Obituaries

Sep 2, 2021

Phyllis was born July 3, 1937 at home to Edwin and Frieda (Bergmeier) Stokebrand in rural DeWitt, Nebraska, the youngest of four children.  She was baptized into Trinity Lutheran Church and confirmed March of 1951.  She was raised on the family farm south of DeWitt.  Phyllis attended country school through 5th grade then transferred to the DeWitt school system due...

Aug 21, 2021

Saturday, August 21, 2021, Charles “Chuck” Black, loving husband, father of six, brother and friend passed away.

He was born on September 1, 1930 in Kingsley, Iowa, to John and Amy (Kuhnhenn) Black.  He graduated from Kingsley High School, attended Buena Vista College, Storm Lake, and graduated from Westmar College, LeMars.  He was a talented athlete playing...

Aug 13, 2021

Taylor J. Abbott, 28, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 13, 2021, at his home in Waukee, Iowa. He was born on June 26, 1993 to David Abbott and Lisa (Abbott) Jansen.

Taylor kept his family on their toes since day one.  He was bright, energetic and the nicest kid you would ever meet.  He carried these traits...

Aug 3, 2021

Lois Louise Stone-Bannister, who was born on September 13, 1924 to loving parents Emma & Roy Gillispie near Peru, Nebraska, passed away August 3, 2021 in Grimes, IA.  Visitation will be held Friday, August 20, 2021 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. and services will be held Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.,  both at Ernst Funeral Home in Waukee. ...

Aug 3, 2021

Steven "Jake" Jakobitz, while holding the hand of his beloved wife of 55 years Gail (Geltle) Jakobitz and surrounded by his children, peacefully returned to his heavenly home on August 3, 2021. After marrying the love of his life and best friend on October 14, 1967, Steve and Gail had three children: Lisa (Bill) Ross, Lorie (Chad) Wosmek and...

Jul 30, 2021

Alice Eudora Munroe, who was born to Walter Barney and Majorie Owens (MacKenzie) Munroe on August 22, 1929 in Providence, Rhode Island, passed away at the age of 91 on Friday, July 30, 2021 at MercyOne Hospice in Johnston, Iowa.

In keeping with Alice's wishes, she will be laid to rest at Waukee Cemetery with no services...

Jul 19, 2021

Edward Jack Carder was born March 19, 1957, in Shinnston, West Virginia to Robert Loudin Carder and Roxie Elaine (Hurst) Carder. He passed away at the age of 64 at his home in Palmetto, Florida with his wife, Darleen by his side on July 19, 2021.

Known as Jack, he graduated from Admiral King High School in...

Jul 5, 2021

Helen LaRue (Stake) Dessenko was born in Surrey, North Dakota on May 14, 1933 - notably, the same Sunday as Mother’s Day for that year - to Letha Zelda and David Calvin Stake.  On the morning of July 5, 2021, Helen passed away peacefully.  Coincidentally, the day marked the 16th anniversary of her husband, Melvin John Dessenko’s passing -...

Jul 4, 2021

Jean Simpson Corrigan, 97, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at her home in Waukee. Jean was born in Ottumwa on March 19, 1924 and was the third of six children. As a child of the Depression years and later WWII, Jean learned the lessons of sacrifice, hard work and devotion to family.

Jean graduated...

Jul 3, 2021

Paul H. Eberlein, 96, passed away peacefully at the Des Moines VA Medical Center on July 3, 2021. Paul was born October 3, 1924 to Paul and Agnes Eberlein in Hamburg, Germany, coming to the United States in 1928 and settling in Ossining, NY. Putting his high school education on hold, he enlisted and served as a gunner’s mate first...

Jun 18, 2021

Iva N. Adams, who was born to Dave and Dortha (Weaver) Duvall on February 20, 1946, passed away at the age of 75 on June 18, 2021 at Mercy West Des Moines Medical Center.

Iva grew up in Harmony, Arkansas.  She went on to proudly serve her country from 1970 to 1975 in the United States Air...

Jun 11, 2021

Charles Robert “Bob” McQuary passed away June 11, 2021 at Edencrest at Green Meadows after a lengthy illness. Bob was born in March of 1938 in St Louis, Missouri to the late Charles Virgil and Traba Fawn McQuary. Raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was a huge fan of Penn State University and all things Nittany Lions. He was a...

May 16, 2021

Gary Lee "Buck" Logan Sr., 79, of Berwick, who was born on April 30, 1942 in Corydon, Iowa, son of Lee and Alice Logan, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021 in Des Moines, Iowa.

Visitation will be held Friday, May 21, 2021 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and a funeral service will be held Saturday, May 22,...

May 15, 2021

Dean Olerich was born March 3, 1955 to Marvin and Evelyn Olerich of Breda, Iowa.  He died on May 15, 2021.  He was married to wife Dee for 32 years.

Still living family is step-son Dale,(Melody) of Lohrville, Iowa; daughter Jamie (Mike) Booth of Waukee, Iowa; son Greg (Elizabeth) of Leawood, Kansas; and four grandchildren.  Brothers are Keith (Donna) of Aurora, Co,...

May 13, 2021

Kieran Fergus William Stirling, who was born in the United Kingdom to William and Minerva (McChesney) Stirling on June 28, 1967, passed away from a tragic car accident on Thursday, May 13, 2021 in Des Moines, Iowa.

Kieran graduated with a Bachelor's of Science Degree from New York University.  After graduation, he moved to New York City where he...

May 8, 2021

Larry Nothwehr died suddenly Saturday, May 8, 2021 from a ruptured aneurysm at Iowa Methodist Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Larry was born on a farm September 8, 1935 in Delaware Co., IA; a second son to Minnie and Walter Nothwehr. The family moved to Page County in 1941. Larry attended school in a one room schoolhouse and...

Apr 28, 2021

Loyal Koenck, age 84 years and 11 months, of Indianola, Iowa passed away peacefully April 28, 2021 at the VA Community Living Center, Des Moines, Iowa, with family at his side.

Loyal Franklin Koenck was born in Emmet County, Iowa on May 15, 1936 to Emil and Marie(Wiese) Koenck.  He was the 5th of 11 children.  He joined siblings William, Eileen, Robert...

Apr 11, 2021

Rhonda Wright passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 at age 64. Private graveside services were held at her request.

I was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer late in 2016. So my message is “don’t give up!” New treatments have helped extend lives and make quality of life better. John Stoddard Cancer Center and Dr. Hughes were both instrumental in...

Apr 9, 2021

 Byron Ray Tate, who was born on July 3, 1939 in Dimmitt, Texas to Giles and Una Faye (Covington) Tate, passed away from complications of pneumonia at the age of 81 on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Lutheran Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

 In his younger years, Byron excelled at football and was named 1st Team All-District (Tackle). He...

Mar 14, 2021

Jasper "Sam"Lee Thomas, age 92, passed away March 14, 2021 at MercyOne Medical Center in West Des Moines, IA.  He was born on January 10, 1929 in Brazil, Indiana to Levi and Ida (Clark) Thomas.

Sam served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.  In 1954, he married Delores Kathryn (Kay) Williams.  Together, they raised a daughter and two...