Robert “Bob” Paul Hartwig passed away surrounded by his children at University Park in Des Moines, IA on January 18th, 2020 at the age of 74. Robert was preceded in death by his mother Maxine Pangburn Hartwig, his father Paul Hartwig, and his stepmother Mildred Gummert Hartwig. He is lovingly remembered by his 4 children, Janelle Hartwig of Johnston, IA, Chelsea Fitzgerald (Cameron Fitzgerald) of Bondurant, IA, Landon Hartwig of Johnston, IA, Mason Hartwig of Johnston, IA, and...

Donald George Miller passed away at the age of 91 on January 16, 2020 at his home outside of Odebolt, IA.  Don was the youngest of 10 children born on the family farm to John and Clara (Bicksler) Miller on October 15, 1928.  He attended St. Martin’s Catholic School for two years and Richland #3 Country School until the spring of his 8th grade year when he left to help his father on the homestead. In 1951, Don was drafted by the U.S. Army and was part of the 82nd Airborne...

Delores D. Caralluzzo, 80,  who was born to Charles and Florence (Nasatka) Caralluzzo on January 2, 1939 in Newark, New Jersey, passed away at her home in Waukee, Iowa on December 30, 2019.  Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, January 9, 2020 at St. Boniface Catholic Church with inurnment to follow at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Delores was known for being caring, witty and having a great sense of humor.  She was strong, independent and had a strong sense of faith in...

James Standish Colver, who was born on October 5, 1936 in Chicago, IL to Charles Curtis and Ann Marie (Walsh) Colver, passed away at the age of 83 on December 23, 2019 in Dallas Center, Iowa.  Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, January 18, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in West Des Moines.  Inurnment to follow at the Waukee Cemetery. James grew up in Chicago, Illinois and went on to attend DePaul University.  He began working for Amoco Oil when...

     Mary Rose Biondic Scarpino of Waukee passed away on December 20.  Mary was born to Mile “Mike” and Anna Biondic of Moran, Iowa on April 18, 1931.  She graduated from Woodward High School as Salutatorian and secretary of the class of 1948.  Mary worked at Meredith Publishing Company for over 8 years as Secretary to the Advertising Director and Vice President.  She left Meredith to accept a position as legal secretary for Deere &...

C. Howard Wilson, who was born to Raymond M. and Alpha (Ream) Wilson on November 10, 1925 in Lovilia, IA, passed away at the age of 94 on December 14, 2019 in Waukee, IA.  Visitation will be held Monday, December 16, 2019 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 10:00 a.m., both at Ernst Funeral Home. At the age of two, Howard and his family moved to Dallas, IA until settling in Waukee in 1936.  Howard graduated from Waukee High...

  Eugene "Gene'O" Lee Wolf, age 70, passed away from health complications on Monday December 9, 2019 in Des Moines, IA surrounded by his family. Gene was born in Rice Lake, Wisconsin on October 17, 1949, and resided in Waukee, IA near his daughter Katie from 2016 through 2019. Gene grew up in Wisconsin and was involved in numerous sports and activities throughout his school years, excelling in baseball and wrestling, setting records throughout his high school career....

Sharon O'Donnell (Simmer) was called to heaven on Thursday, December 05, 2019.  Sharon was loved for her sunny disposition, gentle touch and boundless love for her family and friends.  Sharon was preceded in death by her father, Keith Simmer. She is survived by her mother, Shirlie Simmer, sister Sheryl Chew and her husband the love of her life John O'Donnell.  Also Sharon's sons David and Joseph, David's wife Laura, their children Hannah and Elliot, in-laws...

   Sharon Ann Harvey went to be with our Lord on Sunday, December 1, 2019.  Graveside services will be held Thursday, December 5, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the Booneville Cemetery, Booneville, Iowa.    Sharon was the only child born on July 1, 1947 to Henry (Duke) and Hazel Harvey.  She lived her life in and around Waukee where she graduated from Waukee H.S.  She worked for the credit card division of Standard Oil and Citi Group and retired in 1998.  Sharon...

Sam Christopher Graham passed away on December 1, 2019 at his home in Waukee, Iowa. Sam was a beloved brother who helped to raise two younger siblings, Joe and Sara. He was born March 6, 1966, in Portland, Oregon. He lived there until February 1976 when his family of 5 packed up and moved to Ketchikan, Alaska. He loved writing and studying music in his younger years and also harbored an incredible work ethic.  When Sam was 12 years old he began a paper route for the Ketchikan Daily...