Obituaries
Deborah Mccaleb
Feb 14, 2019
Deborah McCaleb passed away on February 14, 2019. A public visitation will be held at Faith Missionary Baptist Church, on Friday, February 22, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Funeral services will follow the visitation, starting at 12:00 p.m. Check back for a complete obituary.Visitation (with family present) Friday, February 22, 2019 10:00am - 12:00pm St. Ambrose Cathedral Funeral...
Miriam Anne Armintrout
Feb 8, 2019
Miriam Anne (Halbert) "Dukie" Armintrout passed away on February 8, 2019, under the care of Mercy Hospice. A funeral mass will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at St. Ambrose Cathedral in downtown Des Moines. Joint celebration of life services are pending for Miriam and her late husband, Sonny Armintrout and will be announced at a...
Audrey Yvonne Fray
Feb 7, 2019
Ms. Audrey Fray, of Cedar Rapids, IA, passed away on February 7, 2019. One beautiful day October 4, 1952 God loaned to Mr. Jessie Cravern and Ms. Tommie Lee "Dorothy" Johnson a beautiful baby girl. Dorothy called her Audrey Yvonne Johnson. Audrey was her first daughter born only four days before her aunt Peggy Ruth Johnson-Copeland who preceded her in...
Carol Stewart
Jan 31, 2019
Carol Ann Stewart was born to Leo Elmer Gambrel and Marguerite Wintercorn on May 20, 1938, in Des Moines, Iowa. She was raised and educated in the Des Moines area, graduating from North High with the class of 1956. In 1964, Carol and Royal Hedgecock were united in marriage. Together, the two made their home in Des Moines to raise...
Seth 'Dennis' Laverne Anderson
Jan 30, 2019
Seth LaVerne Anderson, affectionately known as 'Dennis' , passed away January 30, 2019 at the age of 62. No Services are planned at this time.
Samuel Laroy Davis
Jan 27, 2019
Samuel Laroy Davis was born September 8th, 1977 in Bethesda, Maryland to Meldon Laroy and Carol (Simms) Davis. Their bouncing baby boy was one of four children. Samuel was educated in the Des Moines Public School System. He attended Des Moines Christian School and graduated from Hoover High School. Samuel was a follower of Christ and as a youngster he...
Patrick Henry Murphy
Jan 25, 2019
Patrick Henry Murphy, 'Murph' died at home on Friday, January 25, 2019 at the age of 54. Patrick was born in Torrance, California to George Joseph Murphy and Betty Ann (Bergman) Murphy. When he was four, his family moved to Des Moines, Iowa where he attended North High School. He enlisted in the Army at age 21 and spent his...
Bisera Music
Jan 21, 2019
Bisera Music passed away on January 21, 2019. Burial was held at Ezan Cemetery in Prole, Iowa, on January 24, 2019. Bisera Music je preminula 21. januara 2019. godine. Pokop je odran na groblju Ezan u Prole, Iowa, 24. januara 2019. godine.
Jackie Lee Porter
Jan 19, 2019
Jackie Lee Porter was born to Carroll B. Dixson and Ione Lucinda Hall-McDade on June 16, 1948, in Des Moines, Iowa. She was raised and educated in the Des Moines public school system, where she attended East High school. Eventually, Jackie and Michael Porter Sr. would meet, and together they would build their life. Jackie and Michael were blessed with...
Lois Lawson
Jan 19, 2019
Lois E. (Spinks) Lawson was born on November 11, 1949, to James Spinks and Lizabeth Fitzhugh,in Jackson, TN. At a young age her family relocated to Ames, IA. There, she graduated from Ames High School. She continued her education at Des Moines Area Community College where she earned her Associates Degree. Along lifes path Lois met the love of her...
Dwala Brown
Jan 15, 2019
Mrs. Dwala Whiteley Brown, 91, passed away January 15, 2019. A private memorial service is planned. Dwala was preceded in death by her husband, John and grandson James Scott. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Penny (Terry) Scott, Robin (Ken) Bennett, Linda Brown and John Brown; 11 grandchildren and 14 great grand children along with extended family and...
Bobby Jewell Dennis
Jan 12, 2019
Bobby Jewell Dennis was born September 17, 1931 to parents, Ernest and Gertrude Dennis in Grambling, Louisiana. He was one of six children. He was born in the rural South during the Great Depression. Times were hard. Bob had to leave school at an early age to help support the family. This probably helped shape his lifelong sense of personal...
Marie 'Toni' Garcia
Jan 8, 2019
Marie Antoinette (Clark) Garcia was born on April 17, 1954 to Ernest and Sequoia (Miller) Clark in Des Moines, IA. She graduated from St. Josephs High School in Omaha, NE. Marie, affectionately known as "Toni", worked in the Human Services Field for most of her life. Marie had a heart of gold and would help anyone in need. Shed often...
Joyce Smith
Jan 4, 2019
Ms Joyce Smith passed away January 4, 2019 at Mercy Hospital. Her body was cremated and a Memorial Service is planned for January 26, 2019 In Charlotte, NC. Her brother Zobon Taylor and husband George Woyee are in charge of arrangements there. May she rest in perfect peace.
Norman Armintrout
Dec 31, 2018
Norman K. 'Sonny' Armintrout passed away on December 31, 2018. No formal services are planned at this time. A celebration of life will be planned at a later date. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Miriam Armintrout; children, Delora 'Jean' Courtney, Richard (Dianne) Armintrout, Thomas (Niki) Willard; siblings, Karen (Fred) Houge, Joyce (Glenn) Nation; sister-in-law, Laurel Armintrout; 10...
Mercedes Edward Carr, Jr.
Dec 27, 2018
Baby Mercedes Edward Carr, Jr. was born May 31, 2018 at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. His mom, Seagram and dad, Mercedes Sr. were delighted that he was here. Mercedes was a happy, chunky ball of love. He would laugh and snuggle with you whenever you wanted. Those big bright eyes would follow you where ever you went. He...
Joseph Lee
Dec 22, 2018
Brother Joseph A. Lee was born November 25, 1935 to Roscoe Lee and Alice Roland, in Des Moines, IA. He was raised in Des Moines and then joined the United States Army. After discharging from the service he moved to Cedar Rapids, IA in 1962. Joe would soon after meet the love of his life Sandra. The two were joined...
Gertrude Naber
Dec 22, 2018
Gertrude Genevieve Gilligan was born to Roger and Catherine (Finn) Gilligan on September 14, 1926, in Jefferson Township of Carroll County, Iowa. She was raised and educated in the area, attending the Jefferson County School District. On February 13, 1946, Jerome Naber and Gertrude were united in marriage. And to that union, three children were born: Dianne, Jerome (Bill) and...
Harold Flax
Dec 22, 2018
Harold Flax passed away on December 22, 2018. Previously we thought Mr. Flax was all alone in the world. We were mistaken Mr. Flax was a great musician. He played the harmonica and guitar. Mr. Flax came to Des Moines from Mexico, MO. He had 2 sisters. When they were very young, both parents contracted Tuberculosis. After both parents passed...
Bahija Aziz
Dec 19, 2018
Bahija passed away on December 19, 2018. A burial, according to tradition, has already taken place.
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