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Donald Udyne Austin
Dec 5, 2022
Donald Udyne Austin passed away, at the age of 76, on Monday, December 5, 2022 at his home in Waukee, Iowa. Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 13, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Ernst Funeral Home in Waukee. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday December 14, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of...
Sheryl L Castings
Nov 20, 2022
Sheryl Lyn Castings, 75 of Waukee, Iowa, passed away at her home on Sunday, November 20, 2022.
Sheryl, the oldest of four children, was born to Douglas and Bernadine (Schumann) Hickok in Independence, Iowa on February 11, 1947. On June 21, 1991, she would go on to the marry the love of her life, John Castings, in Ames, Iowa. ...
James William Knock
Nov 17, 2022
James "Jim" William Knock passed away at the age of 66 at his home in Dallas Center on Thursday, November 17, 2022.
Jim, known as "Boone" or "JW" to many, was the eldest of four children born to Bill and Margie Knock on April 15, 1956 in Sheldon, Iowa. He grew up on the family farm outside of...
Steven Douglas Honken
Nov 3, 2022
Steven Douglas Honken, age 63 of Waukee, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
Steve was born to David and Nancy (Thompson) Honken in Mason City, Iowa on December 26, 1958. Throughout the years, Steve worked as a truck driver for companies like Kwik Trip, Pronto and most recently, Pitney Bowes. ...
Dwayne Darrell Salmon
Nov 1, 2022
Dwayne Darrell Salmon was born June 21, 1942 to Verdell and Margery (Burnquist) Salmon. Dwayne grew up on a farm north of Arthur Iowa and graduated from Ida Grove High School in 1960 where he played football. After graduation he farmed with his father until he enlisted in the Marine Corps, serving from Feb 1962 to June 1966.
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Marian Arlene Smith
Oct 29, 2022
Marian Arlene Smith, 85, passed away at her home in Waukee, on Saturday, October 29, 2022. On Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 4:30 will be a rosary. The visitation will follow from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. both at Ernst Funeral Home, Waukee. Mass of Christian Burial to be held Friday, November 4, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Boniface...
Karmen June Diehl
Oct 17, 2022
Karmen June Gibbs Diehl passed away peacefully at home in Waukee surrounded by her family on October 17, 2022 at the age of 86. She was born on October 14, 1936 in Wayne County, Iowa to Jay and Mildred Gibbs.
Karmen was a member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and lived most of her life...
Neil Wayne Bircher
Sep 27, 2022
Neil Wayne Bircher, 69, of Van Meter, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at the VA
Medical Center in Des Moines, IA.
Neil was born to Frederick and Jeanette (Christiansen) Bircher on September 6, 1953, in Alta, IA.
He would go on to graduate from Boone High School before proudly serving his country as a
member of the...
Donald Barnes Clark
Aug 17, 2022
Donald Barnes Clark, Ankeny, Iowa, was beloved by his family and was a friend, mentor and resource to many throughout his life from 9/12/27 to 8/17/22. Don was born in Sioux City, Iowa, as the youngest of Frank and Alice Clark’s four children, including Elise Wadlow, Frank Clark and James Clark, all of whom have predeceased him. The family...
Sherree Reynolds Black
Aug 16, 2022
Sherree Reynolds Black, who was born to Marvin and Margaret (Tallent) Reynolds in Atlanta, GA on February 4, 1963, passed away at her home in Waukee, IA on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at the age of 59.
Sherree married the love of her life, Jerry Black, on April 26, 1996 in Trion, GA. Together they resided in Summerville, GA...
James Herbert Edstrom
Aug 1, 2022
James Herbert Edstrom, who was born on January 14, 1950, passed away at his home in Clive, Iowa on Monday, August 1, 2022 at the age of 72.
Jim's full obituary is currently being created. Please check back later.
Ernst Funeral & Cremation Services of Waukee has been entrusted with Jim's final arrangements.
Wayne Grems
Jul 29, 2022
Wayne Grems passed peacefully from this world on Friday, July 29, 2022.
Wayne is survived by his beloved wife, Beverly; son Matt (Amanda) Grems; daughter and her partner, Jewels Harrison and Chad Leeper; grandchildren Logan Grems and Peaches Harrison; step-grandkids Cheyenne, Joseph, and Sierra Connor; brother Dennis (Eileen) Grems and family; sisters Barbara (Donald) Fisher and family and Deloris...
Kathryn Frances Petersen
Jul 26, 2022
Kathryn Frances (Holcomb) Petersen was born May 17, 1941 in Whittemore, Iowa to Kenneth and Annette (Bestenlehner) Holcomb, the oldest of 7 children. She grew up in Algona, IA graduating from St. Cecelia School.
When Kay was 15 years old, she met a young man named Jerry Petersen at the Algona Roller Skating Rink. She told herself that night, this...
Martha Jane Ayres
Jul 25, 2022
Martha Jane Ayres, who was born to Joseph A. and Maud (Trewren) Kelly on January 11, 1933 in Weirton, West Virginia, passed away at home on Monday, July 25, 2022. She was 89.
In keeping with Martha's wishes, no services are scheduled. She has been cremated.
Ernst Funeral & Cremation Services of Waukee has been entrusted with final arrangements.
Amona Sharif Amlia
Jul 18, 2022
Amona Sharif Amlia, who was born on January 1, 1940 in Sudan, passed away at the age of 82 on Monday, July 18, 2022, surrounded by her family at her home in Waukee.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the Waukee Cemetery.
Ernst Funeral and Cremation Services of Waukee has been...
Tari Brelsford
Jun 30, 2022
Tari Brelsford, who was born on October 5, 1958 in Denver, Colorado, passed away at the age of 63 on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at her home in Waukee, Iowa.
Anyone who knew Tari knew about her love for animals, especially cats. Additionally, Tari enjoyed knitting, various television programs, and reuniting with her Waukee Class of 1976.
In keeping with...
Veryl Olofson
Jun 2, 2022
Veryl V. Olofson, born to LeeVerne and Thelma (Shelton) Olofson on June 9, 1926, passed away at the age of 95 on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Kavanaugh House on 56th in Des Moines, Iowa.
Veryl grew up in Stratford, Iowa and graduated from Stratford High School. He joined the United States Army and honorably served his country during...
Patricia Lee Coffey
May 29, 2022
Patricia Lee Coffey, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home in Waukee, IA on Sunday, May 29, 2022. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 2, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Ernst Funeral Home, Waukee. Interment to follow at the Waukee Cemetery.
Pat,...
Otho Loren Stout
May 27, 2022
Otho Loren Stout, 88, of Waukee, Iowa who was born to Otho Doan and Veronica (Letz) Stout on June 6, 1933 in Murray, Iowa, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022 at Spurgeon Manor in Dallas Center, Iowa.
Loren grew up in the Peru, Iowa area and would go on to graduate from Winterset High School. On May 2, 1959...
Julio Cesar Gamboa Vazquez
May 22, 2022
Julio Cesar Gamboa Vázquez, who was born on June 28, 1975 in Mexico City, Mexico, passed away at the age of 46 on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
Julio moved to the states at the age of 18. He married the love of his life, Maricarmen on February 9, 2014 in West Des...
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