Obituaries

Theodore "Teddy" Burkett

Theodore "Teddy" Burkett

Aug 15, 2024

Theodore "Teddy" Burkett Sr. was born on September 3, 1945, to John Sr. and Leona (Rumley) Burkett in Des Moines, IA. He was educated in the Des Moines Public School System. 

 

Teddy was blessed with six children, Kim, Pokie, Shawna, Ted Jr., Rico and Chooy. He married Michelle Burkett and together they raised their children together in Des Moines. Through his...

Denise Rae Sigars

Denise Rae Sigars

Aug 13, 2024

Denise Rae Sigars, 65, of Des Moines, IA passed away on August 13, 2024. 

Please continue to lift this family in prayer. 

Deacon Desi Woods

Deacon Desi Woods

Aug 6, 2024

Deacon Desi Woods, 69, of Des Moines IA. passed away on August 6, 2024. Visitation will be on Friday, August 16, 2024, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Hendersons Funeral & Cremation Care. His homegoing funeral celebration will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Mt. Hebron Baptist Church in Des Moines at 12:00 p.m. 

Deacon Desi Woods Sr., 69,...

Christopher Lee Robinson Sr.

Christopher Lee Robinson Sr.

Jul 30, 2024

Christopher Lee Robinson Sr., 62 passed away in the loving presence of his family on July 30, 2024. Funeral Services will be held August 9, 2024  at 9:00 A.M. at King of Kings Missionary Baptist Church.  

Earthol Duncan Jr.

Earthol Duncan Jr.

Jul 19, 2024

Earthol Duncan Jr., 86, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, at MercyOne in Des Moines. A memorial visitation will be held at Hendersons Funeral & Cremation Care on Friday, August 2, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Immediately following visitation, his memorial service will begin at 10:00 a.m. with Dr. Robin Duncan and Dr....

Lamine Yaya

Lamine Yaya

Jul 17, 2024

Lamine Yaya, age 55, passed away on July 17, 2024. He was buried in a tradition manner at Ezan Cemetery in Prole, IA. 

Ali Bajuni

Ali Bajuni

Jul 17, 2024

Ali Bajuni, 59, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2024, at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines. A private family burial will be held at the Es-Salam Cemetery in Granger, Iowa. 

Margie M. Long

Margie M. Long

Jul 14, 2024

Margie M. Long was born on March ,1932, in Des Moines, Iowa, peacefully passed away on July 14, 2024, the same city where her life began. Her visitation will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Kyles AME Zion Church, in Des Moines, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Immediately following visitation, her funeral service will be at 1:00...

Jerry Cooper

Jerry Cooper

Jul 14, 2024

Jerry Fonzo Cooper, 77, passed away on July 14, 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa, the same city where he was born on January 30, 1947. A private family burial will be held at the Iowa Veteran's Cemetery in Adel, Iowa. 

Jerry graduated from Des Moines Technical High School, which set the foundation for his lifelog dedication to practical skills and problem-solving....

Suleiamn Abrahim

Suleiamn Abrahim

Jul 14, 2024

Suleiamn Abrahim passed away on July 14, 2024.  A private family burial will take place at Ezan Cemetery in Prole Iowa 

Lawrence (Larry) McLachlan

Lawrence (Larry) McLachlan

Jul 13, 2024

Lawrence “Larry” Osmond McLachlan III, known affectionately as LMak, passed away at the age 55 in Des Moines, Iowa, on July 13, 2024. He was born on February 4, 1969, in Hartford, Connecticut to Lawrence Osmond and Dorret June (Ortega) McLachlan Jr. 

The McLachlan family relocated to Urbandale, IA where Lawrence continued his education in the West Des Moines School System...

Margaret M. May

Margaret M. May

Jul 7, 2024

A Memorial Service will be held at Henderson's Chapel on Friday, July 12, 2024 at the hour of 11:00 A.M.

Margaret M. May was born April 20th 1925 to Mae Brooks and Charles McCracken in Iowa, with her four siblings. Spending time living in California and graduating high school, she later returned to Des Moines and pursued a career in education...

Elvedit Odzakovic

Elvedit Odzakovic

Jul 7, 2024

Elvedit Odzakovic passed away on July 7, 2024 in Pleasant Hill, IA.  A private family burial will take place at Ezan Cemetery in Prole, Iowa.

Darrin "DJ" Demeatrius Dafney Jr.

Darrin "DJ" Demeatrius Dafney Jr.

Jul 6, 2024

Darrin “DJ” Demeatrius Dafney Jr. was a beloved soul whose presence left a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of knowing him. Born on January 26, 1995, in Des Moines, Iowa, Darrin's journey on this earth came to a peaceful close on July 6, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, August...

Donald Leo Burke

Donald Leo Burke

Jul 3, 2024

Donald Leo Burke was born on August 21, 1951 in West Alice, WI to Bruno and Phyllis Burke. He graduated from St. Pius High School, also in West Alice, WI.

Don joined the US Navy in 1971 and served 6 years, receiving an honorable discharge in April of 1977. He took pride in being in the Navy and serving his country,...

Nytasha Coil

Nytasha Coil

Jul 2, 2024

Nytasha Coil, age 52, passed away July 2, 2024.  Visitation Services will be held at Corinthian Baptist Church, Saturday, July 13, 2024 at noon with Funeral Services beginning at 1:00 P.M.  

Nytasha E. Welch-Coil was born on August 7, 1971 to David R. and Ira J. (Thomas) Welch in Des Moines, IA. She was educated in the Des Moines Public...

Lutfija Delic

Lutfija Delic

Jun 26, 2024

Lutfija Delic, passed away on June 26, 2024 in Des Moines, IA. He was buried in a traditional manner in Prole, IA at Ezan Cemetery. 

Robert "Gene" Payne

Robert "Gene" Payne

Jun 25, 2024

Robert "Gene" Payne, 87, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at the Rehab Center of Des Moines IA. He was born September 15, 1936 to the late James Etheridge and Elsie (Davis) Payne in Mountain Home, Arkansas. 

Gene loved fishing, family and music. He brought joy to many over the years playing and singing country music. He is preceded in...

Lynnise Smith

Lynnise Smith

Jun 22, 2024

Lynnise Smith, 50, of Roswell, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Iowa Methodist Hospital. Visitation will be on Monday, July 1, 2024, at the Evangelistic Missionary Church of God In Christ, in Des Moines, Iowa, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Her homegoing funeral celebration will follow her visitation and begin at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Hill...

Izet Nislic

Izet Nislic

Jun 15, 2024

Izet Nislic passed away at the age of 82.  A private family burial was taken place at Ezan Cemetery in Prole Iowa

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