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Karen Wimmer
Feb 6, 2022
The youngest is not supposed to go first. But, on February 6, 2022, Karen Wimmer, 66, died from Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Karen, from Urbandale, was committed to her family – her husband, Bill Wimmer; her adult sons, Alex and Jon Teig; their father, Bob Teig; her older brother and sisters, Craig, Nancy, and Cathy and their families; and nieces...
William "Bill" Ballalatak
Feb 6, 2022
William "Bill" Joseph Ballalatak passed away in the early morning of February 6, 2022, in Grimes, Iowa. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Assumption Catholic Church in Granger. Bill was born in Knoxville, Iowa on December 21, 1943, to Joseph Ballalatak and Kathryn Welsh. He found his high...
James Randolph Rice
Feb 6, 2022
Hastings Funeral Home in Jefferson is in charge of arrangements for James Rice, 68, of Scranton. James died February 6, 2022 at Mercy One Medical Center in Des Moines. Services are pending at this time. James Randolph Rice, son of Donald Rice and Ruby Jackson-Haynes Rice, was born April 29, 1953 in Iowa. After graduating from high school James...
Shirley Ann Renfrow
Feb 6, 2022
Shirley Renfrow, age 95 of Clive, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at her home in Clive, IA. A memorial service in her honor will be held on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care in Perry with visitation beginning at 10:30...
Maria Garcia
Feb 5, 2022
Hastings Funeral Home in Perry is in charge of arrangements for Maria Garcia, 74, of Perry. Maria died February 5, 2022 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Services are pending at this time. Maria is survived by her husband Noe Garcia, daughters Ma Arminda Alvarez Cruz of Mexico and Lucia Alvarez Cruz of Monterrey, Mexico, and son...
Thomas Crall
Feb 5, 2022
Tom Crall, 82, of Urbandale, passed away on February 5, 2022. Tom was born on a farm near Melrose on October 19, 1939, to Robert and Helen (Brugos) Crall. He graduated from Melrose High school and Northeast Missouri State Teacher’s College. He spent his professional career in the insurance business. However, his heart never left the farm. He liked...
Patricia "Pat" Torpy
Feb 5, 2022
Patricia, “Pat” Torpy, age 89, of Adel, went home to be with the Lord on Feb 5, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 10, 2022, at the United Methodist Church in Adel, with burial following at Prarie Lawn Cemetery near Creston. Family will greet friends from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Thursday, at the church...
Mary Belle Lawless
Feb 5, 2022
To live stream Mary's funeral mass go to Saint Theresa Catholic Church's Facebook page. To live stream the graveside service click on the Tribute Wall tab above. Mary Belle Lawless, age 87, passed away on February 5, 2022, in Des Moines, Iowa. Mary Belle Lawless was born September 22, 1934, to Regina and James McPherson. She attended St. John’s...
William Demoss
Feb 4, 2022
William DeMoss, 80, passed away on February 4, 2022 at the Winterset Care Center North. William was born on May 14, 1941 to Lee and Florence (Jones) DeMoss in Des Moines, Iowa. He worked at Fire Stone Tire and Rubber Company in Des Moines for 22 years. William enjoyed hobbies such as hunting, fishing and collected many hunting knives...
Alexander Konz
Feb 4, 2022
Alexander Konz, 28, passed away on February 4, 2022. He was born on January 21, 1994 to Jim Konz and Meredith Levinstein in Des Moines, Iowa. He attended Roosevelt High School. Alex always said he wanted to “live life on his terms.” He lived an adventurous life. He traveled with friends, but also met new ones. Alex was known...
Lonnie Koons
Feb 3, 2022
It’s hard to capture the life of someone larger than life- as Lonnie was-in a few paragraphs but we’ll give it our best shot. Lonnie Dean “Budgie” “Pastor” and his favorites of all, “Dad” and “Papa” Koons, died peacefully surrounded by his wife and sons on Thursday, February 3, 2022. Lonnie was born April 16, 1954, in Oskaloosa, Iowa...
Robert "Bob" Thompson
Feb 3, 2022
Hastings Funeral Home in Perry is in charge of arrangements for Robert "Bob" Thompson, 66, of Perry. Bob died February 3, 2022 at his home. Services are pending at this time. Events Details are pending.
Mary Fisher
Feb 3, 2022
Mary Ellen Kircher was born September 27, 1936 in Des Moines, Iowa. Her parents were Louis and Madeline Kircher. She had two sisters, Joanne and Kay, and a brother, Mike, all of whom predeceased her. Growing up, she was an avid softball player with a powerful bat. Mary graduated from North High School in 1953. She met her future...
Patricia Tracy
Feb 3, 2022
Pat Tracy, 77, of Ankeny (formerly of Winterset), passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022 at EveryStep Kavanagh House in Des Moines. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Capitol City Church (5990 NE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50313). Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, February 10, at Capitol...
Margaret Ann Gittins
Feb 2, 2022
Margaret "Maggie" Gittins, age 66 of Perry, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at the EveryStep Kavanagh House in Des Moines, IA. A memorial service will be held on Monday, February 7, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at the Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care in Perry. Visitation will be on Monday, February 7, 2022, from 4:00 to...
Randy Stringer
Feb 2, 2022
On Wednesday, February 2, 2022, Randy Gene Stringer, age 58, went to be with the Lord. Randy was born June 15, 1963 to Richard and Corene in Des Moines, IA. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1981, and was proud of his upbringing. Randy went on to graduate from Central College in 1993 with his Bachelor of Arts...
Callie Jamison
Feb 2, 2022
Callie Mae Jamison died February 2, 2022 at Good Samaritan Society in Manson, Iowa. She was born April 27, 1930 to Cleveland and Mary Jane (Tribbey) Harrell in Winterset, Iowa. On September 5, 1948 she was united in marriage to Robert R Jamison. They were blessed with three children, Cynthia Lynne, James Craig and Robert William. Callie graduated from...
James Miller
Feb 2, 2022
James William Miller, 61, passed away on February 2, 2022 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. He was born on December 6, 1960 to the late Leonard and Charlyne (Rademacher) Miller. Jim worked most of his life in the auto industry, first in sales then in service. He enjoyed spending his time golfing and boating with family and friends. Jim...
Ruth Nash
Jan 31, 2022
Ruth (Suzy) Nash, 95, passed away on January 31st at Prairie Vista Care Center in Altoona, Iowa. Suzy was born January 7th, 1927, in Wausau, Wisconsin to Jacob and Julia (Anderson) Stuhlfauth. She married Keith Nash in 1949 and they had four children: Barbara, Mary, Laura, and David. Suzy was adored by all who knew her. She always had...
Theodore Wacht
Jan 31, 2022
Theodore John Wacht, age 70, passed away on January 31, 2022 at EveryStep Hospice Kavanagh House in Des Moines, Iowa. Theodore (Ted) was born in 1951 to Robert and Leota Wacht of Adel, Iowa. Ted spent the majority if his life in Urbandale and graduated from Urbandale High School in 1971. Ted went to work for the Urbandale Athletic...
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