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 Chapel in West Des Moines with visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at McLaren’s. Burial will follow at Resthaven Cemetery.
Wilma graduated from Valley High School, West Des Moines in 1954 and shortly afterwards, married William R. Head. They were married 60 years until his death. She was a loving wife and mother who devoted her life to her family. She was also the smiling face who would greet you if you visited the Hiland Bakery through the years until her retirement. Wilma was also a caregiver to many others including her sister, MaryAnn, a neighbor, and countless others by donating over 11 gallons of blood in her lifetime, giving the gift of life to people she may never have known.
Wilma will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Though her life has come to a close, the kindness she shared, the lives she touched, and the love she gave will remain a lasting part of her legacy.
Wilma is survived by her three sons, Ron, Kenny (Maria) and Keith (Beckey) Head; grandchildren, Rodger (Stacy) Beirman, Kelsey and Ryan (Danielle) Head, Bryan Head and Alyssa Wilson; great-grandchildren, Bailey and Gauge Beirman, and Faeleigh and Ace Wilson; brother, Stanley Kane and his daughters, Beth and Becky and their families; along with many cousins, friends, and neighbors. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Louise Kane; husband, Bill; daughter, Connie Beirman; sister, MaryAnn Kane; sister-in-law, Jeane Kane; stepmother, Lula Kane; and half brother-in-law, Ronnie Boden.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Children’s Cancer Connection, 5701 Greendale Rd, Johnston, IA 50131, ccciowa.org.
