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Conan Pinkstaff
October 18, 2026
Conan Pinkstaff, 72, of West Des Moines, IA passed peacefully at home under the care of UnityPoint Hospice on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Cremation rites have been accorded and no services are planned at this time.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial donations be made to support their local library, a place that means so much to...
Vonna Lee Kline
October 18, 2026
We are saddened to announce the passing of Vonna Lee (Houska) Kline, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, who entered eternal rest peacefully in her home surrounded by the love of family on Sunday, October 18th at the age of 73. Vonna resided in West Des Moines, Iowa. Vonna was born on June 29, 1953 in Armour, South Dakota...
Ronald "Gravy" A. Cochran
October 16, 2026
Ronald "Gravy" A. Cochran, 62, of Redfield, IA, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, October 16, 2026, at EveryStep Kavanaugh House. A visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home - Adel Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, October 23, 2026,...
Ronald Ellis Edwards
October 16, 2026
Ronald Ellis Edwards, 87, passed away on October 16, 2026 at Wesley on Grand in Des Moines, IA. Ron was born February 21, 1939. His parents Roy and Gretta Edwards had just returned to Iowa after homesteading in central Montana. Ron was born and grew up on a farm in Viola Township in northeast Audubon County. He graduated, in a...
Barry Dale Neubauer
October 15, 2026
Barry Dale Neubauer passed away on October 15, 2026. He was born on December 26, 1958 (his grandpa Dale Case's birthday), in Cedar Falls, Iowa, the son of Ralph Neubauer and Elizabeth (Case) Neubauer.
Barry graduated from Iowa Falls High School in 1977. After graduation, he began his career in bridge construction, working for Welden Brothers, Inc. in Iowa Falls....
Cleo Johanna Heithoff
October 15, 2026
Cleo Johanna (Renze) Heithoff, 91, who was born September 9, 1935 in Carroll, Iowa and passed away peacefully on October 15, 2026 in Des Moines, Iowa.
Cleo was the daughter of Clem Theodor Renze and Clara Emma (Miller) Renze of Carroll, Iowa where she attended and graduated from St. Angela Academy in 1953.
On May 14, 1955, Cleo married LaVerne Edward Heithoff...
Yulisa Rocsana Diaz Baltazar
October 14, 2026
Yulisa Rocsana Diaz Baltazar, amada y preciosa hija de Edvin Diaz Bail y Flora Baltazar Baltazar, nació el 12 de agosto de 2026 en Des Moines, Iowa. Después de tan solo nueve cortas semanas de vida, Yulisa falleció el miércoles 14 de octubre de 2026 en Des Moines, Iowa.
Yulisa nació con complicaciones en su corazón y pulmones, por lo que...
Teresa Karen Towy Bearinger
October 14, 2026
Teresa Karen Towy Hunter Crouse Bearinger, 74, of Urbandale, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, just two days shy of her 75th birthday.
Teresa was born on October 16, 1951, in Atlantic, Iowa, to John and Jane Joline (Torbert) Hunter. She grew up in Atlantic and graduated from Atlantic High School in 1969. Atlantic would remain a community...
Lillian Dolores Lawson
October 14, 2026
Lillian Dolores Lawson, age 97, of Waukee, IA passed peacefully at home under the care of Sacred Encounter Hospice on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery, 34024 Veterans Memorial Dr. Adel, IA 50003.
Lillian was preceded in death by her loving husband William "Gerry" Lawson...
Susan "Sue" E. LePard
October 13, 2026
Susan "Sue" E. LePard, 83, of Winterset, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Azria Health in Winterset.
Sue was born in Davenport, Iowa on March 18, 1943, to Henry and Charlene (King) Lakin. She was raised in Des Moines and graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1961.
On March 30, 1962, Sue was united in marriage to R. Bruce...
Verneice Nelson
October 12, 2026
Verneice Nelson (86) passed away on October 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. A memorial homegoing celebration will be held at St. Paul AME Church (1201 Day Street, Des Moines) on October 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be held and hour prior. Burial will be held at Forest Hills & Calvary Cemetery in Kansas City, MO, later...
Jo Ann Allen
October 10, 2026
Jo Ann Allen passed away on October 10, 2026, at 96 years of age.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the Patterson, Iowa United Methodist Church with the family present an hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Montpelier Cemetery, Patterson.
Jo Ann was born to James Alfred Harpole and Irma...
Keith Edward Lindstrom
October 9, 2026
Keith Edward Lindstrom, 98, died peacefully on October 9, 2026, surrounded by people who loved him. After 98 years, 77 years of marriage, 42 years on the railroad, and countless stories, Keith still had plenty to say.
Born September 2, 1928, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, to Cedric and Mabel Lindstrom, Keith grew up with his older brother, Eugene, and younger sister,...
Lynne Ann Westlund
October 8, 2026
Lynne Westlund, 61, passed away on October 8, 2026, following a battle with cancer. She was born on June 8, 1965, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Lynne graduated from Urbandale High School and went on to earn degrees in physics, mathematics, and accounting from Iowa State University. Throughout her career, she worked in the actuarial, insurance, and credit industries.
Lynne is survived by...
Roger "Scott" McKee
October 8, 2026
Roger "Scott" McKee, age 74, of Perry, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home - Perry Chapel, 1721 Park Street, Perry, Iowa. Burial will follow at Violet Hill Cemetery in Perry. In lieu...
Theodore Ted Peacock
October 4, 2026
Theodore Ted Peacock, 46, passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 4, 2026 from a brain bleed.
Ted was born November 1, 1979 in Des Moines, Iowa, to Thomas and Linda Peacock. He attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from Dowling High School. He played on the basketball team and spent many hours in volunteer work at Iowa...
Ed Criss
October 3, 2026
Ed Criss, 77, of Winterset, Iowa, passed away early morning on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines.
Edward Earl Criss was born on September 1, 1949, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Virgil and Janice (Proud) Criss. He graduated from Afton High School in 1968.
In March of 1969, Ed was drafted into the United States Army and completed...
Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Hughes
October 2, 2026
Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Flinders Hughes passed away October 2nd, 2026 at the remarkable age of 105.
Betty was born March 31, 1921 on the family farm near Sutherland, Iowa. She was the third child of Laurence G. Flinders and Laura Burmeister Flinders and joined her family of two older brothers, Horace and Dale. Eight years later she was followed by a...
Ruby Robinson
October 2, 2026
Ruby Robinson, 91, of Winterset, Iowa, passed away Friday, October 2, 2026 at Azria Health, Winterset.
Ruby Jean Leeper was born at home in rural Madison County, Iowa on May 23, 1935, to Lloyd and Faye (Nolte) Leeper. She attended Jackson No. 2 through the fourth grade and after the school closed, she continued her education in Earlham, graduating from Earlham...
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