It is with heavy hearts that the family of JoAnn Marie Welch announce her passing on March 30, 2020 at age 84.    She was born on June 4, 1935 in Armstrong, IA to Boyd and Ola Jane Denison. She graduated from Marshalltown High School in 1953, and then moved to Cedar Rapids, IA where she enrolled in beauty school. She met Arvin and they were married September 13, 1959. They settled in Cedar Rapids and began to raise a family. Arvin worked for Voltmaster and...

Troy Dean Kidd, who was born on February 26, 1969 in Des Moines, Iowa to Marsha Matteson Arbs, passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 28, 2020 at his home in Waukee, Iowa. Troy married the love of his life, Susan Giles, on April 17, 1993.  This union blessed them with two beautiful daughters, Allison (24) and Haylee (19); the two most precious treasures of Troy's life.  Troy graduated from DMACC with a degree in Computer Aide Technology and worked at...

In honoring Dolores' final wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.

Mary Ann Davenport, who was born to Charles and Molly (Short) Gibson on April 11, 1937 in Skeene, Mississippi, passed away at the age of 82 on February 13, 2020 in Panora, Iowa.  Mary Ann is survived by her children Laura (Bill) Meyer of Elkton, MD Debra Bosovich of Waukee, IA, Chris (Kim) Davenport of Linden, IA and Chuck Davenport of Waukee; grandchildren Josh, Andy, Letha, Meghan, Sean, Libby, Sam, Kate and Ty and 14 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her...

Dorothy Mae (Janssen) Eltjes, age 83, of Ackley, Iowa, was born the daughter of Carl and Etta (Kruger) Janssen on October 2, 1936 on the family farm near Ackley, Iowa. She received her education from the Aplington Community School. On June 12, 1956 Dorothy Janssen was  united in marriage with Lowell (Sonny) Eltjes at the West Friesland Presbyterian Church near Ackley, Iowa. The couple made their home in Aplington, Iowa and were blessed with four children: Dixie, Lori, Scott, and...

   Otis (Ed) Mitchell, 95, was born on June 12, 1924 in Minburn, IA to Edward and Fern Mitchell. On February 4th of 2020 he left this earth to join his wife, Annabelle in heaven after passing away peacefully in the VA hospice.    Ed was preceded in death by his father Eddie; his mother Fern; and his loving wife of 69 years, Annabelle. Ed is survived by sons Stephen and Kenneth Mitchell; grandchildren Jeffery, Katherine, Kristen and Mark;...

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...