Betty Jean Chapman passed away on December 6, 2025, in Ankeny, Iowa, with her daughter by her side. She was born on July 7, 1932, in Crowder, Missouri, to Lois and Glenn Powers. On March 30, 1951, Betty married Earl…
Joann "Joni" Moore-Dougherty, 74, of Ankeny, passed away on February 19, 2026. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a. m. on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Lutheran Church of Hope (520 NW 36th St. , Ankeny, IA)…
Steven “Steve” Andrew Lande, 79, passed away February 16, 2026, in Ankeny, IA. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p. m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Memorial Services of Iowa (4208 N. Ankeny Blvd). Family…
Cynthia K. Ford, 69, of Ankeny, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a. m. on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Lutheran Church of Hope (520 NW 36th Street,…
Dennis Allen Dietz, age 81, of Polk City, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home on February 11, 2026. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a. m. to 12:00 p. m. on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Memorial Services of…
Mary “Jeanne” Jane Besch, 75, of Ankeny, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026. Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p. m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Memorial Services of Iowa (4208 N. Ankeny Blvd).…
William Henry “Bill” Wasson, 83, passed away on February 6, 2026, after a long battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p. m. on Monday, February 16, 2026, in the event room…
Lori Hill, of Polk City, Iowa, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, surrounded by her loving husband, children, pastor, and friends. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p. m. , Friday, February 13, 2026,…
Lori Jane (Jensen) Harvey, 58, passed away February 2, 2026, in Ankeny, Iowa. Lori was born on August 16, 1967, in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, a small river town, to Charles and Jane (Thompson) Jensen. She was raised…
Judy Ann Bookwalter, 77, passed away February 2, 2026, in Ankeny, Iowa. A celebration of life will be held from 3:00 to 6:00 p. m. on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Polk City American Legion Post 232 (114 W.…
Michael Allen Heady, Sr. , of Ottumwa, passed away on February 1, 2026, at the age of 70. He was born on July 19, 1955. Michael loved riding his Harley and going to Sturgis in the summers, where he made many great…
Gary Bagnall, 80, passed away January 31, 2026. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p. m. on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Memorial Services of Iowa (4208 N. Ankeny Blvd). A memorial service will be held at…
Mark Andrew Block, 60, passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 28, 2026. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p. m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church (460 NW Washington Ave,…
Thomas “Tommy” John Owens, 47, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away January 27, 2026. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Memorial Services of Iowa (4208 N. Ankeny Blvd. , Ankeny).…
Patricia L. Beasley, 93, left this world peacefully on January 27, 2026, surrounded by her loving family in Ankeny Iowa. Patricia was born October 27, 1932, in Elma, Iowa, to Harry and Minnie May Clark. She attended…
Kirby Jay Marsh, 42, of Ankeny, Iowa, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026, surrounded by family. A visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a. m. on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Hope Lutheran Church in…
Joseph “Joe” Hackman, 79, of West Des Moines, Iowa passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, at MercyOne Hospital in Des Moines. Joe was born on Tuesday, December 3,1946, to Hellen (Carlo) and Leon Hackman in Red…
Janet Hammond, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and public servant, passed away on January 20, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa, at the age of 81. She was born on September 18, 1944, to Maja Duffy in Chicago, Illinois. She…
Catherine “Cathy” (Trusty) King, 73, passed away January 18, 2026, surrounded by family and love at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 p. m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at…
Marilyn Tracy was born on February 22, 1935, in Cromwell, Iowa, to George and Blanche Taylor. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Lloyd Tracy; and her siblings, Darlene Mayne, Harold Taylor, and Rene…
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…
Edward Eugene Lincoln, Sr. , 85, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 12, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a. m. on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Northridge Baptist Church (3700 6th Ave. ,…
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…