West Des Moines, IA Obituaries

Dorothy Roberta McCreary, age 96, passed on April 5, 2026, at 4:15 am; she was born on August 15, 1929, and was a resident of Grimes, Iowa. Visitation will be held at McLaren's Resthaven Chapel & M...

Marcie Jonsene (Julson) Meshek was born October 4, 1955 and entered into the loving presence of her Savior, Jesus, after passing away unexpectedly at her home in Valley Junction, IA. She was a 1973 g...

Karen Marie Miksich, 80, passed away peacefully on Friday March 27, 2026, with her family by her side. Karen was born in Lancaster, OH to Virginia and Ralph Huggins. She began her professional career ...

Dr. Liberato Alessandro “Bert” Iannone, a cardiologist who pioneered modern heart care in Iowa, passed away peacefully at home on March 18, 2026, with his beloved wife, Dee, by his side. He was 85. B...

Lynn E. Sorensen, long-time resident of West Des Moines, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2026. He was born June 18, 1938 in Harlan, IA and raised on the nearby family farm, a much-loved so...

Clay Edward Ewing, age 66, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at UnityPoint Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, March 25...

Ron Fulton, 64, of Waukee passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2026 at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. A celebration of life visitation will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, March 29, 2026 at...

Michael Paul Sarnecki, 68, passed away March 16, 2026, peacefully at home. Mike was born December 29, 1957, to Paul and Erma (Perry) Sarnecki in Des Moines. He graduated from Lincoln High School. Mike...

Lynn Bailey Clark peacefully passed away on March 16th at his residence at Grand Living at Tower Place in West Des Moines, Iowa. He was an only child of Lester Clark and Emily DeBolt from Des Moines, ...

David Alan Williams, age 75 of Winterset, IA, passed away Monday morning on March 16, 2026. Services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, March 20, 2026 at the Church of Christ in Earlham, IA with visitation ...

Virginia Rose Fitchhorn passed away on March 10, 2026, at the age of 99. A Committal Service will be held at McLaren's Resthaven Chapel & Mortuary, 801 19th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265, US, o...

Mary Ann Saluri was born on September 29, 1946, in Des Moines, Iowa to Sam and Victoria Saluri. She was the youngest sibling of three with two older brothers – Sam Jr. and Dan. Mary Ann attended schoo...

With deep sorrow and immense pride, we remember and honor Major Jeffrey R. O’Brien (Jeff), 45, who passed away on March 1, 2026 while serving his country in Kuwait. His loss is felt profoundly by his ...

Stephen Louis Niebur, 86, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025, in Reno. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday March 27, 2026, at McLaren’s Chapel from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with a time of...

Manolo Lorencio Paloma, 65, of West Des Moines, Iowa, died Thursday, March 5, 2026, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on August 18, 1960. The son of Leandro Paloma and Elpedia Garcia Palo...

Harry Eugene “Gene” Eaton, 84, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 7, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Gene was born on February 11, 1942, on his family’s...

West Des Moines Philip Eugene Brown, age 95, peacefully passed away on March 4, 2026. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. at McLaren’s Chapel in West Des Moines with a graveside service at 2 p.m. at ...

West Des Moines Stephanie Elizabeth Fletcher Boggs, 48, passed away on March 4, 2026, at UnityPoint Methodist in Des Moines. A celebration of her life will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 4, 2026...

West Des Moines Wendi Lyn Taylor, 65, met her Lord and Savior Monday, March 2, 2026 at UnityPoint Methodist in Des Moines after a brief 10 days in the hospital. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Fr...

Joan Florence Robinson passed away peacefully on February 28th, 2026 at her family's home in hospice care, after a courageous battle with dementia. She was surrounded by love and family. Joan was bor...

Robert A. Shouse, Jr., 82, of Johnston, passed away February 27, 2026. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. He is survived by long-time girlfriend, Jan Leland of Johnston; cousin...

David Villalobos Cortez, 81, of Johnston, Iowa passed on February 26, 2026. A Committal Service will be held at Iowa Veterans Cemetery, 34024 Veterans Memorial Dr, Adel, IA 50003, US, on April 2, 2026...

Des Moines Robert “Bob” J. Markey passed away on February 19, 2026 at Unity Point Hospital from a hard fought battle with small cell lung cancer. He was 66 years old. Visitation will be at McLaren’s ...

Our beloved Son Hunter Thomas Muñoz, age 24, left this world too soon on February 19th, 2026. Though his life was short, he lived with an intensity that filled every room. Hunter was an avid reader o...

Urbandale The family of Ramon Gubuan announces with deep sadness his passing on February 17, 2026, at the age of 96. The eldest of twelve children born to Juan and Felisa Gubuan in Kabankalan City, P...

David Edward Sherrard Jr. passed away on February 14, 2026, at the age of 75. He was born on June 28, 1950. David resided in Des Moines, Iowa. A private family graveside service will be held at Restha...

Judith Ann Bennett Aschehoug, 82, of Granite Bay, California passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026, at home after a brief illness, surrounded by her family. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p...

Eva “Eve” A. Collins passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Ramsey Village in Des Moines. Funeral services to celebrate her life will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, February 19th at McLaren’...

Mary Louise (Church) Beck, 92, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Taylor House. A service is planned for her on Monday, April 6, 2026, at 11:00 am at McLarens Resthaven Mausoleum in West Des...

Des Moines Eugene Carroll Scheuermann, 87, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Wesley on Grand. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at McLaren’s Resthaven ...

Travis Eugene Perkins, 44, of West Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on February 7th, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, and quiet strength that will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Born on Ma...

West Des Moines Janis L. Mugge passed away peacefully at home on February 9, 2026, with her family by her side. She was born on February 19, 1935, to Harold and Gemeve Jensen. Janis attended the Univ...

Funeral services for Dan Waidelich will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by the service at 11:00 a.m., both at McLaren Resthaven Chapel and Mortuary,...

Char passed at 6:00 on a Sunday morning after a sudden, but brief battle with cancer. Char lived in the West Des Moines area for most of her life and felt blessed to have been able to raise her sons a...

Helen "Maxine" (Sandholm) Burks, age 95, of Des Moines, Iowa, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on February 8, 2026. She was born March 21, 1930, in Dayton, Iowa to Harry and Frances Sandho...

Gary Cheung, born on July 15, 1970, passed away on February 4, 2026, at the age of 55. Gary was a resident of West Des Moines, Iowa. A visitation will be held at McLaren's Resthaven Chapel & Mortuary,...

Vincent R. Harvey went to heaven on Monday, February 2, 2026 in his home at Wesley On Grand. Visitation will be from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, February 13, 2026 at McLaren’s Resthaven Chapel in West Des Moi...

West Des Moines Virginia “Ginny” Kay Beaver, 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 31, 2026. Services will be held in the Chapel at Lutheran Church of Hope, 925 Jordan Creek Park...

James Aubrey Constant, born on January 4, 1938, passed away on January 31, 2026, at the age of 88. James was a resident of Waukee, Iowa.

Edgar Loren Tegtmeier, age 96, was welcomed into the presence of his Savior on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, while residing at Ramsey Village Care Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Surrounded by God’s faithf...

Howard Milton Corbitt, born on September 30, 1933, passed away on January 28, 2026, at the age of 92. He was a resident of Yucaipa, California.

Jenna Sue (Jurgensen) Brownell, 74, of Clive, Iowa, passed away on January 27, 2026, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. A Celebration of Jenna's Life will be held on Thursday, Februar...

Dixie Lee Benton, age 88, passed away on January 23, 2026, in West Des Moines, IA. She was born on March 13, 1937, to parents Avery G. Hutchison and Daisy I. (Brown) Murphy. Dixie grew up in Des Moin...

Andrew “Andy” Thomas Roeth, age 48, passed away surrounded by family, love and memories that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew him. Andy was born on April 24, 1977, in Dubuque, Iowa...

David Leroy Nielson, 82, passed away on January 20, 2026, at the VA Hospital in Des Moines due to complications from Alzheimer’s. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 6, 2026,...

Allen “Al” Donald Schornack, 94, of West Des Moines passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, following a brief illness. Visitation will be Friday, January 30, 2026, from 5-7 pm at McLarens Resthave...

Lisa Jo Heuer, 65, of West Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home on January 20, 2026, with her family by her side. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 25, 2026 at McL...

Paul Daniel Munson, born on June 17, 1940, passed away on January 9, 2026, at the age of 85. Paul was a resident of Urbandale, Iowa. No services are planned at this time.

David Dale Grandfield, 66, of Des Moines, formally of Seattle, WA, passed away on January 12, 2026. A memorial service will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday January 18, 2026, at Valley United...

Marilyn Frisk, age 95, died on January 12, 2026 at Kennybrook Village in Grimes, IA. Marilyn was born December 17, 1930, to Carl O. and Hazel (Gilbert) Miller in Omaha, NE. Her family moved to Des Mo...