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Sara Rae Simbro

Deceased: 03/17/2025

Sara Rae Simbro, 40, of Des Moines, passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2025. Born on November 1, 1984, Sara was known for her adventurous spirit and her love for the outdoors. She enjoyed camping,…

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Franklin Dean Greene

Deceased: 03/17/2025 | Service: 03/30/2025

Franklin Dean Greene, 75, died March 17, 2025, surrounded by his family. Franklin was born on January 23, 1950, in Hot Springs, Arkansas to his parents, John Hiawatha and Jessie (Muldrow)…

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Catherine L. Reynolds

Deceased: 03/17/2025 | Service: 04/01/2025

Catherine L. Reynolds Catherine Lucille Webb Reynolds, 97, passed gently into the arms of Jesus on March 17, 2025 at her daughter’s home in Tulsa, OK. Catherine (Kate/Kay) was born just after her…

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Judy Fiene

Deceased: 03/16/2025 | Service: 03/21/2025

Judy was born in Kansas City, Missouri in 1941, to Everett and Beulah (Henson) Ford. She spent most of her childhood in Kansas City with her parents, older sister Doris June and a large extended…

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Linda Gail Odom

Deceased: 03/16/2025

Linda Gail Odom, 75, passed away March 16, 2025 Linda was born February 7, 1950 in Jacksonville, IL to Robert and Ruby (Combs) Odom. Linda is survived by her children, Christine (James) Odom,…

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William "Bill" Howard

Deceased: 03/16/2025 | Service: 03/25/2025

William “Bill” Howard, 89, of Des Moines, passed away March 16, 2025. With very brief exceptions, Bill lived his entire life on the east side of Des Moines and Pleasant Hill. He graduated from East…

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Sokha SamAng Kong

Deceased: 03/16/2025 | Service: 03/23/2025

Sokha SamAng Kong, 57, passed away peacefully at home March 16, 2025. He was taken from this life too soon. Sokha, the son of SamAng Orr Kong and Sady Nuon Kong was born May 1,1967, in Krong Pursat,…

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Arlyn Dean Picken

Deceased: 03/16/2025 | Service: 05/25/2025

Arlyn, my love, your earthly adventure ended on March 16, 2025, under Hospice Care at Wesley on Grand in Des Moines, Iowa, with family by your side. Your lifetime of love, friendships, learning, and…

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James Collins III

Deceased: 03/15/2025 | Service: 03/25/2025

James Collins III, 44, passed away at his home on March 15, 2025. James was born on July 22, 1980 in Mauston, Wisconsin to James and Lynette (Taylor) Collins II. He graduated from Lincoln High…

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Victoria L. Bohall

Deceased: 03/15/2025 | Service: 03/22/2025

Victoria L. Bohall, 73, went home to be with Jesus, her Savior on March 15, 2025. Victoria was born to: MaryLou Blackford Hopkins March 30, 1951. She grew up on the eastside of Des Moines. And as…

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Robert Eugene Unrau

Deceased: 03/15/2025 | Service: 04/05/2025

Robert “Bob” Eugene Unrau, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa. Bob was born Aug. 29, 1938, in Goessel, Kansas. He was one of four children of Rufus B. and…

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Inhtong Thiravong

Deceased: 03/14/2025 | Service: 03/22/2025

Inhtong Thiravong, a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home on March 14, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on January 25, 1939, in Laos, Inhtong…

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Leonard "Lonnie" Paul Verwers

Deceased: 03/14/2025 | Service: 03/19/2025

Leonard Verwers was the sixth child born of Alda Verwers and LeBartes Verwers in Albia, Iowa on December 1, 1950 one of twin boys. Lonnie was a committed family man who had a terrific green thumb…

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Rita Iceal Hill

Deceased: 03/14/2025 | Service: 03/22/2025

Rita Hill, 81, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025 at Iowa MercyOne Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. Rita was born September 21, 1943 to Delores (Johnson) Hornocker and Dacy Hornocker in Chariton, Iowa.…

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Mary Joss

Deceased: 03/14/2025 | Service: 03/28/2025

Ms. Mary L. Joss, age 73, of Des Moines, passed away Friday evening March 14, 2025 at UnityPoint following a brief illness. She was born March 5, 1952 in Polk County, lowa to Allen Joss and Leda…

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