Ankeny, IA Obituaries

Katherine “Kat” Sue (Dake) Clayton, age 56, passed away at her home in Bondurant, Iowa on Friday, February 6, 2026. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 2:00 pm at Bondu...

Lisa Ann Dahm, age 58, of Ankeny passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at UnityPoint Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. A visitation will be held at Our Lady's Immaculate Heart C...

Zola Ruth McMahon, 91, of Maquoketa, Iowa passed away on February 5, 2026. She was a lifelong educator, community servant, and beloved matriarch whose warmth and generosity touched everyone she met. ...

Teresa Anne Schrum, age 71, of Alleman passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Thursday, February 5, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held in the future. Teresa Anne (Heasle...

Frederick "Fred" Earl Allgood, aged 68, of New Virginia, Iowa passed away on January 28, 2026, in Gallup, New Mexico. He was born on July 15, 1957. A visitation will be held on Monday, February 9, 20...

Carolyn Sue Romer, age 82, of Huxley, Iowa passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, at the Madrid Home in Madrid, Iowa. Services will be held in the future. Carolyn was born on March 22, 1943, in ...

Carol Beth Jeske, age 94, of Ankeny, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Mill Pond. Graveside Services will be held on Monday, February 9th, 2026 at 11:00 am at the Eldora City Cemetery in Eld...

Karen Kay, our beloved wife, mother, nani, sister, and aunt, was softly and tenderly called home and received by her Heavenly Father on January 28, 2026. She was the daughter of Harry and Gertrude Ka...

Donis Kathleen Rasmussen Knutsen, age 95, of Ankeny, passed away on January 22, 2026, at Mercy One in Des Moines. She was a resident of Millpond Senior Living, where she spent her later years surroun...

Gary Dean Kolbeck, age 87, passed away on January 21, 2026 in Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from Webster City High School and Morningside College, where he played basketball. Upon graduation he beg...

Michele M Lowell, born on December 30, 1946, passed away on January 16, 2026, at the age of 79. Michele was a resident of Ankeny, Iowa.

John Craig, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Celebration of Life Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from ...

Karen Jean Morrow, 66, of Ankeny, died at 5:30 p.m. January 1, 2026, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines with her daughters by her side. Memorial Services will be held on Tuesday, January ...

Eleanor Hunt (Foreman) Simonton went home to be with the Lord on January 1, 2026, at the age of 97. A visitation will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 1:00pm to 3:00 pm at Ankeny Funeral Ho...

Steven James Koch left this world in the early hours of December15, 2025. He passed peacefully, surrounded by his family, at the age of 71 years young. A visitation will be held on Saturday, Decembe...

Patricia Anne (Johnson) Klein, of Ankeny, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at UnityPoint Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Memorial Services will be held on Wednesday, De...

Donald Harfst, 92, of Des Moines, formerly of Ankeny, died Friday, December 5, 2025, in Des Moines. The family has chosen Ankeny Funeral Home to care for their needs. A Celebration of Life will be he...

William Bruce Johnston passed away on December 4, 2025, at the age of 87. He was born on December 16, 1937. William was a resident of Altoona, Iowa.

Kayleen Mary (Kimberley) Conter, born April 17, 1946, in Newton, Iowa, to Norman and Arlene Kimberley, lived a life defined by creativity, kindness, and unwavering devotion to her family. She grew up ...

Nancy Ann Swenson, born on September 30, 1935, passed away on November 18, 2025, at the age of 90. A graveside service is scheduled to take place at Morningside Memorial Gardens, located at 11800 Un...

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....