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David A. Christiansen, Ph.D

Deceased: 09/10/2025

David A. Christiansen, Ph.D., died September 10, 2025 at the age of 85. He was an only child who grew up in the very small community of Palisade, Minnesota. His father was a carpenter and self-taught…

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John Mealey

Deceased: 09/09/2025

John Darin Mealey, 57, passed away September 9, 2025. He was born March 3, 1968 in Des Moines, Iowa and grew up in Collins, Iowa. John worked in the automotive field for many years, most recently…

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Alexander C. Kitterman

Deceased: 09/09/2025 | Service: 09/15/2025

Alex Kitterman, 35, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at his home in Grimes, Iowa after a courageous battle from complications of ALS. Alex Kitterman was born on January 29, 1990, in Fort…

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Jeb Wheeler

Deceased: 09/09/2025

Jeb Wheeler, 52, passed away on September 9, 2025 in Des Moines, Iowa. Jeb was born to Peggy and Tommy Wheeler in Lexington, Kentucky. The family moved to Iowa in the 80s, which led Jeb to attend…

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Judith K. Simpson

Deceased: 09/09/2025 | Service: 10/04/2025

Judith Kay Simpson, age 81, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Judy was born April 15, 1944, in Des Moines, Iowa to Calvin and Catherine (O’Rourke) Fedro. She graduated from Lincoln High School…

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Ruth Anne Stieff

Deceased: 09/08/2025 | Service: 09/13/2025

Ruth Stieff, 65, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 8, 2025, at her home in Cumming, Iowa, surrounded by her family. She ran her race well to the very end, with profound joy, stubborn…

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Ardith Mae Sporleder

Deceased: 09/07/2025 | Service: 09/12/2025

Ardith Mae Brown Sporleder May 24, 1931 – September 7, 2025 Ardith Mae Brown Sporleder, age 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Born on May 24, 1931, to Earl and Mabel Brown,…

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Lorne C. Scharnberg

Deceased: 09/07/2025 | Service: 09/13/2025

Lorne Scharnberg, 82, of Cumming, Iowa, passed away on September 7, 2025. Lorne was born on April 25, 1943 in Williston, North Dakota to Clayton and Evalyn Scharnberg. Lorne graduated from North…

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Edward D. Allen

Deceased: 09/07/2025 | Service: 09/27/2025

Who was that baby who rocked his crib so hard that it scooted across the room, and who was that toddler who disappeared from his yard and scared his mom until she found him riding in circles on a…

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Roger Michael West

Deceased: 09/07/2025 | Service: 09/16/2025

Roger Michael West Des Moines, Iowa Roger Michael West, 86, passed away on September 7, 2025 at Independence Village in Ankeny. He was born on November 6, 1938 in Des Moines to William and Margaret…

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Michael Wayne Campbell

Deceased: 09/07/2025 | Service: 09/21/2025

Michael Wayne Campbell Sr. – devoted husband, proud father, adoring grandfather – died Sunday, September 7, 2025, at his home in Altoona, Iowa. He was 76. Mike, as most knew him, was born March 19,…

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Doris Graff Hartley

Deceased: 09/07/2025 | Service: 09/21/2025

Doris Graff Hartley, age 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Kavanaugh House in Des Moines. Born on February 18, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, Doris was the daughter of Theodore…

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Arthur J. Finke

Deceased: 09/06/2025 | Service: 09/15/2025

Arthur John “Art” Finke, 90, of West Des Moines, IA, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025. Art was born on May 24, 1935, in Wellsburg, Iowa, to Chris and Florence (Ascher) Finke. He grew up…

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Chadd Anthony Rife

Deceased: 09/06/2025 | Service: 09/20/2025

Chadd Anthony Rife of Des Moines, Iowa Chadd Rife, age 55, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 6, 2025. He was born the son of Beverly and Dennis Rife on November 29, 1969 in Des Moines,…

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Carolyn Kaye Bowers

Deceased: 09/05/2025 | Service: 09/16/2025

Carolyn Kaye Bowers, 90, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025 at Prairie Vista Village. She was born August 23, 1935 in Runnells, Iowa to her parents, Everett and Ruth Adams. Carolyn graduated…

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