Obituaries
Jason 'J-5' Allen Strode
Sep 23, 2017
Jason Allen Strode was born to Archie Simmons and Toyia Strode Sr. on May 4, 1973. He was raised and educated in the Des Moines area, graduating from Hoover High School. He was known to his family and friends as a super dad who was loving, supportive and instructive. Jason was also known as a comedian. He loved to tell...
Dr. Paul G. Williams
Sep 22, 2017
Dr. Paul Godfrey Williams was born June 9, 1921, in Des Moines, Iowa, the youngest child of Godfrey and Ethel O. (Wells) Williams. Paul was educated in the Des Moines Public school system where he graduated from North High School. He attained his BA from Drake University and then attended Meharry Medical School in Nashville, Tennessee he completed training as...
Jesse Earl Hayes, Sr.
Sep 19, 2017
Jesse Earl Hayes Sr. was born to John Sallis and VanEsther (Mayberry) Hayes on January 18, 1956, in Waterloo, Iowa. Together they would relocate to Des Moines, to raise their family. Jesse received his general education at North High. After his graduation, Jesse enlisted in the United States Army. He served as a Armorer and Unit Supply Specialist until his...
Mary 'Mae' Smith
Sep 14, 2017
Mary Smith was born in Portageville, Missouri to Walter Smith and Mary Catherine (Whitfield) Smith on June 10, 1951. Mary was part of a family of ten children. She received her primary education in Missouri before her family relocated to Des Moines. Mary graduated from North High School and went on to further her education at Des Moines Area Community...
Calvin Lamar Edwards
Sep 12, 2017
Calvin LaMar Edwards was born on August 2, 1977 to Al Garrett and Mary Ann Edwards. Calvin was born and raised in Des Moines, IA. With his personality, he was a friend to many. After graduating from East High School, He was employed through various jobs. Calvins desire to be great was shown in his daily actions, through the good...
Taina Lynne Martin
Sep 10, 2017
Taina Lynne Martin, was born on November 20, 1963 to Louis Martin and Barbara Jean Jones in Des Moines, Iowa where she was also raised and educated. Taina attended and graduated North High School. She worked primarily as a secretary but was able to do anything she put her mind to. She was very much her own person. Taina was...
Mary Lou Triska
Sep 10, 2017
Mary Lou (Sanders) Triska was born on April 23, 1968 to Jim Sanders and Donna Fisher in Iowa City, Iowa where she was also raised and educated. She was the oldest of five children. Immediately after high school she moved to Des Moines, IA Mary married Junior Triska and with this union came one child, Anthony. The marriage later dissolved...
Tyanne D. Duncan
Sep 4, 2017
Tyanne DeNene Duncan was born on July 20, 1968 to Phillip S. Mozee and Mary Louise Duncan. She was raised and educated in Des Moines. Tyanne graduated from Hoover High School. With hopes to further her education Tyanne attended Des Moines Area Community College. She was employed with the State of Iowa for 10 years. It was always instilled in...
Doris L. Mielak
Sep 1, 2017
Doris Lorraine Mielak was born on July 21, 1948 to Clifford and Mildred (Hahn) Mielak, in Lincoln, Nebraska. The family would eventually settle in Grinnell, Iowa, to raise their family and where she would receive her education. Later in life, Doris would meet her partner, Richard L. Williams. Together, they would make their home in Des Moines, Iowa. She was...
Ali Hashim
Aug 29, 2017
At just 13 years old, Hashim led a life that invited others to gravitate around him well exhibited by the mixture of people attending his burial. Students, women, men and children sang together as his life was remembered. Ali was someone who attracted people because he had such an easy way of living life and he made life look fun....
Barbara Adair
Aug 29, 2017
Barbara Florence Adair was born July 4, 1962 to the union of Charles Lee and Eunice Mae (Pigues) Adair. Barbara attended Des Moines' Tech High School where she graduated. Baptized at an early age, Barbara attended Mt. Hebron Missionary Baptist Church for many years. Barbara worked briefly for Titan Tires and Heather Manor Nursing Home; but for most of her...
Rita Joyce Rabon-Howell
Aug 29, 2017
Rita Joyce Rabon-Howell was born to Theodore Roosevelt Parsons and Lenora Flossie Massey in Des Moines, Iowa, May 3, 1941. She grew up with a brother, Howard and a sister, Betty Lou, along with extended family members. Rita was educated in the Des Moines Public School system and earned an Associate of Arts degree in General Education at Los Angeles...
Anthony D. Green
Aug 27, 2017
Anthony Duane Green, was born to Deborah Green and Butch Williams on April 5, 1967, in Des Moines, Iowa. He was raised and educated in the area, attending Des Moines Technical School. Following his general education, Anthony worked for the Des Moines public school system, primarily in the pre-school areas. He was also employed at the Des Moines Airport, working...
Linda Eiliene Vander Linden
Aug 24, 2017
Linda Eiliene (Gambrel) Vander Linden was born September 29, 1944 in Des Moines, Iowa to Leo Elmer Gambrel and Marguerite Ann (Wintercorn) Gambrel. Linda was educated in the Des Moines Public School system where she Graduated from North High school in 1962. After high school she entered the work force and began her career as a secretary. In 1964, Linda...
Robert G Jenkins
Aug 24, 2017
Robert Jenkins Sr was born June 6, 1930 in Des Moines, Iowa. to Green Jenkins and Louise Ward Jenkins. Robert was educated in the Des Moines Public school system. He completed his primary education at Amos Hiatt Middle school. Times were hard then, so Robert left school to make his way in the world. He lied about his age and...
Lavonne Young
Aug 21, 2017
LaVonne Minnie Young was born to John and Ruby (Terrill) Derrick on April 18th, 1921. She was raised and educated in the Des Moines area, graduating from East High School. Following her graduation, LaVonne pursued a career in the medical field, obtaining her certification as a Certified Nurses Aid. She would work as a CNA for over 35 years in...
Ed Mcdaniel
Aug 18, 2017
Ed McDaniel was born May 29, 1984 to Luther Rush and Queen Esther Redd in Chicago, IL. He received his primary education in Chicago where he graduated from Manley high School. In 2013, Ed followed his family to Iowa and settled into life in Des Moines. He found a job he loved at American Airlines; and his co-workers thought a...
Pamela Louise Kemp
Aug 17, 2017
Pamela Louise (Carey) Kemp was born April 22, 1946 to Edythe Joann Carey and Charles Sharp in Des Moines, Iowa. She attended and graduated from North High School. She also attained a degree in Business from AIB After graduation, Pamela joined the world of work as an Executive Administrative Assistant for Northwestern Bell. She would remain employed there for over...
Kenneth Mcgregor, Jr.
Aug 9, 2017
A committal service will be held at 12:30 pm on Friday, September 15, 2017, at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery. Please meet at the administration building for the procession to the shelter house. Directions to the cemetery are posted below. To get to the Iowa Veterans Cemetery: Head west on I-235 W 4.7 mi Keep left to stay on I-235 W...
Mother Genevieve Tolson
Aug 6, 2017
Genevieve Daye was born November 30, 1930 to Charles Daye, Sr. and Alice Laverne Powell in New London, Missouri. At a young age, Genevieve and her family moved to Des Moines, Iowa where she resided until her passing. Genevieve worked most of her life as a certified nurse aide (CNA) in various nursing homes and for home health care agencies...
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