Obituaries

Butch Riley

Deceased: 02/12/2022

“Butch” Robert Keith Riley, age 65, passed away at home on Saturday, February 12, 2022 after a brief and courageous battle with stage 4 cancer. Butch was born October 18, 1956 in Ottumwa, Iowa to…

Frances L. Kane

Deceased: 02/12/2022

Frances L. Kane April 23, 1952 - February 12, 2022

Thomas Miller, Jr.

Deceased: 02/12/2022

Sheryl Smith-Barr

Deceased: 02/12/2022

Sheryl Ann Smith-Barr, age 83, passed away on February 12, 2022, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. She was born in Des Moines, IA on April 5, 1938, the first of four born to Elnora…

Joyce Berniece Westendorf

Deceased: 02/12/2022

Joyce Berniece (Hakanson) Westendorf, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on February 12th, 2022 at the age of 89. Joyce was born June 19th, 1932 to Celia (White) and Victor Hakanson. She was raised…

Bona Rossi

Deceased: 02/12/2022

Bona Rossi, 75, passed away on February 12, 2022 at Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center. She was born May 22, 1946, to Enzo and Rita Rossi in Bore, Villa Minozzo, Reggio Emilia, Italy. She…

Harold "Buddy" Quigley

Deceased: 02/12/2022

Harold “Buddy” Quigley, age 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 12, 2022. Harold was born February 21, 1939 in Des Moines, Iowa. He is survived by five sisters…

Garth (Gary) M. Stravers

Deceased: 02/12/2022

Garth (Gary) Marion Stravers, 92, of Mitchellville, Iowa passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. He will be deeply missed by his family and loved ones. …

Robert James, Sr.

Deceased: 02/12/2022

Robert James, Sr. 76, passed away February 12, 2022 at Chariton Specialty Care in Chariton, Iowa. Robert was born December 16, 1945 in Des Moines, Iowa to Conrad and Helen (Bowles) James, Sr. He…

William "Bill" Burke

Deceased: 02/12/2022

William Joseph Burke (Bill), 72, of Ankeny, IA passed away on February 12, 2022, after a long battle with non-alcoholic liver failure. Bill approached his illness in the same way he approached his…

Mary Jones

Deceased: 02/12/2022

Mary Baker Jones died peacefully on February 12, 2022 at the age of 83. She was born and raised in Humboldt, Iowa and a proud graduate of the University of Iowa College of Nursing. Mary worked as a…

Sharon F. Scott

Deceased: 02/10/2022

Sharon Fern Scott passed away February 10, 2022 at Accura Healthcare of Pleasantville at the age of 81. Sharon was born September 24, 1940 in Oskaloosa, Iowa to Arthur and Martha Floden. She…

Richard Allen Burt, Jr.

Deceased: 02/09/2022

Bret Dacre

Deceased: 02/09/2022

Bret P. Dacre, 52, of Des Moines, went to be with the Lord on February 9, 2022. Bret had a big heart and gentle spirit. He loved his family and was a true friend. Bret loved to cook and was…

Holly Hall

Deceased: 02/09/2022

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