OBITUARIES

Mildred Dawn Mattheis, 99, of Norwalk, Iowa passed away on October 7, 2026. Services for Mildred will take place at Sunset Memorial Chapel, 7601 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321, on Monday, October 12, with Visitation starting at 10AM followed by a funeral service at 11AM. Following the service, Mildred will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Mildred was born in Indiana on September 28, 1927, to William Custard and Myrtle Alvey Custard. In her early years, the fa

15 de mayo de 1937 – 29 de Septiembre de 2026 Con profundo dolor, pero también con inmenso amor y gratitud por su vida, despedimos a nuestro querido Isidro Tovalin, quien nació el 15 de mayo de 1937 en el estado de Durango, México, y partió de este mundo el 29 de septiembre de 2026. Isidro fue hermano, esposo, padre de siete hijos, abuelo de 20 nietos, bisabuelo de 32 bisnietos y una tataranieta. A lo largo de su vida formó una hermosa familia y dejó un legado que continuará

Enzo Cihan Mercado Bados was born on June 8, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa, and returned to Heaven on September 18, 2026. Cihan was a happy little boy who was always smiling. His sweet smile brought happiness to everyone around him, and he had a special way of brightening any room he was in. Although his time here was short, Enzo was deeply loved and brought so much joy to his family. Cihan will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Jonathan Mercado and Isamar Bados; his big bro

Robert John Sly, 74, was born on January 20, 1952, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and passed away on September 18, 2026, at Luther Park in Des Moines, Iowa. Robert attended the Iowa School for the Deaf and graduated from the Council Bluffs School for the Deaf. His time there was an important part of his life and helped shape the many experiences and relationships he carried with him throughout the years. Robert is survived by his sons, Theodore, Edward, Robert, and Matthew Sly; hi

Adam “Adoo” Cart, 36, passed away on September 7, 2026. He was born September 22, 1989, to David and Sherl Ross Cart in Clarion, Iowa. Services for Adam will take place at Sunset Memorial Chapel, 7601 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321, on Wednesday, September 23rd with Visitation starting at 11AM followed by a funeral service at 1PM. Following the service, burial will take place at Sunset Memorial Gardens. To so many who loved him, he wasn’t just Adam—he was Adoo. That name

Tracy Ray Stoneburner was born on September 13, 1967, in Des Moines, Iowa, and was called back to heaven on September 13, 2026. Services for Tracy will take place at Sunset Memorial Chapel, 7601 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321, on Monday, September 21st with Visitation starting at 10AM followed by a funeral service at 11AM. Following the service, burial will take place at Sunset Memorial Gardens. After the burial, all are welcome to attend a luncheon back in the chapel fo

Victoria Trinidad Garcia April 12, 1968 – September 7, 2026 Victoria Trinidad Garcia was born on April 12, 1968, in Des Moines, Iowa. She passed away on September 7, 2026, at the Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. Victoria’s memory lives on through her children, Esteban Miguel Ellis-Arvizu and Oralia Celina Ellis; her grandchildren, Emilio Ellis, Elizabeth Cason, Taliyah Cason, and Alexzander Cason; and her siblings, Arther Ellis and Patricia Sultana. She was preceded in death by

Dennis “Denny” Eugene Reynolds, 83, passed away September 12, 2026 at Accura HealthCare in Carlisle, Iowa. He was born April 9, 1943, in Adair, Iowa during WWII to the late Virgil Eugene and Doris Marie (Shank) Reynolds. Services for Denny will be held at Sunset Memorial Chapel, 7601 Fleur Dirve, Des Moines, IA 50321. Family will greet at a Visitation, Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, with Funeral at 11:00 am. Burial of Denny will take place immediately

Robert Lee Hutchison was born September 24, 1936, to Amos and Ethel Hutchison of Moulton, Iowa. The youngest of 11 children, Bob always spoke fondly of his youth. Though those years were difficult for the family—with the Depression, sons going off to war, and hard times in general—Bob remembered how kind and loving his parents were and the many hours he spent having adventures in nature. He loved and admired his hardworking father, who still managed to garden and grow food fo

Richard Charles Otis, Sr., 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 28, 2026, at the hospice center of the VA Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. His family is deeply grateful for the exemplary care and comfort provided by the staff during his final days. Born on November 7, 1940, in Ankeny, Iowa, he was the son of the late Mildred M. Smith and Isaiah Brown. Richard grew up on the east side of Des Moines and attended East High School. He was a proud veteran of the United

Margaret Kelly was born on June 25, 1958, to Richard and Carma Tetley at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She passed away on August 31, 2026, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. A visitation will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Sunset Memorial Chapel (7601 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321), with the funeral service beginning at 12:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Margaret grew up alongsi

Services for Travis will take place on Saturday, August 29th at Sunset Memorial Chapel and Gardens (7601 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321). Visitation will start at 12:00PM, followed by a funeral service at 1:00PM. Travis Gene Graspy, born November 28, 1982, was an Eastsider through and through. He was the son of Sherri Riehm and Larry (Crazy Larry) Graspy, and the brother of Glen "Troy" Graspy, and his baby sister, Brandi Graspy Nunez. Travis grew up on the Eastside of Des

Elizabeth Jane Miller passed away on August 25, 2026. A visitation will be held on Monday, August 31st at 10:00 AM at Sunset Memorial Gardens Chapel (7601 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321). A service will be held afterward at 11:00 AM. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens after the service. Jane’s family invites attendees to join them for a luncheon after the burial. Jane was born on January 9, 1931, to Roy and Maude Goodwin in Washington Center, MO and grew up on the f

Linda A. Vanderlinden, 74 of Des Moines died of lung cancer on Monday, August 24, 2026, at her home. Linda, the daughter of Wayne and Lorraine Cole Cronk on October 5, 1951, in Waterloo, Iowa. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Des Moines. Linda married Garry L. Vanderlinden and was employed with the Shopper News Network and TMC Transportation until her retirement. She loved her children and grandchildren deeply and will be missed by all. Survivors include her husba

William Joseph Birdsell January 29, 1936 – August 17, 2026 Funeral services for Bill will be held on Saturday, August 29, at Park Avenue Christian Church, located at 3219 SW 9th Street in Des Moines. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 12:00 p.m. Following the funeral service, a committal service will take place at Sunset Memorial Gardens, located at 7601 Fleur Drive in Des Moines. After the committal service, everyone is invited back to

Rex William "Bill" Shaughnessy, 83 of Indianola, Iowa, went to be with his Lord on August 14th, 2026, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. Bill was born on Dec. 31st, 1942, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Rex H. Shaughnessy and Florence Mae Overton. Bill worked for Rock Island Railroad until they closed, moving onto Chicago Northwestern Railroad and finally retiring from Jacobson Warehouse. On June 2nd, 1963, Bill married the love of his life, Janet of 63 years. Toget

Shirley Mae Shrader, age 92, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on August 9, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Visitation will take place on Thursday, August 20th, 2026, from 4PM to 7PM at Sunset Memorial Chapel, 7601 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 21st, 2026, at 10 AM at Sunset Memorial Chapel. Following the service, Shirley will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Shirley was born on February 18,

Family and friends are invited to gather in remembrance of Vicki on Monday, August 10, at Sunset Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be held from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., with a funeral service beginning at 1:30 p.m. Burial will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly suggests memorial contributions be made to Heinz 57 Pet Rescue & Transport, a meaningful tribute to Vicki's lifelong love and devotion to animals. Remembering Vicki If there is one thought that captures Vicki's li

Marianne Solem, 91, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026. A visitation and memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Chapel, 7601 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321. Following the service, Marianne will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to return to the chapel following the burial for a luncheon as they celebrate Marianne's life and the many memories

Marilyn Jane Roth was born to Harold M. Stroud and Marion A (Blood) Stroud on March 13th, 1932, in Des Moines Iowa. She went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 2nd, 2026, surrounded by her family at home. On October 24th, 1952, she was married to Richard Ira Roth. God blessed this union with 3 daughters Margaret (Peggy), Carol, Linda and one son Thomas. Following graduation from Lincoln High School in January 1950 she worked at Equitable Life for a few years.