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Barbara Ann Melcher

Deceased: 01/13/2023

On Friday, January 13, 2023, Barbara Melcher passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 89. She was born Barbara Ann Richmond on August 27, 1933 in the same old farmhouse her father was born…

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Helen Delores "Doe" Sanford

Deceased: 01/13/2023

Helen Delores “Doe” Sanford, 82, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023, at UnityPoint Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines. Doe was born April 25, 1940, to Frank and Wanda Work. She graduated…

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Lois Koester Kriebs

Deceased: 01/13/2023

Lois was born on June 6, 1935, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Carl T. and Leora Koester. She grew up attending Hubbell Elementary, Callanan Junior High and Roosevelt High School. Lois was the youngest of…

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David Garner Helkenn

Deceased: 01/13/2023

David Garner Helkenn of Des Moines, 78, was born on March 31, 1944, to Helen Hamilton in Centerville, Iowa. He spent his last days at EveryStep Kavanagh House where he passed away on January 13,…

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Becky Summers

Deceased: 01/13/2023

Becky Irene Summers, 66, passed away January 13, 2023 at Azria Health Care Center. Becky was born July 19, 1956 in Des Moines, Iowa to her parent’s Donald and Ruby Summers. She enjoyed crocheting,…

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Russell McKeehan, Jr.

Deceased: 01/13/2023

Russell Allen McKeehan, Jr., 45, passed away January 13, 2023. Russell was born October 18, 1977, to Russell Sr. and Marsanna McKeehan. He was born and raised in Des Moines and was a proud…

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Harold A. Henry

Deceased: 01/12/2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Harold Albert "Hank" Henry announces his passing on January 12, 2023, at the age of 102. A life-long native of Iowa, Harold was born in Van Meter on Oct.…

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Colleen Lydon

Deceased: 01/12/2023

Colleen Marie Lydon, 71, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023. Colleen was born October 13, 1951, in Des Moines, Iowa to Joseph and Lillian (Milligan) Lydon. She is survived by her daughters, Jeni…

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Beatrice Heller

Deceased: 01/11/2023

Beatrice J. Heller, 72, passed away January 11, 2023, at Taylor House Hospice. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa on October 30, 1950, to William and Lovie Ridner. Bea attended Des Moines East High…

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Gidlow LaVern "Vern" "Gid" Schwerdtfeger

Deceased: 01/11/2023

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Sharon Blair

Deceased: 01/11/2023

Sharon Blair, 63, passed away on January 11, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital. She was born in Des Moines on September 26, 1959 to John and Anne Blair. Sharon went to Smouse Elementary and graduated…

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Jesse J. Lathrum

Deceased: 01/11/2023

Jesse John Lathrum, 89, of Des Moines passed away peacefully on January 11, 2023 at Bishop Drumm Retirement Center. He was born March 21, 1933 in St. Charles, Iowa, to William and Alice Lathrum, the…

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Jason Robert Swinehart

Deceased: 01/11/2023

Jason Robert Swinehart, 34, passed away suddenly on January 11, 2023. He was born in Des Moines on October 1, 1988, to James and Cynthia Swinehart. Jason attended High School in Des Moines.…

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Virginia "Ginny" Mauk

Deceased: 01/10/2023

Virginia Rae (Eddinger) Mauk, age 76, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Eldora Specialty Care in Eldora, Iowa. Ginny was born June 7, 1946, in Des Moines, Iowa to Clinton and…

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George Ronald Williams

Deceased: 01/10/2023

George R. Williams, 79, passed away January 10, 2023. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2023 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in…

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