Obituaries

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

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 Montgomery, age 77, passed away on January 11, 2025 in Des Moines, Iowa. A full obituary is pending. 

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...

Dec 31, 2024

Nichelle Henderson went to be with the Lord on December 31, 2024, at the age of 52. She passed away surrounded by her loving family and friends in her final moments. Nichelle was a woman of immense humor, boldness, and wisdom, cherishing every moment spent with her loved ones. Her passion for helping others, her unwavering spirit, and her radiant...

Dec 30, 2024

Diane Brown passed away at the age of 68 at Iowa Methodist on December 30,2024.  Memorial services are pending.

Diane Renae Brown, age 68, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines on Monday, December 30th, 2024, surrounded by loved ones after a long battle with cancer. Her body has been cremated and a celebration of...

Dec 28, 2024

Jeffrey Lynn Sorensen 41 born in Des Moines Iowa to Carla Sorensen and Jeffrey McFaddenn on October 21,1983 passed away on December 28,2024. Jeff leaves behind 4 children Jeffrey Jr,, Raelynn, Avalynn, Davia. His mother Carla and siblings Jessica (Jesse) Sorensen, Dawn (Antonio) Hunter, Nalisha, Tyreaka, Jeffrey,his granddaughter Willow and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Jeff enjoyed being...

Dec 23, 2024

Loretta V. Goldman was born on April 4th, 1943, to James and Roma (Buckner) Goldman in Columbia, Missouri. Loretta Goldman was educated in the Columbia Public Schools and graduated from Hickman High School. 

Lorretta accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior at a young age and attended Wright Temple Church of God in Christ. After moving to Des Moines, Iowa, she...

Dec 20, 2024

Michael Dennis Welch Sr. was born on September 18, 1941, to Harold Sr. and Elizabeth Welch in Des Moines, Iowa. He was educated through the Des Moines public school system and graduated from East high school. Michael was an all-American athlete. He played football, ran track and wrestled for Des Moines East high school. After attending East high school Michael...

Dec 20, 2024

Ina Boone of Des Moines IA passed away at the University of Iowa in Iowa City at the age of 53. Ina Louise Boone had a heart made of pure gold. She will be truly missed by all of us but we will carry her close in our hearts.  Memorial Services are pending.

Dec 19, 2024

Anthony Benson, 61, passed away on December 19, 2024 in Des Moines, Iowa. 

Please keep this family in your prayers.