Obituaries

Karen Jean Stevens

Oct 4, 2020

Peyton Elizabeth Chilton

Oct 1, 2020

     Peyton Elizabeth Chilton, 20, of Clive, Iowa passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 1, 2020.  A visitation will be held Sunday, October 18, 2020 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Ernst Funeral Home, Waukee.  Celebration of Life Services will be private but will be live-streamed and can be viewed starting at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 19,...

Geoffrey Stevenson

Sep 22, 2020

Geoffrey (Jeff) Stevenson went to heaven the evening of September 22nd, 2020 at his home in Waukee, IA.  He was born on May 16, 1938 in Columbus, OH.  He is survived by his son Scott (Theresa), granddaughters Chloe, Olivia & Caleigh and grandson Camren. He is also survived by his brother Jim (Jan) Stevenson and brother Phil (Chris) Stevenson, sister...

Roger L Stephens

Sep 21, 2020

 

Roger Louis Stephens, age 66, who was born in Ottumwa, IA on February 21, 1954 passed away after a battle with cancer on September 21, 2020.

The visitation and service will both be held at Ernst Funeral Home located in Waukee, IA. Visitation hours will be Tuesday, September 29th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will...

Christy Ellen Hopkins

Sep 10, 2020

Christy Hopkins, 67, of Grimes, died September 10, 2020 at Taylor Hospice House in Des Moines, following a courageous two-year battle with cancer.

A Private Celebration of Chris’ Life will be held at Jester Park Lodge, Granger, IA. Interment will follow later that afternoon at the Newell, IA Cemetery.

Christy Ellen Simons Hopkins, daughter of Clyde and Elva (Iversen) Simons...

Thomas Francis Kennedy

Aug 29, 2020

Thomas Francis Kennedy, who was born to Rich Kennedy and Susan (Devlin) Castillo on March 22, 1984 in Brooklyn, New York, passed away at the age of 36 on August 29, 2020 in rural Dallas County, Iowa.

Thomas served in the Iowa National Guard 168 Charlie Company out of Ft. Dodge, IA.  In 2010, he was deployed and served in...

Russell Wyman Spearman

Aug 27, 2020

     Russell Wyman Spearman of Waukee, Iowa was born July 3, 1931 in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, son of De Vere Wyman Spearman and Anna Farr Spearman.

     Russell graduated from Salem High School in Salem, Iowa in 1949 and went on to attend Iowa Wesleyan College in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa from 1949-1950.  He served in the Iowa...

Rowena June Evans

Aug 15, 2020

 

Rowena J. Evans, 96, of Waukee, IA, passed away at Unity Point Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa on August 15, 2020. “Ro” was born on May 13, 1924, in Jackson, Ohio, the only child of Clyde and Hester Mayhew. Her mother died of typhoid fever in 1926 when Ro was just two years old. She was raised...

Peter Stolley Bevis

Aug 13, 2020

Peter Stolley Bevis, who was born on August 12, 1945 in Denver, Colorado, passed away surrounded by his family, one day after his 75th birthday, on August 13, 2020 at MercyOne Hospice in Johnston.  Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 19, 2020 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at Ernst Funeral Home, Waukee.  Personal face masks are requested and social distancing measures...

Elizabeth R. Griggs

Aug 11, 2020

Elizabeth Ross Griggs was born on Jan 10, 1929 in Elmira, New York.  She passed away peacefully Aug 11, 2020 with her daughters at her side. She is known for her love of adventure, birds, geology and especially her love of singing.  She is survived by three loving daughters, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

We wish to extend a huge thank you to...

Cathleen Marie Wehrspan

Jul 28, 2020

Cathleen Marie Wehrspan, who was born on June 11, 1967 to James and Cora (Corocan) Colver in Chicago, Illinois, passed away at the age of 53 on July 28, 2020 at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines, Iowa.

Cathleen is survived by her loving husband of 29 years Gregg Wehrspan; sons Zachary and Nathan Wehrspan, mother Cora Colver and sister Chris...

Ronald Thayer Toney

Jul 25, 2020

Ronald Thayer Toney was born on October 5th, 1948, in Osceola, Iowa to Thayer and Mildred (Phipps) Toney.  He was an entrepreneur at a young age and during his first venture met the love of his life, Sheila Jackson.  They were united in marriage in Van Wert, Iowa, on February 23, 1974.

Ron loved being outside which was reflected in...

Eric Joseph Eilander

Jul 23, 2020

Eric Joseph Eilander, who was born on October 23, 1973 in Newton, Iowa, passed away at the age of 46 on July 23, 2020 in Des Moines, Iowa.

No services are planned at this time.

Mark Alan Vetter

Jun 28, 2020

Mark Alan Vetter, who was born on November 8, 1966 in DeWitt, Iowa to Tom and Margaret (Hamilton) Vetter, passed away at the age of 53 on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa

Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 1, 2020 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Ernst Funeral Home, Waukee.  Masks are requested...

Donna Rae Green

Jun 27, 2020

Donna Rae (Coe) Green, 77, passed away on June 27, 2020, at ManorCare Health Services in West Des Moines, Iowa, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.  Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 7, 2020 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and services will be held Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., both at Ernst Funeral Home, Waukee.  Donna's service...

Bonnie Jean Anderson

Jun 24, 2020

Bonnie Jean Anderson, age 77, of Waukee, IA, received her final call peacefully on June 24th, 2020 from a long battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). Bonnie’s work here is done, with the call comes a huge sign-on bonus, a reunion with family and friends she has not seen in a long time, we are sure there is one hell...

William "Jim" James Hermann

Jun 24, 2020

   William (Jim) James Hermann Jr. of Waukee, Iowa passed away at the age of 80 on June 24th.

   Jim was born to the late William (Bill) and Kathryn (Kay) Hermann on May 19, 1940. Jim graduated from Waukee High School and attended Grandview University. Jim married Carolyn Burger and they spent 56 years together. Jim served in the...

Frances A Prueitt

Jun 17, 2020

 Frances Prueitt died June 17, 2020 surrounded by family. She was born as Frances Ann Worth on July 15, 1930, daughter of Boyd and Stella Worth on their farm near Monroe, Iowa. The family along with her brothers, Robert and Wayne, raised and milked registered Jersey cattle. She was active in her church, basketball, 4-H and attended American Legion Auxiliary...

Vivian A McCutcheon

May 30, 2020

Vivian A. McCutcheon, who was born on September 29, 1931 in Clinton, IA, passed away at the age of 88 on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, IA.

Vivian was a wonderful mother and homemaker.  Raising four active children, she was always there to support them and anything they needed.  Throughout her life Vivian enjoyed traveling, participating in...

Lloyd Austin Royer

May 27, 2020

Lloyd Austin Royer, known to many as Babe, returned home to Jesus on the evening of May 27, 2020. Born August 5, 1941, in Phillip, South Dakota, Lloyd was raised on a farm north of town by parents Charles Lloyd and Steena (Helgeson) Royer. He attended a one-room schoolhouse and graduated from Phillip High School in 1959. Lloyd married the...