Memorial Services of Iowa

Obituaries

December 25, 1939 - December 07, 2025
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. Robert graduated from Butternut High School in1957. He…
August 29, 1954 - December 02, 2025
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,…
October 14, 1940 - November 30, 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…
May 27, 1953 - November 28, 2025
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…
August 23, 1949 - November 27, 2025
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.
May 23, 1950 - November 27, 2025
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…
June 12, 1961 - November 23, 2025
Larry Dean Corso, born June 12, 1961, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2025 at the age of 64. Larry was a man whose warmth, kindness, and gentle spirit left an impression on everyone who had the privilege of…
December 29, 1946 - November 15, 2025
Ernest “Ernie” “Butch” Henry Vieth, Jr. , 78, passed away November 15, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa. He was born on December 29, 1946, in Davenport, Iowa, to Ernest Sr. and Blanche (Murrey) Vieth. Visitation will be held…
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…
January 09, 2002 - November 08, 2025
Tristan Teague, 23, passed away unexpectedly on November 10, 2025. Tristan passed due to an undetected medical condition and left us too soon. Tristan was born on January 9, 2002, to Michele and Gary. Tristan grew up…
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…