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Mary Ann Lowary
Oct 18, 2025
Mary Ann Lowary (Akers) – Waukee, IA passed away at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, IA on October 18, 2025, after a short illness.
Mary Ann was born on March 16, 1942, on the Akers’ family farm in Albany, Missouri. She grew up in Albany, the youngest of four children of William Correll (W.C., Carl) and Eunice (Kidwell)...
William "Bill" Glenn Flesch
Oct 12, 2025
William Glenn Flesch was born on April 9, 1966, in Muscatine, Iowa. Surrounded by his loving family, he passed away on October 12, 2025, at the EveryStep Kavanagh House in Des Moines, Iowa, leaving behind a legacy of dedication to education and family.
Bill devoted 33 years of his life to teaching, serving as a Middle School Science Teacher at May...
June Marie Gilham
Sep 27, 2025
June Marie Gilham, 90, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Born on July 31, 1935, in Waukee, Iowa, June was the daughter of William and Alice Gilham. She grew up alongside her siblings - brothers William, Royce, and Warren Gilham, and sister Louise Davis - all of whom preceded her in death. June graduated Waukee High...
Cynthia Lee Bower
Sep 20, 2025
Cynthia Lee Bower, a deeply caring and generous soul, passed away on September 20, 2025, in Urbandale, Iowa. Born on July 20, 1961, in Mason City, Iowa, Cynthia dedicated her life to those around her, leaving a beautiful legacy of love and compassion.
Cynthia cherished her role as a grandmother and found immense joy in seeing her grandchildren, Alexandria, Quinton, Hunter,...
Matilda Kachu
Sep 19, 2025
Matilda Kachu, daughter of Magdy Kachu and Afrah Kogour of Waukee, passed away Friday, September 18, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa.
Private family graveside services will be held at Waukee Cemetery.
Ernst Funeral Home & Cremation Servics of Waukee has been entrusted with Matilda's final arrangements.
Edward "Ed" Gutmann
Sep 15, 2025
Edward “Ed” Gutmann, Jr., age 80, of West Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025 after a long battle with interstitial lung disease. He was born on August 3, 1945, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Edward and Grace Duffield Gutmann and graduated from Central High School.
Following high school, Ed proudly served in the U.S. Army as a member...
Sandra Marie Schulte
Sep 13, 2025
Sandra (Sandy) Marie Walter Schulte, age 64, of Waukee, passed away on Saturday September 13, 2025 with her family by her side. The following services will be held at Ernst Funeral Home in Waukee; Visitation Tuesday September 16th from 5-7pm and Funeral Wednesday September 17th at 10am. A private, family burial will follow at Booneville Cemetery.
Sandy was born on January...
Michael Harris
Sep 8, 2025
Michael Dean Harris, affectionately known as Mike, passed away on September 8, 2025, at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. He was born on November 12, 1962, in Iowa City, Iowa.
Mike grew up in Urbandale and remained a metro Des Moines resident his entire life. He had a passionate career in construction, dedicated to building houses. He...
Branko Bajić
Sep 5, 2025
In Loving Memory of Branko Bajić.
With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Branko Bajić, a remarkable man whose life was a testament to love, kindness, and unwavering devotion to family and friends. Branko departed this world surrounded by the love that he so generously gave throughout his life.
Branko was the beloved husband of Neba Zornić, with...
Lynn Marie Champion-Abdo
Sep 3, 2025
Lynn Champion-Abdo, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025 in Des Moines, Iowa.
A private family graveside service will be held at Waukee Cemetery, Waukee, Iowa. A celebration of Lynn's life will be held at a later date.
Ernst Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Waukee has been entrusted with the handling of Lynn's final arrangements.
Niquita "Pat" Stout
Sep 3, 2025
Niquita Kay Stout, affectionately known as "Pat," was born on May 18, 1937, in Corning, Iowa. She blessed this world with her presence until September 3, 2025, when she passed away peacefully at Spurgeon Manor, surrounded by her family. A dedicated homemaker and devoted professional in the insurance industry with Bankers Life and Equitable Life Insurance Co., Pat's life was...
Charlotte Jean Luke
Aug 27, 2025
Charlotte Jean Luke, born on June 17, 1934, in Des Moines, Iowa, to John O. and Etta D. Luke, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025, at the MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center.
Raised in Waukee, Charlotte graduated from Waukee High School in 1951. She enjoyed a fulfilling career as a Secretary and Office Manager until her retirement in 1997,...
Diane Jane Glenn
Aug 20, 2025
Diane Jane Glenn, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, peacefully passed away on August 20, 2025, in Waukee, Iowa, at the age of 80. Born on March 23, 1945, in Omaha, Nebraska, Diane was a beacon of warmth and love whose legacy will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew her.
Diane's career can be summed up as: dedication and...
Mary Bella Brooks
Jul 28, 2025
Mary Bella Brooks born on April 12, 1978 in Santa Rosa California and passed away on July 28, 2025 in Des Moines, Iowa
Mary had a good ability to put a smile on anyone’s face. She was free spirited and made every day an adventure. Her greatest pride was her three girls: Margaret, Charlotte and Gracelyn. Mary had a deep love...
Timothy Alan Leonard
Jul 12, 2025
Timothy Alan Leonard passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa with his mother and sister by his side.
Tim was born on July 28, 1959 in Des Moines to Dale Arlen Leonard and Patricia Lou (Swallow) Leonard. He was the middle child of ten children, raised and resided most of his life in...
MaryAnn Lorna Henderson
Jul 7, 2025
MaryAnn Lorna (Otten) Henderson, 81, of Adel, IA, passed away Monday, July 7th, 2025, at Edencrest at Adel. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 18, 2025, at New Hope Church in Adel at 11:00am, with Mark Henderson officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:30am - 10:45am. A luncheon will follow the service. A private burial...
David R. Thornburg Jr.
Jun 21, 2025
David Ray Thornburg Jr., born on April 24, 1965, in Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on June 21, 2025, in Waukee, Iowa. A devoted son, father, brother and an active member of his community. David's life was characterized by his strong sense of duty, passion for helping others and dedication to his family.
Before spending the last several years of his...
Dianne Lee McCabe
Jun 14, 2025
Dianne Lee McCabe, born on April 3, 1937, in Red Oak, Iowa, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025, at Kavanagh House Hospice on 56th Street in Des Moines, Iowa. Dianne, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew her.
In Red Oak, where her journey began, Dianne met the love of...
Beverly Charlene Downard
Jun 9, 2025
Beverly Charlene Downard, age 100, who was born in Freemont, Iowa on July 19, 1924, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025 at Ramsey Village in Des Moines, Iowa.
Beverly's full obituary is currently being created. Please check back later.
No services are planned at this time. She will be laid to rest at the Waukee Cemetery next to her beloved husband,...
Mary Jo Denman
May 21, 2025
Mary Jo Denman, passed away on May 21, 2025, at the age of 88 in Des Moines, Iowa. Born on November 7, 1936, in Nebraska City, Nebraska, Mary Jo's nurturing spirit and passion for life left a lasting impression on all who knew her.
Mary Jo was a dedicated administrative assistant, working at numerous companies over the years before eventually retiring...
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