West Des Moines, IA Obituaries

Des Moines Anna Rose Presler, 92, slipped peacefully into Heaven on the morning of Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Per Anna’s wishes, there will be no funeral. A private burial will be held at Washing...

Cheryll LaRee Mowen Swalwell-Hughes died September 29, 2026 at the age of 93 at Walnut Ridge Retirement Community in Clive, Iowa. Cheryll was the daughter of Russell and Doris Mowen from Maxwell, Io...

Rebecca Lynn (Ware) Simon, 76, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2026, of cardiac arrest. Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at McLaren’s Resthaven Chapel in West Des...

Keith Edward Bridson, 93, of West Des Moines, IA, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2026. A memorial service will be held 12 p.m. Noon Saturday, October 3, 2026 at McLaren's Resthaven Chapel in Wes...

Mary Darline (Dee) Fowler passed away peacefully on September 24, 2026, at Wesley on Grand in Des Moines after having received Apostolic Pardon from Fr. Chris Hartshorn and while praying the Holy Rosa...

Beverly Jean Howe passed away Sept 23, 2026, at the age of 94. She was born in Des Moines on July 6,1932, to Eugene and Mary Larsen. Beverly is survived by her daughter Diana (Scott) Hatfield; sons La...

Randy Lee Fleming passed on September 21, 2026, at the age of 69, having been born on July 30, 1957, and residing in Urbandale, Iowa.

Carl Alvin "Jim" Barr Jr., born March 23, 1948 to Carl Alvin Barr Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Green, passed away September 20, 2026 at the age of 78. Carl entered into the Navy reserves in April 1965. Up...

Pamela Jo Nelson, 74, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2026, at her home in Denton, Texas. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at McLaren’s Resthaven Chapel in West De...

Johnston Paula Mae Stockton, 74, passed into the arms of our Lord on September 15, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family after a courageous multi-year battle with cancer. Visitation will be hel...

West Des Moines Elaine Carol Lockridge, 84, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2026, after living with dementia. A celebration of her life will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, November 14, 2026 at St....

Frank Harrison passed away peacefully on September 10, 2026. Born on January 27, 1941, to Ray and Dorothy Harrison in Des Moines, Iowa, Frank lived a life defined by kindness, humility, hard work, and...

Catherine Ann Overbaugh, 76, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, following a six-year battle with cancer. She was born on November 14, 1949, in Le Mars, Iowa...

Kenneth Walter Stifel, 89, passed away September 10th, 2026. Ken was born February 22, 1937, to William and Alberta (Youtz) Stifel, the third of four boys. He grew up on the family farm in Cumming a...

Lucas “Luke” Ewing Stutzman died on September 6, 2026, after spending 55 years doing life largely on his own terms—which, if you knew Luke, was really the only way he was ever going to do it. Visitat...

Brian Grace, age 68, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends on Saturday September 5, 2026 wearing his vintage Iowa Hawkeye t-shirt and watching the first Iowa Hawkeye game of the '26...

Des Moines Marolyn Arlene Polke, passed away on September 5, 2026. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, September 16, 2026 with a time of sharing at 2 p.m at McLaren's Resthaven Chapel in West...

Justin Alan Krumme passed on August 28, 2026, at the age of 35. Born on October 8, 1990, in Des Moines, Iowa, Justin lived in New Brighton, Minnesota.

Leslie Ray Trimble passed on September 6, 2026, at the age of 87, having been born on March 21, 1939, and residing in Des Moines, Iowa.

Des Moines Jess David Murillo, 76, passed away on September 1, 2026. A Celebration of Life Open House will be held on September 18, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at GameDay, 3800 Merle Hay Rd Ste 1220...

Rita M. Gustafson, of West Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on September 2, 2026, at the age of 83. A visitation will be held Thursday September 24, 2026, from 5:00 to 7 p.m. at McLaren’s Chapel in West ...

Des Moines Richard Louis Sychra, 79, passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 1, 2026.Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, September 10, 2026 at First United Methodist Church in D...

Des Moines William Werner Schwarz, 77, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 1, 2026. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at McLaren’s Chapel in West Des Moines....

Don, age 93, passed away after a life devoted to family, faith, medicine, and service. The Celebration of Don’s Life will be at 2:00 p.m. on September 26, 2026, at Edgewater of West Des Moines. Visit...

Robert E. Foster, Bob, 88, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026, at Kavanagh House Hospice in Des Moines, Iowa. He was born on December 9, 1937, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Charles and Bertha (Birmin...

Bonnie Lou Sullivan was born on September 27, 1936 to Archibald and Madelyn McNaughton in Pontiac Michigan and left this earthly world on Aug 21, 2026 at the age of 89. Her early life fostered her lo...

Camden Mark Stuempfig, (18), went home to be with his Heavenly Savior, Jesus Christ on August 19, 2026. Camden was baptized as an infant and asked The Lord into his heart to be saved at a young age. C...

Marilynne Jane McKee, age 101, passed at her home on August 19, 2026. Marilynne Jane Miller McKee was born in Chicago on June 21, 1925, to William and Lillian Miller. Much of her youth was spent swimm...

Adel Pat Leyendecker was born on December 3, 1950, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Art and Jean Nevey. Pat passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 18, 2026. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday,...

Barbara Sue Hadley, 86, passed on August 18, 2026. Born on December 9, 1939, in New Hartford, Iowa, Barbara lived in St Petersburg, Florida. Visitation will be held at McLaren's Resthaven Chapel, 80...

Steven E. Coughennower, 73, was born October 19, 1952, in Carroll, IA to Marion and Edna Coughennower. He passed away on August 17, 2026, at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, IA. Steve enjoyed cook...

Brian Robert Johnson of Johnston, Iowa, was born in Harlan, Iowa, on November 13, 1957, to Darrell and Lois Johnson, the eldest of four children. He died on August 12, 2026, from injuries sustained in...

Ryan Leemkuil, 42, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on August 12, 2026. Ryan was born on August 18, 1983, in Hampton, Iowa, to Tom and Jane (Barnes) Leemkuil. He grew up in Mason City, Io...

Nancy Chavannes, 80, of West Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully following a short battle with cancer. Nancy was a long-time resident of Windsor Heights, Iowa, and more recently made her home in ...

Cecil Robert Johnston Jr. age 85, of Carlisle, Iowa, passed away on August 13, 2026. He was born on October 10, 1940, in Des Moines, Iowa to Cecil Sr and Alma Johnston. In his younger days, you would ...

Jeffery Kernan, a beloved husband, father, son, and friend, passed away on August 9, 2026, at the age of 58. Born on October 9, 1967, in Monmouth, Illinois, Jeff was the cherished son of James and Bar...

Charlene Ramsey passed on July 31, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on February 6, 1941, Charlene was a resident of Urbandale, Iowa.

Edna Mae Kolias passed on August 8, 2026, at the age of 86. Edna Mae lived in Ankeny, Iowa. A Committal Service will be held at Iowa Veterans Cemetery, 34024 Veterans Memorial Dr, Adel, IA, on A...

John Robert Loughry 77 of West Des Moines passed away on August 9, 2026. Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at McLaren’s Chapel. A celebration of life service will b...

June Lewis Elliott, 93, peacefully entered the presence of her beloved Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, August 3, 2026, after a long and faithful life marked by unwavering devotion to Jesus a...

Jean Irving Emile Lewis, 78, of Beaverdale, Iowa, passed away on August 2, 2026. A Committal Service will be held at McLaren's Resthaven Mausoleum on August 7, 2026, at 11:00am. Born August 4, 1947, ...

Rena M. DeVries (Laird) was born October 24, 1934, in Ringgold County Iowa and passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, August 6, 2...

West Des Moines Marge (Duggleby) Foster, died on July 31, 2026 at the age of 94. She was born in Davenport, Iowa, on August 27,1931, the daughter of Ralph and Edna (Soehren) Duggleby. Marjorie Duggl...

Ken Bishop was born May 23, 1927, in Iowa City, Iowa, and died on July 29, 2026, in Des Moines after a brief illness. His father was Warren L. Bishop, and mother was Maye W. Bishop. He was preceded ...

Antonia Maria Murillo (Tone), 59, died peacefully at Mercy West Hospital, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in West Des Moines, Iowa. Services will be held on Thursday, August 6, at Mc...

Erich John Thorn passed on July 21, 2026, at the age of 48. More details will be posted as soon as they become available.

Ankeny Sherri Elaine Leger, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away July 22, 2026. She was born on September 14, 1962, in Littlefield, Texas, to Tommey and Mary C...

Sally Jeanne Lang, 72, of Urbandale passed away July 18,2026. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday August 4, 2026, at McLaren’s Chapel. Graveside service to follow at 10:45 a.m. Memorials made be d...

Des Moines With deep love and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Debbie Sandquist, who passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026 at the age of 63, surrounded by the love of her family. A visi...

Preston Miles passed away on July 16, 2026, on his 79th birthday after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born to Lee and Sallie Miles in Petersburg, Virginia, and graduated from Peabody High Sc...