Memorial Services of Iowa

Obituaries

Merlin Paul Allie
January 08, 1942 - August 18, 2025
Merlin Paul Allie, of Huxley, IA, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025. He was born January 8, 1942, in Nevada, IA, the middle son of Orlan and Agatha Allie. On October 18, 1963 he married Neala McFadden and they…
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Carmen Lee Brown
May 06, 1960 - August 16, 2025
Carmen Lee Brown, 65, of Ankeny, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025 surrounded by love. Born on May 6, 1960, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Lloyd and Sandra Witte, Carmen lived a life marked by dedication,…
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Darrell Eugene Ketelsen
November 17, 1939 - August 15, 2025
A full life is measured by love given, memories made, and in the joy shared with others. Darrell Eugene Ketelsen peacefully passed as he was surrounded by his family on August 15, 2025, in Ankeny, Iowa. His 85 years…
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Larry Kenneth Enga
May 07, 1942 - August 15, 2025
Lawrence “Larry” Kenneth Enga, 83, of Elkhart, Iowa (formerly Ankeny, Iowa) passed away on August 15, 2025. Larry was a devoted husband and loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather. A…
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Mary Lou Adkins
November 20, 1952 - August 13, 2025
Mary Adkins, age 72, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025, surrounded by love and cherished memories. Born and raised in Pipestone, Minnesota, Mary’s life was a tapestry of adventure, devotion, and deep…
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Bruce Alan Rasmussen
January 26, 1957 - August 12, 2025
Bruce Alan Rasmussen, age 68, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away on August 12, 2025, peacefully in his home. Bruce, the son of Richard and Iola (Selander) Rasmussen, was born January 26, 1957, in Emmetsburg, Iowa.…
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Shirley Faye Sandoval
January 06, 1949 - August 12, 2025
Shirley Faye (Tomlinson) Sandoval, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on August 12, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. Shirley was welcomed into this world by her parents, James Dickson “Dick” and Dorothy…
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Dennis Wayne Bappe
November 03, 1948 - August 11, 2025
Denny Bappe, 76, of Ankeny, Iowa, passed away on August 11, 2025. Denny was born on November 3, 1948 in Ames, Iowa. He graduated from Ames High School in 1967. He was on an exceptional basketball team and also…
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Carolyn L. Lipscomb
September 23, 1944 - August 10, 2025
Carolyn Lipscomb, age 80, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025, at Via of Carlisle Senior Living Campus. Carolyn was born in Iowa and lived there most of her life. A graveside service will be held August 30,…
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Marilyn Jean Yeager-Sewell
October 13, 1932 - August 10, 2025
Marilyn Yeager-Sewell, age 92, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025. She had been a resident of Ankeny, Iowa, for 60 years. Marilyn was born on October 13, 1932 in Fairfield, Iowa to Verl and Dorothy…
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Beverly Ellen Weyer
February 26, 1947 - August 09, 2025
Beverly Ellen Weyer, 78, of Ankeny, Iowa, peacefully passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025. Bev was born on February 26, 1947, in Stockton, Missouri, to parents Leonard and Edna Cowan. She completed her studies at…
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Fonda Sue Wettestad
May 12, 1951 - August 02, 2025
Fonda Sue Wettestad, 74, passed away August 2, 2025, after a long battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was under the care of Hospice of the Midwest. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p. m. on Friday,…
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Rex Ronald Blakesley
June 20, 1936 - August 01, 2025
Rex Ronald “Bud” Blakesley, 89, passed away August 1, 2025, in Des Moines, IA. A funeral service will be held at 2:30 p. m. on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Memorial Services of Iowa, 4208 N. Ankeny Blvd. , Ankeny,…
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Gary Dean Schoenrock
August 08, 1935 - July 30, 2025
Gary Dean Schoenrock, 89, of Ankeny, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Gary was born on August 8, 1935, in Hawarden, Iowa, to Emil and Ellen…
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Phyllis Ann Seuferer
May 01, 1938 - July 27, 2025
Phyllis A. Seuferer, 87, of Ankeny, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, July 27, 2025, in her home. In remembrance of Phyllis’ life, a rosary will be prayed for her at 9:30 a. m. on Saturday, August 2, 2025,…
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Jennie Lee Johnson
May 18, 1947 - July 26, 2025
Jennie Lee Johnson, 78, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Kavanagh House in Des Moines, Iowa. Jennie was born in Marshalltown, Iowa, on May 18, 1947, to Fred and Shirley Naylor. She graduated from…
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Lena Beatrice Brooks
March 03, 1936 - July 26, 2025
Lena Beatrice Brooks, a beloved mother, sister, friend, and community pillar, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the age of 89, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, music, and unwavering faith. Born on…
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Margaret “Peggy” Calkins
October 11, 1937 - July 21, 2025
Margaret “Peggy” Calkins, 87, of Granger, Iowa, passed away peacefully July 21, 2025. A graveside service will be held on October 3, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Ankeny Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 4208 North Ankeny Blvd. ,…
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Robin Dawn Maggert
December 23, 1955 - July 20, 2025
Robin Dawn Maggert, 69, of Altoona, Iowa, passed away July 20, 2025. She was born December 23, 1955, in Des Moines, Iowa to Fred and Jean Long. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p. m. on Monday, July 28, 2025,…
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Doris May Butler
November 27, 1924 - July 18, 2025
Doris May Butler, 100, passed away peacefully the morning of July 18, 2025, at Mill Pond Care Center, Ankeny, Iowa, due to natural causes. Prior to her time in Ankeny, Doris was a long-time resident of the Kankakee,…
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Rusty Dean Walker
December 26, 1966 - July 18, 2025
Rusty Dean Walker, 58, died peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Royal Oaks Nursing Home in Urbandale, Iowa. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:30 pm in his honor, at Yankee Clipper, 312 S. W. Maple Street,…
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Lisa Ann Brumback
November 14, 1952 - July 06, 2025
Lisa Ann Pine Brumback, 72, passed away unexpectedly on July 6, 2025, near Steamboat Springs, Colorado, while celebrating with her extended family on vacation. Family and friends will celebrate Lisa’s impactful life…
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Arlene Sampson
June 21, 1928 - July 02, 2025
Arlene Sampson, 97, of Ankeny, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in the comfort of her home. An open house gathering for Arlene's friends and family will be held Sunday, August 31, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00 p. m.…
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Adrien Deshaune Chak
May 30, 1997 - July 01, 2025
Adrien Deshaune Chak, 28, of Des Moines, IA, passed peacefully from cancer on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in the loving arms of his mother, Marla Borges. He was surrounded by his devoted sister, Shayla, cherished brother,…
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Farley McIllece
December 16, 1958 - June 30, 2025
Farley Emerson McIllece, a devoted man of faith and gentle spirit, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on December 16, 1958, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Donald J. McIllece and Nancy Hall…
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Brenda Joy Heston
August 21, 1960 - June 29, 2025
Brenda Joy Heston, 64, of Ankeny, passed away from Ovarian Cancer at home with her husband and children on June 29, 2025. A visitation will be held Monday, July 7, from 4 to 6 p. m. at Lutheran Church of Hope in…
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