OBITUARIES

May 23, 2023

Sheila Algreen passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at her home at the age of 89, just a month before getting to celebrate her 90th birthday bash. She felt blessed to be able to live in her own home and often said, “It takes a village to keep an old lady in her home.”

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May 22, 2023

Darlene Mae Davis was born January 25, 1942 in Omaha, Nebraska to Alva P. Davis and Leola Hansen Davis. She graduated from Omaha High School in 1960. Then Darlene moved to Iowa. She worked as a housekeeper and a desk clerk at the Perry CAB (aka Hotel Pattee). She met Donald Lawrence and the two were united in marriage....

May 22, 2023

Margaret "Maggie" Ann Clark, 88, of Prairie City died May 22, 2023, at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. Maggie was born December 19, 1934, in Des Moines to Frank and Margaret (Walsh) Millburn. She graduated from Colfax High School on May 26, 1953.

Maggie was united in marriage to Duane Clark on May 27,...

May 21, 2023

Marilyn Jean Bass Smith was born May 6, 1930 in Red Oak, Iowa.  She was reared on a farm with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bass along with her sisters Carolyn and Shirley.  In 1943, she won the Montgomery County Spelling Bee and placed 5th in the Iowa State Championship.  Spelling was something Jean loved.  Following graduation, Jean...

May 19, 2023

Francis Wayne Aldrich, 88, of rural Adel passed away Friday, May 19, 2023.  Wayne was born November 17, 1934 on the family farm in Dallas County to Orlo and Mabel (Addy) Aldrich.  He was one of seven siblings in a large farming family.  He graduated in 1952 from Redfield High School after attending country school through 8th grade.  In...

May 18, 2023

Gerald "Gary" K. Erickson, Jr., 74, of Panama City Beach, FL and formerly of Des Moines, passed away on May 18, 2023, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines.

A Memorial Service for Gary will be held on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Morning Star Assisted Living’s Chapel, 525 S. 60th St., West Des Moines...

May 18, 2023

William (Bill) Patrick James, beloved father and grandfather, passed peacefully in his home in West Des Moines, IA at the age of 89 on May 18, 2023. He is survived by son Matthew Dean (Robert Estes) of St. Louis Park, MN, daughter Lisa Ann Guerra (Johnston, IA), granddaughter Gabriela Marie Guerra (Washington D.C.), grandson Manuel Alexander Guerra (Boston, MA),...

May 17, 2023

Frank William Tamse, a loving husband, devoted father, grandfather and brother, passed away on May 17, 2023, at Pine Acres Rehabilitation & Care Center in West Des Moines, at the age of 85.

Visitation for Frank will be Monday, May 22, 2023 from 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 1230 Merle...

May 17, 2023

Sherryl was born March 23, 1949 in St. Joseph, Mo. to Harry and Irene Kephart. She grew up in St. Joe where she attended Central High School. There she participated as a dancer in musical plays, her favorite being Oklahoma. She also participated in dance and piano recitals.

Following her graduation in 1967, she attended...

May 16, 2023

Nora Lee Long was born October 11, 1966 in Greenwood, Mississippi. She fell in love with Clifton Mark Long and the two were united in marriage on June 1, 1984 at the Leflore County Courthouse. Nora went back to school and got her GED in 1985. Nora and Clifton were blessed with two sons Brian and Marcus. She worked...

May 15, 2023

Charles Donald “Don” Hunsicker, 88, of Des Moines, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023 at the UnityPoint Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines.

Funeral service for Don will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 22, 2023 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home with a visitation being held one hour prior beginning at 9:30 a.m....

May 15, 2023

Marilyn Jeanne Ewald, 88, of West Des Moines, IA died on Monday, May 15, 2023, of natural causes.

Marilyn was born on January 31, 1935, to Evelyn and Elmer Haasch of Menominee, MI. In 1952, she married her high school sweetheart, Wayne Richard Ewald. In 1966, Marilyn and Wayne took their seven children and moved...

May 14, 2023

Rosemary Quinn was born on September 6, 1936, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Samuel and Verda (Shreck) Caligiuri. She grew up in Des Moines, where she attended St. Joseph Academy and graduated in 1954.On November 13, 1954, Rosemary married Donald Quinn, and they enjoyed a loving and devoted marriage for over 65 years until Donald's passing in 2020.

May 12, 2023

James "Jim" Dean Shackelford, born on August 17, 1957, in Estherville, Iowa, Jim was the son of Marvin and Mary Ellen (Beaver) Shackelford. He spent his formative years in Bayard, Iowa, where he graduated from Bayard High School.

Jim had an unwavering love for cars. Whether it was fast cars, old cars, or meticulously detailing...

May 12, 2023

Dariusz “Derek” Michal Hofman, 57, of Clive passed away Friday, May 12, 2023 with his family by his bedside at UnityPoint, Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, IA.

Derek was born October 25, 1965 to Jerzy and Irena (Smigielska) Hofman. He grew up and lived in Poland for his younger years, until moving to America...

May 12, 2023

Phyllis Jean Kingsbury, 84, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023 at Ramsey Village in Des Moines, Iowa.

Phyllis was born on May 31, 1938 in Augusta, Kansas to L.D. “Bill” and Violet (Daniels) Kingsbury. She graduated from Abilene High School in 1956. After high school, she attended Kansas State Teachers College in Emporia, Kansas...

May 11, 2023

Rita Jane Goodrich was born on September 12, 1931, in Sioux City, IA to her parents, Lloyd Houston and Matilda Amelia (Raml) Castle. Rita graduated from East High School in Sioux City in 1949 and attended Briar Cliff College in Sioux City for three years. She was employed by Northwestern Bell Telephone Company in Sioux City for 10 years...

May 10, 2023

Lawrence Kevin Hill, 72, of Adel, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at his home.

Kevin was born on May 19, 1950 to Larry and Fern Hill. As a young man, he played guitar with several bands, including the South Dallas County Crewcut Cowboy Band, and the Wapsie Band. Kevin could play any...

May 10, 2023

Ryan Dale McDonough passed from this life to his heavenly seat peacefully with his entire family at his side on May 10th, 2023. Ryan was born to Dale and Jodie McDonough on May 5, 1985 in Washington, Iowa. He spent his childhood in Iowa Falls, Lafayette, IN and eventually graduated from Estherville-Lincoln Central in 2004. He was athletic and...

May 8, 2023

Lester Delbert Davis Jr, 93, of Des Moines, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2023, at MercyOne Hospice House in Johnston, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on April 22, 1930, in Marietta, IA to Lester Davis Sr. and Ila (Patterson) Davis.

Lester was a hardworking individual who spent...