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John Spivack
Feb 22, 2023
Professor Emeritus John Michael Spivack, Esq, B.A., J.D., LL.M., M.A.T., PhD, died peacefully on Feb. 22, 2023 in Des Moines, IA.
John did not wish to have a traditional funeral. However, there will be a celebration of his life on June 22, 2023 at Bellevue University in Bellevue, NE. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the...
Douglas Smitley
Feb 15, 2023
Douglas Ray Smitley, 66 of Waukee, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at his home.
Doug was born to Allen and Janice Smitley on January 21, 1957. He attended Grandview College before graduating from Iowa State University. In 2006, he married Sharon Hurst. Doug was a skilled painter and owned his own company, Doug Smitley Painting, for many years.
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Jonathan J Dowie
Jan 16, 2023
Jonathan Jeffrey Dowie, age 40, was born on April 14, 1982, in Des Moines, Iowa. He passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in his sleep at his home in Des Moines on Monday, January 16, 2023.
In his earlier days, Jonathan attended culinary arts school at Des Moines Area Community College. He would go on to take an internship in...
Terry L Vokes
Jan 3, 2023
Terry Lee Vokes, age 70, of Waukee, Iowa, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.
Terry was born in Des Moines, Iowa on January 21, 1952 to Albert R. and Mary Lou (Ballentine) Vokes. He graduated from Waukee High School in 1970.
Terry worked much of his career as a mining driver for Martin Marietta. He...
Chad Totten Christenson
Jan 1, 2023
Chad Totten Christenson was born on March 2nd 1975 in Omaha Nebraska and died at age 47, at home, on January 1st 2023.
Chad was a sunshiny little boy with a big heart. His non-judgmental attitude and his compassion for others was extraordinary. He was always ready to step up and help others when needed.
Chad had...
James Earl DeWitt, Sr.
Dec 20, 2022
James E. DeWitt, Sr, 85, of Waukee, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at MercyOne Medical Center in West Des Moines, IA.
Jim was born in New Providence, Iowa on March 2, 1937 to Lloyd Everett and Lucille Miriam (Cox) DeWitt. He would graduate from Farmington Public School in 1954 before going on to marry the love of...
Fred Charles Krefting
Dec 7, 2022
Fred Charles Krefting (66) passed away of Primary Progressive Aphasia on December 7, 2022.
Fred was born the oldest child to Ken and Ellen Krefting on December 3, 1956. He grew up in Barton, North Dakota and attended high school at Bismarck High School, graduating in 1975. After graduating from the University of North Dakota, he married Denise...
Joan Marie Lipscomb
Dec 7, 2022
Joan Marie Lipscomb, 84, of Waukee passed away on Wednesday December 7th, 2022
Joan was born to Frederick and Helen (Perry) Schmidt in Covington, Kentucky on September 4th, 1938. Joan spent time living in various cities in Ohio before moving to Iowa where she called Clive, West Des Moines, and Waukee home.
Joan...
Donald Udyne Austin
Dec 5, 2022
Donald Udyne Austin passed away, at the age of 76, on Monday, December 5, 2022 at his home in Waukee, Iowa. Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 13, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Ernst Funeral Home in Waukee. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday December 14, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of...
Sheryl L Castings
Nov 20, 2022
Sheryl Lyn Castings, 75 of Waukee, Iowa, passed away at her home on Sunday, November 20, 2022.
Sheryl, the oldest of four children, was born to Douglas and Bernadine (Schumann) Hickok in Independence, Iowa on February 11, 1947. On June 21, 1991, she would go on to the marry the love of her life, John Castings, in Ames, Iowa. ...
James William Knock
Nov 17, 2022
James "Jim" William Knock passed away at the age of 66 at his home in Dallas Center on Thursday, November 17, 2022.
Jim, known as "Boone" or "JW" to many, was the eldest of four children born to Bill and Margie Knock on April 15, 1956 in Sheldon, Iowa. He grew up on the family farm outside of...
Steven Douglas Honken
Nov 3, 2022
Steven Douglas Honken, age 63 of Waukee, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
Steve was born to David and Nancy (Thompson) Honken in Mason City, Iowa on December 26, 1958. Throughout the years, Steve worked as a truck driver for companies like Kwik Trip, Pronto and most recently, Pitney Bowes. ...
Dwayne Darrell Salmon
Nov 1, 2022
Dwayne Darrell Salmon was born June 21, 1942 to Verdell and Margery (Burnquist) Salmon. Dwayne grew up on a farm north of Arthur Iowa and graduated from Ida Grove High School in 1960 where he played football. After graduation he farmed with his father until he enlisted in the Marine Corps, serving from Feb 1962 to June 1966.
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Marian Arlene Smith
Oct 29, 2022
Marian Arlene Smith, 85, passed away at her home in Waukee, on Saturday, October 29, 2022. On Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 4:30 will be a rosary. The visitation will follow from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. both at Ernst Funeral Home, Waukee. Mass of Christian Burial to be held Friday, November 4, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Boniface...
Karmen June Diehl
Oct 17, 2022
Karmen June Gibbs Diehl passed away peacefully at home in Waukee surrounded by her family on October 17, 2022 at the age of 86. She was born on October 14, 1936 in Wayne County, Iowa to Jay and Mildred Gibbs.
Karmen was a member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and lived most of her life...
Neil Wayne Bircher
Sep 27, 2022
Neil Wayne Bircher, 69, of Van Meter, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at the VA
Medical Center in Des Moines, IA.
Neil was born to Frederick and Jeanette (Christiansen) Bircher on September 6, 1953, in Alta, IA.
He would go on to graduate from Boone High School before proudly serving his country as a
member of the...
Donald Barnes Clark
Aug 17, 2022
Donald Barnes Clark, Ankeny, Iowa, was beloved by his family and was a friend, mentor and resource to many throughout his life from 9/12/27 to 8/17/22. Don was born in Sioux City, Iowa, as the youngest of Frank and Alice Clark’s four children, including Elise Wadlow, Frank Clark and James Clark, all of whom have predeceased him. The family...
Sherree Reynolds Black
Aug 16, 2022
Sherree Reynolds Black, who was born to Marvin and Margaret (Tallent) Reynolds in Atlanta, GA on February 4, 1963, passed away at her home in Waukee, IA on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at the age of 59.
Sherree married the love of her life, Jerry Black, on April 26, 1996 in Trion, GA. Together they resided in Summerville, GA...
James Herbert Edstrom
Aug 1, 2022
James Herbert Edstrom, who was born on January 14, 1950, passed away at his home in Clive, Iowa on Monday, August 1, 2022 at the age of 72.
Jim's full obituary is currently being created. Please check back later.
Ernst Funeral & Cremation Services of Waukee has been entrusted with Jim's final arrangements.
Wayne Grems
Jul 29, 2022
Wayne Grems passed peacefully from this world on Friday, July 29, 2022.
Wayne is survived by his beloved wife, Beverly; son Matt (Amanda) Grems; daughter and her partner, Jewels Harrison and Chad Leeper; grandchildren Logan Grems and Peaches Harrison; step-grandkids Cheyenne, Joseph, and Sierra Connor; brother Dennis (Eileen) Grems and family; sisters Barbara (Donald) Fisher and family and Deloris...
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