Obituaries

Benjamin White Jr.

Benjamin White Jr.

Nov 15, 2024

Benjamin White Jr., 78, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024. Services are pending. 

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

Mary JoAnn Murray

Mary JoAnn Murray

Nov 12, 2024

Mary JoAnn Murray, 85, passed away on November 12, 2024 in Des Moines, Iowa. 

A full obituary is pending. 

Please uplift this family in prayer for the days to come. 

Darrell Bethards

Darrell Bethards

Nov 7, 2024

Darrell (Nick) Bethards, 67, of Eagle Grove (formerly of Des Moines), passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, November 17, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Townsend Community Center in Altoona, Iowa. A private family burial will be held at a later date in the Grand River Cemetery...

Matthew King

Matthew King

Nov 7, 2024

Matthew King, 73, passed away on November 7, 2024 at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Visitation is taking place on Friday, November 15, 2024, at Hendersons Funeral Chapel from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. A funeral service will follow on Saturday, November 16th, 2024 at 12:00 P.M. at Bethal AME Church. 

Matthew Eugene King was born in Greenville, Mississippi...

Bamie Pate

Bamie Pate

Nov 5, 2024

Bamie Pate, 70, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Services are pending.

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

Kevin DuVall Turner

Kevin DuVall Turner

Nov 1, 2024

Kevin DuVall Turner was born on March 8th, 1967, in Des Moines, IA, to Lawrence Estelle Jacobs, Jr. and Ruthie Jefferson-Mckenzie. Kevin was educated in the Des Moines Public school system, attending Logan Elementary and graduating North High. He went on to graduate from the American College of Hairstyling in 2005, beginning a successful career as a barber at Imperial...

Jimmy Lee West

Jimmy Lee West

Nov 1, 2024

 Jimmy Lee West, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away on November1, 2024, in Rock Rapids, Iowa. Born on September 13, 1970, in Navasota, Texas, Jimmy lived a life characterized by hard work, kindness, and a deep devotion to his family.

As a very hard-working and dependable truck driver, Jimmy exemplified commitment and dedication throughout his career. His tireless...

Marijane "Jane" Y. Sherman

Marijane "Jane" Y. Sherman

Oct 25, 2024

Marijane “Jane” Yvon Sherman born March 8, 1942, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Friday, October 25, 2024, at the Kavanagh Hospice House in Des Moines.

Jane grew up in Tracy, Iowa and was the daughter of Cecil F. and Beulah F. Sherman. She graduated from Tracy High School where she played on the basketball team. After school,...

James Broughton

James Broughton

Oct 23, 2024

James Broughton, age 70, passed away on October 23, 2024 in Johnston, Iowa. 

Please continue to lift this family up in prayer for the days to come. 

James “Jim” Arthur Broughton was born on January 27, 1954, in Waseca, Minnesota to Neil and Mary (Miller) Broughton. At age 8, James and his family moved to Urbandale, Iowa, where he attended school. He...

Jennifer Shade-Butts

Jennifer Shade-Butts

Oct 23, 2024

Jennifer Shade-Butts went home to be with the lord Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Visitation will be held at Amazing Grace November 1st, 2024 at the hour of 10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. Funeral Service will immediately follow the visitation starting at 12:00 P.M.

Jennifer Shade-Butts was born on June 4, 1956, in Des Moines, Iowa to George and Margaret (Cheatom) Shade. She was...

Naoufel El Alaoui

Naoufel El Alaoui

Oct 21, 2024

Naoufel El Alaoui, 44, passed away on October 21, 2024. He was buried in the traditional manner at Ezan Cemetery in Prole, Iowa. 

Suad Becirovic

Suad Becirovic

Oct 21, 2024

Suad Becirovic, 50, passed away on October 21, 2024. He was buried in the traditional manner in Prole, Iowa at Ezan Cemetery. 

Imran Aslami

Imran Aslami

Oct 20, 2024

Imran Aslami born October 20, 2024 passed away. They were buried in the traditional manner in Granger, Iowa at the Es-Salem Cemetery. 

Alan L. Page

Alan L. Page

Oct 20, 2024

Master Sergeant Alan L. Page, 77, of Ankeny, and formerly of Marengo, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at MercyOne Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Iowa Veteran's Cemetery in Adel, Iowa. 

Alan was born on February 23, 1947, to Donald and Velma (Cyr)...

Janice Louise Amerison

Janice Louise Amerison

Oct 16, 2024

Ms. Janice Louise Amerison was born on December 23rd, 1957, to L.S and Ethel (Dean) Amerison in Des Moines, IA. 

Janice attended North High School in Des Moines, Iowa where she graduated and went on to work at Iowa Veterans Hospital. 

Janice was a homemaker, where she loved to cook especially her famous potato salad, take care of her family, decorate her...

Theodore Daniels Jr.

Theodore Daniels Jr.

Oct 16, 2024

Theodore Daniels Jr., 65, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. A private family gathering will take place at a later date. 

Theodore was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on June 11, 1959, to Theodore and Pearline (James) Daniels Sr. He grew up in Des Moines where he attended Tech High School. Following school, Theodore worked construction...

Joe Whiteside

Joe Whiteside

Oct 12, 2024

Joseph “Joe” Willie Whiteside, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Accura Healthcare in Pleasantville. A visitation will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Corinthian Baptist Church in Des Moines from 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. Immediately following visitation his homegoing celebration will begin at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Dr. Jonathan Whitfield...

Sulejman Rosic

Sulejman Rosic

Oct 4, 2024

Sulejman Rosic, 94, passed away on October 4, 2024. They were buried in the traditional manner at Es-Salem Cemetery in Granger, Iowa. 

David Cooper

David Cooper

Oct 3, 2024

David Cooper, 90, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2024, at Azria Health Park Place in Des Moines, surrounded by his loving family. 

Funeral services are taking place Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. at Faith Covenant Church International; Interment will follow immediately and take place at Chapel Hill Memory Garden.

Leatrice Curtis Burns

Leatrice Curtis Burns

Oct 2, 2024

Leatrice Curtis Burns, born on November 12, 1932, to Jean and Bobbie Willis in Atwood, Tennessee. She spent her formative years in Atwood, where she graduated from high school in 1948. Leatrice moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in 1949 and began a series of earnest endeavors throughout her life. From the 1950s, she engaged in various day work before securing...

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