Obituaries

Russell Overton

Deceased: 09/14/2024

Russell Dean Overton II, 69, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 14, 2024 surrounded by his family. Russell was born July 1, 1955, in Des Moines, Iowa to Russell D. and Gloria J.…

Joseph Gering, Jr.

Deceased: 09/13/2024

Joseph “Joe” Gering, Jr., 89, passed away in Des Moines on September 13, 2024, at Methodist Hospital. Joe was born on October 27, 1934, to Joseph and Charlotte (Keul) Gering in Des Moines, Iowa. He…

Evelyn Ann Jeffs

Deceased: 09/13/2024 | Service: 09/28/2024

Jeremy Lee Parker, Sr.

Deceased: 09/12/2024

Jeremy Lee Parker, Sr. passed away on September 12, 2024, at Methodist Hospital. He was born on January 20, 1978, to Alvin Parker and Sherry Graham. Jeremy grew up in Des Moines, Iowa. He went to…

Rodney 'Rod' Deibler

Deceased: 09/12/2024

Rodney Paul Deibler (age 70) of Ankeny and formerly Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away September 12, 2024, after a short battle with cancer. Rod was born on August 22, 1954 in Belmond, Iowa to Marilyn…

Gary Aswegan

Deceased: 09/11/2024 | Service: 09/19/2024

Gary Thomas Aswegan Johnston, Iowa Gary Thomas Aswegan, 73, passed away on September 11, 2024. He was born on April 9, 1951 to Gerhart and Delores (Berry) Aswegan. Gary attended North High School.…

Michael Hugh Humphreys

Deceased: 09/11/2024 | Service: 09/27/2024

Michael Hugh Humphreys Cumming, Iowa Michael Hugh Humphreys, 77, of Cumming, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, with his son by his side. Mike was born March 20, 1947, in Des…

Joyce Ann Raudabaugh

Deceased: 09/11/2024

Joyce Raudabaugh of Urbandale, Iowa passed away on September 11, 2024 at Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. She was born in 1952 in Waterloo, Iowa to Harold and Wilma Raudabaugh. Joyce attended…

Earl Short

Deceased: 09/11/2024 | Service: 09/21/2024

Earl Short, 86, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 11, 2024, at his home in Waukee, Iowa, surrounded by family. Earl was born September 9, 1938, to Nancy and Imon Short. Earl was…

Dorothy Walter

Deceased: 09/10/2024 | Service: 09/17/2024

Dorothy Walter Des Moines, Iowa Dorothy passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday evening, September 10, 2024 with family members by her side. Dorothy Marie Walter was born on June 20, 1932 in…

Mary Lee (Sparks) Craig

Deceased: 09/10/2024 | Service: 09/21/2024

Mary Lee (Sparks) Craig was called to be with the Lord on September 10, 2024. Mary was born to Russell and Pauline Sparks, of Farrar, on May 9, 1940. Mary was raised on a dairy farm near Farrar…

Lennie Bash

Deceased: 09/09/2024 | Service: 09/20/2024

Lennie Ardell Bash, born October 9, 1958 died Sunday September 8, 2024 after a courageous fight with lung cancer. Lennie was a jokester. Always the one to make a crowd laugh. He enjoyed cooking for…

Grace Lela Tew

Deceased: 09/09/2024 | Service: 09/12/2024

Grace Lela Tew, 89, passed away September 9, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. Grace was born December 31, 1934, in Des Moines to Martin and Hilda (Moore) Tew. Her mother died when…

Carole Lois Miller

Deceased: 09/09/2024 | Service: 09/12/2024

Carole Lois Miller, 92, passed on Monday September 9, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 16, 1932 in Des Moines, Iowa to Edna and Peter Rounds. She graduated from…

John Michael McNerney

Deceased: 09/09/2024 | Service: 09/19/2024

Together Again John Michael McNerney passed away peacefully at Veterans Hospital Monday, September 9th after a short illness. He was 91. A life-long Southsider, John served his country in the US…