Ankeny, IA Obituaries

Charles “Chuck” Edward Geest, age 53, of Ankeny, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at the Taylor House – UnityPoint Hospice in Des Moines, Iowa. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, Decembe...

Dennis Martin Peterson passed away peacefully on November 23, 2025, at the age of 85. A funeral service will be held at Ankeny Christian Church on November 26th, 2025, at 2:00pm. There will be a visit...

John Ferin, 71, of Ankeny, Iowa, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 6,1954, in Des Moines, John spent his early years in Des Moines and later ...

Santa Ladurini, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the age of 92, at the Suites of Ankeny in Ankeny, Iowa. A visita...

Linda Diane Mott, aged 78, passed away on November 5, 2025. Born on March 30, 1947, Linda resided in Ankeny, Iowa. There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date in New York. Service times for t...

John E. Belew, 93, of Ankeny, Iowa died on November 3rd, 2025, at Sunny View Care Center in Ankeny. John was born on August 5th, 1932, in Stuart, Iowa to Gladys (Trotter) and Lawson Belew. His family ...

JoAnne Moon, of Ames and recently Grimes, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 27, 2025, at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines after a short battle with cancer. A private family burial wi...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas Marchik, who died peacefully in his home comforted by his daughter on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on April 4, 194...

John Wayne Donnelly passed away on October 21st, 2025. A funeral service will be held on November 22nd, 2025, at 11:00am at Ankeny Funeral Home. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service...

Verna Kay Emerson, age 78, of Ankeny, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at The Bridges of Ankeny, Iowa. A Celebration of Life is going to be on Sunday, November 9, 2025, from 11 am to 2 pm at...

Jacquelyn Lee Parrish beloved teacher, fearless competitor, and unstoppable spirit, passed away on October 16, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of passion, perseverance, and purpose. Born on December 2...

Dan Baldwin, 70, of Ankeny, passed away on October 13, 2025, in his home, surrounded by those who loved him most. Born on September 8, 1955, to John and Margaret Baldwin. He was self-employed as a wi...

Greg Moon was born on March 4, 1962, in Des Moines to Dorothy (Freeman) and Cecil “Keith” Moon. With family by his side, Greg passed on October 12, 2025. A family memorial will be held at a future da...

Courtney (Corey) Rose Petersen, 44, of Ankeny, Iowa and Glendale, Arizona, died October 9, 2025 near Ankeny, Iowa in a bike-truck accident. Born to Tyler and Bethany Stowe in Dearborn, Michigan, on ...

Patricia Ann Lutz, 92, was welcomed into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday evening, October 5, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born January 7, 1933, in Millersburg Vil...

Shawn Michael Christenson, born on June 28, 1968, in Ames, Iowa, passed away on October 4, 2025, at the age of 57. He was a resident of Ankeny, Iowa. There will be a Celebration of Life on Thursday, ...

Merle Ollie Johnson passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025. Merle was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, as well as an impactful neighbor, leader in his community, an...

Shelli Dawn Ellis, age 35, of Ankeny, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at UnityPoint Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. A visitation for Shelli will be held Thursda...

Richard Samuel Scott went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 13, 2025. Richard was the son of Wesley Alvin Scott and Anne Juliet (Langosch) Scott. He was born September 7, 1943, on the fami...

Clayton Timothy Cooper was born July 5,1983 in Atkinson, Nebraska and entered into rest September 13, 2025, at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. Clayton was a hard worker and built his own lawn...

JD Adkins, 26, of Ankeny, Iowa, died in Ankeny Iowa, on September 3rd, 2025. He was born in 1999 in Fort Riley, Kansas, to Jennifer and Jason Adkins. Daniel attended Southeast Polk Highschool. After ...

David Edward Jorgensen, age 78, of Ankeny, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Sunny View Care Center in Ankeny. He was born on April 13, 1947, to Leonard and Madge (Anderson) Jorgensen...

Howard Lee Sharp, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully at Brio of Johnston Senior Living Center in Johnston, Iowa, on August 30th, 202...

Monika Morris, age 77, of Ankeny, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025, at the Kavanagh House in Des Moines. There will be a private family service at a later date. Monika was born on November 1...

Sharon Louise Gallagher, age 84, of Ankeny, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at The Bridges in Ankeny. There will be no formal services. Sharon Louise Gallagher was born on April 2,...

Douglas Wayne Denham, age 77, of Ankeny, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at his home in Ankeny. A visitation for Doug will be held Thursday, September 4, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 ...

Hazel Ann (Hedberg) Gurwell, age 96, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at her home in Des Moines. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025, at 11:0...

Dale Stuart Harrington, 83, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2025, at Story Point Retirement Community in Urbandale, where he had resided the past two years. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday...

Marilyn Joanne (Merrick) Allgood Jacoway, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2025, at her home in Ankeny surrounded by family. A Funeral will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 2:00 pm...

Nolan Kramer, 21, passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind vibrant memories amongst his every encounter. His presence was electric, his laughter unforgettable, and his heart as big as his imagination....

Frank Halferty Clements II, 80, of Mitchellville passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Frank was born June 14, 1945, in Grinnell, Iowa, to Dr. James and Helen (Reckler) Clements. A graduate of ...

Jerry Lee Long, 90 years old, of Ankeny, Iowa, passed away at UnityPoint Hospice - Taylor House in Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, August 11,2025. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, August 31...

Marsha Anne (McConnell) Rasmussen, age 80, of Ankeny, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday. August 13, 2025, ...

Perry Weigel died on August 3, 2025, at the age of 87 in Grinnell, Iowa. Perry was born in Guthrie County on August 26, 1937, born to Reverend Aldreth Weigel and Vera (Olson) Weigel. He was married t...

James “Jim” Patrick Markhardt, age 82, of Ankeny, Iowa, passed away on July 31, 2025. Jim lived life to the fullest, guided by a strong work ethic, a deep love for his family, and an unwavering passio...

Douglas William Bower, born on April 20, 1970, in Denver, Colorado, to Tom and Jeanette Bower, passed away peacefully at his home in Ankeny, Iowa, on July 26, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held on...

Edward Evan Markow, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Per Edward’s wishes there will be no services. Edward Evan Markow was born on Octobe...

Todd Henry DeNoble age 56 of Cedar Rapids, IA passed away on July 21, 2025 due to natural causes. Todd was born in Rock Rapids, IA on February 16, 1969 to Cornelius and Lela (Schulte) DeNoble. Born ...

Connie Lou (Way) Sutton, 75, of Ankeny, Iowa, passed away from congestive heart failure on July 16, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. A public celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Jul...

Merilee Voss age 68, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:30 am at St. Pau...

Michael Ray Schmidt, age 73, of Kailua Kona, Hawaii passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

Cheri Lea (Powers) Hansen, age 74, of Ankeny, Iowa passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July ...

Linda Lee (Harn) Naeve passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025, at UnityPoint Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Funeral Services are going to be on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 11:00 am...

Kent Karsjens, age 58, of Bondurant, Iowa, was born the son of Clarence Edward Karsjens and June (Uhlenhopp) Karsjens on July 10, 1966, in Waterloo, Iowa. He graduated from Parkersburg High School in ...

Frederick Henry Bremer, age 51, passed away on June 28, 2025, in Cedar Rapids, IA. Fred was born on October 30, 1973, in Watertown, WI, to Pennie Junge. He attended Hemet High School in California a...

William Charles Hiney, age 76, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. A visitation will take place on July 15, 2025, from 10:00 am - 11:00 am at Ankeny Funeral Home. There will ...

Richard Noel Thompson, age 54, of Jefferson, Iowa passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025. A funeral service for Richard will be held Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Church In the V...

Randall Joseph Sanger, age 72, passed away on June 28, 2025. He was born on May 6, 1953 to James and Mary (Chivaro) Sanger He did all sorts of things to keep himself busy. Randy enjoyed hunting in h...

Bonnie Jean O’Doonan entered into the arms of her loving Savior on Monday, June 30, 2025, in Ankeny, Iowa. Bonnie was born on April 3, 1945, to Orville and Aldena Frey (Prochnow). Bonnie’s early years...

Bryan David Graham, age 65 passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025.