Obituaries

Louise Erwin

Louise Erwin

May 27, 2023

Louise Anna Erwin was born on September 5, 1924 to Mary Housh and Mr. Hoffroggee.  Louise worked at the Veteran’s Affairs Hospital as a Dietary Aide for many years.

Louise had an unusual ability to make plants grow. She had a green thumb when it came to her veggie garden and flowers. She tended to them everyday when the weather would...

Paula Marie Robinson

Paula Marie Robinson

May 26, 2023

Sister Paula M. Robinson, 79, passed away May 26, 2023.

Homegoing services are planned for Saturday, June10, 2023 at 11am from East 17th Street Church of God in Christ.  A visitation is planned for Friday evening at Henderson's Funeral Home from 6-8pm.

Paula Marie Robinson was born in Des Moines, Iowa on August 20, 1943 to Royal Ernest Eugene Robinson and Ruth...

Ezekiel Ari Williams

Ezekiel Ari Williams

May 23, 2023

Ezekiel Williams passed away on May 23, 2023. Services have already been held. Through organ donation, Ezekiel enriched the lives of 5 other people.

Trena Rochelle  Williamson (Hunter)

Trena Rochelle Williamson (Hunter)

May 23, 2023

Ms. Trena R. (Hunter) Williamson, 54, passed away May 23, 2023.

Trena was a life long Eastside legend. Born June 6, 1968 to Leland Butts Sr. and Charmaine Hunter; Trena was a graduate of East High School and later attended Mercy School of Nursing where she attained her RN license. She worked for various hospitals and nursing homes until her heatlh...

Sherrie Carter

Sherrie Carter

May 13, 2023

Sherrie Carter passed away on April 12, 2023. No services are planned at this time.

Myrion Mae Graves (Stedham)

Myrion Mae Graves (Stedham)

May 10, 2023

Mother Myrion Graves passed away May 10, 2023 in Omaha, NE

Homegoing servives will be held Saturday, May 27, 2023 at the hour of 12:00 Noon at Bread of Life Church of God in Christ..

Please check with the family for a full obituary

Connie Russell

Connie Russell

May 9, 2023

Connie Russell passed away on May 9, 2023. A Birthday Celebration will be held on Friday, May 19, 2023 at the Henderson's Chapel starting at 1 p.m. Please check the website for updates and a full obituary.

Larry Taylor

Larry Taylor

May 9, 2023

Larry Taylor passed away on May 9, 2023. Services will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at the Henderson's Chapel starting at 1:00pm. Please check the website for updates and a full obituary.

Vickie Daniels

Vickie Daniels

May 7, 2023

Vickie Daniels passed away on May 7, 2023. Services will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at the Henderson's Chapel starting at 11:00pm. Please check the website for updates and a full obituary.

Robert Hamann

Robert Hamann

May 4, 2023

Robert Hamann passed away on May 4, 2023. No services are planned at this time.

Maxine  Louise Henderson

Maxine Louise Henderson

May 2, 2023

Mother Maxine L Henderson passed away May 2, 2023.

Funeral services are planned for 12 Noon on Tuesday, May 9th at New Beginnings Full Gospel Family Church, 555 East Euclid Ave Des Moines. Visitation at the church  will be held from 11 am until the hour of service. Interment to follow at Glendale Cemetery.

Idella Jackson

Idella Jackson

Apr 28, 2023

Idella Jackson passed away on April 28, 2023. 

 Funeral services will be held at 1pm Saturday, May 13, 2023 at  Henderson's Funeral Home Chapel.

A public visitation will be held Friday from 5 to 7 pm.

Idella "Peaches" Jackson was born to the union of John and Lola Mae Jackson on July 25,1965 in Yazoo, Ms. The family later on, moved...

Dennis Wayne Burrell

Dennis Wayne Burrell

Apr 17, 2023

Dennis Wayne Burrell was born on March 8th, 1949, he passed away on April 17th, 2023.

Graveside services will be held at 2pm on Thursday July 13th at Oralabor Cemetery

Deleesa Brown

Deleesa Brown

Apr 14, 2023

Deleesa Brown passed away on April 14, 2023. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 24, 2023 at Corinthian Baptist Church starting at 1:00pm.

Deleesa Denise “Sparky” Brown was born on February 26, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois to George Reese and Christine Murdock. She was educated through the Chicago Public School District, graduating from Englewood High School. Deleesa attended Malcolm...

Freddie Donnell

Freddie Donnell

Apr 10, 2023

Freddie Donnell Jr. passed away on April 10, 2023. A visitation is planned for Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at the Henderson's Chapel from 5:00-7:00pm.

Shatara Washington

Shatara Washington

Apr 9, 2023

Shatara Washington passed away on April 9, 2023. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Corinthian Baptist Church starting at 1:00pm. Please check the website for updates and a full obituary.

Shatara Alexis Washington was born on May 30, 2005 in Des Moines, IA to Shalon Edwards and Mark Washington. She was educated in the Des Moines...

Dorothy Turner

Dorothy Turner

Apr 9, 2023

Dorothy Turner passed away on April 9, 2023. A visitation will be held on Friday, April 14, 2023 at the Henderson's Chapel from 5:00-7:00pm. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the Henderson's Chapel starting at 11:00am.

Dorothy Mae Turner was born October 31, 1934 in Iowa to Rosetta Emery Berry and Theodor Emery. Dorothy was educated...

Willie Herndon

Willie Herndon

Apr 8, 2023

Willie passed away on April 8, 2023. Funeral services are planned for Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the Henderson's Chapel starting at 2:00pm.

William Charles (Willie) Herndon was born November 17, 1948, in Des Moines, Iowa. He was educated in the Des Moines Public School System where he graduated from Des Moines Technical High School in 1967. He later attended Indian...

Patricia Vaughn

Patricia Vaughn

Apr 8, 2023

Patricia passed away on April 8, 2023. No services are planned at this time.

Justine Morton

Justine Morton

Apr 7, 2023

Justine Morton passed away on April 7, 2023. A memorial service will be held on August 5th (noon) 2023 at Corinthian Baptist Church. Please check the website for updates as they become available.

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