Obituaries

J. Dick Witt

Deceased: 09/14/2024

J. Dick Witt passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024, two days before his 95th birthday. Dick was born September 16, 1929, in Des Moines, Iowa to John and Catherine Witt. He owned and operated…

Eldon LeRoy Schlenker

Deceased: 09/14/2024 | Service: 09/20/2024

Eldon LeRoy Schlenker, 84, peacefully passed away on September 14, 2024 in Grimes, Iowa with his wife and children present. Eldon was born on December 27, 1939 to LeRoy and Gladyce (Seibert)…

Michael "Mike" J. Sullivan

Deceased: 09/14/2024 | Service: 09/23/2024

Michael ‘Mike’ J. Sullivan, 72, passed away on September 14, 2024 at his home in Ankeny, Iowa. Mike was born July 27, 1952 to John ‘Jack’ and Irene Sullivan in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He…

Carol Hopper

Deceased: 09/14/2024 | Service: 09/25/2024

Carol Nadine Hopper Des Moines, Iowa Carol Nadine Hopper, 75, passed away on September 14, 2024 in Des Moines. She was born on March 26, 1949 to Harry and Pauline (Corbin) Hopper. Carol worked as…

Russell Overton

Deceased: 09/14/2024

Russell Dean Overton II, 69, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 14, 2024 surrounded by his family. Russell was born July 1, 1955, in Des Moines, Iowa to Russell D. and Gloria J.…

Joseph Gering, Jr.

Deceased: 09/13/2024

Joseph “Joe” Gering, Jr., 89, passed away in Des Moines on September 13, 2024, at Methodist Hospital. Joe was born on October 27, 1934, to Joseph and Charlotte (Keul) Gering in Des Moines, Iowa. He…

Evelyn Ann Jeffs

Deceased: 09/13/2024 | Service: 09/28/2024

Jeremy Lee Parker, Sr.

Deceased: 09/12/2024

Jeremy Lee Parker, Sr. passed away on September 12, 2024, at Methodist Hospital. He was born on January 20, 1978, to Alvin Parker and Sherry Graham. Jeremy grew up in Des Moines, Iowa. He went to…

Rodney 'Rod' Deibler

Deceased: 09/12/2024

Rodney Paul Deibler (age 70) of Ankeny and formerly Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away September 12, 2024, after a short battle with cancer. Rod was born on August 22, 1954 in Belmond, Iowa to Marilyn…

Gary Aswegan

Deceased: 09/11/2024 | Service: 09/19/2024

Gary Thomas Aswegan Johnston, Iowa Gary Thomas Aswegan, 73, passed away on September 11, 2024. He was born on April 9, 1951 to Gerhart and Delores (Berry) Aswegan. Gary attended North High School.…

Michael Hugh Humphreys

Deceased: 09/11/2024 | Service: 09/27/2024

Michael Hugh Humphreys Cumming, Iowa Michael Hugh Humphreys, 77, of Cumming, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, with his son by his side. Mike was born March 20, 1947, in Des…

Joyce Ann Raudabaugh

Deceased: 09/11/2024

Joyce Raudabaugh of Urbandale, Iowa passed away on September 11, 2024 at Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. She was born in 1952 in Waterloo, Iowa to Harold and Wilma Raudabaugh. Joyce attended…

Earl Short

Deceased: 09/11/2024 | Service: 09/21/2024

Earl Short, 86, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 11, 2024, at his home in Waukee, Iowa, surrounded by family. Earl was born September 9, 1938, to Nancy and Imon Short. Earl was…

Dorothy Walter

Deceased: 09/10/2024 | Service: 09/17/2024

Dorothy Walter Des Moines, Iowa Dorothy passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday evening, September 10, 2024 with family members by her side. Dorothy Marie Walter was born on June 20, 1932 in…

Mary Lee (Sparks) Craig

Deceased: 09/10/2024 | Service: 09/21/2024

Mary Lee (Sparks) Craig was called to be with the Lord on September 10, 2024. Mary was born to Russell and Pauline Sparks, of Farrar, on May 9, 1940. Mary was raised on a dairy farm near Farrar…