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Catherine Shannon

Deceased: 12/30/2025

Catherine Ann Shannon, 94, passed away December 30, 2025. She was born September 1, 1931 in Booneville, Iowa Catherine enjoyed reading and shopping. She is survived by her children, Steve…

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Cleva Belle Gammel

Deceased: 12/29/2025

Cleva Belle Gammel, age 90, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025. She was born on December 31, 1934, in Spickard, Missouri, to Melvin and Ethel Sears. When Cleva first came to Des Moines, she…

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James "Jim" Valentine

Deceased: 12/29/2025 | Service: 01/06/2026

James “Jim” Valentine, age 77, passed away on December 29, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Jim was born on August 12, 1948, in Newton, Iowa, to Bernard and Lorna (Brandt) Valentine.…

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Robert A. Schaefer

Deceased: 12/28/2025 | Service: 01/02/2026

Robert A. Schaefer, age 85, passed away on December 28, 2025, in Urbandale, Iowa. He was born on August 24, 1940, in San Antonio, Texas, and later made Iowa his home. Robert worked for many years in…

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Gary "Gar" Dean Enfield

Deceased: 12/27/2025

Gary Dean Enfield, 76, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home December 27th after a courageous journey with Lewy Body Dementia. Gary was born on March 16, 1949, in Des Moines, Iowa, to…

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Ken Gilchrist

Deceased: 12/26/2025 | Service: 01/02/2026

Kenneth Gilchrist passed away at Holland Farms in Norwalk, Iowa on 26 December 2025. Born 23 December 1930 in Pocahontas, Iowa, as the 12th of 16 children, he emerged before his twin brother Keith.…

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Charlotte Gruening

Deceased: 12/26/2025 | Service: 01/05/2026

Charlotte Gruening, age 80, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025. She was born the daughter of Charlotte Ford and Richard Halterman on December 28, 1944, in Des Moines, Iowa She found her…

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JoAnn Betty Mahedy

Deceased: 12/24/2025 | Service: 01/03/2026

JoAnn Betty Mahedy, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. She was born the daughter of Cleva Miller and John Mekus on January 14, 1939, in Des Moines, Iowa. She later married Daniel…

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Deanna McCurdy

Deceased: 12/24/2025 | Service: 01/05/2026

Deanna Kay McCurdy, 74, passed away December 24, 2025. She was born March 16, 1951. De was very dedicated. She was a dedicated wife, daughter, sister, friend, and employee. She worked for Younkers…

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Matt Oelmann

Deceased: 12/23/2025

Matthew David Oelmann, age 32, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025. He was born on August 30, 1993, in Des Moines, Iowa. Matt was the beloved son of Cheri Oelmann and the late Douglas…

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Randy Matheny

Deceased: 12/23/2025

Randal Lee Matheny, 66, passed away December 23, 2025. He was born April 25, 1959 in Des Moines, Iowa to his parents, Ernest and Patsy Matheny. Randy graduated from North High School. He was a proud…

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Harvey Berry

Deceased: 12/23/2025 | Service: 01/10/2026

Harvey Berry was born on September 7, 1933, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Hattie and Ralph Berry. He attended Lincoln High School for a time and later proudly served his country in the United States Army…

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Susan Lynn Staker

Deceased: 12/21/2025 | Service: 01/17/2026

Susan Lynn Staker, 72, of West Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully in her home in December 2025 in the presence of her husband of 35 years, Gene. Sue was born in June 1953 to Warren and Darlean…

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Laura Carolus

Deceased: 12/19/2025 | Service: 12/26/2025

Laura Carolus, 69, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, December 19, 2025. Laura was born February 9, 1956, in Des Moines, Iowa. She had a big heart and did not…

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Bessie McWilliams

Deceased: 12/19/2025 | Service: 12/28/2025

ANKENY, IOWA: Bessie Ellen McWilliams (age 90) passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025. Bessie (Bess) McWilliams was born on August 4, 1935, to Agnes and Irvin Amenson. She grew up in Roland,…

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