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Stacy Rundlett

Stacy Rundlett

Sep 9, 2016

Stacy (Cain) Rundlett, born in Des Moines, Iowa, passed away due to complications from cancer, peacefully, surrounded by close family and loved ones on the morning of Friday, September 9, 2016. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Ernst Funeral Home from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Funeral services will be held at St Patrick's Irish Settlement, 3396 155th...

Darrell  Ralph Porter

Darrell Ralph Porter

Sep 4, 2016

Darrell Ralph Porter, who was born to Ralph and Neva (Ruch) Porter on May 19, 1934 in Albany, MO, passed away on September 4, 2016 in Altoona, IA. Darrell spent his working career as a Movie Projectionist. He was also an avid watch repairman. He enjoyed going for walks, John Wayne movies and attending his grandchildren's many activities and events....

Carol  Rae Redlinger

Carol Rae Redlinger

Aug 12, 2016

Carol Rae Redlinger, 61, who was born on January 11, 1955 in Denver, Colorado, passed away on August 12, 2016 in Waukee, Iowa surrounded by her loving family. For over 35 years, Carol was a bookkeeper for the Davis Brown Law Firm in Des Moines, IA. Carol enjoyed volunteering at her church, crossword puzzles, eating Hot Tomales and relaxing on...

Abbie  Ann Green

Abbie Ann Green

Jul 22, 2016

Abbie Ann Green, 91, of Urbandale, IA, who was born on August 19, 1924 in New Orleans, LA to Herman and Minnie McGowan, passed away July 22, 2016 at Karen Acres Nursing Home in Urbandale, IA. On her 18th birthday, Abbie hopped a train in Chicago and rode to Maryland to meet up with her sailor, Frank. They eloped seven...

Donna  M. Mccormick

Donna M. Mccormick

Jul 19, 2016

Donna M. McCormick, who was born in southern Iowa on January 1, 1936 to Harry and Grace (Foreman) Lingle, passed away on July 19, 2016 at Arbor Springs of West Des Moines in West Des Moines, Iowa. She was 80. Donna graduated from Osceola High School. On August 8, 1954 she married the love of her life, Ronald McCormick. Donna...

Dennis Vanmeter

Dennis Vanmeter

Jul 4, 2016

Dennis VanMeter, 54, of Clive, passed away after a courageous year-long battle against esophageal cancer on July 4, 2016. Visitation will be Thursday, July 7, 2016 from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m., and a celebration of life mass and luncheon on Friday, July 8, 2016 at 10:30 a.m., all at St. Francis of Assisi Church. Dennis was born on October 12,...

Evelyn  Janet Marsh

Evelyn Janet Marsh

Jun 14, 2016

Evelyn J. Marsh, 66, of Waukee, passed away on June 14, 2016, surrounded by her family, at Taylor House in Des Moines, Iowa. She fought a long battle of ailments, ultimately succumbing to complications of Diabetes. Evelyn was born March 31, 1950 in Oceanport, New Jersey to Arthur and Laura Walters (Brumfield) MacIntyre. She traveled with her family, as her...

Gregory  Lee Dickson

Gregory Lee Dickson

Jun 11, 2016

Greg Lee Dickson, 71, of Urbandale, Iowa, passed away on June 11, 2016 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, Iowa. Greg was born to Robert and Kathleen (Millang) Dickson on April 5, 1945 in Des Moines, IA. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in Des Moines in 1963 and then went on to attend trade school. On October 29, 1966, he...

Dustin  Wayne Hofer

Dustin Wayne Hofer

Apr 14, 2016

Dustin Wayne Hofer, 45, died April 14, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa, following complications from a brain tumor. Dustin is survived by his father, Patrick Hofer, brother Kirk (Jenny) Hofer, nephew Reed, and nieces Lauren and Grace. Dustin was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Hofer. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m.,...

Susamma J. Mathew

Susamma J. Mathew

Mar 21, 2016

     Susamma J. Mathew, who was born on November 15, 1953 in Kozhencherry, India, passed away at the age of 62 on March 21, 2016 at Bright Kavanagh House in Des Moines, Iowa.

    Susamma moved to Iowa in May of 1985 with her family from India. During her time in India, she had trained and worked as...

Marguerite  Ellis Miller

Marguerite Ellis Miller

Mar 5, 2016

Marguerite Ellis Miller passed away at the age of 86 on March 5, 2016 in Ida Grove, IA. Marguerite was the youngest child of nine born on May 15, 1929 in Princeton, N.C. to Frank and Nora Ellis. She was raised on a cotton and tobacco farm in North Carolina. She attended Rosewood H.S. in Goldsboro, NC and upon graduating...

Louise  Faye Swift

Louise Faye Swift

Feb 29, 2016

Louise Faye Swift, 94 of Waukee, who was born on February 2OutlineWidthColorBorderPattern ColorBackgroundRound CornersShadow Styles4, 1922 in Van Meter, IA passed away on February 29, 2016 in Adel, IA. Louise was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was always hard working, usually holding two jobs at a time. Her last job before retiring was at Preferred Risk as...

Dale  M. Dewitt

Dale M. Dewitt

Feb 15, 2016

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Robert  James Hubbard

Robert James Hubbard

Feb 9, 2016

Mr. Robert James Hubbard, age 68, of Des Moines, IA, departed this life on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at his home. He was a native of Dayton, OH and was a retired employee of the Iowa Department of Transportation. Robert was a Vietnam Veteran who served in Vietnam simultaneously with his brother Michael. He was the current Commander of the...

Viola  "vi" Kenyon

Viola "vi" Kenyon

Feb 9, 2016

Viola (Vi) Kenyon of Brooksville, FL and formerly of Des Moines, IA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at the age of 83. She is survived by her husband Roland (Rollie) Kenyon; son Jerry and wife Bert Schillinger, son Tim and wife Donna Schillinger, daughter-in-law Vee Schillinger and sister Norma Wehrend, eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Viola was...

Jerry  Martin Shea

Jerry Martin Shea

Jan 24, 2016

Jerry Martin Shea, 74, who was born on April 1, 1941 in Saranac Lake, N.Y., passed away on January 24, 2016. In 1960, Jerry met the love his life, Joan Richardson, his wife of 55 years, who survives him along with his three children David, Martha and Andrew; three sisters, one brother and three beautiful grandchildren. Jerry recently retired from...

Patricia  Anne Tollari

Patricia Anne Tollari

Dec 20, 2015

Patricia Anne Tollari, 83, who was born on March 2, 1932, in Redfield, IA, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2015 at Perry Lutheran Home after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Patricia, or Patty as she was fondly called, was the best mother any one could have asked for. She gave without asking for anything in return. She would do...

Christopher  James Ervanian

Christopher James Ervanian

Nov 19, 2015

Christopher James Ervanian was born to Alexander and Mayrellen (Hanson) Ervanian on August 26, 1960 in Detroit, Michigan. He passed away at the age of 74 at his home on November 19, 2015 in Des Moines, IA. Private Family Services will be planned at a later date.

Rex Downard

Rex Downard

Sep 16, 2015

Rex L. Downard, 95, passed away at home on September 16, 2015. Rex was born in 1920 to Robert and Alice Downard in Creston, IA. He was the “baby” of eight children. In 1942, he married the love of his life, Beverly, and for 73 years they walked hand in hand thru life setting a wonderful example of what marriage...

Beverly  Ann Ammon

Beverly Ann Ammon

Jun 17, 2015

Beverly Ann Ammon, 79, who was born to Clyde and Zoe (Webster) Peterson, on September 13, 1935 in Kansas City, MO, passed away on June 17, 2015 in Clive, IA. A memorial service will be held Monday, June 22, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at the Woodlands Creek Clubhouse, 12657 Woodlands Parkway, Clive, IA.On July 27, 1957, Beverly married the love...

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