Obituaries

Aug 23, 2019

   Marilyn Beth Taylor, 81, of Waukee, IA, passed away at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, IA on August 23, 2019.  Memorial Services will be held at the Waukee United Methodist Church on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 11:00 a.m., followed by a light luncheon.  Inurnment will be held at the Buckner Hill Cemetery in Buckner, MO on a...

Jul 22, 2019

Donna Kusy Osby of Grimes, IA gracefully entered heaven on July 22nd after preparing for it her entire life.  Seldom missing a church service, Bible study, circle or potluck at St. Marks or Gloria Dei Lutheran Churches, Donna lived not only a life of Christian dedication, but was known to often ask her kids, “Did you go to church this...

Jul 20, 2019

Cyrus “Cy” Schoonmaker II, age 66, of Adel, Iowa passed away on July 20, 2019 surrounded by his family.  A memorial service will be held Friday, July 26, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation starting one hour prior, both at First Presbyterian Church of Dallas Center (1204 13th Street, Dallas Center IA).

 Cy was born on December 4, 1952 on...

Jul 13, 2019

Adam Lee Holloway entered this world and blessed our lives on August 4, 1981 in Fort Dodge, Iowa.  Unfortunately, due to a tragic automobile accident, he left our lives far too soon on July 13, 2019 in Des Moines, Iowa.  Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 17, 2019 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Ernst Funeral Home, Waukee.  Funeral Services will...

Jul 8, 2019

Charles “Chuck” James Rolek, who was born to Dr. Dennis and Deborah (Rupp) Rolek on July 23, 1988 in Des Moines, IA, passed away at his home on July 8, 2019 in Des Moines, IA.  A visitation will be held Sunday, July 14, 2019 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, July...

Jun 26, 2019

Jack Allen Gerlovich, who was born in Duluth, MN on June 14, 1946, passed away at Prairie Hills Memory Care in Des Moines, IA on June 26, 2019.

Visitation will be held Thursday, July 11, 2019 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Ernst Funeral Home, 80 NE Dartmoor Drive, Waukee.  Funeral Services will be held Friday, July 12, 2019 at...

Jun 4, 2019

Heidi Lynn White, who was born on October 25, 1975 in Des Moines, IA, lost her battle against cancer on the morning of June 4, 2019.  As always, her sister Heather was by her side.

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held Sunday, July 28, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Raccoon River Nature Lodge, 2500 Grand Avenue, West...

May 23, 2019

Pastor James "Jim" W. Holmes, who was born on May 20, 1927 in Prescott, KS, passed away on May 23, 2019 in Des Moines, IA at the age of 92.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 28, 2019 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 10:30 a.m., both at First Baptist...

May 20, 2019

May 1, 2019

Sara Jean Aldrich, 79, passed away peacefully on May 1st, 2019, at Spurgeon Manor in Dallas Center.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, May 7th, at the Waukee Christian Church with interment to follow at the Waukee Cemetery.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Sara J. (Hendricks) Aldrich was born in Madison...

May 1, 2019

A joyous gift to all who met her; LaRita Jane Stockton, aka LaRita Russell, was called home by her Father on Wednesday, May 1, 2019.

LaRita was born March 3, 1947 to Francis and Thelma Russell in Colfax, IA.  She moved to Newton where she graduated from High School in 1964.

A love of all things was something that burned...

Apr 18, 2019

Gary "Chop" Dale Sayre, 53 of Waukee, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, IA.

A Memorial Remembrance Gathering will be held Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Ernst Funeral Home (80 NE Dartmoor Drive) in Waukee.

Chop was born to Bob and Juanita (Williams) Sayre on July 23,...

Apr 18, 2019

James Lewis Tounsley, 66 of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away at his home on April 18, 2019.

In keeping with James' wishes, no services will be held.  Memorials may be directed to the family via our website to assist with final funeral expenses.

James was born on August 17, 1952 in Des Moines, Iowa to John and Eris (James) Tounsley. ...

Mar 30, 2019

Linda K. Conley-Dunbar, 76, passed away March 30, 2019 at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. Linda was born in Princeton on March 5, 1943 to Moe and Ethel Conley. Linda graduated from Wood Memorial High School in 1961.

Surviving Linda are her three children, Angela Dickerson (Dave) of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Nick Hallinan (Debbie) of Camarillo, California, and Sean...

Mar 23, 2019

JoAnn Lorraine DeCamp, 92, of Bluffton, SC and formerly of Adel, IA, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019 at NHC of Bluffton.  Graveside Committal Services will be held Friday, April 12, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Oakdale Cemetery in Adel, IA.

Mar 7, 2019

Obituary Pending.

Mar 4, 2019

Marsha Gail Schmidt, who was born to James L. and Mary F. (VanAuken) Barnes on June 17, 1956 in Sedalia, Missouri, passed away at the age of 62 on March 4, 2019 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

A memorial remembrance gathering will be held Friday, March 15, 2019 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Ernst Funeral Home...

Feb 25, 2019

Diane Lynne Myers, who was born to James and Marjorie (Thomas) Sellers on April 30, 1954 in Boone, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly at her home on February 25, 2019 in Urbandale, Iowa.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 11:00 a.m., with visitation one hour prior, both at Ernst Funeral Home in Waukee.  Light luncheon/refreshments to follow.

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Feb 17, 2019

Scott Wright died unexpectedly during surgery on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at the age of 58.  Private Services have been held in keeping with Scott's wishes.

Scott grew up in Adel and graduated from Adel High School before joining the United States Marine Corps.  He was the owner and operator of Scott Wright Tree Co. for many years before going...

Feb 14, 2019

Roger Wayne Lee, 74 years of age, passed away on Thursday, February 14 at Mercy Medical Center West Lakes in West Des Moines, Iowa. Roger was born on February 7, 1945 in Buffalo, New York to the late Russell and Ione Lee. After graduating from Missouri Valley High School, he spent two years serving in the Army. Roger worked as...