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Marsha Gail Schmidt, who was born to James L. and Mary F. (VanAuken) Barnes on June 17, 1956 in Sedalia, Missouri, passed away at the age of 62 on March 4, 2019 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. A memorial remembrance gathering will be held Friday, March 15, 2019 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Ernst Funeral Home in Waukee, IA. Marsha was a long-time resident of Waukee.  Throughout her life, she worked as an Accountant, Election Official, U.S. Census Official, and...

Diane Lynne Myers, who was born to James and Marjorie (Thomas) Sellers on April 30, 1954 in Boone, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly at her home on February 25, 2019 in Urbandale, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 11:00 a.m., with visitation one hour prior, both at Ernst Funeral Home in Waukee.  Light luncheon/refreshments to follow. Diane graduated from Boone High School in May of 1972 and went on to marry the love of her life, Gary Myers, on...

Scott Wright died unexpectedly during surgery on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at the age of 58.  Private Services have been held in keeping with Scott's wishes. Scott grew up in Adel and graduated from Adel High School before joining the United States Marine Corps.  He was the owner and operator of Scott Wright Tree Co. for many years before going on to deliver refined fuel for Heartland Co-Op. Scott enjoyed many interests, some of which being motorcycles, the Kansas City...

Roger Wayne Lee, 74 years of age, passed away on Thursday, February 14 at Mercy Medical Center West Lakes in West Des Moines, Iowa. Roger was born on February 7, 1945 in Buffalo, New York to the late Russell and Ione Lee. After graduating from Missouri Valley High School, he spent two years serving in the Army. Roger worked as a Regional Manager traveling the Midwest for DuBois Chemicals for nearly 30 years. Roger married the love of his life, Joyce (Brightwell), on February 14, 1970 at...

Paul Edward Shepperd, who was born to Philip and Loretta (Ahrenholtz) Shepperd in Atlantic, Iowa on June 15, 1965, passed away at the age of 53 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa on February 5, 2019.  A visitation will be held Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., with a service immediately following at 11:30 a.m., both at Ernst Funeral Home in Waukee. Paul was born and raised in Atlantic, IA.  After graduating from the Atlantic High School in 1983, he...

Lucille Selma Mosimann Burke: March 30, 1917 - January 27, 2019 Lucille grew up in the farming community of Rochelle, Illinois.  She attended a one room school house and loved country living.  Though it was unusual for women at that time, she was a successful business woman, owning her own beauty shop that was in the back section of the shoe store owned by her future husband.  Lucille and Thomas Leo Burke Sr. were married in 1936 and spend most of their married life in...

Holly Norrell, who was born in Dallas, TX on June 25, 1947, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 13, 2019.  Visitation will be held Monday, January 21, 2019 from 5-7 p.m., and funeral services will be held Tuesday January 22, 2019 at 11:00 a.m., both at Ashworth Road Baptist Church.  A reception will follow the service. Holly grew up in Dallas, TX where she met the love of her life Larry Norrell.  Together they were united in marriage in May of 1970 and resided in...

  Lori Lynette Behre, who was born on July 12, 1965 in Des Moines, IA to Ronald and Donna (Lingle) McCormick, passed away on January 4, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, IA.  A memorial visitation gathering will be held Saturday, January 26, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Ernst Funeral Home, Waukee.  A celebration of life will be held on June 30, 2019 with time and place to be announced at a later date.  Memorials may be directed in Lori’s memory to...

Gail (Langel) Dietrich, 52, passed away in West Des Moines, IA on December 21, 2018.  She was married to Doug and was the loving mother of two sons, Zac, 22, and Luke, 19. Gail spent her career working at Wells Fargo, beginning her employment out of college and working there for 27 years. Gail’s devotion was evident to her sons, supporting and participating in their passions and raising them to become thriving young men. Her family fished, camped, gardened, and constructed...