West Des Moines, IA Obituaries

Janice Marie Shaffer (Honer), born July 10, 1936, passed away on October 20, 2026 in Clive Iowa, leaving behind a loving family and a lifetime of cherished memories. Jan was a devoted wife, mother, gr...

Dallas Center Leona Mae (McDonald) Knorr passed away October 14, 2026 at Spurgeon Manor in Dallas Center. A celebration of life will be 11 a.m. Friday, October 30, 2026 with visitation from 10 a.m. u...

Des Moines Wilma Deane Head, 91, passed away peacefully at her home in Des Moines, IA on October 13, 2026. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at McLaren’s Resthaven C...

Jared Paul Foutch passed on October 11, 2026, at the age of 22. An obituary will posted as soon as it becomes available. Celebration of Life details are pending.

The world lost a beloved and caring soul with the passing of Andy Case in the early morning hours of October 8th, 2026, at the age of 42. Visitation services will be held on Thursday October 15th, 202...

Judith “Judy” Ann Sheldon, 88, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026, after living with Alzheimer’s disease for many years. Judy was born January 25, 1938, in St. Joseph, Missouri, to John “Jack” Lew...

Ruth Ellen Mowrey, Krusenstjerna, age 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at McLaren’s Chapel follow...

Kathleen Ann Stuempfig passed on October 8, 2026, at the age of 48.

Carolyn Jean (Allen) Mullenix, 76, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2026, in Castle Rock, CO. She spent her final days surrounded by her children, ...

Des Moines Karla Rae Frieling, 65, passed away on October 2, 2026 at her home in Des Moines. A celebration of life will be planned at a later date. The funeral home website will be updated when deta...

Scott Schecher was born on August 11, 1960 in Oklahoma City to Jack and Norma (Roers) Schecher. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 4, 2026. When Scott was young his family...

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...

Carmen Anita Royer passed on September 27, 2026, at the age of 100. Carmen was a resident of West Des Moines, Iowa.

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...

In Loving Memory of Charles Robert Hutchinson II Charles Robert Hutchinson II, a devoted father, beloved husband, loyal friend, and enduring source of joy to all who knew him, passed away peacefully ...

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...

With great love and gratitude for a life beautifully lived, the family of Randy L. Fleming announces his passing on Monday, September 21, 2026, at his home. Randy left this world surrounded by the lov...

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...

Beverly Fay Roberts passed on September 4, 2026, at the age of 103.

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...