Obituaries

Mar 20, 2018

Barbara Ann Bell was born January 15, 1948 in Chicago, IL to Leo and Cora (Gregory) Bell. She was educated in the Chicago Public school system, where she graduated from Parker High School. Barbara lived in several cities while trying to decide where to settle down. She lived in Chicago for 21 years and St. Paul, MN for 22 years...

Mar 18, 2018

Mary Ethel Gipson was born to Johnny Torry and Annie Mae Ford on July 15, 1952, in Yazoo City, Mississippi. As a young woman, Mary would later move to Chicago, Illinois, to attend Triton college. Mary would go on to become a certified healthcare aid, working at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital. Later in life, she would attend to the residents at...

Mar 18, 2018

Mar 17, 2018

Vernon K. Ashford, Jr. passed away on March 17, 2018. Private services have been held in his honor. His memories will live on through his sister, Sandra Gaiter from Los Angeles, CA; devoted caretaker, Evelyn Fraizer and a host of nieces, nephews and a extended family members. Private Services Ding Darling Enclosed Shelte

Mar 16, 2018

Keith Leroy Kaiser, of Woodbridge, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on March 16, while in the company of some of his closest friends. He was 59. Keith was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa, the 5th child of Carl and Sylvia Kaiser. He weighed less than five pounds at birth, but by age 18, he stood 6 3" and was...

Mar 14, 2018

Jasmina Tica passed away on March 14, 2018. Her immediate burial has already taken place. Please contact the family for further information. Graveside Service Wednesday, March 14, 2018 Starts at 3:00pm Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home

Mar 14, 2018

Tracy Youlonda (Rolley) Scott was born on March 14, 1957 to Walter and Rosetta (Allen) Rolley Jr. in Columbia, MO. She was educated in the local school district and graduated from David H. Hickman High School. She would later continue her education at Des Moines Area Community College. Tracy would move to Des Moines, IA where she met Charles Scott....

Mar 11, 2018

Wilbert Alexander Lewis passed away on March 11, 2018. Private Services have been held in his honor. Private Services Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home

Mar 11, 2018

Obituary Joseph Jay Burns was born on July 19, 1996 to Michael Burns Jr. and Meggan (Uitermark) Reynolds in Redwood Falls, MN. During his childhood the family moved to Des Moines, IA to their roots and start a new life. Joseph was educated in the Minnesota and Iowa Public School Districts and graduated from North High School in 2015. After...

Mar 10, 2018

Julia Mae Fowler passed away on March 9, 2018. Julia is survived by her children, Darlene (Albert) Williams, Patricia (Ronnie) Carr, Judy Marie Wade and Dennell Wade. A full obituary will be available soon. Visitation Friday, March 16, 2018 10:00am - 5:00pm El - Salem Cemetery Visitation (with family present) Friday, March 16, 2018 3:00 - 5:00pm Henderson's Highland Park...

Mar 10, 2018

Karen Sue Miller began her journey through life on the 15th day of February, 1965. She was the fifth child born to Audrey Mae (Miller) Bibbins and Bruce Franklin Miller. The sister of Franklin, Andrea, Dennis and Lori. Karen was educated in the Des Moines Public School System and graduated from Roosevelt High School. She continued her education at the...

Mar 8, 2018

Samira A. passed away on March 8, 2018 at Mercy West Lakes Hospital in West Des Moines, Iowa. Her immediate burial has already taken place. Please contact the family for further information. Immediate Burial Friday, March 9, 2018 Starts at 2:00pm Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home

Mar 4, 2018

Phyllis Elzada Wheels was born August 15, 1937 in Des Moines, Iowa to Robert "Preach" Wheels and Martha W. Williams. Phyllis was educated in the Des Moines Public School System and graduated from East High School. After graduation she attended Crescent Beauty School. Phyllis left Des Moines for the "Mile High City" of Denver, CO. The Broncos were her favorite...

Mar 3, 2018

Charles Helms passed away on March 3, 2018. Private Services have been held in his honor. His memories will live on through his 12 great great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Private Services Glendale Cemetery

Mar 2, 2018

Gilbert K. Birech was born November 11, 1977 in Kipsangui, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya to Musa Kolil Ngelechei and the late Rose Ngelechei. He was one of 10 children born to that union. Gilbert was married to Eddah Birech and they resided together in Des Moines, IA. They have 3 children currently living in Kenya. In the US ,Gilbert had...

Mar 2, 2018

Dorothy Bleedy passed away March 2, 2018. She is survived by her husband, Robert M. Morris; and children, Betty Freeman, Agnes Sayea, Emma Sayeh, Wetu Sayeh, Thomas and George Sayeh. A full obituary will be published soon.Wake Thursday, March 8, 2018 Starts at 7:00pm Imani Church Interment Saturday, March 31, 2018 Starts at 12:00pm Hickman Road Church of Christ

Mar 1, 2018

Fenton Kinchelow, Jr. passed away on March 1, 2018. Fenton Davis Kinchelow Jr. was born to Maxine Louise Henderson and Fenton Davis Kinchelow Sr. on November 14, 1956, in Des Moines, Iowa. He was raised and educated in the area, attending Technical High School and later received a degree in Culinary Arts as well as Welding. "Butch" loved to travel...

Feb 26, 2018

Agnes Tita Evans passed away on February 26, 2018. Her memories will live on through her children, Sylvia Evans, Gloria Evans, Precious Evans, JR Evans, Tina Evans and Lydia Evans; mother, Winifred Evans; siblings, Karsor Evans, Lawrence Derris, Etta Howard, Mamie Howard, Varfley Dennis and Anthony Wollie; and grandchildren, Promise Evans and Justice Evans. A full obituary will be published...

Feb 26, 2018

Kristin Marie Thomas 21, a native of Des Moines, Iowa died at a Sunoco gas station located on Detroits west side due to an act of senseless gun violence. The tragic incident occurred on February 26, 2018. A Tribute service will be held March 8th, 2018, from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm at Christ Apostolic Temple, in Des Moines, IA....

Feb 23, 2018

Maxine Francis Doyle Bumpus Green was born in Kansas City, Kansas on November 2, 1932 to Benjamin Franklin and Josephine Doyle, who both preceded her in death. Maxine and her brother, Stanley Doyle were the only children from this union. Stanley also preceded her in death. Maxine received her education in the Des Moines Public school and attended North High...