West Des Moines, IA Obituaries

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...

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 passed away on November 24, 2025, at the age of 92. She was born on March 18, 1933. Donna Lee Mark was a resident of Urbandale, Iowa.

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...

Valerie Lynn (Hinson) Moffatt, age 71, of West Des Moines, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at her home. A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held at McLaren's Resthaven Chapel & ...

You may join Kirk's family to watch his service at https://www.youtube.com/@kgcrunch David Kirk Green passed away on November 8, 2025, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center after a short battle with Lung...

Kathryn Marie Powers, 80, passed away November 8, 2025 at StoryPoint in Urbandale. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 24, 2025 at Westkirk Presbyterian Church in Urbandale with ...

Mary Jo Dunn, age 85, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Kennybrook Village in Grimes. Memorial Services will be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 1:00 pm at McLarens Resthaven Chapel...

Mary Louise “Lucy” (Higgins) Turner, 95, of West Des Moines, Iowa passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025. She was born on May 15, 1930, to Cecil and Opal Higgins in Sedalia, Missouri. After graduatin...

Martha Ann Hooper passed away on November 5, 2025, at the age of 97. A Funeral Mass will be held at Christ the King Catholic Church, located at 5711 SW 9th St, Des Moines, Iowa, on November 12, 2025,...

Patricia “Patty” Daire Wagner, of West Des Moines, IA, passed away peacefully with her granddaughter by her side on November 4, 2025. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 11, 2025 wit...

Falih Jasir Aljasir, born on August 11, 1939, in Saudi Arabia, passed away on November 2, 2025, at the age of 86. He was a resident of St Petersburg, Florida.

Robin McClusky Allen was born on November 28, 1945, to LeRoy Miller McClusky and Dorothy Ann Moran McClusky in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and passed away on October 29, 2025, at Taylor House with her daugh...

Canh Xuan Tran, born on August 22, 1934, passed away on October 30, 2025, at the age of 91 in West Des Moines, Iowa (United States) and is under the care of McLaren's Resthaven Chapel &Mortuary & Rest...

Justine Foley, 93, of West Des Moines, Iowa, passed away in Colorado Springs, Colorado on August 21st, 2025. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, November 14, 2025 at McLaren's Resth...

Des Moines Lisa Marie (Simmons) Wegner, 38, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 25, 2025, at her "Happy Place" at Lake Thunderhead in Missouri, where she spent nearly every weekend during “Lak...

Raymond “Ray” Earl Halsey, age 91, passed away on Wednesday October 15, 2025, at Woodlands Creek Senior Living in Clive, Iowa. There will be a private family graveside service at a later date. Ray...

West Des Moines Gary Gene Forster, 79, passed away October 12, 2025 at MercyOne in Des Moines. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, November 2, 2025 at McLaren’s Resthaven Chapel in West Des M...

Dr. Lisa Ann Copple of Waukee, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home on October 11, 2025, at the young age of 58. She entered the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, leaving a legacy of love and kindne...

Robert “Bob” Eugene Krause Robert “Bob” Eugene Krause, 90, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, surrounded by his children, at StoryPoint Urbandale assisted living facility. Bob was born March 8, ...

Ms. Susie B. Strayhon On October 8, 2025, Susie B. Strayhon gained her wings as the heavens opened to welcome her home. Susie was born April 2, 1939, in Bellamy, Alabama to the late Jo Betty and Jull...

LeRoy “Tom” Thomas Reed, age 78, of West Des Moines passed away at home surrounded by family and friends on October 9, 2025. A Memorial Service will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday October 27, 2025, at McLare...