Obituaries

Ruth Goldstein

Deceased: 03/03/2014

Ruth Goldstein, 86, was born September 19, 1927, in Jamaica, New York, the daughter of Harry and Lillian Gelb. She passed away at her home in Carlisle on March 3, 2014. Ruth was a free-spirited…

Kent Shelton Anderson

Deceased: 03/03/2014

The family of Kent Anderson is sad to announce his passing March 3, 2014. Kent, 34, lost a courageous battle with leukemia at Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines. Kent was born July 1, 1979, to…

Roger Ingledue

Deceased: 03/03/2014

Edward Johnson

Deceased: 03/03/2014

Mary Virginia Quijano

Deceased: 03/02/2014

Mary Virginia (Beltrame) Quijano was born May 15, 1917 in Des Moines, Iowa to Oswaldo and Margherita (Aita) Beltrame. Mary’s life revolved around her family. She was a very generous and civic minded…

Ronald Young

Deceased: 03/02/2014

Ronald Young, 48, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 2, 2014. Ronald was born November 16, 1965 in Des Moines, Iowa. He is survived by his wife, Julie; children, Ryan and Lindsey; mother,…

Patricia A. Tapps

Deceased: 03/01/2014

Patricia Ann Tapps (née Barkmeier) passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at Arbor Springs in West Des Moines. Patricia was born December 14, 1931 to William and Dorothy…

Patricia Evans

Deceased: 02/28/2014

Patricia (Pat) Louise Evans, a long-time resident of South Des Moines, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 28, 2014 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, surrounded by her family. Pat was…

Leonard "Mike" Mackey

Deceased: 02/28/2014

Leonard “Mike” Mackey passed away peacefully at his home Friday, February 28, 2014 surrounded by his loved ones. Mike was born on July 24, 1944 to Clifford and Eva Mackey. He graduated from Des…

Wanda Sly

Deceased: 02/28/2014

Wanda Lea Sly passed away Friday, February 28, 2014 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston. Wanda was born October 12, 1942 in Cresco, Iowa to Eva and Carl Melver. She is survived by her daughters, Aunita…

Mitchell Lee Gaines

Deceased: 02/27/2014

Mitchell Lee Gaines, 63, passed away on February 22, 2014 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, Bill and Lonnie. Mitchell is survived by his…

Paul Fletcher

Deceased: 02/27/2014

Paul Fletcher, 48, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2014 after a brave battle with cancer. Paul was a positive person with a great sense of humor. He stayed strong and never let cancer defeat his…

Randy Dolinsek

Deceased: 02/27/2014

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Scott Buckroyd

Deceased: 02/27/2014

Scott Buckroyd, 51, was born May 24, 1962, in Des Moines, the son of Tom and Jane Buckroyd. Scott passed away surrounded by his family February 27, 2014, at University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City. …

Robert Shepherd

Deceased: 02/27/2014

Robert Shepherd, 82, was born November 24, 1931, in city Des Moines, IA, the son of John and Loretta (Freeland). He passed away February 27, 2014, at Unity Point Des Moines Lutheran. Robert loved…