Obituaries

John T. Robbins

Deceased: 03/14/2012

John T. Robbins passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. John was born on February 10, 1937, to Mary Robbins in Des Moines. John enjoyed spending time with his…

Jerry Fales

Deceased: 03/14/2012

Jerry Fales, 84, passed away from a heart attack on Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at his home in Des Moines. He was born December 8, 1927, to Melvin and Gladys Fales. He served in the United States…

Frank Harmon

Deceased: 03/13/2012

Frank “Doc” Harmon, 61, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2012, after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. Doc enjoyed working for Keck Parking, Inc., before having to take early retirement due…

Linda Lamb

Deceased: 03/13/2012

Linda Lea Lamb, 60, was born July 20, 1951, in Des Moines, IA, the daughter of Garrison Lamb and Coralea (Olmsted) Lamb. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and friends, on…

Mary Koromo

Deceased: 03/13/2012

LITTLE FOOTPRINTS How very softly You tiptoed Into my world. Almost silently. Only a moment You stayed. But what an imprint Your footsteps have left Upon my heart. www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

Larry R. Ryan

Deceased: 03/13/2012

James O. Buffington

Deceased: 03/13/2012

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Daniel Graber

Deceased: 03/13/2012

Daniel Graber, 32, died Tuesday, March 13, 2012. He was born March 12, 1980, to Herbert and Rebecca Graber, in Des Moines. Daniel was raised in Des Moines and then moved to Michigan to drive…

Peggy Jo (Cole) Hoffman

Deceased: 03/13/2012

Peggy Jo (Cole) Hoffman, 70, died Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at home. A memorial service will be held 3 to 6 pm, Saturday, March 17, at 10938 S. Wold Road (SE 5th and County Line Road). Peggy was born…

Bonnie Whitcomb

Deceased: 03/12/2012

Bonnie Whitcomb, 65, passed away March 12, 2012. She was born in Fairfield, Iowa, and lived in Des Moines for over 30 years. Bonnie was previously married to Carroll Harwood, and later married to…

Paul Thompson

Deceased: 03/12/2012

Paul Thompson, 42, passed away Monday, March 12, 2012, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. He was born April 3, 1969, in Des Moines, to Paul and Janet Thompson. Paul enjoyed going…

Beatrice D. Hemmingson

Deceased: 03/12/2012

Hazel G. Burns

Deceased: 03/11/2012

Hazel G. Burns, 96, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2012, at Bickford Cottage. She was born February 24, 1916, to Everett and Elva Jones, in Waterloo, Iowa. Hazel owned and operated her own antique…

Jack Leeper, Jr.

Deceased: 03/11/2012

Jack “Ed” Leeper, 66, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center. Jack was born February 25, 1946, in Neodesha, Kansas, to Jack and Margie Leeper. He worked as a counselor in South…

Jerry Pike

Deceased: 03/11/2012

Jerry Lee Pike, (Mr. Bass Man), 84, passed away at Mercy Hospital on March 11. Jerry was born on January 1, 1928, to James and Ruth Pike. He graduated from East High School in 1946. He served in the…