Cory Wiederin, 44, of Ankeny, Iowa gained his heavenly wings on January 13, 2026, after a courageous fight with Kidney cancer. Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 6:00 p. m. on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Lutheran…
Beulah Mae Hanks, 95, of Kelley, Iowa peacefully passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. Beulah was born in Ames, Iowa, on January 26, 1931, daughter of Earl Webb and Shirley…
Shirley Eileen Calkin of Polk City passed away January 12, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p. m. on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Saylorville Church (2429 NW 6th Drive, Des Moines). Shirley…
Cynthia Maier Lunning of Ames, Iowa, passed away from natural causes on January 6, 2026. Cindy was born in Webster City, lowa, to Richard Maier and Wanda (Hemmen) Maier of Woolstock, lowa. The family moved to Eagle…
Stanley Wayne "Chip" Gatrost Jr. , 69, of Ankeny, lowa, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, following complications from esophageal cancer surgery. He faced his illness with remarkable strength and stubborn…
Ron Kelling, 80, a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and cherished friend, passed away unexpectedly on January 6, 2026, leaving behind a legacy defined by devotion, compassion, leadership, and…
Michael Guy Haws, 79, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a. m. on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Memorial Services of Iowa (4208 N. Ankeny Blvd). A funeral service will…
Susan Lee Mulhall, 73, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00 PM on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Memorial Services of Iowa (4208…
Greta Makohoniuk, 89, passed away peacefully early Sunday, December 28, 2025, at her son’s home, where she lived for the past five years. Visitation will be held at 10:00 a. m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Lutheran…
Angela Alba Carreon, 86, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025, in her home surrounded by her family. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 p. m. on January 5, 2026, followed by a memorial service at…
Rozella Jane (Koffler) Ruggles, born August 6, 1939, to Peter and Elnora Koffler of Bowman, North Dakota, went home to be with the Lord December 24, 2025, in Ankeny, Iowa. A memorial service will be held Friday,…
James Edwin Brady of Polk City, Iowa, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025 at Kavanaugh House Hospice in Des Moines at the age of 87. A rosary will take place at 9:30 a. m. on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at St.…
Dennis Allen Porter, 78, passed away December 22, 2025, in Des Moines, IA. Dennis was born to George E. Porter and Janet I. Porter on November 14, 1947, in Hampton, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.…
Buddie James Adkins, 88, born July 14, 1937, in Myra, West Virginia, passed away December 17, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of service, love, and honesty. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a. m. on Monday,…
Donna J McConkey, 88, passed away on December 16, 2025, in Urbandale, Iowa. Donna was born November 18, 1937, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Roland Lee and Donna Jones. She married Dave McConkey on May 14, 1955. Visitation…
Marshall Scott Barkema, 68, of Ankeny, passed away peacefully December 15, 2025. Marshall was born September 4, 1957, in Story City, Iowa, to Richard George Barkema and Lorris (Nelson) Barkema. He attended school at…
Ruby Wheatly, age 92, passed away in her sleep on December 13, 2025, at Mill Pond Care Center in Ankeny, Iowa. Ruby graduated from North High School in Des Moines and then from Broadlawns School of Nursing. After…
Jerry Kenneth Kauffman, 91, of Polk City, Iowa went to be with his Lord and savior on December 12, 2025. He was surrounded by family. A graveside service will be held 12:30 p. m. , Friday, December 19, 2025, at the…
Esther Schmitt, 96, passed away December 8, 2025, in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a. m. , Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Memorial Services of Iowa (4208 N. Ankeny Blvd). A visitation…
Dee Anne Van Horn, 78, of Ankeny, passed away December 8, 2025, in Des Moines, IA. She was born March 17, 1947, in Storm Lake, IA, to Merlin and Edna Darling. She graduated high school in Fonda, IA. A funeral service…
Robert Oscar Steben, 85, passed away on December 7th, 2025, in his home surrounded by loved ones. Robert was born on December 25, 1939, in Butternut, Wisconsin. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p. m. on…
Judy “Judz” Mitchell Downs, born in Des Moines, Iowa, on August 29, 1954, a graduate from Bondurant Farrar and longtime resident of Ankeny, Iowa, passed peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, December 2, 2025,…
Roberta “Bobbie” Irene Strother passed away on November 30, 2025, at the age of 85, at the Mill Pond retirement community in Ankeny, Iowa. A visitation will be held at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (517 SW Des…
Donna Rae Weiler, 72, of Ankeny passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Wesley on Grand in Des Moines, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 11:00 to 12:00 p. m. on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at All Saints Catholic…
Wilbur “Len” Mash, 76, passed away November 27, 2025. A memorial service will be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer you make a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project in Len’s name.
Dennis “Denny” Charles Lincicum, 75, of Ankeny, Iowa, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 23, 1950, and spent his life devoted to faith, family, music and…