Obituaries

Bernice A. Nall

Deceased: 05/12/2026

Bernice A. Nall, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Regency Care Center in Norwalk. Bernice was born March 2, 1937, to Charles and Floretta (Jeffers)…

Deborah French

Deceased: 05/12/2026

Deborah Ann French, 75, passed away May 12, 2026. She was born September 12, 1950 in Norfolk, Virginia to her parents, James and Madelyn Hurdle. Deb held many retail positions throughout her life…

Mary Lou Gunderson

Deceased: 05/10/2026

Mary Lou Gunderson, 93, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2026. Mary Lou was born on August 7, 1932, in Rockford, Illinois. She is one of two children born to Helen and George Tullock. She spent her…

David Bradish Jr.

Deceased: 05/08/2026 | Service: 05/15/2026

Melissa Ann Hunt

Deceased: 05/08/2026

Melissa Ann Hunt, 57 of Johnston, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 8, 2026. Melissa was born October 19,1968, to Larry and Mariann (Till) Cotter in Grundy Center, Iowa. She married the love of…

Michael Jay King

Deceased: 05/07/2026

Michael Jay King, 67, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 7, 2026 at MercyOne Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. Mike was born on December 7, 1958, in Des Moines, to Patrick and Barbara (Houlette)…

Jennette Marie Berge

Deceased: 05/07/2026

Jennette Marie Berge, age 72, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. Jennette was born on February 28, 1954, in Wagner, South Dakota, to Marvin and Betty (Smith)…

Donna Lou Farland

Deceased: 05/07/2026 | Service: 05/26/2026

Donna Lou (Starck) Farland, age 97, of Waukee, formerly of Newton, was received into the arms of Jesus on May 7, 2026. Donna was born on July 16, 1928, in Washington, Iowa to Mathias Starck and…

Patricia Ann Morgan

Deceased: 05/05/2026

Patricia Ann Morgan, age 79, passed on May 5, 2026. Pat was born April 25, 1947, and was a lifelong resident of Des Moines. She was a kind and loving person with a great sense of humor and was…

Shirley Ann Armstrong

Deceased: 05/05/2026 | Service: 05/19/2026

Shirley Ann Armstrong, 78, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Shirley was born March 26, 1948, in Des Moines, Iowa. She graduated from North High School. Shirley enjoyed collecting teddy bears and…

Pat Hogan

Deceased: 05/04/2026 | Service: 05/12/2026

Patricia Ann Hogan, 81, of Bondurant passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026. She was born September 11, 1944 in Stuart, Iowa to Peter Paul and Mary Margaret (O’Brien) Hogan. Pat grew up in the Des…

Samantha "Sam" Leigh Moore

Deceased: 05/04/2026 | Service: 05/13/2026

Samantha "Sam" Moore, 19, of Ankeny, Iowa, ran into the arms of her Heavenly Father on May 4, 2026, after succumbing to injuries sustained in a car accident. Born smiling, Samantha was a bright…

Ketarah B. Hinton

Deceased: 05/04/2026 | Service: 05/12/2026

Ketarah Bertha Hinton, 37, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026, at her home in Des Moines. Ketarah was born October 7, 1988, in Des Moines, Iowa. Known for her strength and resilience, she was fun,…

Maureen Lynn Frette

Deceased: 05/03/2026

Maureen Lynn Frette, age 76, passed away on May 3, 2026. Maureen was born December 3, 1949, in Des Moines, Iowa to Austin and Barbara McFadden. A life long resident of Des Moines, Maureen worked…

Daniel Leaming

Deceased: 05/03/2026 | Service: 05/13/2026

Daniel Leaming, 81, passed away at UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital. Daniel was born September 30, 1944, in Dawson, Iowa to Daniel and Irma (Lansing) Leaming. He served in the United…