Obituaries

Kou Thi Quang

Deceased: 09/02/2019

Ms. Kou Thi Quang passed away September 2, 2019, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, Iowa. She was born on July 22, 1922, in Sonla, Vietnam. Kou is survived by her daughters, Ms. Bien Leuang, Ms. Jill…

Dorothy N. Queener

Deceased: 06/29/2019

Dorothy Nadine Queener, 93, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019, at Mercy West Lakes. She was born on December 10, 1925, in Eagleville, Missouri. Dorothy attended kindergarten in Leon, Iowa. Her…

Nathan Quintana

Deceased: 06/22/2019

Nathan Quintana, 41, passed away June 22, 2019 at Unity Point Iowa Methodist. A memorial service will be held on June 30, 2019 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Carlisle Recreational Center, 1220 S 5th…

William A. Broquist, Jr.

Deceased: 06/21/2019

William A. Broquist, Jr. Of Des Moines, Iowa William Broquist, Jr., age 92, passed away on June 21, 2019 at Taylor House Hospice. He was born the son of William and Matilda Broquist on December 11,…

Ronald Joseph Vasquez

Deceased: 05/14/2019

Ronald Joseph Vasquez, 79, passed away at home surrounded by his family on May 14, 2019. Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 18 from 9 to 11 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1627 Grand…

Ignacio Marquez Mayorga

Deceased: 03/29/2019

To the Child in My Heart O precious, tiny, sweet little one You will always be to me So perfect, pure, and innocent Just as you were meant to be. We dreamed of you and of your life And all that it…

Thomas D. Quinn

Deceased: 02/09/2019

Tom was born December 13, 1925. He was called home February 9, 2019. Tom was born into a large Irish family in St. Marys, Iowa. His parents were Leslie and Violet McNeer Quinn. Tom met a high school…

Janis Quirk

Deceased: 02/06/2019

Janis Marie Quirk, 76, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on February 6, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center. Janis was born December 16, 1942 to Almon and Beryle Crandall in Des…

Baby Velazquez

Deceased: 01/19/2019

Marcus Vasquez

Deceased: 09/11/2018

Marcus J. Vasquez, 57, of Des Moines passed away at his home on September 11, 2018. He was born to Natchio and Rosalie Vasquez on November 11, 1960 in Des Moines. Marcus is survived by his sons,…

Matthew Hartquist

Deceased: 09/09/2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Matthew Reed Hartquist announces his passing on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at the age of 42. Matt was born in Sarasota, Florida, raised in Des Moines,…

Som Samantha Quang

Deceased: 08/04/2018

Som Samantha Quang, 44, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, August 4, 2018, the day before her 45th birthday. Som was born on August 5, 1973, in Vientiane, Laos to Sao and…

Ubaldina Lugo Rodriquez

Deceased: 07/08/2018

Ubaldina Lugo Rodriquez, 90, passed away July 8, 2018 at Karen Acres in Urbandale, IA. She was born in Puerto Rico and moved to Des Moines in June of 2016 to be closer to her daughter. Ubaldina…

Salvador F. Vasquez

Deceased: 03/23/2018

Salvador F. Vasquez, 81, passed away Friday, March 23, 2018. A commital service will be held at Iowa Veterans Cemetery, 34024 Veterans Memorial Drive, Adel, IA 50003 (Interstate 80, exit 113, Van…

Leon F. Dolquist, Sr.

Deceased: 01/21/2018

Leon Dolquist, Sr., 83, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, January 21, 2018. He was born November 18, 1934, in Rock Island, IL, to Jack and Marie Dolquist. He was a veteran of the Army…