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Saturday, May 25, 2024

Alex R. Allison

Age 85

West Des Moines, IA

Alex Allison, 85, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2024, surrounded by members of his loving family. Services will be held Thursday, June 6, 2024,...

Alex Allison, 85, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2024, surrounded by members of his loving family. Services will be held Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Iles Dunn’s Funeral Home, 2121 Grand Avenue, Des Moines,...

Iles-Dunn's Chapel

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Photo of Alex R. Allison

Shirley Anderson

West Des Moines, IA

88, died May 24, 2024. Arrangements provided by Hamilton's on Westown Parkway. Services on May 29, 10:30am at West Des Moines Open Bible Church. Resthaven...

88, died May 24, 2024. Arrangements provided by Hamilton's on Westown Parkway. Services on May 29, 10:30am at West Des Moines Open Bible Church. Resthaven Cemetery.

Hamilton's on Westown Parkway

Sandra Jo Casebolt

Age 83

Bella Vista, AR

Sandra (Sandy) Jo (Kinnaird) Casebolt passed away on May 23, 2024, in her home of 30 years in Bella Vista, AR, with her family by...

Sandra (Sandy) Jo (Kinnaird) Casebolt passed away on May 23, 2024, in her home of 30 years in Bella Vista, AR, with her family by her side. She was born on November 17, 1940, to...

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Photo of Sandra Jo Casebolt

Gary Haynes

Age 90

Newton, IA

Gary W. Haynes, born on August 23, 1933. He graduated from Garwin, Iowa high school in 1951. On December 16, 1951, Gary married, Marilyn...

Gary W. Haynes, born on August 23, 1933. He graduated from Garwin, Iowa high school in 1951. On December 16, 1951, Gary married, Marilyn M. Reierson, (d. 3-6-2005). Gary worked as an insurance agent for...

Pence Reese Funeral Home

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Photo of Gary Haynes

Robert D. Miller, Sr.

Age 79

Des Moines, IA

Robert (Bob) Donald Miller peacefully passed with his loved ones by his side and joined his sweetheart May 20th, 2024. Son of Donald Miller and...

Robert (Bob) Donald Miller peacefully passed with his loved ones by his side and joined his sweetheart May 20th, 2024. Son of Donald Miller and Frances Marie. Husband to the late JoAnne Miller. Bob enjoyed spending...

The Cremation Society of Iowa

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Photo of Robert D. Miller, Sr.

Clifford M. Wobken

Urbandale, IA

91, died May 22, 2024. Arrangements provided by Iles Westover Chapel. Services on May 30, 11:00am at Iles Westover Chapel. Resthaven Cemetery West Des Moines....

91, died May 22, 2024. Arrangements provided by Iles Westover Chapel. Services on May 30, 11:00am at Iles Westover Chapel. Resthaven Cemetery West Des Moines.

Iles Westover Chapel

Friday, May 24, 2024

Robert Bristle

Age 96

Urbandale, IA

Robert “Bob” Lewis Bristle was born in rural Boone County, Iowa, to Samuel and Ruby Bristle on February 7, 1928. He passed away peacefully at...

Robert “Bob” Lewis Bristle was born in rural Boone County, Iowa, to Samuel and Ruby Bristle on February 7, 1928. He passed away peacefully at the age of 96 on May 4, 2024. Bob grew up...

Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory

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Photo of Robert Bristle

John Cavanaugh, Jr.

Age 85

West Des Moines, IA

John Stephen Cavanaugh, Jr., 85, passed away May 16, 2024. A memorial mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at...

John Stephen Cavanaugh, Jr., 85, passed away May 16, 2024. A memorial mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in West Des Moines with a...

McLaren's Chapel

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Photo of John Cavanaugh, Jr.

James K Erickson

Age 69

James K Erickson formally from Hartford, Iowa died unexpectantly at his home in Joplin, MO. on April 10. He was the son of George...

James K Erickson formally from Hartford, Iowa died unexpectantly at his home in Joplin, MO. on April 10. He was the son of George and Lucille (Osborn) Erickson. He loved sailing, canoeing and...

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Photo of James K Erickson

Jeanine Hall

Ames, IA

88, Arrangements provided by Adams Funeral Home.

88, Arrangements provided by Adams Funeral Home.

Adams Funeral Home

Mary Evelyn (Clark) Hall

Age 71

Orlando, FL

Marion Evelyn (Clark) Hall passed away peacefully in her home in Orlando, FL on May 6th, 2024. Mary was born to Lillian and Herb Clark...

Marion Evelyn (Clark) Hall passed away peacefully in her home in Orlando, FL on May 6th, 2024. Mary was born to Lillian and Herb Clark in Chester, PA on May 2, 1953, and graduated from...

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Photo of Mary Evelyn (Clark) Hall

Frances Landers

Age 75

Des Moines, IA

Frances Lander, 75, passed away May 15, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. Fran was born on March, 14, 1949, to Russell and Mary...

Frances Lander, 75, passed away May 15, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. Fran was born on March, 14, 1949, to Russell and Mary (Ferraro) Landers and their only child. She attended college and...

Hamilton's Southtown

Jeffrey Lang

Age 71

Burlington, WI

Jeffrey Lang met and married Judith Ann Keck in Libertyville, Illinois on June 27, 1992. Jeff passed after a long struggle with multiple cancers on...

Jeffrey Lang met and married Judith Ann Keck in Libertyville, Illinois on June 27, 1992. Jeff passed after a long struggle with multiple cancers on April 10, 2024. Judy predeceased Jeff on May 24, 2023....

John Erik Lind

Age 44

Fort Dodge, Iowa, Toronto

On May 14, 2024, John Erik Lind passed away peacefully and suddenly in Toronto, Ontario while on a great adventure traveling the world. John was born...

On May 14, 2024, John Erik Lind passed away peacefully and suddenly in Toronto, Ontario while on a great adventure traveling the world. John was born on August 14, 1979 in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He spent...

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Photo of John Erik Lind

Dale Eugene Nielsen

Johnston, IA

85, died May 21, 2024. Arrangements provided by Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens. Services on May 30, 11:00am at St. Mary of Nazareth Catholic Church....

85, died May 21, 2024. Arrangements provided by Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens. Services on May 30, 11:00am at St. Mary of Nazareth Catholic Church.

Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens

James Rolan

Des Moines, IA

81, died May 19, 2024. Arrangements provided by Hamilton's Funeral Home. Services on Jun 02, 2:00pm at Hamilton's Funeral Home.

81, died May 19, 2024. Arrangements provided by Hamilton's Funeral Home. Services on Jun 02, 2:00pm at Hamilton's Funeral Home.

Hamilton's Funeral Home

Thursday, May 23, 2024

Patrick J. Calvert

Age 62

Urbandale, IA

Patrick J. Calvert, 62, of Urbandale, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 28,...

Patrick J. Calvert, 62, of Urbandale, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 28, 2024 from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM with a prayer...

Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory

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Photo of Patrick J. Calvert

Frank Domanico

Age 79

Des Moines, IA

Frank Anthony Domanico, age 79, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Care Initiatives Care Center, State Center, Iowa after a long battle with...

Frank Anthony Domanico, age 79, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Care Initiatives Care Center, State Center, Iowa after a long battle with cancer. He had a great love for the game of...

The Cremation Society of Iowa

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Photo of Frank Domanico

Larry William Larson

Age 86

Larry Larson, 86, passed away on May 20, 2024 in Urbandale. He was born on May 19, 1938 to William and Mildred (Small) Larson. Family...

Larry Larson, 86, passed away on May 20, 2024 in Urbandale. He was born on May 19, 1938 to William and Mildred (Small) Larson. Family will greet guests on Thursday, May 30, 2024 from 10:00...

Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens

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Photo of Larry William Larson

Jeffrey Rodda

Age 68

Des Moines, IA

Jeffrey Wayne Rodda (68) passed away on May 3, 2024. A memorial service is being planned for a later date. Please check back for updates....

Jeffrey Wayne Rodda (68) passed away on May 3, 2024. A memorial service is being planned for a later date. Please check back for updates. Memorial contributions can be made to the Animal Rescue League...

Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory

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Photo of Jeffrey Rodda

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