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Kathryn Frances Petersen
Jul 26, 2022
Kathryn Frances (Holcomb) Petersen was born May 17, 1941 in Whittemore, Iowa to Kenneth and Annette (Bestenlehner) Holcomb, the oldest of 7 children. She grew up in Algona, IA graduating from St. Cecelia School.
When Kay was 15 years old, she met a young man named Jerry Petersen at the Algona Roller Skating Rink. She told herself that night, this...
Martha Jane Ayres
Jul 25, 2022
Martha Jane Ayres, who was born to Joseph A. and Maud (Trewren) Kelly on January 11, 1933 in Weirton, West Virginia, passed away at home on Monday, July 25, 2022. She was 89.
In keeping with Martha's wishes, no services are scheduled. She has been cremated.
Ernst Funeral & Cremation Services of Waukee has been entrusted with final arrangements.
Amona Sharif Amlia
Jul 18, 2022
Amona Sharif Amlia, who was born on January 1, 1940 in Sudan, passed away at the age of 82 on Monday, July 18, 2022, surrounded by her family at her home in Waukee.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the Waukee Cemetery.
Ernst Funeral and Cremation Services of Waukee has been...
Tari Brelsford
Jun 30, 2022
Tari Brelsford, who was born on October 5, 1958 in Denver, Colorado, passed away at the age of 63 on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at her home in Waukee, Iowa.
Anyone who knew Tari knew about her love for animals, especially cats. Additionally, Tari enjoyed knitting, various television programs, and reuniting with her Waukee Class of 1976.
In keeping with...
Veryl Olofson
Jun 2, 2022
Veryl V. Olofson, born to LeeVerne and Thelma (Shelton) Olofson on June 9, 1926, passed away at the age of 95 on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Kavanaugh House on 56th in Des Moines, Iowa.
Veryl grew up in Stratford, Iowa and graduated from Stratford High School. He joined the United States Army and honorably served his country during...
Patricia Lee Coffey
May 29, 2022
Patricia Lee Coffey, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home in Waukee, IA on Sunday, May 29, 2022. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 2, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Ernst Funeral Home, Waukee. Interment to follow at the Waukee Cemetery.
Pat,...
Otho Loren Stout
May 27, 2022
Otho Loren Stout, 88, of Waukee, Iowa who was born to Otho Doan and Veronica (Letz) Stout on June 6, 1933 in Murray, Iowa, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022 at Spurgeon Manor in Dallas Center, Iowa.
Loren grew up in the Peru, Iowa area and would go on to graduate from Winterset High School. On May 2, 1959...
Julio Cesar Gamboa Vazquez
May 22, 2022
Julio Cesar Gamboa Vázquez, who was born on June 28, 1975 in Mexico City, Mexico, passed away at the age of 46 on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
Julio moved to the states at the age of 18. He married the love of his life, Maricarmen on February 9, 2014 in West Des...
Zackery Robert Brown
May 13, 2022
Zack Brown, who was known as “mini” to many, gained his heavenly wings on Friday, May 13, 2022. A memorial service will be held Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Ernst Funeral Home in Waukee. The family will formally greet attendees during the service dismissal. Zack’s service will be live-streamed and can be viewed at service time or...
Richard Martin Lester
Apr 2, 2022
Richard Martin Lester, 82, was born in Washington Township, IA on September 5, 1939 and passed away at MercyOne Johnston Hospice Care on April 2, 2022.
Visitation will be held Thursday, April 7, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Ernst Funeral Home, Waukee. A funeral service will be held Friday, April 8, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Lutheran...
Betty Ann Felt
Mar 26, 2022
Betty Ann Felt passed away at the age of 84, on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at MercyOne Medical Center in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Betty was born on March 4, 1938 to Roy and Sarah (Olson) Alvestad in Jewell, Iowa. She grew up in Jewell and would go on to graduate from South Hamilton High School. Throughout the...
Marjorie B Eilander Holmes
Mar 26, 2022
Marjorie B. Eilander Holmes, who was born to Edwin and Alice Belle McNew on March 2, 1930 in Pella, IA, passed away at the age of 92 on Saturday, March 26, 2022 in Des Moines, Iowa.
After graduating from Newton High School, Marjorie was proud to have been the personal house assistant to Mr. & Mrs. Maytag. On July...
Carole Elaine Crate
Mar 15, 2022
Carole Elaine Crate, 83, of Clive, IA, passed away at her home on Monday, March 14, 2022.
Carole was born to Arthur and Evelyn Crate in Lincoln, Nebraska on November 5, 1938. She received two PhDs from Brown University and was a tenured professor at Drake University teaching Spanish and French.
Carole was a long-time Clive resident for over 35...
Jacquelyn Bonita Clark
Mar 14, 2022
Jacquelyn Bonita Clark, born August 14, 1946, in Columbus, Georgia, died March 14 in Des Moines, Iowa.
Jackie lived most of her life in her beloved New Orleans, until she was evacuated to Des Moines in 2005 during Hurricane Katrina. Jackie overcame adversity repeatedly and made the most of every day. She was a fierce supporter of the music and...
Steven C Schafer
Mar 7, 2022
Steven C. Schafer (70) of Adel, Iowa passed away on March 7, 2022. Steve (as he was known by family and friends) said he could tell who was close to him based on how they said his name. If someone called looking for “Steven”, he knew they must not know him and would hang up on them. If you...
Lydia Johanna Westra
Feb 11, 2022
Lydia Johanna (Voogd) Westra, 84, passed away peacefully at Woodlands Creek on February 11, 2022.
Lydia Westra was born September 14, 1937 in Buffalo Center, Iowa to Peter and Alice Voogd. She was raised on a farm near Buffalo Center, Iowa.
Lydia went to Buffalo Center Public Schools. Following graduation from High School Lydia attended Northwestern College in Orange City,...
Glennice Joyce Brelsford
Feb 8, 2022
Glennice Joyce (Petersen) Brelsford was born on July 28, 1927 in her home in rural Herman, NE. She was the first of three children (siblings Arlene and Norman) born to Alvis and Agnes Petersen. As a child, Glennice dearly enjoyed spending Sundays with extended family and playing with Arlene and her cousins. After graduating from high school, Glennice moved to Omaha, NE...
Kevin Eugene Stanbro
Jan 26, 2022
Kevin E. Stanbro, 65, of Waukee, formerly of Mason City, passed away on 1/26/22. He was born on 2/21/56 and raised in Charles City, Iowa by his parents Charles and Sandra Stanbro. Kevin married the love of his life, Joanne Arnao. He is survived by his wife, Joanne Stanbro; stepchildren Ed (Tricia) Miles, Shannon (Mike) Danburg, and son Jason (Cindy) Stanbro; grandchildren...
Jesse Escovedo
Jan 19, 2022
Jesse Michael Escovedo, 81 of Waukee, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at MercyOne Medical Center in West Des Moines.Jesse was born to Antonio and Mary (Aguillar) Escovedo on March 27, 1940 in Marysville, CA, and had a wonderful childhood spending time with his siblings Angelo, Tony, Josephine, Ruth, Molly, Frank, Vicky, Ray and Cecilia. He graduated from Marysville High...
David Allen Kovalsky
Jan 16, 2022
David Allen Kovalsky, 59 of Waukee, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.Dave was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on October 2, 1962 to Edward and LaDonna (McClelland) Kovalsky. He would go on to graduate from Martins Ferry High School before proudly serving his country for six years in the United States...
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