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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Sindy Baker

Redfield, IA

59, died April 21, 2024. Arrangements provided by Johnson Family Funeral Home & Crematory. Services on Apr 26, 10:00am at Stuart-Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church....

59, died April 21, 2024. Arrangements provided by Johnson Family Funeral Home & Crematory. Services on Apr 26, 10:00am at Stuart-Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church. Wiscotta Cemetery.

Johnson Family Funeral Home & Crematory

John Paul Benda

Clive, IA

80, died April 17, 2024. Arrangements provided by McLaren's Chapel. Services on Jul 07, 11:00am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Iowa Veterans Cemetery.

80, died April 17, 2024. Arrangements provided by McLaren's Chapel. Services on Jul 07, 11:00am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Iowa Veterans Cemetery.

McLaren's Chapel

Esther Briseno

Age 93

Des Moines, IA

Esther Sabistana Briseno, 93, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2024 at Wesley on Grand. Esther was born July 25, 1930, in Colfax County, New Mexico...

Esther Sabistana Briseno, 93, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2024 at Wesley on Grand. Esther was born July 25, 1930, in Colfax County, New Mexico to Jose Samuel and Emma F. Tafoya (Larranaga). Esther...

Sunset Memorial Chapel

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Photo of Esther Briseno

Jean Galvin

Age 97

Des Moines, IA

Jean Lois (Smith) Galvin passed away peacefully on April 20 at age 97. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Walter...

Jean Lois (Smith) Galvin passed away peacefully on April 20 at age 97. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Walter Galvin, parents Byron & Mabel Smith and siblings Charlotte &...

Iowa Cremation

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Photo of Jean Galvin

Gene Kooker

Urbandale, IA

died February 17, 2024. Arrangements provided by Neptune Cremation Service. Services on May 04, 12:00pm at NewLife Church 6036 NE 12th Ave Pleasant Hill 50327....

died February 17, 2024. Arrangements provided by Neptune Cremation Service. Services on May 04, 12:00pm at NewLife Church 6036 NE 12th Ave Pleasant Hill 50327.

Neptune Cremation Service

Betty Lindmen

Age 92

Bondurant, IA

Betty Lindman, 92, passed away April 19, 2024. She was born December 13, 1931 in Jennings, Kansas. Betty is survived by her daughters, Donna Kelso...

Betty Lindman, 92, passed away April 19, 2024. She was born December 13, 1931 in Jennings, Kansas. Betty is survived by her daughters, Donna Kelso Roush and Carol Kelso; and granddaughter, Shawn Kelso. Betty’s wishes...

Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens

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Photo of Betty Lindmen

Norvillene Mash

Age 95

Des Moines, IA

Norvillene Gordan Mash went to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Tuesday, April 9,2024 at the age of 95, after a short...

Norvillene Gordan Mash went to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Tuesday, April 9,2024 at the age of 95, after a short stay in Iowa Methodist Unity Point Hospital in Des Moines,...

Hendersons Funeral & Cremation Care

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Photo of Norvillene Mash

Sandra Payne

Age 82

Des Moines, IA

Sandra Lee “Sandy” Wagner, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed peacefully on April 19, 2024 in Des Moines, Iowa at the age of 82. She...

Sandra Lee “Sandy” Wagner, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed peacefully on April 19, 2024 in Des Moines, Iowa at the age of 82. She was born on August 28, 1941 in Waterloo, Iowa and...

Pence Reese Funeral Home

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Photo of Sandra Payne

Sandra Sue Sapp

Age 81

Norwalk, IA

Sandra Sue Sapp passed away peacefully in Norwalk, IA on April 21, 2024. Sandy, as she was known to her friends and family, was...

Sandra Sue Sapp passed away peacefully in Norwalk, IA on April 21, 2024. Sandy, as she was known to her friends and family, was born on June 5, 1942 in Des Moines, IA to...

Iles Norwalk Chapel

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Photo of Sandra Sue Sapp

Dennis Tighe

Des Moines, IA

80, died February 21, 2024. Arrangements provided by Sunset Memorial Chapel. Services on Apr 27, 11:00am at Sunset Memorial Chapel.

80, died February 21, 2024. Arrangements provided by Sunset Memorial Chapel. Services on Apr 27, 11:00am at Sunset Memorial Chapel.

Sunset Memorial Chapel

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Betty Comer

West Des Moines, IA

89, died April 22, 2024. Arrangements provided by Armstrong Funeral Home. Services on Apr 26, 2:00pm at Armstrong Funeral Home, Mount Ayr, Iowa. Rose Hill...

89, died April 22, 2024. Arrangements provided by Armstrong Funeral Home. Services on Apr 26, 2:00pm at Armstrong Funeral Home, Mount Ayr, Iowa. Rose Hill Cemetery, Mount Ayr, Iowa.

Armstrong Funeral Home

Karen Donnelly

Age 83

Des Moines, IA

Karen Donnelly, 83, passed away April 20, 2024, with family by her side. Private family services will be held and Karen will be buried alongside...

Karen Donnelly, 83, passed away April 20, 2024, with family by her side. Private family services will be held and Karen will be buried alongside her parents at the Forest Cemetery in Oskaloosa. In lieu...

Pierschbacher Funeral Home

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Photo of Karen Donnelly

Thomas Charles Goldman

Age 77

Des Moines, IA

Thomas Charles Goldman passed away peacefully on Monday, April 22, 2024 surrounded by his beloved family. He was 77 years old. Born in Des...

Thomas Charles Goldman passed away peacefully on Monday, April 22, 2024 surrounded by his beloved family. He was 77 years old. Born in Des Moines, Iowa to Harold and Kate Goldman in 1946, Tom’s...

Iles Dunn's Chapel

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Photo of Thomas Charles Goldman

Andres Gomez, Sr.

Age 92

Des Moines, IA

Andres Gomez, Sr., age 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Mercy One Medical Center. He was born the son of Jesse...

Andres Gomez, Sr., age 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Mercy One Medical Center. He was born the son of Jesse and Frances (Negrete) Gomez on April 5, 1932, in Des...

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Photo of Andres Gomez, Sr.

Dennis Edward Green

Age 69

Green Valley AZ, AZ

Dennis Green, 69, of Green Valley, Arizona passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 in a traffic accident near his home. Dennis was born September...

Dennis Green, 69, of Green Valley, Arizona passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 in a traffic accident near his home. Dennis was born September 17, 1954 in Denver, Colorado to Bob and Charlotte Green....

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Photo of Dennis Edward Green

Kathryn F. Harvey

Age 90

Des Moines, IA

Kathryn Faye (Schoonover) Harvey, 90, formerly of Des Moines and Guthrie Center passed away on April 19, 2024 in Parrish, FL. Funeral services will be...

Kathryn Faye (Schoonover) Harvey, 90, formerly of Des Moines and Guthrie Center passed away on April 19, 2024 in Parrish, FL. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, April 27, 2024 at McLaren’s Resthaven...

McLaren's Chapel

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Photo of Kathryn F. Harvey

Margaret JoAnne Utsler

Age 92

Carlisle, IA

JoAnne Utsler, 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Westview Care Center in Indianola, Iowa. JoAnne was born at home in Atlantic, Iowa...

JoAnne Utsler, 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Westview Care Center in Indianola, Iowa. JoAnne was born at home in Atlantic, Iowa on July 14, 1931 to John and Margrethe (Clausen) Boyd....

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Photo of Margaret JoAnne Utsler

Monday, April 22, 2024

Malinda Amanda Aswegan

Age 93

Ankeny, IA

Malinda Amanda Aswegan, 93, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2024. Malinda was born on January 29, 1931, in Bremer County, Iowa, to August and Maria...

Malinda Amanda Aswegan, 93, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2024. Malinda was born on January 29, 1931, in Bremer County, Iowa, to August and Maria (Thies) Brandt. She was united in marriage to Erwin John...

McLarens Chapel

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Photo of Malinda Amanda Aswegan

Douglas Bolsem

Age 83

Urbandale, IA

Celebration of life services for Douglas Bolsem, 83, who passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024 in Urbandale, will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, May...

Celebration of life services for Douglas Bolsem, 83, who passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024 in Urbandale, will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, May 3, 2024, at the Scotch Ridge Presbyterian Church. Inurnment...

Overton Funeral Home

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Photo of Douglas Bolsem

Robert Dillard Goodpasture

Age 96

Rockwall, TX, TX

Robert Dillard Goodpasture, aged 96, of Rockwall, TX, Texas, passed away on April 13, 2024. He was born on February 19, 1928. A beloved member...

Robert Dillard Goodpasture, aged 96, of Rockwall, TX, Texas, passed away on April 13, 2024. He was born on February 19, 1928. A beloved member of the community, he will be dearly missed.

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Photo of Robert Dillard Goodpasture

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