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Gerald "Jerry" Lester

Deceased: 02/01/2026 | Service: 02/07/2026

With a gentle touch of faith and love, we honor and celebrate the life of Gerald “Jerry” James Lester, who peacefully transitioned to his heavenly home on February 1, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa, at…

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Betty Jane Bailey

Deceased: 01/31/2026 | Service: 02/07/2026

Betty Jane Bailey went to be with her Lord Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the age of 90. For the last 25 years, she had been a resident of Des Moines, Iowa, relocating here after being widowed to be…

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Shawn Damon Christensen

Deceased: 01/28/2026 | Service: 02/07/2026

Shawn Damon Christensen Ankeny, Iowa Shawn Damon Christensen, 57, passed away on January 26, 2026 at his home. He was born on September 28, 1968 in Des Moines to Jon and Maxine (Fuqua)…

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Rowena Mae Schweizer

Deceased: 01/21/2026 | Service: 02/07/2026

Rowena Mae Schweizer, 88 Rowena Mae Schweizer, age 88, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026. Rowena was born in Smithfield, Missouri, and lived a life rooted in love, family, and the love…

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Jerry Don Proudfit

Deceased: 01/12/2026 | Service: 02/07/2026

Jerry Proudfit, age 91, of West Des Moines, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026. Jerry was anything but ordinary. He was a state champion pole vaulter, a Navy veteran, a devoted husband and…

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Amy Louise Lettow

Deceased: 01/26/2026 | Service: 02/07/2026

Amy Louise Lettow Ankeny, Iowa Amy Louise Lettow, 69, passed away on January 26, 2026 at her home. She was born on January 19, 1957 in Iowa Falls, Iowa to Arnold and Virginia (Swartz) Lettow. Amy…

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Adrian Paul Carter, Sr.

Deceased: 01/30/2026 | Service: 02/08/2026

Adrian Carter, age 65, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026. Adrian was born on July 9, 1960, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Frederick and Shirley (Brown) Carter. Adrian enjoyed life’s simple…

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Maria Jimenez-Alcaraz

Deceased: 01/31/2026 | Service: 02/09/2026

María Del Refugio Jimenez-Alcaraz, de 87 años, falleció pacíficamente en su casa el sábado 31 de enero de 2026. Nació el 26 de junio de 1938 en Ixtlahuacán del Río, Jalisco, México, hija de María…

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Barbara Ann Larson

Deceased: 01/31/2026 | Service: 02/09/2026

Barbara (Bowen) Larson, of Clive, died peacefully at home on January 31, 2026 surrounded by family. Barb was born on September 11, 1945, to Melvin and Kathryn Bowen in Minneapolis, MN. She moved to…

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Connie Thomas

Deceased: 01/30/2026 | Service: 02/09/2026

Constance Rose Carney Thomas, 93, passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of January 30, 2026. She waited for her sons and daughters-in-law to gather in her room, then quietly slipped off…

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Craig Mason

Deceased: 02/04/2026 | Service: 02/10/2026

Craig Mason, 73, passed away February 4, 2026, at UnityPoint Health-Methodist West Hospital. Craig was born July 6, 1952, in Des Moines, Iowa to Richard and Angeline (Christenson) Mason. He grew up…

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Jack Gilliam

Deceased: 02/03/2026 | Service: 02/10/2026

Jackie, Dean Gilliam, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, after a well-fought battle from open-heart surgery. He was a proud patriot who served in the United States Army for 4 years.…

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Diana “Sis” Beckman

Deceased: 02/05/2026 | Service: 02/11/2026

Diana “Sis” Frances Beckman (McLaughlin), age 76, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, after a long battle with illness and infection. She was surrounded by love. Diana…

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Robert Lee Moore, Sr.

Deceased: 02/02/2026 | Service: 02/13/2026

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Joyce Waggoner

Deceased: 02/03/2026 | Service: 02/13/2026

Joyce Waggoner, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. She was born the daughter of Neva (Benson) and Ralph Wheeldon on January 9, 1939, in Iowa City, Iowa. She was employed by…

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