Obituaries

Alaysia Trenise Outlaw

Alaysia Trenise Outlaw

Apr 10, 2025

Alaysia Outlaw, 24, of Des Moines, Iowa, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus on Thursday, April 10, 2025, while surrounded by her loving family at Iowa Methodist Hospital. Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Elpis Christian Fellowship Church, 4260 NW Sixth Dr, in Des Moines. Immediately following...

Kentrell Rae Foster

Kentrell Rae Foster

Apr 8, 2025

Baby Kentrell Rae Foster went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. His funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Hendersons Funeral & Cremation Care at 11:00 a.m., with a visitation an hour prior. A private family burial will be held at a later date.

Kentrell was born in Mason City, Iowa, on March...

Emmett Truman Butts III

Emmett Truman Butts III

Apr 7, 2025

Emmett Butts III, 64, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025, at MercyOne in Des Moines, Iowa. No services will be held. 

Junanith Carmen Alicia Aramburo

Junanith Carmen Alicia Aramburo

Apr 2, 2025

Junanith Carmen Alicia Aramburo, 48, passed away on April 2, 2025, at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. A full obituary is pending, along with memorial services.

Junanith Carmen Alicia Aramburo, de 48 años, falleció el 2 de abril de 2025 en el Centro Médico MercyOne Des Moines. Un obituario completo está pendiente, junto con los servicios conmemorativos.

Patricia Brown

Patricia Brown

Apr 2, 2025

Patricia Brown, 60, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa. Visitation will be on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Hendersons Funeral & Cremation Care's Chapel from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Immediately following visitation, her Homegoing Celebration will begin at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Moses Ward officiating. A private family burial will be held at a later...

Fanta Doumbouya

Fanta Doumbouya

Apr 2, 2025

Fanta Doumbouya, 72, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 in Carlisle, Iowa. A traditional burial will take place at Ezan Cemetery in Prole, Iowa. 

JoAnn Smith

JoAnn Smith

Apr 1, 2025

JoAnn Smith, 86, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Trinity Center in Des Moines. A celebration of life will be held at Hendersons Funeral and Cremation Care Chapel on Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. A private family burial will be held at a later date.

JoAnn was born on October...

Jerry Jefferson

Jerry Jefferson

Mar 31, 2025

Mr. Jerry Jefferson went home to be with the Lord on, Monday March 31st, 2025, Surrounded by his loving family. Please lift this family up in prayers not just today but in the days to come.

A visitation honoring Jerry will be held on April 7, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Mt. Hebron Missionary Baptist Church, followed by...

Barbara Schultz

Barbara Schultz

Mar 29, 2025

Barbara Schultz 76 passed away peacefully at home on March 29, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in the Bondurant Municipal Cemetery.

Barb was born on September 20, 1948, in Iowa to Harold and Martha (Elwood) Ginther. She grew up in Des Moines and attended school at Saydel.

Barb gave...

James "Jim" Bidwell

James "Jim" Bidwell

Mar 23, 2025

James Milton Bidwell was born on March 12, 1946, in Fairfield, IA. He was the child of John M. and Irene (Dobres) Bidwell. James attended All Saints grade school and graduated from Dowling Catholic High School in Des Moines. He joined the Army and was known as a sharpshooter. He worked within the ministry at the Des Moines Catholic Diocese.

James...

Julius Brooks

Julius Brooks

Mar 18, 2025

Julius Brooks, 97, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at his home. A visitation will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Maple Street Baptist Church. Immediately following his visitation, his funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Host Pastor Keith Ratliff officiating. Burial will follow in...

Phyllis Long-Aaron

Phyllis Long-Aaron

Mar 17, 2025

Phyllis Long-Aaron, 38, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. 

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

Phyllis Ann Long-Aaron was born on August 18, 1986 to Bobby Ray and Denise Marie (Rife) Aaron. She graduated from Tech High School in Des Moines, Iowa.

Phyllis was blessed...

Mary Jewel Turner

Mary Jewel Turner

Mar 14, 2025

Mary Jewel Turner, 84, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025, in Maricopa, Arizona. Born and raised in Meridian, Mississippi, she settled in Des Moines, Iowa, where she spent the majority of her life, raising her family and leaving an indelible mark on everyone she met.

Jewel was more than a mother, she was a pillar of strength, wisdom, and love...

Tina Brown

Tina Brown

Mar 7, 2025

Tina Marie Brown, 58, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025, at MercyOne in Des Moines. Her visitation will be held at Mission Temple Church of God in Christ in Des Moines on Friday, March 14, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Immediately following Tina's visitation her Celebration of Life will begin at 1:00 p.m....

Queen Dennis

Queen Dennis

Mar 5, 2025

Queen Dennis, 98, of Des Moines, Iowa, went to be with her Lord Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. at Corinthian Baptist Church in Des Moines. Immediately following her visitation, Queen's Homegoing Celebration will begin at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend...

Charles Ross III

Charles Ross III

Mar 4, 2025

Charles Ross III, 60, of Des Moines, passed away on March 4, 2025, in Des Moines. Memorial services are pending. 

Robert Hall Jr.

Robert Hall Jr.

Mar 2, 2025

Robert Hall Jr., 58, of Des Moines, passed away on March 2, 2025, at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines. No services are planned at this time. 

Cozetta Levell

Cozetta Levell

Feb 28, 2025

Cozetta Levell, 92, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Please keep her family in your prayers during this difficult time. 

Cozetta L. Levell was born on March 10, 1932, in Atchison, Kansas to Oscar and Gladys Crosswright (Toler). She graduated from Atchison High School in Kansas. Cozetta furthered...

Deloe Hubbard

Deloe Hubbard

Feb 25, 2025

Deloe Hubbard, 86, passed away on February 25, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa. Services are taking place on March 8, 2025, at Kingdom Life Family Ministries International with Apostle Andre Brooks officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:00 A.M. Funeral services will immediately follow afterwards at 11:00 A.M.

Deloe Mary Hunter Hubbard (Miss Dee) was born on January 21, 1939, to Jerome...

Kelly Wheeler

Kelly Wheeler

Feb 25, 2025

Kelly Wheeler, 65, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Hendersons Funeral & Cremation Care from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Immediately following her visitation, her funeral service will begin at 3:00 p.m.

Kelly was born in Des Moines, Iowa on January 5, 1960, to Richard and Judith...

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