Obituaries
Rebecca Jane Schmitz
Apr 14, 2025
Rebecca Schmitz, of Fairfield, Iowa, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A private family burial will be held at the El Salem Cemetery in Granger, Iowa.
Hamsa Ahmed
Apr 14, 2025
Hamsa Ahmed, 30, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. A private family burial will be held Es Salem Cemetery in Granger, Iowa.
Michael Bolfik
Apr 13, 2025
Michael Bolfik, 48, of Waukee, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Iowa Lutheran Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Memorial services are pending.
Please keep his family in your prayers during this difficult time.
Troy Currie
Apr 12, 2025
Troy Donahue Currie
August 16, 1961– April 12, 2025
Troy Donahue Currie, 63, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer.
Born in Brownsville, Tennessee, on August 16, 1961. Troy was the son of Jessie Lee and Lou Henri (Maclin) Currie. He graduated from Haywood High School in 1980, where his natural...
Alaysia Trenise Outlaw
Apr 10, 2025
Alaysia Outlaw was born on March 14, 2001, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Lamar Outlaw and Alisa Buchanan. She attended the Des Moines Public School System, graduating from North High School. Following graduation, Alaysia worked in the warehouse industry. She loved the game of basketball, and worked hard at developing her skills playing for the AAU Team, Kingdom Hoops.
Alaysia was...
Kentrell Rae Foster
Apr 8, 2025
Baby Kentrell Rae Foster went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. His funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Hendersons Funeral & Cremation Care at 11:00 a.m., with a visitation an hour prior. A private family burial will be held at a later date.
Kentrell was born in Mason City, Iowa, on March...
Emmett Truman Butts III
Apr 7, 2025
Emmett Butts III, 64, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025, at MercyOne in Des Moines, Iowa. No services will be held.
Junanith Carmen Alicia Aramburo
Apr 2, 2025
Junanith Carmen Alicia Aramburo, 48, passed away on April 2, 2025, at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. A full obituary is pending, along with memorial services.
Junanith Carmen Alicia Aramburo, de 48 años, falleció el 2 de abril de 2025 en el Centro Médico MercyOne Des Moines. Un obituario completo está pendiente, junto con los servicios conmemorativos.
Patricia Brown
Apr 2, 2025
Patricia Brown, 60, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa. Visitation will be on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Hendersons Funeral & Cremation Care's Chapel from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Immediately following visitation, her Homegoing Celebration will begin at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Moses Ward officiating. A private family burial will be held at a later...
Fanta Doumbouya
Apr 2, 2025
Fanta Doumbouya, 72, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 in Carlisle, Iowa. A traditional burial will take place at Ezan Cemetery in Prole, Iowa.
JoAnn Smith
Apr 1, 2025
JoAnn Smith, 86, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Trinity Center in Des Moines. A celebration of life will be held at Hendersons Funeral and Cremation Care Chapel on Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. A private family burial will be held at a later date.
JoAnn was born on October...
Jerry Jefferson
Mar 31, 2025
Mr. Jerry Jefferson went home to be with the Lord on, Monday March 31st, 2025, Surrounded by his loving family. Please lift this family up in prayers not just today but in the days to come.
A visitation honoring Jerry will be held on April 7, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Mt. Hebron Missionary Baptist Church, followed by...
Barbara Schultz
Mar 29, 2025
Barbara Schultz 76 passed away peacefully at home on March 29, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in the Bondurant Municipal Cemetery.
Barb was born on September 20, 1948, in Iowa to Harold and Martha (Elwood) Ginther. She grew up in Des Moines and attended school at Saydel.
Barb gave...
James "Jim" Bidwell
Mar 23, 2025
James Milton Bidwell was born on March 12, 1946, in Fairfield, IA. He was the child of John M. and Irene (Dobres) Bidwell. James attended All Saints grade school and graduated from Dowling Catholic High School in Des Moines. He joined the Army and was known as a sharpshooter. He worked within the ministry at the Des Moines Catholic Diocese.
James...
Julius Brooks
Mar 18, 2025
Julius Brooks, 97, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at his home. A visitation will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Maple Street Baptist Church. Immediately following his visitation, his funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Host Pastor Keith Ratliff officiating. Burial will follow in...
Phyllis Long-Aaron
Mar 17, 2025
Phyllis Long-Aaron, 38, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
Please keep her family in your prayers during this difficult time.
Phyllis Ann Long-Aaron was born on August 18, 1986 to Bobby Ray and Denise Marie (Rife) Aaron. She graduated from Tech High School in Des Moines, Iowa.
Phyllis was blessed...
Mary Jewel Turner
Mar 14, 2025
Mary Jewel Turner, 84, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025, in Maricopa, Arizona. Born and raised in Meridian, Mississippi, she settled in Des Moines, Iowa, where she spent the majority of her life, raising her family and leaving an indelible mark on everyone she met.
Jewel was more than a mother, she was a pillar of strength, wisdom, and love...
Tina Brown
Mar 7, 2025
Tina Marie Brown, 58, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025, at MercyOne in Des Moines. Her visitation will be held at Mission Temple Church of God in Christ in Des Moines on Friday, March 14, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Immediately following Tina's visitation her Celebration of Life will begin at 1:00 p.m....
Queen Dennis
Mar 5, 2025
Queen Dennis, 98, of Des Moines, Iowa, went to be with her Lord Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. at Corinthian Baptist Church in Des Moines. Immediately following her visitation, Queen's Homegoing Celebration will begin at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend...
Charles Ross III
Mar 4, 2025
Charles Ross III, 60, of Des Moines, passed away on March 4, 2025, in Des Moines. Memorial services are pending.
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