Obituaries

Thomas Michael Schieffer

Nov 30, 2020

Thomas Michael Schieffer passed away at the age of 71 on Monday, November 30, 2020 at his home in Waukee, Iowa.

Tom was born on June 21, 1949 in Carroll, IA and joined the Marine Corps in 1967.  On June 9, 1973, he married the love of his life, Deborah Jean Utterback, and together they made their home in Waukee, IA. ...

Gary DuWayne Schug

Nov 25, 2020

Gary DuWayne Schug passed away at the age of 73 on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at UnityPoint Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, IA.  Services will be private.  Gary’s service will be live-streamed and can be viewed starting on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. or anytime thereafter at: www.facebook.com/ernstfuneralcremation.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the...

Daryll E Waters

Nov 20, 2020

Daryll Eugene Waters passed away at the age of 82 on Friday, November 20, 2020, at MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center in West Des Moines, IA.  A memorial service will be held Friday, December 4, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 900 South Warrior Lane, Waukee, IA 50263 (Masks and Social Distancing required). Daryll's service will be...

Danny Lee White

Nov 19, 2020

Danny Lee White, who was born to Leo and Leah (Acree) White on February 10, 1949 in Creston, IA passed away at the age of 71 on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at the VA Medical Center in Des Moines, IA.  A visitation will be held Monday, November 23, 2020 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ernst Funeral Home and due...

Maxine Kiene Peterson

Nov 10, 2020

Maxine Kiene Peterson passed away on November 10, 2020 at the age of 53 surrounded by her loving children and family.

 Maxine was born on October 28, 1967 in Vientiane, Laos to Tho Van Lo (deceased) and Tom Thi Lo (deceased). She was the 6th of 10 children.

 In 1978, Maxine and her family came to the United States and...

Mickey Miles Merical, Sr.

Nov 5, 2020

Mickey Miles Merical, Sr., who was born to Miles D. and Mary D. (Flesher) Merical on March 19, 1948 in Earlham, Iowa; passed away at the age of 72 on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

Mickey graduated from the Waukee High School in May of 1966.  Shortly thereafter, he went on to marry...

Matthew Mark Davis

Oct 27, 2020

Matthew Mark Davis was born to Mark and Angel Davis on November 10, 1985 in Des Moines, IA.  After a battle with cancer he went home to his Lord much too soon, passing peacefully on October 27, 2020 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, IA with his wife Christina and immediate family by his side.

Matthew grew up in Waukee, IA...

Harriet Louise Joslin

Oct 13, 2020

Harriet Louise Joslin, who was born to Leslie and Florence (Rundlett) Pruter on June 23, 1928 in Crawford County, Iowa, passed away at the age of 92 on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines, Iowa.

In keeping with Harriet's wishes, no services will be held.  She will be laid to rest with her husband Gordon...

Thomas Charles Bower

Oct 6, 2020

***If you are part of the media/press, or anyone that wants to help get Thomas' story out there and the recognition he deserves, please feel free to reach out to his wife, Cynthia, at bowercynthia1961@gmail.com. She would love to hear from you!***

Thomas Charles Bower, who was born on July 14, 1947 in Mason City, Iowa, passed away at the age...

Karen Jean Stevens

Oct 4, 2020

Peyton Elizabeth Chilton

Oct 1, 2020

     Peyton Elizabeth Chilton, 20, of Clive, Iowa passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 1, 2020.  A visitation will be held Sunday, October 18, 2020 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Ernst Funeral Home, Waukee.  Celebration of Life Services will be private but will be live-streamed and can be viewed starting at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 19,...

Geoffrey Stevenson

Sep 22, 2020

Geoffrey (Jeff) Stevenson went to heaven the evening of September 22nd, 2020 at his home in Waukee, IA.  He was born on May 16, 1938 in Columbus, OH.  He is survived by his son Scott (Theresa), granddaughters Chloe, Olivia & Caleigh and grandson Camren. He is also survived by his brother Jim (Jan) Stevenson and brother Phil (Chris) Stevenson, sister...

Roger L Stephens

Sep 21, 2020

 

Roger Louis Stephens, age 66, who was born in Ottumwa, IA on February 21, 1954 passed away after a battle with cancer on September 21, 2020.

The visitation and service will both be held at Ernst Funeral Home located in Waukee, IA. Visitation hours will be Tuesday, September 29th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will...

Christy Ellen Hopkins

Sep 10, 2020

Christy Hopkins, 67, of Grimes, died September 10, 2020 at Taylor Hospice House in Des Moines, following a courageous two-year battle with cancer.

A Private Celebration of Chris’ Life will be held at Jester Park Lodge, Granger, IA. Interment will follow later that afternoon at the Newell, IA Cemetery.

Christy Ellen Simons Hopkins, daughter of Clyde and Elva (Iversen) Simons...

Thomas Francis Kennedy

Aug 29, 2020

Thomas Francis Kennedy, who was born to Rich Kennedy and Susan (Devlin) Castillo on March 22, 1984 in Brooklyn, New York, passed away at the age of 36 on August 29, 2020 in rural Dallas County, Iowa.

Thomas served in the Iowa National Guard 168 Charlie Company out of Ft. Dodge, IA.  In 2010, he was deployed and served in...

Russell Wyman Spearman

Aug 27, 2020

     Russell Wyman Spearman of Waukee, Iowa was born July 3, 1931 in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, son of De Vere Wyman Spearman and Anna Farr Spearman.

     Russell graduated from Salem High School in Salem, Iowa in 1949 and went on to attend Iowa Wesleyan College in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa from 1949-1950.  He served in the Iowa...

Rowena June Evans

Aug 15, 2020

 

Rowena J. Evans, 96, of Waukee, IA, passed away at Unity Point Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa on August 15, 2020. “Ro” was born on May 13, 1924, in Jackson, Ohio, the only child of Clyde and Hester Mayhew. Her mother died of typhoid fever in 1926 when Ro was just two years old. She was raised...

Peter Stolley Bevis

Aug 13, 2020

Peter Stolley Bevis, who was born on August 12, 1945 in Denver, Colorado, passed away surrounded by his family, one day after his 75th birthday, on August 13, 2020 at MercyOne Hospice in Johnston.  Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 19, 2020 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at Ernst Funeral Home, Waukee.  Personal face masks are requested and social distancing measures...

Elizabeth R. Griggs

Aug 11, 2020

Elizabeth Ross Griggs was born on Jan 10, 1929 in Elmira, New York.  She passed away peacefully Aug 11, 2020 with her daughters at her side. She is known for her love of adventure, birds, geology and especially her love of singing.  She is survived by three loving daughters, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

We wish to extend a huge thank you to...

Cathleen Marie Wehrspan

Jul 28, 2020

Cathleen Marie Wehrspan, who was born on June 11, 1967 to James and Cora (Corocan) Colver in Chicago, Illinois, passed away at the age of 53 on July 28, 2020 at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines, Iowa.

Cathleen is survived by her loving husband of 29 years Gregg Wehrspan; sons Zachary and Nathan Wehrspan, mother Cora Colver and sister Chris...