Obituaries

Jan 3, 2022

Timothy Loren Weiss, who was born on November 26, 1972, in Sioux City, IA, passed away at the age of 49 on Monday, January 3, 2022, at the University of Iowa Medical Center in Iowa City, IA. Because of Tim's love for Jesus, we are comforted knowing he's in the arms of his Savior.Tim grew up in Orange City, IA,...

Dec 22, 2021

Kara Beth Tornell (Steinkraus), 46, went home to the Lord on December 22, 2021. Kara was an incredibly loving daughter, sister, wife, and mother.

Kara was born on March 5, 1975, in Omaha, NE, to Carol (Grove) Steinkraus. The family moved to Sioux City, IA, where Kara graduated from Bishop Heelan High School in 1993. She met her soulmate, Preston...

Dec 17, 2021

Carol Joy Curry, of Perry, IA, who was born on December 16, 1947 in Omaha, NE, passed away at the age of 74 on Friday, December 17, 2021 at Dallas County Hospital in Perry, Iowa.

Carol's full obituary is currently being created. Please check back later.

Ernst Funeral & Cremation Services of Waukee, Iowa has been entrusted with Carol's final arrangements.

Dec 14, 2021

Sharon K. Gitzen, who was born on September 9, 1953 in Fairbanks, Alaska, passed away at the age of 68 on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Bright Kavanagh Hospice in Des Moines, Iowa.

Sharon had an amazing green thumb and enjoyed caring for plants and gardening. She loved traveling, spending time with her granddaughters and adored her many dogs over...

Dec 8, 2021

Robert Edward Lee Brelsford was born on January 19, 1929 in Miami, FL.  He was the youngest of three children (siblings Mary Louise and Roland) born to C.R. and Hester Brelsford.  Robert enjoyed spending time with his mother in her health food store, helping his father in construction, swimming at the beach and going to the movie house where he could see...

Nov 29, 2021

Troy Robert Smith, born in Austin, MN on November 21st, 1970, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 29th, 2021. Visitation will be held on December 10th from 5-7 pm and funeral services will be held Saturday December 11th at 11 am, both will be held at Ashworth Road Baptist Church and a reception will be held...

Nov 28, 2021

Ronald Ray Courtney, who was born November 23, 1949 in Des Moines, passed away at his home in West Des Moines on Sunday, November 28, 2021. In honoring Ronald’s wishes, cremation rites have taken place and a private family graveside will take place at his final resting place, Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Adel, IA.Ronald honorably served his country during the...

Nov 24, 2021

Jay Sopha Rathsavongsy, 58, of Pella, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

Jay was born in Laos on April 3, 1963. In the 1970's, during the Vietnam War, he migrated to Thailand before immigrating to the United States (Des Moines) in 1990 and becoming a United States citizen in 2005. Jay married...

Nov 22, 2021

Darrell Donald Kinney, Jr., passed away Monday, November 22, 2021 at the age of 67 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

Darrell was born on September 28, 1954 in Des Moines, to Darrell and Mary (Long) Kinney. Throughout the years, he resided in Des Moines, Adair and Greenfield before settling in Waukee. He worked hard to support his family,...

Nov 15, 2021

Ava Diana Holt, who was born in Des Moines, IA on July 1, 2005, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 15, 2021 in Des Moines, IA at the age of 16.

Ava attended Waukee High School and was currently in her Junior year. She had a free spirit and loved music, spending time with friends and going on family road trips....

Nov 7, 2021

Daniel Steven Pritchard passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Sunday, November 7, 2021.

Danny was born on October 9, 1989, in St. Paul, Minnesota. The family moved to Sioux City in 1990 where Danny attended school until he graduated from North High School in 2008. He enjoyed art and music, was a member of the band, was on the...

Oct 31, 2021

Guillermo Martinez, son of Maria de Jesus Martinez and Luis Martinez, was born on February 14th, 1974 in his home of Zacatecas, Mexico. At an early age, he had always been working hard following in the footsteps of his late father.

He had learned many important lessons that have helped aid him during his journey. Guillermo is survived by his...

Oct 31, 2021

Richard’s journey began February 1, 1940, on a farm near Perry, IA. His parents were Homer Lowell Sayles and Hazel Mary (Higgins) Sayles. He was the youngest of 3 siblings. During his childhood, they moved to a farmstead near Woodward, where he attended Woodward Schools through 1958.

After High School, Richard’s family moved to the town of Perry, where he...

Oct 24, 2021

Christopher Tyrone Patterson, 50, passed away after a courageous battle with MPNST Cancer, on Sunday, October 24, 2021, surrounded by his family at his home in Waukee, IA.

Chris was born and raised in Miami, Florida and while attending Miami Springs High School, he met the love of his life, Shade' Rasheed. After graduation, Chris went on to attend Kansas...

Oct 21, 2021

Joyce (Lee) Knight, 73, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2021 at Arbor Springs in West Des Moines, IA.

Joyce was born on October 3, 1948 in Evansville, IN. She grew up in Elberfeld, IN graduating from Tecumseh High School in Lynnville, IN. Joyce met Gary Knight while attending the University of Evansville. She and Gary were married at...

Oct 12, 2021

Gary Lee Larsen, 79, died peacefully at home on October 12, 2021.

Gary was born on March 1, 1942, to Elmer and Eva (Petersen) Larsen in Hamlin, Iowa. Gary graduated from North Nodaway HIgh School in Hopkins, Missouri in 1960. He then moved to Des Moines and attended Iowa Barber College. On May 5, 1963, Gary married Janet (Garrard) and...

Oct 6, 2021

Eric A Warner, who was born to Donnie and Angela Warner(Gotta) on April 12, 1968, went to his heavenly home at the age of 53 on October 6, 2021. He was a beloved father, grandfather, husband, and son.Eric was born in Knoxville, IA, growing up in the Melcher-Dallas area and graduating in 1986. After graduation, Eric enlisted in the United...

Sep 25, 2021

Barbara “Barb” Jean Dove, who was born to Carl and Dorothy (Harrison) Buchheit on October 31, 1946 in Carroll, Iowa, passed away at the age of 74 at Methodist West Hospital in West Des Moines, IA on September 25, 2021.

A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, September 30th from 5-7 pm and a private family...

Sep 23, 2021

Mark Louis Deterding, who was born to Louis and Marilyn (Hubrecht) Deterding on January 9, 1947 in Higginsville, Missouri, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at his home in Waukee. Visitation will be held Monday, September 27, 2021 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Ernst Funeral Home, Waukee.  Funeral Services will be held...

Sep 15, 2021

Marjorie Kay Hoehle (Wildman) of Urbandale, Iowa passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 of Lung Cancer at the age of 77.

Marjorie Wildman was born on September, 29th in Michigan City, Indiana to Katharyn Jane Schmidt and Harry Jay Wildman.  She was raised along side her sister, Jerry Ann Wildman (Stivers), and younger brother Steven Jay Wildman, both...