Obituaries

Dec 1, 2019

Nov 24, 2019

William "Bill" Edward Biersma, age 61, of Farmington, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his family, after a 13 ½ month courageous battle with cancer. Bill was an avid golfer and had a way to make everyone laugh even on his final days.

Bill is survived by his loving wife, Cindy of 39...

Nov 19, 2019

Brooklyn Marie Kammrad, who entered this world on October 26, 2019 in Des Moines, Iowa, passed away shortly after her baptism at the Children's Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska on November 19, 2019.

Visitation will be held Monday, November 25, 2019 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 900 S. Warrior Lane, Waukee.  Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, November...

Nov 14, 2019

Clinton Lesley Younker, who was born on May 14, 1962 in Des Moines, IA to Lesley and Viola (Hartman) Younker, passed away at the age of 57 on November 14, 2019 at his home in Waukee, IA.  Clinton has been cremated and no services are scheduled at this time.  Memorials may be directed to Ernst Funeral Home or via the...

Nov 13, 2019

Anna Irlene Johnson, who was born on January 20, 1923 in Adrian, Missouri to Samuel Irl and Anna Elizabeth (Richmiller) Sweet, passed away on November 13, 2019 in Winterset, Iowa.  Visitation will be held Saturday, November 16, 2019 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Ernst Funeral Home in Waukee.  Graveside Services will be Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. at...

Nov 7, 2019

Dad to Emily and Nick; Husband of Denise; Son of Becky and Terry; Brother of Sarah/Carlos, Tony/Kathleen, and Brian; Uncle to Ben, Annabelle, Lauren, Talynn, Jessica, and Trevor, Todd passed away suddenly and unexpectedly of a heart attack on November 7th.  Visitation will be Monday, Nov. 11, 2019 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., followed by a time of remembrance sharing...

Oct 7, 2019

Charles "Charlie" E. Dove III, who was born to Charles E. and Mary Jeanette (Minnis) Dove Jr. on September 14, 1944 in Dallas, Texas, passed away at the age of 75 at MercyOne West Lakes Medical Center in West Des Moines, IA on October 7, 2019.

Visitation will be held Friday, October 11, 2019 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., and funeral...

Sep 22, 2019

Bill Jones, age 80, of West Des Moines, Iowa passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2019 surrounded by his family.

Bill was born on February 17, 1939 in Waukee, IA to George C. Jones Jr.  and Lucille (Manders) Carroll.  He grew up in Waukee and graduated from Waukee High School in 1957.  Bill married Mary Wilcox on April 25, 1959...

Sep 9, 2019

Richard "Dick" John Hagemeier was born February 25, 1937 to John Carl F. and Bertha Marie (Hackert) Hagemeier, the youngest of seven children.  He was baptized at home into St. Paul Lutheran Church (Soap Creek) and confirmed April 1950.  He was raised on the family farm west of Pickrell, Nebraska and attended country school through 8th grade and then attended Beatrice...

Aug 23, 2019

   Marilyn Beth Taylor, 81, of Waukee, IA, passed away at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, IA on August 23, 2019.  Memorial Services will be held at the Waukee United Methodist Church on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 11:00 a.m., followed by a light luncheon.  Inurnment will be held at the Buckner Hill Cemetery in Buckner, MO on a...

Jul 22, 2019

Donna Kusy Osby of Grimes, IA gracefully entered heaven on July 22nd after preparing for it her entire life.  Seldom missing a church service, Bible study, circle or potluck at St. Marks or Gloria Dei Lutheran Churches, Donna lived not only a life of Christian dedication, but was known to often ask her kids, “Did you go to church this...

Jul 20, 2019

Cyrus “Cy” Schoonmaker II, age 66, of Adel, Iowa passed away on July 20, 2019 surrounded by his family.  A memorial service will be held Friday, July 26, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation starting one hour prior, both at First Presbyterian Church of Dallas Center (1204 13th Street, Dallas Center IA).

 Cy was born on December 4, 1952 on...

Jul 13, 2019

Adam Lee Holloway entered this world and blessed our lives on August 4, 1981 in Fort Dodge, Iowa.  Unfortunately, due to a tragic automobile accident, he left our lives far too soon on July 13, 2019 in Des Moines, Iowa.  Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 17, 2019 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Ernst Funeral Home, Waukee.  Funeral Services will...

Jul 8, 2019

Charles “Chuck” James Rolek, who was born to Dr. Dennis and Deborah (Rupp) Rolek on July 23, 1988 in Des Moines, IA, passed away at his home on July 8, 2019 in Des Moines, IA.  A visitation will be held Sunday, July 14, 2019 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, July...

Jun 26, 2019

Jack Allen Gerlovich, who was born in Duluth, MN on June 14, 1946, passed away at Prairie Hills Memory Care in Des Moines, IA on June 26, 2019.

Visitation will be held Thursday, July 11, 2019 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Ernst Funeral Home, 80 NE Dartmoor Drive, Waukee.  Funeral Services will be held Friday, July 12, 2019 at...

Jun 4, 2019

Heidi Lynn White, who was born on October 25, 1975 in Des Moines, IA, lost her battle against cancer on the morning of June 4, 2019.  As always, her sister Heather was by her side.

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held Sunday, July 28, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Raccoon River Nature Lodge, 2500 Grand Avenue, West...

May 23, 2019

Pastor James "Jim" W. Holmes, who was born on May 20, 1927 in Prescott, KS, passed away on May 23, 2019 in Des Moines, IA at the age of 92.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 28, 2019 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 10:30 a.m., both at First Baptist...

May 20, 2019

May 1, 2019

Sara Jean Aldrich, 79, passed away peacefully on May 1st, 2019, at Spurgeon Manor in Dallas Center.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, May 7th, at the Waukee Christian Church with interment to follow at the Waukee Cemetery.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Sara J. (Hendricks) Aldrich was born in Madison...

May 1, 2019

A joyous gift to all who met her; LaRita Jane Stockton, aka LaRita Russell, was called home by her Father on Wednesday, May 1, 2019.

LaRita was born March 3, 1947 to Francis and Thelma Russell in Colfax, IA.  She moved to Newton where she graduated from High School in 1964.

A love of all things was something that burned...