Obituaries

Donald Nissly

Deceased: 02/10/2015

Jerry Philip Downing

Deceased: 02/09/2015

Jerry Philip Downing, 67, was surrounded by family when he took his last breath on Monday, February 9, 2015 at the VA Hospital after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born in…

David Eugene Smith

Deceased: 02/09/2015

David Eugene Smith, 70, passed away Monday, February 9, 2015. A service will be held Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des…

Christine Bedford

Deceased: 02/09/2015

Christine Marie Bedford Waukee Christine Marie Bedford, beloved mother and grandmother, cherished wife and daughter, passed away Monday, February 9, 2015 with her family by her side at Mercy Hospice…

Sophia Sue Paris

Deceased: 02/09/2015

Sophia Sue Paris Des Moines Sophia Sue Paris was born an angel on Sunday, February 8, 2015. Left to cherish her memory are her mommy, Brittany Wellons; grandma, Tammie Wellons; brother, Sonny Paris…

Mark Raymond Wingfield

Deceased: 02/09/2015

Mark Raymond Wingfield, 54, passed away Monday, February 9, 2015 at his home in Des Moines under the care of Steven and Sally after losing a short and courageous battle with cancer. He was born to…

Derrold Anderson

Deceased: 02/09/2015

Derrold Melvin Anderson Des Moines Derrold Melvin Anderson was born October 8, 1925 in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of William and Rose (Mofle) Anderson. Derrold grew up in Des Moines and graduated…

Marilyn Reeves

Deceased: 02/09/2015

Marilyn Yvonne Reeves of Des Moines, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9, 2015. She was born on July 7, 1935 to Ervilla (Smith) and Bert Haydon in Des Moines. Marilyn made her career and…

Arlo Erskin

Deceased: 02/09/2015

Arlo F. Erskin Des Moines Arlo Erskin, 93, passed away February 9, 2015. Arlo was a long-time Des Moines resident. He loved his country and proudly served in the Coast Guard during WWII. Arlo…

Patrick Murphy

Deceased: 02/09/2015

Urn Sale of

Deceased: 02/09/2015

Henry McKnight, Jr.

Deceased: 02/09/2015

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Paul Garvin

Deceased: 02/08/2015

Paul Garvin, 63, passed away unexpectedly due to complications of cancer on Sunday, February 8, 2015 surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. at…

Betty Lou Carter

Deceased: 02/08/2015

Betty Lou Carter, 76, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2015 at her home in Des Moines. Betty was born March 28, 1938 in Los Angeles, California to Clifford and Lucille (Goings) Barton. She retired…

Thomas Castine

Deceased: 02/08/2015

Thomas Castine Sr. Des Moines Thomas Castine Sr., 94, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2015 at University Park Nursing Home. Services will be held Friday, February 13, 2015 at Greater Love Church of…