Obituaries

Susan Ann Cran

Deceased: 05/13/2026 | Service: 05/18/2026

Susan Ann Cran Indianola, Iowa Susan Ann Cran, 72, passed away on May 13, 2026 at UnityPoint Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. She was born on April 26, 1954, the daughter of Edwin Jensen and…

Steven J. Sickels

Deceased: 05/13/2026 | Service: 05/21/2026

Steven J. Sickels, 69, passed away, surrounded by his loving family, at his home on May 13, 2026. The family will greet friends on Thursday, May 21, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with the…

James Hale Peterson

Deceased: 05/13/2026

James Hale Peterson, age 93, passed away on May 13, 2026. James was born on August 24, 1932, in Holdrege, Nebraska, to Albert Benjamin and Agnes Mable Peterson. He attended Holdrege High School and…

Bernice A. Nall

Deceased: 05/12/2026

Bernice A. Nall, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Regency Care Center in Norwalk. Bernice was born March 2, 1937, to Charles and Floretta (Jeffers)…

Deborah French

Deceased: 05/12/2026

Deborah Ann French, 75, passed away May 12, 2026. She was born September 12, 1950 in Norfolk, Virginia to her parents, James and Madelyn Hurdle. Deb held many retail positions throughout her life…

B. Michael (Mike) Shanks

Deceased: 05/12/2026 | Service: 05/19/2026

B. Michael (Mike) Shanks passed from this life to Heaven, Tuesday May 12, 2026. He was a beloved son, brother and uncle. Mike spent his time working at Andersen Windows and Doors for forty-one…

Mary Lou Gunderson

Deceased: 05/10/2026

Mary Lou Gunderson, 93, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2026. Mary Lou was born on August 7, 1932, in Rockford, Illinois. She is one of two children born to Helen and George Tullock. She spent her…

David Bradish Jr.

Deceased: 05/08/2026 | Service: 05/15/2026

Melissa Ann Hunt

Deceased: 05/08/2026

Melissa Ann Hunt, 57 of Johnston, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 8, 2026. Melissa was born October 19,1968, to Larry and Mariann (Till) Cotter in Grundy Center, Iowa. She married the love of…

Kevin Michael Wilkinson

Deceased: 05/08/2026 | Service: 05/19/2026

Kevin Wilkinson, 56, passed away Friday, May 8, 2026, at his home in Des Moines. Services will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at St. Augustin Catholic Church, 545 42nd Street, Des Moines, Iowa.…

Michael Jay King

Deceased: 05/07/2026

Michael Jay King, 67, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 7, 2026 at MercyOne Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. Mike was born on December 7, 1958, in Des Moines, to Patrick and Barbara (Houlette)…

Jennette Marie Berge

Deceased: 05/07/2026 | Service: 06/08/2026

Jennette Marie Berge, age 72, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. Jennette was born on February 28, 1954, in Wagner, South Dakota, to Marvin and Betty (Smith)…

Donna Lou Farland

Deceased: 05/07/2026 | Service: 05/26/2026

Donna Lou (Starck) Farland, age 97, of Waukee, formerly of Newton, was received into the arms of Jesus on May 7, 2026. Donna was born on July 16, 1928, in Washington, Iowa to Mathias Starck and…

Shirley Ann Armstrong

Deceased: 05/06/2026 | Service: 05/19/2026

Shirley Ann Armstrong, 78, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Shirley was born March 26, 1948, in Des Moines, Iowa. She graduated from North High School. Shirley enjoyed collecting teddy bears and…

Patricia Ann Morgan

Deceased: 05/05/2026

Patricia Ann Morgan, age 79, passed on May 5, 2026. Pat was born April 25, 1947, and was a lifelong resident of Des Moines. She was a kind and loving person with a great sense of humor and was…