Obituaries

Feb 18, 2025

Marsha Woods, 84, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Memorial services are pending.

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

Feb 16, 2025

Mary Louise Wilder, 79, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Her memorial service will be on March 1st at 3:00 P.M. at Henderson Funeral Home. Rev Dr. Jonathan Whitfield officiating. A private family burial will be held at a later date. 

Her full obituary is still pending.

Feb 12, 2025

Deacon Donald McQuerry, 90, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Community Hospital in Munster, Indiana. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 24, 2025 from 9:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Des Moines, Iowa. Funeral service will immediately follow his visitation and begin at 10:00 with Reverend James...

Feb 8, 2025

Joseph "Joe" Houston, 46, formerly of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Trinity Regional Medical Center in Ft. Dodge, Iowa. No services are planned at this time. 

Feb 8, 2025

Feb 8, 2025

Deacon Donnie Dunbar, 78, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the Kavanagh Hospice House. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Corinthian Baptist Church, in Des Moines, from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Immediately following visitation, his Homegoing Celebration will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Dr. Jonathan Whitfield officiating. Burial will...

Feb 7, 2025

Jaeden Wells, 20, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, in West Des Moines, Iowa. Visitation will be on Friday, March 7, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Hendersons Funeral & Cremation Care. Her Homegoing Celebration will follow and begin at 1:30 p.m. 

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

Feb 2, 2025

Razija Mrzic, 94, of Johnston, Iowa, passed away at Bishop Drumm Nursing Home in Johnston on Sunday, February 2, 2025. A private family burial will be held at Es-Salem Cemetery in Granger, Iowa. 

Jan 30, 2025

Morris David Amara was born on May 20, 1968, to Abdul Rahman and Musu Massaquoi in Tewor District, Liberia. He obtained an undergraduate degree at Grandview University and a master’s degree in public policy at Drake University. Morris has a career in transportation as a cab driver. Morris had married Frances Mensah, and the two became one under matrimony. 

Morris was...

Jan 30, 2025

Mark Washington passed away on January 30th, 2025. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 6th, 2025, at Corinthians Baptist Church in Des Moines starting at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will be prior to his service and will begin at 11:00 a.m. 

Mark LaQuin Washington was born on March 2, 1966, in Laurel Mississippi to John and Ora Washington. 

If Mark was...

Jan 29, 2025

Wajid Mohammed, 27, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. A private family burial will be held. 

Jan 26, 2025

Carolyn Ziegler, 84, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Kavanagh Hospice House in Des Moines. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at New Beginnings Full Gospel Church in Des Moines. Her Homegoing Celebration will immediately follow and begin at 12:00...

Jan 25, 2025

Ariel Casiano was born February 22, 1975 to Frank Casiano and Pura Corali in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. Ariel was one of five siblings and had three children, Ariel Jr., Jacquelynn and Timothy. He was a son, a father, a nephew, a brother, a cousin, and beyond that he was a brother in Christ to so many. He lived in Aurora,...

Jan 22, 2025

Edin Livadic, 50,  passed away on January 22, 2025 in Urbandale, Iowa. A traditional burial is taking place on January 24, 2025 at 9 A.M. in Prole, Iowa at Ezan Cemetery. 

Jan 21, 2025

Patrese Stonehocker, 64, passed away in Des Moines, Iowa on January 21, 2025. 

Please consider making memorial contributes for the family of Patresa Stonehocker to help them during this time of need.

A full obituary is pending. 

Jan 11, 2025

Virginia Monds Montgomery was born on April 4, 1947, in Albany, Georgia, and passed away on January 11, 2025, in Des Moines, IA.Virginia was friendly, loving, caring, and fearless. She enjoyed playing the piano and singing.Her voice, laugh, smile, and hugs will be truly and deeply missed by all who knew her.She is survived by her four children, her grandchildren,...

Jan 10, 2025

Albert Louie Parrish was born on December 17, 1940, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Rev. George and Lucy Parrish. He was educated and graduated from East High School. Albert was very active in sports during his academic career. He was a high jumper in track and he played football. Albert holds a personal record at East High School.

Albert joined the...

Jan 7, 2025

Robert Edmonds, affectionately known as "Chinn" was born February 4th, 1935 to Asalee (Durham) and Alex Edmonds in Brinkley, Arkansas. He was the second son of seven siblings. He departed this life on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025 at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa at the age of 89. He was preceded in death by his loving and devoted...

Jan 6, 2025

Robert Lee Anderson Jr., was born on December 26, 1953, to Robert Lee and Darlene (Wright) Anderson Sr. He grew up in Waterloo, Iowa for most of his life. Robert was educated and graduated from East High School in 1970. He joined the Navy and served to protect his country. Robert continued his educational career by attending the University of...

Jan 1, 2025

Calvin L. Nesbitt, 98, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at the VA Central Iowa Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. His visitation will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Kyles A.M.E. Zion Church in Des Moines from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Calvin's funeral will immediately follow his visitation and begin at 12:00...