West Des Moines, IA Obituaries

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,...

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...

Des Moines Mark Craig Smith, 78, left this life on July 16, 2026, after an up-and-down battle for the last several years with cancer. Mark was born in New Hampton, Iowa, the oldest of four children, ...

Stephen Olson, 75, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026. Steve dedicated his life to his family and to his work as a proud union carpenter. Throughout his career in the construction industry, he wa...

Marvin G. Kister, age 97, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2026, at Kavanaugh House on 56th Street. Marvin was born August 3, 1928, in Hastings, Nebraska. Marvin was a member of Windsor Heights Luther...

Lois Braun Erbstein, the heart of our family for many years, passed away peacefully in West Des Moines, Iowa on July 16, 2026. Born on May 17, 1927, in Chicago to Ethel and Abe Braun, Lois grew up wit...

Gerald "Jerry" Lee Lamb, 79, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with multiple sclerosis (MS). Jerry was born on May 13, 1947, in Mason City, Iowa, to Jet and ...

Norma was born in Estherville, Iowa, as the middle child of Florene Lilly (Lantz) and Alfred Schroder. She left Iowa for Hawaii, then San Francisco, before spending over forty years in Denver. Norma r...

Robert W. Murray passed away on July 11, 2026, at the age of 91; he was born on November 23, 1934, and was a resident of West Des Moines, Iowa. Visitation will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Chur...

Scott Kerwin Short passed on July 12, 2026, at the age of 65, having been born on February 27, 1961, and residing in Des Moines, Iowa.

Mary Lou Vedane,91, of West Des Moines, passed on July 11, 2026. Visitation will be held at McLaren's Resthaven Chapel, 801 -19th Street, West Des Moines, Iowa 50265, on Friday, July 17, 2026, from ...

John Hugh McGuiness, 93, passed away July 4, 2026 in Venice, Florida. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, August 7, 2026 at St. Francis of Assisi in West Des Moines followed by mass at 11 a....

West Des Moines Jeremy Dearduff, beloved husband, father, son, and brother, passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 2, 2026. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held to honor Jeremy's life o...

Lorene Marie Shirk passed on July 6, 2026, at the age of 70. Born July 4, 1956, she was a resident of Indianola, Iowa.

Debra Ronise Conroy passed on July 1, 2026, at the age of 70. Debra was a resident of West Des Moines, Iowa.

David Leigh Buchanan, 69, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2026. Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, July 10, 2026, at McLaren’s Resthaven Chapel in West Des Moines, Iowa. David was born Apr...

Gary Ray Smith, age 86, passed from this life on Monday, June 29, 2026. Memorial services will be held at St Timothy’s Episcopal Church on Monday, July 6, 2026. The family welcomes friends and loved...

David Andrew Adamson, 85, of West Des Moines, passed away on June 29, 2026, with his loving wife at his side in their home. David was born September 18, 1940, to Andrew and Isabel (Heggie) Adamson in ...

Janet Rae Harris, 85, of Urbandale, passed away on June 28, 2026. Visitation will be Monday, July 6, 2026, beginning at 4:00 p.m. and ending with a rosary at 6 p.m. at McLaren’s Chapel 801 19th Street...

Lynn (Kosec/Sherwood) Lavender, 69, of Altoona, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm on Friday, July 10, at McLa...

Hilda Moralez passed on June 28, 2026, at the age of 99, having been born on March 18, 1927.

Deanna Koch (Dee as she was known by her family and friends), joined the resurrection life on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 11:02 PM while residing at MorningStar Assisted Living Center in West Des Moine...

West Des Moines Rosemary Chiodo, 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2026. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. Rosemary was born on December 15, 1944, to George an...

Clive Thomas Campbell Miller, 88, passed away June 25, 2026. He was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather and loyal friend to everyone. A private family graveside service will be held at Resth...

Edward Andrew Ames passed on June 22, 2026, at the age of 84.

West Des Moines JoAnne (Cameron/Pinneke/Rice) Daniels, age 90, died June 20, 2026 after a short illness at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines. Visitation will be from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Friday, June ...

Deborah Lee Rhiner of Urbandale, Iowa passed away June 17th at Iowa Methodist Hospital surrounded by family and friends. She will be remembered for her outspoken, larger than life personality that mad...

West Des Moines Gary Wayne Wagner, 88, passed away June 15, 2026. Per Gary’s wishes a private service was held at McLaren's Chapel. Full military honors will be performed at the Veterans Cemetery in ...

Janice Kay Wheeldon (Jackson), 83, passed away on June 16, 2026 surrounded by her family. Visitation will be Friday, June 26, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at McLaren's Funeral Home in West Des Moines....

Mark Alan Boley, 71, of Maxwell, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Visitation will be Monday, June 22, 2026, from 4 to 6 p.m. at McLaren’s Chapel ...