Obituaries

Oct 31, 2021

Guillermo Martinez, son of Maria de Jesus Martinez and Luis Martinez, was born on February 14th, 1974 in his home of Zacatecas, Mexico. At an early age, he had always been working hard following in the footsteps of his late father.

He had learned many important lessons that have helped aid him during his journey. Guillermo is survived by his...

Oct 31, 2021

Richard’s journey began February 1, 1940, on a farm near Perry, IA. His parents were Homer Lowell Sayles and Hazel Mary (Higgins) Sayles. He was the youngest of 3 siblings. During his childhood, they moved to a farmstead near Woodward, where he attended Woodward Schools through 1958.

After High School, Richard’s family moved to the town of Perry, where he...

Oct 24, 2021

Christopher Tyrone Patterson, 50, passed away after a courageous battle with MPNST Cancer, on Sunday, October 24, 2021, surrounded by his family at his home in Waukee, IA.

Chris was born and raised in Miami, Florida and while attending Miami Springs High School, he met the love of his life, Shade' Rasheed. After graduation, Chris went on to attend Kansas...

Oct 21, 2021

Joyce (Lee) Knight, 73, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2021 at Arbor Springs in West Des Moines, IA.

Joyce was born on October 3, 1948 in Evansville, IN. She grew up in Elberfeld, IN graduating from Tecumseh High School in Lynnville, IN. Joyce met Gary Knight while attending the University of Evansville. She and Gary were married at...

Oct 12, 2021

Gary Lee Larsen, 79, died peacefully at home on October 12, 2021.

Gary was born on March 1, 1942, to Elmer and Eva (Petersen) Larsen in Hamlin, Iowa. Gary graduated from North Nodaway HIgh School in Hopkins, Missouri in 1960. He then moved to Des Moines and attended Iowa Barber College. On May 5, 1963, Gary married Janet (Garrard) and...

Oct 6, 2021

Eric A Warner, who was born to Donnie and Angela Warner(Gotta) on April 12, 1968, went to his heavenly home at the age of 53 on October 6, 2021. He was a beloved father, grandfather, husband, and son.Eric was born in Knoxville, IA, growing up in the Melcher-Dallas area and graduating in 1986. After graduation, Eric enlisted in the United...

Sep 25, 2021

Barbara “Barb” Jean Dove, who was born to Carl and Dorothy (Harrison) Buchheit on October 31, 1946 in Carroll, Iowa, passed away at the age of 74 at Methodist West Hospital in West Des Moines, IA on September 25, 2021.

A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, September 30th from 5-7 pm and a private family...

Sep 23, 2021

Mark Louis Deterding, who was born to Louis and Marilyn (Hubrecht) Deterding on January 9, 1947 in Higginsville, Missouri, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at his home in Waukee. Visitation will be held Monday, September 27, 2021 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Ernst Funeral Home, Waukee.  Funeral Services will be held...

Sep 15, 2021

Marjorie Kay Hoehle (Wildman) of Urbandale, Iowa passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 of Lung Cancer at the age of 77.

Marjorie Wildman was born on September, 29th in Michigan City, Indiana to Katharyn Jane Schmidt and Harry Jay Wildman.  She was raised along side her sister, Jerry Ann Wildman (Stivers), and younger brother Steven Jay Wildman, both...

Sep 2, 2021

Phyllis was born July 3, 1937 at home to Edwin and Frieda (Bergmeier) Stokebrand in rural DeWitt, Nebraska, the youngest of four children.  She was baptized into Trinity Lutheran Church and confirmed March of 1951.  She was raised on the family farm south of DeWitt.  Phyllis attended country school through 5th grade then transferred to the DeWitt school system due...

Aug 21, 2021

Saturday, August 21, 2021, Charles “Chuck” Black, loving husband, father of six, brother and friend passed away.

He was born on September 1, 1930 in Kingsley, Iowa, to John and Amy (Kuhnhenn) Black.  He graduated from Kingsley High School, attended Buena Vista College, Storm Lake, and graduated from Westmar College, LeMars.  He was a talented athlete playing...

Aug 13, 2021

Taylor J. Abbott, 28, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 13, 2021, at his home in Waukee, Iowa. He was born on June 26, 1993 to David Abbott and Lisa (Abbott) Jansen.

Taylor kept his family on their toes since day one.  He was bright, energetic and the nicest kid you would ever meet.  He carried these traits...

Aug 3, 2021

Lois Louise Stone-Bannister, who was born on September 13, 1924 to loving parents Emma & Roy Gillispie near Peru, Nebraska, passed away August 3, 2021 in Grimes, IA.  Visitation will be held Friday, August 20, 2021 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. and services will be held Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.,  both at Ernst Funeral Home in Waukee. ...

Aug 3, 2021

Steven "Jake" Jakobitz, while holding the hand of his beloved wife of 55 years Gail (Geltle) Jakobitz and surrounded by his children, peacefully returned to his heavenly home on August 3, 2021. After marrying the love of his life and best friend on October 14, 1967, Steve and Gail had three children: Lisa (Bill) Ross, Lorie (Chad) Wosmek and...

Jul 30, 2021

Alice Eudora Munroe, who was born to Walter Barney and Majorie Owens (MacKenzie) Munroe on August 22, 1929 in Providence, Rhode Island, passed away at the age of 91 on Friday, July 30, 2021 at MercyOne Hospice in Johnston, Iowa.

In keeping with Alice's wishes, she will be laid to rest at Waukee Cemetery with no services...

Jul 19, 2021

Edward Jack Carder was born March 19, 1957, in Shinnston, West Virginia to Robert Loudin Carder and Roxie Elaine (Hurst) Carder. He passed away at the age of 64 at his home in Palmetto, Florida with his wife, Darleen by his side on July 19, 2021.

Known as Jack, he graduated from Admiral King High School in...

Jul 5, 2021

Helen LaRue (Stake) Dessenko was born in Surrey, North Dakota on May 14, 1933 - notably, the same Sunday as Mother’s Day for that year - to Letha Zelda and David Calvin Stake.  On the morning of July 5, 2021, Helen passed away peacefully.  Coincidentally, the day marked the 16th anniversary of her husband, Melvin John Dessenko’s passing -...

Jul 4, 2021

Jean Simpson Corrigan, 97, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at her home in Waukee. Jean was born in Ottumwa on March 19, 1924 and was the third of six children. As a child of the Depression years and later WWII, Jean learned the lessons of sacrifice, hard work and devotion to family.

Jean graduated...

Jul 3, 2021

Paul H. Eberlein, 96, passed away peacefully at the Des Moines VA Medical Center on July 3, 2021. Paul was born October 3, 1924 to Paul and Agnes Eberlein in Hamburg, Germany, coming to the United States in 1928 and settling in Ossining, NY. Putting his high school education on hold, he enlisted and served as a gunner’s mate first...

Jun 18, 2021

Iva N. Adams, who was born to Dave and Dortha (Weaver) Duvall on February 20, 1946, passed away at the age of 75 on June 18, 2021 at Mercy West Des Moines Medical Center.

Iva grew up in Harmony, Arkansas.  She went on to proudly serve her country from 1970 to 1975 in the United States Air...