Obituaries
Lee Dale Henderson
Mar 6, 2017
Lee Dale Henderson was born November 8, 1938 in Taylor, Arkansas to Chester and Nellie (Rankin) Henderson. He attended and graduated from Taylor High School. After graduation, Lee set out to make a living and see the world. But first things first; he needed a wife. He met and married the former Betty Jean Williams and they married in April...
Veronica Sharee Turner
Mar 4, 2017
Veronica Sharee (Butts) Turner was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa to Frank Butts and LeeSarah (Alexander) Glenn. She was one of twelve children. For a short time, the family resided in Davenport where she attended and graduated Davenport Central High School . "Big V" is what everyone called her and knew her as. She loved her Lord and...
Terry Jones
Feb 28, 2017
Terry Anthony Jones, Sr. was born July 30, 1963 in Detroit, Michigan to Nathanial Mayor and Eloise Jones. Terry attended and graduated from Detroit High School where he liked watching the basketball team. Terry was a quiet person with a shy sense of humor. It was his quiet personality that attracted Valerie McFadden in high school. They were high school...
Willie Dorbor
Feb 28, 2017
Willie Dorbor passed away February 28, 2017. His services will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, April 15th at Faith Missionary Baptist Church with interment to follow at Glendale Cemetery. Henderson's funeral home is assisting the family and friends of Mr. Dorbor with traditional services. His life sketch is pending as sometimes it takes some time to crunch a persons lifetime...
Rasema Keco
Feb 13, 2017
Rasema Kreco, 51, passed away on February 13, 2017. A traditional Muslim service will be held at 4 p.m., Friday, February 17, 2017 at El - Salem Cemetery in Granger, IA, located on HWY 141, just past town on the East side of the HWY. Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home is assisting the family with direct burial services. Please contact...
Ekrem Keco
Feb 13, 2017
Ekrem Kreco, 58, passed away on February 13, 2017. A traditional Muslim service will be held at 4 p.m., Thursday, February 16, 2017 at El - Salem Cemetery in Granger, IA, located on HWY 141, just past town on the East side of the HWY. Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home is assisting the family with direct burial services. Please contact...
Adriel Thomas Ward
Feb 12, 2017
Mr. 'AD' Adriel Thomas Ward was born on March 26, 1983 to Ms. Pancheta R. Chapple and Mr. John R. Ward, Jr. in Pontiac, Michigan. He was baptized as an infant at Newman A.M.E. Church in Pontiac. Adriel moved to Des Moines, Iowa along with his brother at the age of 15. As a teenager, Adriel accepted Christ and attended...
Daniel Joseph Kellogg
Feb 9, 2017
Daniel Kellogg passed away on February 9, 2017, at Taylor House Hospice after a courageous two-year battle with Leukemia. He was 55 years old. Dan was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa. He attended All Saints and St. Joseph's Catholic Grade Schools, and graduated from Des Moines Technical High School in 1979. Dan met his wife, Dorothy, and they...
Earl David Colton
Feb 8, 2017
Earl David Colton, Jr was born September 17, 1954 in Des Moines, IA to Earl D and Ella Mae (Jones) Colton. He was educated in the Des Moines Public School systems where he graduated from Des Moines East High school. As a youngster he liked running track. He even ran in the Drake Relays. he was also a life long...
Thomas Eugene Grimm
Feb 8, 2017
Thomas Eugene Grimm was born in Des Moines, Iowa to Andrew Paul Grimm and June Leah (VanHorn) Grimm on November 5, 1955. Tom attended and graduated from Saydell High School. He was employed by Reece Associates as a printing and warehouse assistant for many years. When Tom wasn't working he could be found on the bank of a fishing pond,...
Augustine Kouh
Feb 7, 2017
Augustine Kouh was born May 1, 1996 to the union of Pierre and Eliza Kouh in Ivory Coast, West Africa. After the death of his father, he was taken care of by his mother and step-father, Solomon Toe. The family immigrated to the United States in 2004, living first in Erie, PA and then moving to Iowa in 2006, for...
Quai Maurice Horton
Feb 7, 2017
Quai Maurice Horton was born March 21, 1999 to Iesha Shade Butts and Richard Horton in Des Moines, Iowa. He was educated in the Des Moines Public School System and would have graduated in June of this year. His favorite subject was graphic design. Quai was a quiet, well mannered young man. He was always eager to help and he...
Paula Marilee Duke
Jan 20, 2017
Paula M. Duke was born August 18, 1943 to Arthur Lee Duke, Sr. and Pauline Margaret (Miller) Duke in Des Moines, Iowa. Paula graduated from North High School. She loved learning and that propelled her into a life of an educator. She received her under graduate degrees from Drake University. Paula went on to attain her Ph.D and Masters in...
Amina Karishe Malli
Jan 18, 2017
Amina Malli, 39, passed away on January 18, 2017 at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. Henderson's Funeral Home assisted the family with an immediate burial. Please contact the family if you are in need of more information. Immediate Burial Thursday, January 19, 2017 Starts at 2:30pm Mission Temple C.O.G.I.C.
Abraham Donald Sommerville
Jan 17, 2017
Abraham 'Abe' Sommerville passed away on January 17, 2017. A lifelong resident of Des Moines, Abe was born February 12, 1933. He was a graduate of East High School and could still sing the school song. He received a bachelors degree from Drake University where he also began course work for his Masters degree. He retired from Armstrong Tire and...
Charles James Maples
Jan 7, 2017
Charles 'Chuck' James Maples, 74, passed away January 7, 2017 was born on March 19, 1942 in Des Moines, Iowa at to Anna (Riddle) and James Maples. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and he served on the USS Cunningham. He also attended Open Bible College. Worked most of his life in the trucking industry. Spent many...
Daisy Mae Groves
Jan 5, 2017
Daisy Mae (Roush) Groves was born on January 29, 1928 to Charles and Delsy Roush, in Peru, IA. Her family relocated to Des Moines, IA where she completed her secondary education at East High School. Daisy dedicated her life to caring for her family as a homemaker. She was blessed with five children: Charles, Patricia, Margaret, Rick, Edwin and Pam....
Anthony Dewayne Mure, Jr
Jan 2, 2017
Anthony Dewayne Mure Jr. was born on May 23, 1998 to Anthony Mure Sr. and Copa Burse in Des Moines, IA. Anthony attended Hoover High school in the Des Moines Public School District. Anthony had an ear for music. He loved music and spent hours in the studio recording music and poems. Anthony also was very family oriented. He loved...
Andre Lee Brown
Jan 2, 2017
Andre Lee Brown was born August 29, 1962 to Norma Brown in Chicago, IL. Ms Brown had a hard life trying to raise 13 children, so Andre and his sister Debra entered into foster care. Foster care was hard also. Andre and his sister clung to each other as best friends. They talked to each other EVERY day. Andre finished...
Randy Alan Howe
Jan 1, 2017
Randy Alan Howe of Des Moines, 54, passed away on January 1, 2017. Services are private and have been arranged by the family. Please contact the family for additional information. Randy was born June 5, 1962 in Iowa to Wilbur and Betty (Jones) Howe. He lived his life to the fullest. Loved his dog and best friend, Emma with all...
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