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William Canavan
Nov 6, 2025
William Canavan, of Des Moines, passed away on November 6, 2025, at the age of 69. He was born in Dubuque, Iowa on February 18, 1956 to Donald and Bernice (Dietzle) Canavan.William grew up in Dubuque, where he graduated from Dubuque Hempstead High School. After spending a few years at the University of Iowa, he dedicated his career to UPS,...
Miles Phipps
Nov 4, 2025
Miles Phipps, 15, of Urbandale, Iowa, passed away on November 4, 2025. He was born on October 21, 2010, to Rocky Phipps and Ashley Campbell.
Miles attended Johnston Elementary School and later Urbandale High School, where he was a part of the GSA Club, a space where he found community and connection.
Music became one of his greatest passions. With his guitar,...
Donald Illg
Nov 2, 2025
Donald Henry Illg, 93, of Urbandale, Iowa, passed away on November 2, 2025.
Don was born on July 3, 1932, in St. Joe, Iowa, to Arthur and Rosalia Illg. He was one of twelve children. He proudly served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany during the Korean War.
On September 1, 1958, Don was united in marriage to Elizabeth...
David Matlock
Nov 1, 2025
David Andrew Matlock, 49, of Norwalk, Iowa, died November 1, 2025. A service with military honors will be held at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery on November 17, 2025, at 9:30 am.
David was born September 13, 1976, in Lapeer, Michigan. He is survived by his wife, Amanda, and their children Emmett and Grant of Norwalk, Iowa; son Nathan (Siobhan) Borowski of...
Gwendolyn Wambold
Nov 1, 2025
Gwendolyn J. Wambold, 93, of Winterset, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Brio of Johnston (a WesleyLife Community).
Gwendolyn Janice Harden was born February 3, 1932 at her parents’ home near Bedford, Iowa. She was the oldest child of Arthur (Pat) and Ann Harden. Two younger brothers, Vernon and Eldon, joined the family. The family settled permanently on a...
Ellen Kathryn Capaul
Nov 1, 2025
Ellen Kathryn Capaul (75) passed away on November 1, 2025. Visitation will be held at Saint Augustin's Catholic Church (545 42nd Street, Des Moines IA) at 10:30 a.m. with a funeral mass to follow at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 7, 2025. Interment will be held at a later date at the Cornell Cemetery, in Cornell WI.
Ellen Kathryn Capaul, 75,...
Victor A. Postel
Oct 31, 2025
Victor A. Postel, 73, of Berwick, Iowa, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines.
Victor was born on April 6, 1952, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Robert and Joyce (Bintz) Postel. He graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids in 1970 and went on to serve his country in the United...
David Glenn Roush
Oct 31, 2025
David Glenn Roush was born on April 2, 1947, at the King’s Daughters Hospital in Perry, Iowa, to Lena (Ullrich) and Glenn Roush. He graduated from Perry High School in 1965.
Dave — a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, loyal friend, and lifelong farmer — passed away on October 31, 2025, surrounded by the family who adored him. He lived...
Lester Ray Hesseltine
Oct 31, 2025
Lester was born June 17, 1930 in Oskalosa, IA. He grew up in the Des Moines, IA area, and went to Johnston High School. He loved and played football.
Lester met Doris at a wrestling meet in Des Moines, and in 1949, they eloped to Bethany, MO. When they got home, Doris still lived at home for a while until the...
Vickie Schleisman
Oct 30, 2025
Vickie Schleisman, 58, formerly of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the Zearing Healthcare Center in Zearing, Iowa. A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory (8201 Hickman Rd. Urbandale, Iowa 50322), from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Immediately following the visitation, her memorial service...
Archie Talamantez
Oct 30, 2025
Archie Lee Talamantez, age 7 months, of Clive, Iowa, passed away on October 30, 2025. He was born on March 17, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa, the beloved son of Theodore Marvin and Haley Rae (Beckner) Talamantez.
Archie Lee was the happiest baby you could find. Our lucky charm, born on St. Patrick's Day. His smile radiated through his "smiley...
Frances Cornwell
Oct 30, 2025
Welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus, Frances Jane Cornwell, age 92, of Clive, Iowa, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025, at Woodlands Creek Senior Living.
Fran was born on March 27, 1933, in Stockton, California, the daughter of Stanley A. and Frances E. (Drake) Repp. Growing up, she lived in many towns and states, attending 14 different schools through...
Terry Frantum
Oct 30, 2025
Terry Linn Frantum, 82, of Jamaica, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the Greene County Medical Center in Jefferson, Iowa.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 3, 2025, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Perry, with the Chaplet of Divine Mercy prayed at 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be...
Tammy Ann Howe
Oct 27, 2025
If you were lucky enough to know Tammy Howe, you know she was one of a kind. A true small-town girl through and through, Tammy spent her whole life in Adel, Iowa — the place she loved most, surrounded by the people she loved most.
Tammy worked at Adel TV & Appliance since high school, right alongside her dad and brother....
Robert "Bob" Earl Walker
Oct 24, 2025
Robert (Bob) Walker passed away October 24, 2025 at home in Adel, Iowa. He was 79 years old. A funeral service will be held on November 13th at Lutheran Church of Hope at 925 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines Iowa 50266. Visitation will be at 10:00, funeral service at 11:00 followed by a 12:00 luncheon.
Bob was born on August...
Mary Apodaca
Oct 22, 2025
Mary Apodaca (78) passed away on October 22, 2025. No services are planned at this time. Check back for updated information and a complete obituary.
Joanne "Jo" Kay Brown
Oct 22, 2025
Joanne "Jo" Kay Brown, 84, of Perry, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Eden Acres Campus of Perry Lutheran Homes in Perry.
Her funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Perry Chapel, with visitation beginning one hour prior at 11:00 a.m. Private family...
Walter Manning
Oct 21, 2025
Walter L. “Walt” Manning, Jr., 78, of Des Moines, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025, at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.
Walt was born on August 1, 1947, in Des Moines to Dorothea and Walter Manning, Sr. Known affectionately as “Jr.” by many, Walt’s life was marked by his love of sports, his generous spirit, and his gift for...
William Dale Green
Oct 21, 2025
William “Bill” Dale Green, age 69, of Adel, Iowa, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025, in Adel, surrounded by his loving family.
Bill was born on April 27, 1956, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Larry Green and Kaye (McDaniel) Cave, and was lovingly raised by his mother and stepfather, Don Cave.
He graduated from Dexfield High School in 1974, where he...
Wimp Wiley
Oct 19, 2025
Pearl “Wimp” Eugene Wiley Jr., 91, of Adel, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Wesley on Grand, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living in Des Moines, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Waukee, 900 S Warrior Lane, Waukee, IA 50263, with visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m....
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