OBITUARIES

May 17, 2023

Frank William Tamse, a loving husband, devoted father, grandfather and brother, passed away on May 17, 2023, at Pine Acres Rehabilitation & Care Center in West Des Moines, at the age of 85.

Visitation for Frank will be Monday, May 22, 2023 from 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 1230 Merle...

May 17, 2023

Sherryl was born March 23, 1949 in St. Joseph, Mo. to Harry and Irene Kephart. She grew up in St. Joe where she attended Central High School. There she participated as a dancer in musical plays, her favorite being Oklahoma. She also participated in dance and piano recitals.

Following her graduation in 1967, she attended...

May 16, 2023

Nora Lee Long was born October 11, 1966 in Greenwood, Mississippi. She fell in love with Clifton Mark Long and the two were united in marriage on June 1, 1984 at the Leflore County Courthouse. Nora went back to school and got her GED in 1985. Nora and Clifton were blessed with two sons Brian and Marcus. She worked...

May 15, 2023

Marilyn Jeanne Ewald, 88, of West Des Moines, IA died on Monday, May 15, 2023, of natural causes.

Marilyn was born on January 31, 1935, to Evelyn and Elmer Haasch of Menominee, MI. In 1952, she married her high school sweetheart, Wayne Richard Ewald. In 1966, Marilyn and Wayne took their seven children and moved...

May 15, 2023

Charles Donald “Don” Hunsicker, 88, of Des Moines, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023 at the UnityPoint Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines.

Funeral service for Don will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 22, 2023 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home with a visitation being held one hour prior beginning at 9:30 a.m....

May 14, 2023

Rosemary Quinn was born on September 6, 1936, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Samuel and Verda (Shreck) Caligiuri. She grew up in Des Moines, where she attended St. Joseph Academy and graduated in 1954.On November 13, 1954, Rosemary married Donald Quinn, and they enjoyed a loving and devoted marriage for over 65 years until Donald's passing in 2020.

May 12, 2023

James "Jim" Dean Shackelford, born on August 17, 1957, in Estherville, Iowa, Jim was the son of Marvin and Mary Ellen (Beaver) Shackelford. He spent his formative years in Bayard, Iowa, where he graduated from Bayard High School.

Jim had an unwavering love for cars. Whether it was fast cars, old cars, or meticulously detailing...

May 12, 2023

Phyllis Jean Kingsbury, 84, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023 at Ramsey Village in Des Moines, Iowa.

Phyllis was born on May 31, 1938 in Augusta, Kansas to L.D. “Bill” and Violet (Daniels) Kingsbury. She graduated from Abilene High School in 1956. After high school, she attended Kansas State Teachers College in Emporia, Kansas...

May 12, 2023

Dariusz “Derek” Michal Hofman, 57, of Clive passed away Friday, May 12, 2023 with his family by his bedside at UnityPoint, Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, IA.

Derek was born October 25, 1965 to Jerzy and Irena (Smigielska) Hofman. He grew up and lived in Poland for his younger years, until moving to America...

May 11, 2023

Rita Jane Goodrich was born on September 12, 1931, in Sioux City, IA to her parents, Lloyd Houston and Matilda Amelia (Raml) Castle. Rita graduated from East High School in Sioux City in 1949 and attended Briar Cliff College in Sioux City for three years. She was employed by Northwestern Bell Telephone Company in Sioux City for 10 years...

May 10, 2023

Ryan Dale McDonough passed from this life to his heavenly seat peacefully with his entire family at his side on May 10th, 2023. Ryan was born to Dale and Jodie McDonough on May 5, 1985 in Washington, Iowa. He spent his childhood in Iowa Falls, Lafayette, IN and eventually graduated from Estherville-Lincoln Central in 2004. He was athletic and...

May 10, 2023

Lawrence Kevin Hill, 72, of Adel, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at his home.

Kevin was born on May 19, 1950 to Larry and Fern Hill. As a young man, he played guitar with several bands, including the South Dallas County Crewcut Cowboy Band, and the Wapsie Band. Kevin could play any...

May 8, 2023

Sandra Jean Moore, daughter of Robert Wayne Moore and Martha Louise Fry Moore, was born December 14, 1943 in Jefferson, Iowa. Her family lived in California while her father was stationed there. The family then moved back to Iowa where she lived in Jefferson and Guthrie Center growing up. She graduated from Guthrie Center High School in 1962. She...

May 8, 2023

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Kimberly Beth Zarley, 67, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away peacefully May 8, 2023, from a recurrence of kidney cancer. Funeral services will be Monday, May 15 at 11 a.m. at Lutheran Church of Hope, 925 Jordan Creek Pkwy in West Des Moines. Burial will be...

May 8, 2023

Lester Delbert Davis Jr, 93, of Des Moines, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2023, at MercyOne Hospice House in Johnston, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on April 22, 1930, in Marietta, IA to Lester Davis Sr. and Ila (Patterson) Davis.

Lester was a hardworking individual who spent...

May 8, 2023

Marilyn Bode, aged 78, of Perry, died on May 8, 2023.

Marilyn was born in her parent's home on a farm south of Stuart, Iowa on April 25, 1945.  Marilyn went to grade school in Dexter and attended high school in Earlham, graduating in 1963. She studied Home Economics at Iowa State University where she...

May 6, 2023

Julia “Jupe” Stuart Earnest passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 6, 2023 with the love of her family surrounding her.

Julia was born in Osceola, Iowa on August 14, 1961 to Lonnie and Kathleen Stuart. She graduated from Interstate 35 High School in 1980. She worked as an activities director for 30 years, twenty of...

May 6, 2023

Teresa Wakefield, 58, of Waukee, passed away unexpectedly on May 6, 2023. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Caldwell Parrish - Adel Chapel. Burial will follow the service at the Wiscotta Cemetery. A visitation will be held Friday, May 12, 2023 at the funeral home from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm...

May 5, 2023

Mildred Gayle (Midge) Wilson, 92, of West Des Moines, Iowa passed away Friday, May 5, 2023 at MercyOne Hospice in Johnston. Midge was born in Dexter, Iowa on September 20, 1930 to Harry and Lulu Wykoff. Midge married Les Wilson Jr. in Des Moines, Iowa where they worked hard and shared 68 wonderful years. Along the way, Midge and...

May 5, 2023

Jacqueline L. Taylor, 84, of Des Moines (formerly of Winterset), passed away Friday, May 5, 2023 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 11, 2023 at the Fairview Cemetery, Madison County, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the family for a future designation.