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Paul Zinnel

Deceased: 06/03/2025 | Service: 06/09/2025

Melvin “Paul” Zinnel, 72, passed away June 3, 2025. He was born December 18, 1952 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to his parents Melvin and Mary Zinnel. He married Michele Thompson on August 25, 1991 and they…

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Teresa Ann Gilliam

Deceased: 06/03/2025 | Service: 06/10/2025

In Loving Memory of Teresa Ann Gilliam Altoona, Iowa With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Teresa Gilliam, who left us on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the age of 61. She was born in Des Moines,…

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Lillie Mae Benefiel

Deceased: 06/02/2025 | Service: 06/13/2025

Lillie Mae Benefiel, 88, made her journey to heaven on June 2, 2025. She was born November 10, 1936, in Monroe, Iowa, to Robert and Marie Bender. The family lived in Swan, Iowa, and Lillie was…

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Terry Sims

Deceased: 06/02/2025

Terry Michael Sims, 69, passed away June 2, 2025. He was born October 16, 1955 in Des Moines, Iowa to his parents, Jack and Alma Sims. Terry was always working or watching sports. He was a fan of…

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Rhonda Dakin

Deceased: 06/01/2025

Rhonda Dakin passed away June 1, 2025, at home. She was born on December 5, 1963, in Bloomington, Illinois to Edward A. Cross and Betty R. Lathrop. Rhonda was very outgoing and loved exploring. She…

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Misty Lee Beane

Deceased: 06/01/2025 | Service: 06/10/2025

Misty Lee Beane, 43, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025. Misty was born December 7, 1981, in Des Moines, Iowa to Daniel and Judith Fisher. She loved her collection of unusual pets including her…

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Anna Lukehart

Deceased: 05/31/2025 | Service: 06/14/2025

Anna Josephine Lukehart, affectionately known as “Jo,” passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 31, 2025, and left behind a legacy of love, devotion, and quiet strength. She was born on November 17,…

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Mary Eileen Hamel

Deceased: 05/31/2025 | Service: 06/11/2025

Mary Eileen Hamel (Abbott), born October 9, 1942, to Clarence and Fern Abbott (Albright), passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. A lifelong resident of Iowa, Mary graduated from Johnston…

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Joseph Hanchak Jr.

Deceased: 05/31/2025 | Service: 06/06/2025

Joseph Francis Hanchak Jr., 76, passed away on May 31, 2025 at Arbor Springs Nursing Home in West Des Moines, Iowa. He was born September 29, 1948. Joe attended St. Agnes grade school and the West…

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Alice Tillie Dougherty

Deceased: 05/31/2025 | Service: 06/09/2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that our sweet Alice gained her angel wings on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at the age of 15 months due to complications following a medical procedure. Alice Tillie…

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Helen Frances Kelly Williams

Deceased: 05/31/2025 | Service: 06/06/2025

Helen Frances Williams, age 91, died on May 31, 2025 in Des Moines, Iowa. She was born to Alfred and Gertrude Kelly in Churchville, Iowa on March 9th, 1934. She was raised on a farm with her parents…

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Kenneth Dale Frank Ph.D

Deceased: 05/31/2025 | Service: 07/19/2025

Dr. Kenneth Dale Frank, Ph.D. passed away at the age of 93 on May 31, 2025 in West Des Moines, IA. Ken was born on the family farm near Stanton, Nebraska, on June 12th, 1931, to William and Leona…

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Francis E. Lester

Deceased: 05/29/2025

Francis “Franny” Eugene Lester, 83, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025, with his beloved family by his side. Francis was born May 31, 1941, in Webster City, Iowa to Frank and Marian (Curtis) Lester.…

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Anthony Thomas Renda II

Deceased: 05/29/2025 | Service: 06/04/2025

Anthony Thomas Renda II, 63, passed away May 29, 2025. He was known as Tim by his family and Tony by many of his friends. Tim was born on June 5, 1961 and grew up on the Southside of Des Moines. He…

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Deborah Sue Ezzio

Deceased: 05/29/2025 | Service: 06/05/2025

Deborah Sue Ezzio went home to be with Jesus on May 29, 2025. She was born to David and Pamela Cirksena on June 10, 1966 and grew up in Des Moines, IA as a proud Eastsider. Debbie was an amazing,…

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