OBITUARIES

Marvin Kay Steffensen, 88, of West Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on September 16, 1937, on the family farm near Joice, Iowa. Marvin was exceptionally proud of his service in the United States Air Force and carried the values of dedication and integrity throughout his life. Following his military service, he built a respected career as a Certified Public Accountant in private practice. A loyal a

Carmi Ruth Tiedens, 102, of Norwalk, Iowa passed away on November 6, 2025.   Carmi was born on April 22, 1923, to William A. and Myrtle A. (Alvey) Custard in Valparaiso, IN. She and her family moved from Indiana to Colorado and then to Iowa finally settling on a farm near Buffalo Center, Iowa. She graduated from the Buffalo Center High School in 1940.   She met Nanno "Bill" Tiedens while in high school and they were married in 1942 in Princeton, MO. They returned to Mason...

Gerardo Antonio Contreras López nació en noviembre 9 de 1990 en Long Beach, California.El primer hijo del señor Antonio Contreras y la  señora Alberta López junto a sus hermanos Yvonne y Gustavo tuvo una infancia feliz al lado de su familia, durante su niñez soñaba con ser un jugador de futbol americano, sueño que no pudo cumplir pero se enfocó en algo que le apasionaba y disfrutaba hacer que  era en dibujar, también sus vídeo juegos era algo más que le apasionaba disfrutar e

Roger Lee Chambers was born on March 25, 1956, in Greenfield, Iowa and passed away at home with his family on October 20, 2025. Roger was a hardworking, big-hearted, and resourceful man known for his quick wit, steady hands, and unwavering love for his family.  Roger leaves behind a legacy built from a life well lived. Over the years, Roger built a career in both the bulk mail center and car sales industries. His dedication and work ethic were unmatched, earning the respect o

James (Jim) Lee Claman April 3, 1934 – October 14, 2025 Link to Service: https://player.vimeo.com/video/1128020267 James “Jim” Lee Claman, age 91, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving children and grandchildren. Jim was born on April 3, 1934, in Gilmore City, Iowa, the fourth of five children of Hazel Taylor Claman and Joseph Benjamin Claman. The family moved to Des Moines in 1942, shortly after the start of World War II. Jim attended Lincoln H

Richard Hutchens , age 68, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025, at the Taylor House in Des Moines, Iowa.  A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 18 th  at 11 am at the Sunset Memorial Gardens cemetery, 7601 Fleur Dr. in Des Moines.  Born on April 1, 1957, Richard was a proud graduate of North High School. Known for his quick wit and infectious humor, Rich had a remarkable ability to brighten any room and could always be counted on for a good joke. He is

Angela Renee Noel was born on April 10th, 1967, and passed away on October 8th, 2025, at 58 years old.    A visitation will be held on...

Steven Ray Johnson, 56, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025, at Kavanagh Hospice Home surrounded by family and...

Hattie J. Wilcox, “Pattie,” was born on August 25, 1943, in Mason City, Iowa. She went to be with the Lord and her heavenly loved ones on...

Dennis Leland Van Zuuk was born on October 21, 1947, in Knoxville, Iowa, the son of Joann Fankhauser. Dennis, age 77, passed away...

Lisa Ann Nicoletto, 57, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 12, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family....

Please join us for a Celebration of Life honoring Ruth Marie Stanley on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The graveside service...

Pabitra Gajmer was born on August 19, 1996, in Nepal, and passed away on September 4, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa, at her brother’s home....

Julie Ann Lambert, January 16, 1961 – September 14, 2025 Julie Ann Lambert, 64, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully on September...

Barbara J. (Seals) DeAngelo Sherman of Des Moines, died on August 22, 2025, at Iowa Lutheran Hospital at the age of 93. A Mass of...

Jerry W. Shepherd, 76, passed away August 15, 2025. He was born on October 28, 1948, in Ottumwa, IA to Raymond and Erma (Sirdoreus)...

March 12, 1958 – August 8, 2025 Peggy Sue Allen, 67, of Polk County, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 8,...

A Celebration Of Life will be held at Celebration Church, 6204 SW 9 th St.,  Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 from 6:30 pm –...

Harold Oren Barnes, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025, at the Taylor House...

Gregory Allen Brown August 13, 1960 – August 4, 2025 Gregory Allen Brown, of Des Moines, IA, passed away on August 4, 2025, at the Des...