Obituaries

Dzau Chandavong

Deceased: 06/14/2023

Kimberly Ann Bright

Deceased: 06/14/2023

Kimberly Ann Bright was a devoted wife, cherished mother, and an incredible source of love and support for all who knew her. Born on November 6, 1987, in Grand Rapids, MI, Kimberly was a beacon of…

Betty Tully

Deceased: 06/13/2023

Betty J. Tully, 79, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Parkridge Specialty Care in Pleasant Hill. Betty was born April 22, 1944, to Roy and Sarah Oldes in Des Moines, Iowa. She married Automba…

Carl W. Mersereau

Deceased: 06/13/2023

Carl Mersereau, 75, left us suddenly for his eternal rest on June 13, 2023. He was born in Passaic, New Jersey, on September 29, 1947, to Harold and Evelyn (Elgersma) Mersereau. Carl spent his…

Delmer Veik

Deceased: 06/13/2023

Delmer Leo Veik, 89, passed away June 13, 2023. He was born August 14, 1933 in Petersburg, Nebraska to his parent’s Henry and Amelia (Overman) Veik. Delmer received his education from St. Mary’s…

Nick Lint

Deceased: 06/13/2023

Matthias James Baccam

Deceased: 06/13/2023

Matthias James Baccam passed peacefully in the arms of his parents on June 13, 2023. Though Matthias lived only a short time on this earth, he filled our lives with such love and joy. He is…

Anastasio Varela Jr.

Deceased: 06/13/2023

No services are scheduled at this time.

Emma Murfin

Deceased: 06/13/2023

Emma Murfin, 90, passed away on June 13, 2023, at Unity Point Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center. Emma was born March 11, 1933, in Forest City, Iowa. She married Max Murfin on September 28,…

Doug Nicolet

Deceased: 06/12/2023

Lanny Douglas Nicolet, 79, passed away June 12, 2023 at Sunny View Care Center in Ankeny. He was born October 25, 1943 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to his parent’s Roy and Thelma (Schuchmann) Nicolet. Doug…

Vang Malavong

Deceased: 06/12/2023

Vang Malavong, age 80, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023. She was born April 4, 1943, in Laos to her parents, Pane and Bouapha. She worked as a seamstress during her working years. Vang enjoyed…

Wendy Hull

Deceased: 06/12/2023

Gwendolyn Dorothy Hull Coon, “Wendy”, 52, went home to be with our Heavenly Father on June 12, 2023 from an unexpected health issue. Visitation for family, friends, and community will be held from…

Elizabeth Ann Marley

Deceased: 06/12/2023

Elizabeth Ann Marley, 91, passed away on June 12, 2023, at EveryStep Kavanagh House. Elizabeth was born September 20, 1931, in Des Moines, Iowa to Walter and Irene (Fillman) Hughes. She enjoyed her…

Adam Drake Liu

Deceased: 06/12/2023

Brenda L. Pinczer

Deceased: 06/11/2023

Brenda Lynn Pinczer, age 59, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023, at her home in Des Moines. Brenda was born November 6, 1963, in Des Moines, Iowa to Marion and Rennis Pinczer. She graduated from East…