Obituaries

Mary Barr

Deceased: 12/01/2017

Mary Barr, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 1, 2017. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa, to Baxter and Mona Green. She enjoyed making quilts, writing poetry, baking and decorating…

Brenda Wilson

Deceased: 12/01/2017

Barbara Clarahan

Deceased: 12/01/2017

Marjorie Kothenbeutel

Deceased: 12/01/2017

Marjorie Ruby Kothenbeutel, 94, a lifelong resident of the Des Moines area, passed away at Mercy Hospital on Fri. Dec 1, 2017 surrounded by her family. Marjorie was born on July 12, 1923 in Knowlton,…

Cora Rose Crawford

Deceased: 12/01/2017

Cora Rose Crawford was born November 28, 2017 to Randy and Patricia Crawford. She gained her angel wings on December 1, 2017. Even though her time on this earth was much too short, she has left an…

Josephine Sparks

Deceased: 11/30/2017

Josephine Sparks, 89, passed away on November 30, 2017 at Valley View Village in Des Moines. She was born in Des Moines, on January 26, 1928, to Frank and Louiza (DeMoss) Cross. Josephine was a…

Ismeta Suljic

Deceased: 11/30/2017

Charles D. Kurtz

Deceased: 11/30/2017

Charles D. Kurtz, 91, of Des Moines, died November 30, 2017, at Union Park Health Services. Private graveside services will be held for the immediate family at Highland Memory Gardens. Charles was…

Jason S. Runde

Deceased: 11/30/2017

Jason S. Runde, 47, passed away unexpectedly at home Thursday, November 30, 2017. Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 6, 2017, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon…

Betty Sorter

Deceased: 11/29/2017

Betty Sorter, 93, passed away on November 29, 2017, at Taylor House in Des Moines. She was born on November 26, 1924, the daughter of Tony and Mabel Blacksmith. Betty retired from the phone company…

Gary A. Frakes

Deceased: 11/29/2017

Gary Allen Frakes, 54, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Gary was born September 14, 1963, in Des Moines, Iowa, to David and Rowena Frakes. …

Leonard L. Johnson

Deceased: 11/29/2017

Leonard Lawrence Johnson was born January 8, 1940, in Lovilia, Iowa, to Frances and Everett Johnson, Sr. In 1955, the family moved to Des Moines. Leonard graduated from East High School in 1958. …

Kelvin Leon “Rock²” Robinson

Deceased: 11/29/2017

Kelvin Leon “Rock²” Robinson, 60, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017. Kelvin was born October 10, 1957 in Des Moines to Fred and Elnora Robinson. The family originates from the Blackfoot…

Richard Wayne Grove

Deceased: 11/28/2017

Richard Wayne Grove, 77, went home to his heavenly Father on November 28, 2017. Visitation will be held Friday, December 1, 2017 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown…

Charles Schamerhorn, Sr.

Deceased: 11/28/2017

Charles Schamerhorn, Sr. age 69, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Iowa Methodist Hospital. He was born on October 13, 1948 in Des Moines, Iowa. He is survived by his loving wife, Margo…