Obituaries

Larry Biondi

Deceased: 03/12/2026 | Service: 03/19/2026

Larry Anthony Biondi, age 82, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 12, 2026. He was born the son of Marco and Carolina Biondi on March 26, 1943 in Des Moines, Iowa. Larry…

Manny Russell Reber

Deceased: 03/07/2026 | Service: 03/20/2026

Manny Reber was stillborn in Des Moines, Iowa. Though his time on earth was brief, he was deeply loved and will always be remembered by his family. Manny is survived by his mother, Reba, his father,…

James (Jim) Conrath

Deceased: 03/10/2026 | Service: 03/20/2026

James “Jim” Conrath, 79, of Waukee, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Unity Point Iowa Methodist Medical Center with family by his side. He was born November 9, 1946 in Des Moines to Doris and…

Robert "Bob" Maynard Biegger

Deceased: 03/11/2026 | Service: 03/21/2026

Robert “Bob” Maynard Biegger, 83, passed away on March 11, 2026, at his home in Altoona, Iowa. Bob was born on February 22, 1943, in Des Moines, Iowa. He earned his GED and spent his working years…

Harold Jolly Bierma

Deceased: 03/01/2026 | Service: 03/21/2026

On Sunday, March 1, 2026, Harold Bierma passed away. He was 88 years old. Harold was born March 22,1937 in Des Moines, Iowa, the youngest son of Ralph and Emily Bierma. He and his three siblings…

Lois Ann Paulsen

Deceased: 02/22/2026 | Service: 03/21/2026

Lois Paulsen passed away February 22, 2026 in Grimes, Iowa. Lois Paulsen (Miller) was born on April 6, 1930 to Roy and Catherine (Drealan) Miller on the family farm in Palmer, Iowa. She was the…

Winifred (Winni) Puck

Deceased: 03/04/2026 | Service: 03/21/2026

Winifred (Winni) B. Roberts Puck, 81, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. Winni was born in Des Moines, IA, on May 26, 1944 to Clifford W. Roberts & Dorothy E.…

Nora Patricia Bogart

Deceased: 01/30/2026 | Service: 03/22/2026

Nora Patricia Horan Bogart aka Patti Bogart passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, loyalty, and unforgettable stories. Patti was born in Burlington, Iowa, to…

Debbie Rowena Turney

Deceased: 03/11/2026 | Service: 03/23/2026

Debra Rowena (Casner) Turney was born on September 18, 1954, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Earl “Swede” and Colleen (Wright) Casner. Debra started high school in Alleman, Iowa, where she was their VIP…

Robert "Bob" Kimmel

Deceased: 03/11/2026 | Service: 03/23/2026

Robert “Bob” Kimmel Jr. was born on October 2, 1962, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Robert and Etta Kimmel. He passed away on March 11, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family, after a short battle with…

Robert "Bob" R. Dillard

Deceased: 03/14/2026 | Service: 03/24/2026

Robert "Bob" Dillard, 80, passed away at MercyOne Hospital in Des Moines, on March 14, 2026, from complications of a stroke. Bob was born May 29, 1945 in Des Moines, Iowa to Earl and Eugenie Dillard.…

Barbara Jean Prendergast

Deceased: 02/26/2026 | Service: 03/24/2026

Barbara Jean Prendergast, 93, of West Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, education, and joyful living. Barbara was born January 22, 1933 to John and…

Gustavo Salazar-Reza

Deceased: 03/13/2026 | Service: 03/24/2026

Karen Archer

Deceased: 03/16/2026 | Service: 03/25/2026

Karen Joyce Archer, 85, passed away March 16, 2026. She was born May 21, 1940 to her parents Emmet and Minni Anderson in Blakesburg, Iowa. She spent her life as a homemaker taking care of her…

Darwin "Skip" Weaver

Deceased: 03/11/2026 | Service: 03/26/2026

Darwin “Skip” Weaver, 77, passed away peacefully at his home March 11, 2026. Skip was born October 10, 1948, in Des Moines to Darwin and Vera (Strong) Weaver. Following his high school graduation…