Obituaries

Linda K. Coxe Hatch

Deceased: 11/21/2021

Linda K. Coxe Hatch passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. Linda was born in Des Moines, Iowa on April 15, 1941. She grew up on the east side of Des Moines and graduated from…

Ronald James Gaulke

Deceased: 11/20/2021

Ronald James Gaulke, 84, passed away on November 20, 2021 at his home with all of children by his side. He was the fourth child born to Leo and Isla Gaulke in Dows, Iowa on May 29, 1937. Ron…

James Booker

Deceased: 11/19/2021

James “Jim” Booker, 93, passed away November 19, 2021, at the Indianola Good Samaritan Society. Jim was born March 22, 1928, in Des Moines to Lonnie and Elizabeth Booker. He served in the United…

Betty L. Anderson

Deceased: 11/19/2021

Betty leaves behind a family who loved and adored her. Betty L. Anderson, age 88, passed away November 19, 2021. She was born February 7, 1933 in Des Moines, Iowa to Irven and Pearl Dorothy. Betty…

DaVon Adel Hoye

Deceased: 11/19/2021

Vern "Bucky" Killen

Deceased: 11/19/2021

Vern “Bucky” Russell Killen, age 75, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021 at Mercy Hospital. He was born on November 6, 1946, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of John and Betty (Johnson)…

Patti S. Braman

Deceased: 11/19/2021

Patti Sue Braman, age 64, passed away Friday, November 19, 2021. Patti was born April 11, 1957 in Des Moines, Iowa to Charles and Sandra (Smith) Hilliard. She graduated from East High School in Des…

Evelyn Joy Rodriguez

Deceased: 11/19/2021

Evelyn Joy Rodriguez, infant daughter of Bethany and Travis Rodriguez, was angel born on November 19, 2021. Services will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2021 (Bethany’s due date) at Hamilton’s…

Randy Lee Schneider

Deceased: 11/19/2021

Randy Lee Schneider, 63, passed away on November 19, 2021. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Randy was born October 6, 1958 in Illinois to Arlene and Vernon Schneider. After…

William C. Hines

Deceased: 11/17/2021

William C. Hines, age 95, went home to be with his Lord on November 17, 2021. William was born on March 1, 1926, the son of Jack and Violet Hines. William was a lifelong resident of Des Moines and…

Donna Jane Elgin

Deceased: 11/17/2021

Donna Jane Elgin, known to all as Jane, passed away on November 17, 2021 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. She was 89 years old. Born on November 26, 1931 in Centerville, Iowa,…

Leslie "J.R." E. Bloomer, Jr.

Deceased: 11/17/2021

Leslie “J.R.” E. Bloomer Jr. age 77, passed away peacefully on November 17th, 2021, at Madison County Memorial Hospital in Winterset. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday,…

John Host

Deceased: 11/16/2021

John Host Des Moines John Anthony Host, 79, was born November 1, 1942 in Des Moines, the son of Wilmer and Mary (Dressic) Host. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Tuesday,…

Richard "Mike" Sandie

Deceased: 11/16/2021

Richard Michael Sandie, 74, died Tuesday November 16, 2021 at MercyOne Johnston Hospice. He was born October 9, 1947 to Randolph and Elizabeth (Sauvé) Sandie. A funeral service will be held at 1…

Alan Hamm

Deceased: 11/16/2021

Alan Hamm Des Moines, IA Alan Hamm, age 63, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Alan was born July 6, 1958 in Charles City, IA and resided for most of his life on the Eastside of Des Moines.…