John W. Brodie

John William Brodie, age 84, passed into eternal life peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, November 14, 2025, at 10:50 p.m. at Fleur Heights Care Center in Des Moines while under the care of Suncrest Hospice. At the time of his passing, John was being serenaded by the voices of his family, while they were holding his hands and singing Amazing Grace.

Services will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 15 Indianola Avenue, Des Moines. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with the Knights of Columbus concluding the visitation with a dedication ceremony. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:30 a.m.

Following the funeral, burial with military honors will be held at Iowa Veterans Cemetery, followed by a reception at the Veterans Reception Center in Van Meter, Iowa.

Full obituary to come.

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