Memorial Services of Iowa

Obituaries

December 12, 1960 - November 13, 2025
Gary John Ahn, 64, passed away November 13, 2025, at his home in Newton, Iowa. Gary was born December 12, 1960, in Newton, Iowa, to Emory and Doris (Hill) Ahn. Services for Gary will be held privately by the family.
August 29, 1965 - November 09, 2025
Todd Heagle was born on August 29, 1965, in Appleton, Wisconsin, to Earl and Judy Heagle. On November 9, 2025, Todd peacefully entered the kingdom of Heaven, surrounded by his devoted family, after courageously facing…
June 10, 1946 - November 08, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that the Sawer family announces the passing of their matriarch, Linda Ruth Sawer, on November 8, 2025, in Ankeny, Iowa. She passed peacefully in home hospice watching I Love Lucy at the age of…
May 13, 1947 - November 08, 2025
Joyce LaVonne Haws, 78, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025. She was surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p. m. on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Memorial Services of Iowa…
January 25, 1936 - November 05, 2025
Delmer Creighton Husmann, 89, of Boone, IA, passed away on November 5, 2025, with family present at Westhaven Community Retirement Home. Delmer was the son of Julius and Petrea Husmann of Minburn, IA, and eldest of 14…
September 22, 1931 - October 28, 2025
Donald Eugene Watt passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025, at the age of 94. Born September 22, 1931, in Mustang, Oklahoma, Don was the beloved son of Edith Loring and John Glenn Watt. He graduated from Strang…
April 18, 1929 - October 27, 2025
Laura L. (Peck) Swearingen, 96, of Ankeny IA, formerly of St. Joseph, IL, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025, in Ankeny, IA. A memorial visitation will be held from 10:00 a. m. to 12:00 p. m. on Saturday,…
July 26, 1941 - October 27, 2025
George Gerald Houghton was born July 26, 1941, to William and Louise Houghton in Schenectady, New York. George was received into the arms of Jesus October 27, 2025, at Sunny View Care Center in Ankeny, IA. A memorial…
December 26, 1968 - October 26, 2025
Bryan Christopher Davies, known to his Firestone friends as "Speed Bump," known to Jennifer as husband, best friend, high school sweetheart, soul mate, lifelong partner, known as Dad to their four children, and Papa…
January 04, 1961 - October 25, 2025
Russell “Russ” Lee Lambertz, 64, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines, IA. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:30 a. m. on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Memorial…
December 30, 1926 - October 23, 2025
Colleen Leatrice Baillie Hopkins, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025, at Sunnyview Nursing Home. She was 98 years old and lived a long, full life surrounded by the people and things she loved most. A memorial…
December 09, 1929 - October 19, 2025
Paul Vernon Underhill, 95, of Ankeny passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at the VA Hospice in Des Moines, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 11:30 a. m. to 1:00 p. m. on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at…
November 04, 1932 - October 18, 2025
Marilyn Knop, 92, of Des Moines, IA, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a. m. on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Luther Memorial Church (1201 Grandview Ave, Des Moines).…
October 02, 1971 - October 17, 2025
Matthew “Matt” Moomey, 54, of Ankeny, Iowa, sadly passed away on October 17, 2025. Born October 2, 1971, in Landstuhl, Germany, he had recently celebrated his 54th birthday. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00…
February 03, 1997 - October 14, 2025
Jack Evan Utterback, 28, of Ankeny, Iowa, passed away October 14, 2025. Jack’s life was defined by his extraordinary curiosity, sharp wit, and unwavering passion for learning and sharing knowledge. He brought humor,…
November 30, 1929 - October 11, 2025
Winifred Jeane Tatman, 95, of Ankeny, formerly of Milford, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 11, 2025, at MercyOne Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a. m. on…
September 03, 1949 - October 09, 2025
James Eugene Meyer, 76, died Thursday, October 9, 2025, at home with his wife and daughter by his side. He is the son of Elizabeth and Don, and brother to Karen (Jim Blend). Visitation will be at 10:00 a. m. on…
March 20, 1934 - October 09, 2025
Evelyn Mae Crabtree, 91, of Ankeny, IA, made the transition from this life to life everlasting on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Kavanagh Hospice House in Des Moines, IA. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p. m. on…
October 05, 1949 - October 07, 2025
Mary Jean Cochran, 76, of Ankeny passed away peacefully, Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p. m. on Sunday, October 12, 2025, followed by a prayer vigil and time of sharing at…
July 14, 1956 - October 05, 2025
Alan Dale Reab, 69, of Ankeny, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025, after facing several years of health challenges that gradually compounded. Although he went too soon, family and loved ones have comfort…
September 12, 1943 - September 29, 2025
Allen Fredrick Johnson was born September 12, 1943, to Milford and Jeanette Johnson. He passed away at age 82 on September 29, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a. m. on Saturday,…
March 27, 1940 - September 27, 2025
Laura Lea “Carlson” McCrory, age 85, passed away in Des Moines on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Laura was born on March 27, 1940, on her father’s birthday, in Trufant, MI, to Harold and Helen Ostrander. She grew up in…
March 05, 1954 - September 23, 2025
Michele “Shellie” Renee Baker, 71, passed away September 23, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa. In her last few weeks, she was attentively cared for by Mercy Hospice in Des Moines, as well as by her sister, Tonya, and…
July 28, 1926 - September 17, 2025
Barbara Lee Beveridge, 99, was born on July 28, 1926, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, to parents, Charles and Ruth Seeger, and passed away September 17, 2025, in Ankeny, Iowa. A devoted matriarch, Barbara lived nearly a…
June 16, 1950 - September 14, 2025
Tommy Wayne Current, 75, was called to his heavenly home on September 14, 2025, due to a heart ailment. He was born in Knoxville, Iowa, and spent most of his life in Des Moines, Iowa. Tommy graduated from Southeast…
February 16, 1931 - September 12, 2025
Elma Mae Marquardt, 94, of Ankeny, passed away on September 12, 2025, at Rock Creek Senior Living in Ankeny, Iowa. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Ankeny Memorial…