OBITUARIES

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Cherie Lynne Tiffany

Cherie Lynne Tiffany

Jun 20, 2023

How does one grasp the brevity of life? Cherie Lynne Tiffany died on Tuesday morning, June 20th, 2023, after learning about her new normal of taking chemo pills and fighting nausea for a curable form of cancer. Anyone who knew Cherie, discovered she must have been given extra courage to deal with lifes struggles. Preceded in death by her...

Brandon Mundt

Brandon Mundt

Jun 18, 2023

Brandon Mundt, 30, unexpectedly passed away on June 18, 2023, in Grimes, Iowa. He was born on January 14, 1993, in Ottumwa, Iowa. He was welcomed into this world by his loving parents and family. He brought immense joy into their lives. Brandon graduated in 2011 from Valley High School in West Des Moines.

Brandon''s...

Lawrence "Larry" Richardson

Lawrence "Larry" Richardson

Jun 18, 2023

Lawrence George Richardson "Larry" was born February 2, 1936 in Crocker Township, Polk County, Iowa to Harry Richardson and Catherine (Glass) Richardson. He grew up in Des Moines, attended Dowling High School, and graduated from St. Patrick's Catholic School in 1955 while living with his grandparents George and Catherine Glass. Larry married Sheila Hickey and the two were blessed...

Douglas Farber

Douglas Farber

Jun 17, 2023

Douglas Roy Farber, 56 of Earlham, Iowa passed away on June 17, 2023 at the Kavanagh Hospice House in Des Moines, Iowa.

Doug was born in Winterset, Iowa to Alfred and Barbara (Thompson) Farber. Doug enjoyed being outdoors, square box Chevy trucks, riding dirt bikes, mushroom hunting, 4 wheeling, going to concerts, Nascar...

Joel Druivenga

Joel Druivenga

Jun 17, 2023

Joel Druivenga, 76, born to LaVine and Fred Druivenga on January 21, 1947, passed away June 17, 2023 with family by his side.

He graduated from ARWEVA high school then attended Iowa State University. He and his first wife Jeanette were blessed with Jason, #1 son, as Joel called him. When he married Jolene, he...

Michael Nielsen Mallberg

Michael Nielsen Mallberg

Jun 17, 2023

Michael, (Mike, Big Mike, Moon Pie, Grandpa Turkey and Mally) Mallberg, slipped past St. Peter through the pearly gates of Heaven to meet Jesus on June 17, 2023 in a loving room at Taylor Hospice House, ending his full and blessed life with his earthly body. A visitation will be held Thursday, June 22, 2023 from 4:00-7:00pm at St....

Timothy Colin Deford

Timothy Colin Deford

Jun 17, 2023

Tim DeFord passed away in his home in Winterset, Iowa, on June 17th, after a long battle with cancer. A visitation will be held at the Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care in Perry, Iowa, on Thursday, June 22, from 4:00-7:00 pm. The funeral service will be at the First Baptist Church in Creston, Iowa, on Friday, June...

Juan Harrison

Juan Harrison

Jun 17, 2023

Juan Harrison, 60, a devoted husband, hardworking individual, and a man of simple pleasures, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2023, at the Kavanaugh Hospice House in Des Moines, Iowa, after a short battle with cancer.

He was born on February 6, 1963, in Winterset, Iowa, Juan was the son of Claire and Patricia (Jenkins)...

Florita Sullivan

Florita Sullivan

Jun 16, 2023

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Florita Tejada Sullivan, age 88, died June 16th, 2023, at Beaumont Medical Center in Royal Oak, Michigan.  She was born December 26th, 1934, in Kalibo, Aklan in the Philippines to Salvador and Flora Tejada Peralta.  Visitation will be on Wednesday, June 28 from 4:00PM -...

Pauline Mae Hartman

Pauline Mae Hartman

Jun 16, 2023

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Viiviann Shirley

Viiviann Shirley

Jun 16, 2023

ViiviAnn Aarma Shirley lived a life of public service and leadership to her community and was a strong role model as mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was a mayor of Perry, IA, first filling a term vacated upon her husband, Alan Shirley's death in 2004 and re-elected twice before she retired from office. She was a champion...

Craig Green

Craig Green

Jun 15, 2023

Craig S. Green, beloved son, father, brother, and craftsman, passed away on June 15, 2023, at UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist in Des Moines. He was 43 years old.

Born and raised in Omaha, Craig was the son of Kurt Green and Julie Doran. As a craftsman, he dedicated his skills to creating beautiful cabinets for MFI...

Lillian Herridge

Lillian Herridge

Jun 15, 2023

Lillian Herridge "Lil" was born June 17, 1943 in Lewisport, Kentucky to Albert Griffin and Grace Myrtle (Estes) Cooper. She attended school in Kentucky until she was 12 years old, then her family moved to Cooper, Iowa. In 1958 she married Ronald James Tucker and the couple was blessed with two children: Belinda Anne and Thomas James. They later...

Randy Long

Randy Long

Jun 15, 2023

Randy Long, age 60, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at EveryStep Kavanagh House in Des Moines.

Randy was born on November 16, 1962, the son of Billy Long and Dolores (Dupuy) Loftus. He attended Saydel High School and later found his calling as a heavy equipment operator. For over two decades, he worked...

Linda Ann Pardun

Linda Ann Pardun

Jun 14, 2023

Linda Pardun, age 79 of Jamaica, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at her home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Mount Olivet Lutheran Church in Perry with visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in the Violet Hill Cemetery in...

Rita Diane Westphal

Rita Diane Westphal

Jun 13, 2023

Rita Diane (Dillinger) Westphal passed away on June 13, 2023, at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines, Iowa. She was born on November 1, 1974, in Des Moines, the daughter of Russell and Janet (McKenzie) Dillinger. Rita grew up in the De Soto area and graduated from Winterset High School in 1993.

After completing her...

Edward Ellsworth Best

Edward Ellsworth Best

Jun 13, 2023

Edward Ellsworth Best, 69, died peacefully June 13, 2023 at his home in Urbandale after a long battle with cancer.

Ed was born May 6, 1954 in Cedar Rapids to Mary (Griffin) and W. Dean Best. He lived in Marengo for a short time before moving to North English, Iowa, where he spent his childhood....

Nathan Timothy Hoffman

Nathan Timothy Hoffman

Jun 12, 2023

Nathan Hoffman, 48, of Waukee, passed away from a heart attack on June 12, 2023. He was born on December 6, 1974, to Timothy Hoffman and Gwynn (Grout) Christiansen.

Nate attended Adel DeSoto Minburn High School where he graduated in 1993. He was an excellent student and made the honor roll all eight semesters. Following...

Canh Van Luong

Canh Van Luong

Jun 12, 2023

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Michael Clifton

Michael Clifton

Jun 12, 2023

Michael Jay Clifton, passed away at MercyOne Medical Center, June 12, 2023 at the young age of 56. In respect to Mike’s wishes and the family, there will be no services held. A celebration of life will take place July 9, 2023 from 12:00pm to 4:00PM at the Dallas County Fairgrounds.. Mike was born January 19, 1967 to Arnold...