Obituaries

Kaji Gurung

Deceased: 02/19/2020

Susan E. Cox

Deceased: 02/19/2020

Susan Elizabeth (Leonard) Cox was born October 4, 1950 in Des Moines, Iowa to James and Berniece (Pinder) Leonard. She was a lifelong resident of the Des Moines area. She was last employed as a…

Mylesis Schwitzer

Deceased: 02/19/2020

Charles Warnock

Deceased: 02/19/2020

Charles A. Warnock, 85, passed away on February 18, 2020, in Des Moines. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa on April 19, 1934, the son of Horace and Agnes Warnock. Charles attended East High School.…

Jacqueline "Jackie" Posekany

Deceased: 02/18/2020

Jacqueline “Jackie” Lee Posekany, age 76, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines due to complications of a stroke. Jackie was born April 30, 1943 in Sioux City,…

Philip Earl Groner

Deceased: 02/18/2020

On February 18, 2020, during the beautiful morning hours, beloved and loving husband, father and leader, loved by so many, entered into the eternal kingdom of the Kings of Kings and Lord of Lords,…

Sherry L. Lacey

Deceased: 02/18/2020

Sherry Lou Lacey, age 62, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. Sherry was born August 26, 1957 in Des Moines, Iowa to Larry and Mary (Lamb) Lacey. She was…

Gayle Laughman

Deceased: 02/18/2020

Gayle Ross Laughman, 78, passed away at the Unity Point Hospice Taylor House surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. Gayle was born on August 31, 1941 in Runnells, IA to Don and…

Linda Garlock

Deceased: 02/18/2020

Linda Garlock, 72, passed away February 18, 2020 at Mercy One Medical Center. Linda was born July 12, 1947 in Nashville, Tennessee to J.O. and Betty Traxler. She graduated from Fisherville High…

Dana Jaye Schuemann

Deceased: 02/18/2020

Dana Jaye Schuemann, 54, passed away February 18, 2020 at Unity Point Health – Iowa Methodist Medical Center. Dana was born April 27, 1965 in Des Moines. She received her Doctor of Jurisprudence…

Jeannette Whelchel

Deceased: 02/18/2020

Jeannette Lucille (Elliott) Whelchel, 89, went home to be with her husband and other loved ones on February 18, 2020. She was born November 3, 1930 in Whitten, Iowa to Clifford and Minnie (Long)…

Jeffrey D. Smith

Deceased: 02/18/2020

Jeffrey D. Smith, 61, passed away after a short illness on February 18, 2020. He was born on February 3, 1959 in Rockford, Illinois. Jeff served his country proudly in the Army. He was a welder by…

Michael David Leach

Deceased: 02/18/2020

Michael David Leach, 56, passed away February 18, 2020 at Great River Medical Center in Burlington, Iowa. Michael was born October 28, 1963 in Sioux City, Iowa to Richard and Lois Leach. He retired…

Barbie Sue Chester

Deceased: 02/18/2020

Barbie Sue Chester, age 68, a resident of Belen, NM, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. Barbie was currently a member of Grace Fellowship in Los Lunas, NM and formerly a member of the First…

Marilyn "Granny" L. Thomas

Deceased: 02/17/2020

Marilyn Lorraine Thomas, known to all as “Granny”, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 17, 2020 at Taylor House Hospice surrounded by her family at the age of 80. Marilyn was born September…