West Des Moines, IA Obituaries

Char passed at 6:00 on a Sunday morning after a sudden, but brief battle with cancer. Char lived in the West Des Moines area for most of her life and felt blessed to have been able to raise her sons a...

Helen “Maxine” (Sandholm) Burks, age 95, of Des Moines, Iowa, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on February 8, 2026. She was born on March 21, 1930, in Dayton, Iowa to Harry and Frances San...

Gary Cheung, born on July 15, 1970, passed away on February 4, 2026, at the age of 55. Gary was a resident of West Des Moines, Iowa. A visitation will be held at McLaren's Resthaven Chapel & Mortuary,...

Vincent R. Harvey went to heaven on Monday, February 2, 2026 in his home at Wesley On Grand. Visitation will be from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, February 13, 2026 at McLaren’s Resthaven Chapel in West Des Moi...

West Des Moines Virginia “Ginny” Kay Beaver, 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 31, 2026. Services will be held in the Chapel at Lutheran Church of Hope, 925 Jordan Creek Park...

James Aubrey Constant, born on January 4, 1938, passed away on January 31, 2026, at the age of 88. James was a resident of Waukee, Iowa.

Edgar Loren Tegtmeier, age 96, was welcomed into the presence of his Savior on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, while residing at Ramsey Village Care Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Surrounded by God’s faithf...

Howard Milton Corbitt, born on September 30, 1933, passed away on January 28, 2026, at the age of 92. He was a resident of Yucaipa, California.

Jenna Sue (Jurgensen) Brownell, 74, of Clive, Iowa, passed away on January 27, 2026, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. A Celebration of Jenna's Life will be held on Thursday, Februar...

Dixie Lee Benton, age 88, passed away on January 23, 2026, in West Des Moines, IA. She was born on March 13, 1937, to parents Avery G. Hutchison and Daisy I. (Brown) Murphy. Dixie grew up in Des Moin...

Andrew “Andy” Thomas Roeth, age 48, passed away surrounded by family, love and memories that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew him. Andy was born on April 24, 1977, in Dubuque, Iowa...

David Leroy Nielson, 82, passed away on January 20, 2026, at the VA Hospital in Des Moines due to complications from Alzheimer’s. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 6, 2026,...

Allen “Al” Donald Schornack, 94, of West Des Moines passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, following a brief illness. Visitation will be Friday, January 30, 2026, from 5-7 pm at McLarens Resthave...

Lisa Jo Heuer, 65, of West Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home on January 20, 2026, with her family by her side. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 25, 2026 at McL...

Paul Daniel Munson, born on June 17, 1940, passed away on January 9, 2026, at the age of 85. Paul was a resident of Urbandale, Iowa. No services are planned at this time.

David Dale Grandfield, 66, of Des Moines, formally of Seattle, WA, passed away on January 12, 2026. A memorial service will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday January 18, 2026, at Valley United...

Marilyn Frisk, age 95, died on January 12, 2026 at Kennybrook Village in Grimes, IA. Marilyn was born December 17, 1930, to Carl O. and Hazel (Gilbert) Miller in Omaha, NE. Her family moved to Des Mo...

Des Moines Phyllis Jean Taylor, 91, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at McLaren’s Resthaven Chapel in Wes...

Jill Diane Hoffman, born on July 8, 1955, passed away on January 5, 2026, at the age of 70.

West Des Moines Jim Arrasmith, 84, of West Des Moines, Iowa, died on January 4. 2026. A graveside service will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 12, 2026, at Resthaven Cemetery, 801-19th Street in W...

David Jon Tierney was born on July 2, 1955, in Perry, Iowa, to Leonard “Red” and Ethel Tierney. He grew up in Denison, Iowa, where he graduated from Denison High School and formed lifelong friendships...

Audrey Jean Nuss passed away on December 30, 2025 in West Des Moines, IA. A visitation will be held at McLaren's Resthaven Chapel, located at 801 -19th Street, West Des Moines, Iowa, 50265, on January...

A visitation will be held on Sunday, January 11, 2026, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm, at McLarens Resthaven Chapel at 801 19th St, West Des Moines. A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 12, 2026 ...

Shirley Lea Richardson was born January 28, 1932, to Birdie and Worthie Billett. She was called home on December 29, 2025. Visitation will be Friday January 2nd from 5-7 at Norwalk Christian Church. F...

Russell Frank Marshall, 84, of West Des Moines, IA passed away on December 29, 2025 of pancreatic cancer. Russ was born September 10, 1941 in Fort Madison, IA the son of William Frank Marshall and Dor...

Bob Gill, 85, died peacefully at home in Clive on December 26, 2025. A funeral service to honor Bob's life will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday, December 30 at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Des Moines, f...

Deanna Kay Nemmers of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Christmas Eve, 2025. Deanna was born November 12, 1955 and was the first child of Richard and Jeannette Heintz. Deanna later became the support...

Harold "Rick" Richard Brock, age 69, of Des Moines, Iowa, was born on March 18, 1956, and went home to be with the Lord on December 22, 2025.Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, January 2, 20...

Eric Timothy Henry, born on January 13, 1939, passed away on December 22, 2025, at the age of 86. No services are planned.

Phyllis B Morris, a resident of Urbandale, Iowa, was born on April 27, 1929, and passed away on December 19, 2025, at the age of 96. She was surrounded by her sons Larry and Mike, daughters in law Dia...

Donald Joseph Sefcik, born on July 17, 1937, passed away on December 17, 2025, at the age of 88. He was a resident of Mitchellville, Iowa.

Gary Lee Hayward, 74, of Ankeny, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, December 15, 2025.Born on June 27, 1951, to Donald and Beatrice Hayward, Gary lived a rich and fulfilling life mark...

Alice Joyce Hill, born on April 17, 1941, to her parents Robert and Alice Walker, lived a life defined by love, creativity, and devotion to family. She was a deeply caring woman whose greatest joy cam...

West Des Moines Lucretia Ann Seuren (née Ivey), age 67, passed away on December 12, 2025—her birthday—at MercyOne Hospital in West Des Moines, Iowa. She was surrounded by her husband and children on ...

Marvin Lee Shoemaker, 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 19, 2025 at McLaren's Resthaven Chapel in West Des Moines wit...

Urbandale Linda (Carnes) Pioch, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away surrounded by family on December 10, 2025. A visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Saturd...

Waukee – John Garland Schlaht, 83, passed away on Sunday, November 30 with his wife and daughter by his side. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at McLaren’s Ch...

Verna Dellaine Frederickson, 81, passed away on December 4th, 2025, at Arbor Springs after a lengthy and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. A viewing will be from 4 to 7 pm on Monday December 15th, ...

Lola Ann Myers, born June 2, 1940, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025. She was a dedicated mother, a loving grandmother, and a cherished friend, whose presence will be deeply missed by all who...

West Des Moines Sherry-Mae passed away November 28, 2025. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, December 5, 2025 at McLaren’s Resthaven Chapel in West Des Moines followed by a funeral service...

Letitia Moore, 93, passed away on November 27, 2025 in Des Moines, Iowa. She was born in 1932 in Omaha, Nebraska and was the beloved daughter of Theodore and Bess.A dedicated educator with a bachelor'...

Donna Lee Mark, born on March 18, 1933, passed away on November 24, 2025, at the age of 92. She was a resident of Urbandale, Iowa. A Memorial Graveside Service will be held at Resthaven Cemetery, loc...

Christal "Chris" Yancy, 73, of Ankeny, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Resur...

Kurt Houen Christensen passed away peacefully on November 23, 2025. He was 84 years old. Born on August 12, 1941, in Vittrup, Denmark to Willy Christensen and Inga Houen Christensen, Kurt began a new ...

Beverly Ann Bray passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025. Beverly was brought into the world on March 9 1947, at her family farm in rural Chickasaw County, Iowa. She attended one of the last rema...

Michael Johnson, 70, of West Des Moines passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly. Born on December 27, 1954, Michael lived a full and joyful life define...

Shirley Mae Fruehling, passed away on November 20, 2025, at the age of 96. Shirley was born on Friday, August 23, 1929, in Keokuk, Iowa to parents Ernest Chance Sr. and Leona Chance. She was born at t...

Dennis William Harker of Hartsville, SC was born March 14,1947 in Des Moines, IA. He died November 9, 2025 from complications of a stroke. A Celebration of life will be held Tuesday November 25, 2025 ...

Donald Gene Johnson, age 86 of West Des Moines, Iowa passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025 at Morningstar Assisted Living in West Des Moines. A visitation for Don will be held Friday, November 2...

Centennial, Colorado Sally Glenn Kritenbrink, age 85, passed away peacefully on November 12th. She was born on March 28, 1940, in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, to Glen and Sarah Shay. She grew up in B...