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Stephen Faust Booth
Sep 15, 2026
Stephen Faust Booth, age 84, passed away on September 15, 2026, in Waukee, Iowa. He was born on February 14, 1942, in Des Moines, Iowa and grew up in the Oak Park and Beaverdale neighborhoods of Des Moines.
Steve attended North High School until his senior year. At that time, he took the necessary tests to qualify as a high school...
Dean Albert Hunter
Sep 15, 2026
Dean Albert Hunter, age 90, passed away on September 15, 2026, in Pleasant Hill, Missouri. He was born on April 20, 1936, in Waukee, Iowa.
Dean graduated from Waukee High School and proudly served in the United States Air Force. After honorable discharge from the Air Force, he continued to pursue his aviation and mechanical interests by attending Aircraft and Powerplant...
Jozef Frederick Kautzky
Sep 13, 2026
Jozef Frederick Kautzky passed away on September 13, 2026, in Waukee, Iowa, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 14, 1963, in Perry, Iowa.
Jozef grew up on the family farm near Perry and graduated from Central Dallas Community Schools in Minburn, Iowa. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Computer Science...
Terry Lee Jensen
Sep 11, 2026
Terry Lee Jensen was born on January 19, 1953, the youngest of 4 children born to Harold & Marie (Whitmore) Jensen. He was born & raised in Schaller, IA, where he attended the Schaller Community School District. After graduating high school in 1971, he attended Dana College, where he played football and baseball. After graduation (1976), he became a teacher...
Lynn Irvin Gressley
Sep 9, 2026
Lynn Irvin Gressley, 85, of Waukee, Iowa, passed away at home on September 9, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 28, 1941, in Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of Irvin and Mildred Gressley.
After graduating high school, Lynn attended Estherville Junior College. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. After his honorable discharge...
Rita Katherine Nothwehr
Sep 3, 2026
Rita Katherine Nothwehr, passed away on September 3, 2026, at Kavanagh House Hospice on 56th in Des Moines, Iowa. She was born on October 22, 1932, in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Rita will be remembered as a woman who enjoyed life’s simple pleasures and the activities that brought people together. She loved cooking and sharing that gift with others. She was also...
Yatta Kimba
Aug 30, 2026
Yatta Kanaflee Salle Kimba, more affectionately known as Ma Yatta, departed this earthly life to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 30, 2026. She was born on August 10, 1940, in the lush green village of Kpokulahun, Hassala, Lofa County, Liberia, to Yahsalle and Kpanah Kamara.
From her humble beginnings in Liberia to the beautiful family and legacy...
Donna Lynn Hale
Aug 26, 2026
Donna Lynn Hale passed away on August 26, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa. She was born on April 7, 1952, in Marshalltown, Iowa.
Donna graduated from Marshalltown High School and later attended a secretarial trade school in Washington State. She married the love of her life, Bradley Hale, on November 17, 1974, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Over the years, Donna built a...
Beverly Ann Clark
Aug 17, 2026
Beverly Ann Clark, born September 5, 1934, in Lake City, Iowa, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa. Beverly’s life was marked by kindness, compassion, and a deep devotion to the people and passions she loved.
Beverly was the daughter of Clyde and Ann (Birner) Anderson. She graduated from Drake University in Des Moines. She was a...
Anne Velda Brown
Aug 15, 2026
Anne Velda Brown, beloved mother, stepmother, and cherished friend, who was born on December 28, 1939, in West Des Moines, IA, passed away on August 15, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa, at the age of 86.
Anne was a proud graduate of Des Moines Technical High School and went on to train as a nurse, a step that spoke to her...
Kenneth Ellsworth Riche
Aug 14, 2026
Kenneth “Kenny” Riche, age 71, passed away on August 14, 2026, surrounded by love, with Becky, his wife and best friend of 47 years, by his side.
Kenny was born on September 17, 1954, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Dickie and Shirley Riche. On November 18, 1978, he married Becky, the love of his life, and together they built a life...
Elizabeth Chloe Smith
Aug 1, 2026
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for the gift of her life, we remember and honor Elizabeth Chloe Smith, who passed away on August 1, 2026 in Des Moines, Iowa. From the day she was born on April 15, 1996, in Des Moines, Elizabeth had a beautiful face that ended up being filled with 30 years of laughter, warmth, and...
Sine Olesen
Jul 30, 2026
Sine Olesen, beloved aunt and cherished friend, passed away peacefully in Norwalk, Iowa, on July 30, 2026. She was born on April 1, 1926, in Chicago, Illinois, a city whose vibrant energy she carried with her throughout her remarkable century of life.
Sine’s journey took her from Chicago to Spencer, Iowa, where she graduated from high school, and then onward to...
Easton Kotee
Jul 28, 2026
Easton Kotee, age 14, of Grimes, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on July 28, 2026, in South Dakota.
Easton was born on April 26, 2012, in Paynesville, Liberia. He moved from Liberia to Grimes in August 2024 and was preparing to begin his sophomore year at Dallas Center-Grimes High School.
Easton loved being active and was happiest when participating in sports or spending...
Joey Robert Frederick
Jul 21, 2026
Rest in peace Joey Robert Frederick (June 7, 1953 - July 21, 2026) who died at the age of 73 after a lengthy illness.Joe was best known for his love of life, his sense of humor, his generosity to those in need, his devotion to his family and to his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Joe loved playing cards, watching...
Carolyn H Banwart
Jul 18, 2026
Carolyn (Kay) Banwart was born on April 7, 1939 to Alvia and Emma (Metzger) Meyer. She grew up in a large family of ten children on a farm near Lester, Iowa. After a career in administration at the Sioux Falls stockyards in Sioux Falls, SD, she married Robert D. Banwart in the middle of a blizzard on February 24, 1962...
Deborah Jean Moyle
Jul 17, 2026
Deborah Jean Moyle, affectionately known as Debi, passed away on July 17, 2026, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. She was born on May 24, 1954, in Pomona, California, and throughout her seventy‑two years, she touched the lives of all who knew her through her unwavering love, devotion, and unmistakable warmth.Debi had a rare gift for people. She...
Ernest R. Hill
Jul 3, 2026
Ernest R. Hill, age 76 of Ankeny, Iowa; passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026 at the University of Iowa Medical Center in Iowa City, Iowa.
In keeping with Ernie's wishes, no services are scheduled and cremation rites have taken place.
Ernst Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Waukee has been entrusted with Ernie's final arrangements.
Dixie Lee Jennings
Jun 26, 2026
Dixie Jennings, 92 of Urbandale, Iowa received her wings on Friday, June 26. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at Ernst Funeral Home, 80 NE Dartmoor Drive, Waukee, Iowa; on Monday, July 6, 2026 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. A short service will be held at 4:30 p.m. followed by a time to enjoy happy hour beverages and...
Charlene Thomson
Jun 23, 2026
Charlene (Blamires) Thomson, 76, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa. She was born on December 14, 1949, in Lehi, Utah, to Vernon and Betty Blamires.
Charlene grew up in Lehi, where she excelled academically, graduating in the top five of her class from Lehi High School. She went on to attend Brigham Young University, earning a Bachelor...
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