Memorial services are pending. 

Please keep her family in your prayers during this difficult time. 

Tyler Obrian Oxendine

Tyler Obrian Oxendine

May 17, 2025

Tyler was born on September 14, 1994, to Carlous Oxendine and Angela Moore in Lumberton, North Carolina, and he went home to be with the Lord on May 17, 2025, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

He is survived by his wife of 10 years Jessica Oxendine, whom he married on November 7, 2014, also by the couple’s four daughters: Keytonah (13), Aiyana...

Terry Higgins

Terry Higgins

May 15, 2025

Mr. Terry Higgins passed away on May 15th, 2025 in Carlisle, Iowa. Service pending for a later date.

Ferid Muheljic

Ferid Muheljic

May 15, 2025

Mr. Ferid Muheljic passed away on May 15th, 2025 in Des Moines, Iowa. A traditional burial will take place on Sunday, May 18th, 2025 at Es-Salem Cemetery in Granger, Iowa. 

Arla Hollins

Arla Hollins

May 10, 2025

Arla M. (Tolson) Hollins was born on June 7, 1934, to John A. Tolson and Geraldine Buckner (Conway). Arla graduated from Des Moines East High School in August 1952. She was in the United States Air Force and honorably discharged in June 1955. Arla received a National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal while serving in the Air Force....

Charlesetta Woods

Charlesetta Woods

May 10, 2025

Services will take place at Hendersons Funeral Home with visitation beginning at noon and funeral services immediately following at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Ike Brown officiating. Burial will take place at Glendale Cemetery afterwards. 

Charlesetta E. Woods was born on March 10, 1936 in Fredonia, Kansas. She departed this life on May 10, 2025 at WellStar Hospital in Hiram, Georgia. She...