Obituaries

Feb 5, 2019

Paul Edward Shepperd, who was born to Philip and Loretta (Ahrenholtz) Shepperd in Atlantic, Iowa on June 15, 1965, passed away at the age of 53 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa on February 5, 2019.  A visitation will be held Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., with a service immediately following at 11:30 a.m.,...

Jan 27, 2019

Lucille Selma Mosimann Burke: March 30, 1917 - January 27, 2019

Lucille grew up in the farming community of Rochelle, Illinois.  She attended a one room school house and loved country living.  Though it was unusual for women at that time, she was a successful business woman, owning her own beauty shop that was in the back section of the...

Jan 13, 2019

Holly Norrell, who was born in Dallas, TX on June 25, 1947, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 13, 2019.  Visitation will be held Monday, January 21, 2019 from 5-7 p.m., and funeral services will be held Tuesday January 22, 2019 at 11:00 a.m., both at Ashworth Road Baptist Church.  A reception will follow the service.

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Jan 4, 2019

 

Lori Lynette Behre, who was born on July 12, 1965 in Des Moines, IA to Ronald and Donna (Lingle) McCormick, passed away on January 4, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, IA.  A memorial visitation gathering will be held Saturday, January 26, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Ernst Funeral Home, Waukee.  A celebration of...

Dec 21, 2018

Gail (Langel) Dietrich, 52, passed away in West Des Moines, IA on December 21, 2018.  She was married to Doug and was the loving mother of two sons, Zac, 22, and Luke, 19.

Gail spent her career working at Wells Fargo, beginning her employment out of college and working there for 27 years.

Gail’s devotion was evident to her sons,...

Dec 14, 2018

Helen Hruby, 94, who was born on April 23, 1924 in Elberon, IA to Frank and Christina (Rayman) Karkosh, passed away on December 14, 2018 at The Village at Legacy Pointe in Waukee.  Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at 11:00 a.m., with visitation one hour prior, both at First Presbyterian Church in Toledo, IA.  Pastor Thomas...

Nov 20, 2018

   Devin Thomas Baker, who was born to Michael and Diane (MacIntosh) Baker in Omaha, NE on October 14, 1992, passed away at his home in West Des Moines, IA on  November 20, 2018.

 

   The family will be having a private graveside service at Fairview Cemetery, rural Madison County, IA.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed...

Oct 18, 2018

Daniel Edward Duarte, who was born on January 31, 1967 in Michigan, passed away at the age of 51, on October 18, 2018 at his residence in Waukee.

Cremation Rites have taken place.  No services planned at this time.

Sep 22, 2018

Sep 1, 2018

Maebelle Doris Kortz, passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, Iowa.

A graveside service will be held Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Oakland Cemetery in Ft. Dodge, IA.

Maebelle was born Randall and Maryanne (Jorgenson) Hokem on the family farm outside of Ft. Dodge on April 17, 1924....

Sep 1, 2018

Aug 26, 2018

Robert (Rob) D. Everhard, who was born April 9, 1956 in Ft. Dodge, IA, passed away at his home in Waukee on August 26, 2018. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, August 31, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church. Interment to follow at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery. Rob graduated from the Ft. Dodge...

Aug 24, 2018

Wilma Jean Lester, 76, who was born in Des Moines, IA on August 21, 1942, passed away at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, IA on August 24, 2018. Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 28, 2018 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Ernst Funeral Home, Waukee. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at 10:00 AM at...

Aug 21, 2018

Jun 22, 2018

Dixie Ann Terronez, who was born June 1, 1933 in Cedar Rapids, IA to Elmer and Helen (Keith) Sanford, passed away at Fleur Heights Care Center on June 22, 2018 in Des Moines, IA. She is survived by her son Mathew Terronez of Johnston, IA. Graveside Services will be held Tuesday June 26, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at the Glendale...

May 4, 2018

Dean A. Beninga, 61, of Ankeny, formerly of Dike, died Friday, May 4, 2018 at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines. Dean was born on May 23, 1956, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, son of Bernard and Betty (Webrand) Beninga. He graduated from Dike High School in 1974. Dean owned The Skyway restaurant in Reinbeck, Iowa for many years before owning...

Apr 28, 2018

When our mother heard dad was getting tired of waiting for her, she decided to take his hand and go home to his arms in heaven. Our beloved mother, Hilda Johnson, joined her loving husband, Axel, in heaven on April 28, 2018. She was 87 years young. Hilda Johnson was preceded in death by her parents, John and Elizabeth Leigh,...

Mar 31, 2018

Nelson Michael Chaya, who was born to Stanley & Mary Chaya in Cleveland, OH, went to be with his Heavenly Father after a brief battle with lung cancer on March 31, 2018 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, IA. Nelson married the love of his life, Nora in Adel, IA on July 3, 1989. Nelson worked as a custodian for Firestone...

Mar 26, 2018

Bob was born on June 19, 1922, in Putnam County, Missouri, to Marshall Walter and Elsie Olive Wright. After his graduation from Mt. Ayr High School, Bob hitchhiked across the country holding jobs to keep going. He worked at Boeing Air in Washington State with his sister and mother building aircraft during WWII. Bob was married to Eva Jean Greimann...

Mar 20, 2018

Richard "Dick" George Smith passed away at the age of 83 on March 20, 2018 at the VA Medical Center in Des Moines, IA. Dick was born to Frank Edward and Rosalie (McFadden) Smith on January 29, 1935 in Storm Lake, IA. Dick graduated from Britt H.S. before attending Buena Vista College. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly...