Obituaries
Razija Mrzic
Feb 2, 2025
Razija Mrzic, 94, of Johnston, Iowa, passed away at Bishop Drumm Nursing Home in Johnston on Sunday, February 2, 2025. A private family burial will be held at Es-Salem Cemetery in Granger, Iowa.
Morris Amara
Jan 30, 2025
Morris David Amara was born on May 20, 1968, to Abdul Rahman and Musu Massaquoi in Tewor District, Liberia. He obtained an undergraduate degree at Grandview University and a master’s degree in public policy at Drake University. Morris has a career in transportation as a cab driver. Morris had married Frances Mensah, and the two became one under matrimony.
Morris was...
Mark LaQuin Washington
Jan 30, 2025
Mark Washington passed away on January 30th, 2025. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 6th, 2025, at Corinthians Baptist Church in Des Moines starting at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will be prior to his service and will begin at 11:00 a.m.
Mark LaQuin Washington was born on March 2, 1966, in Laurel Mississippi to John and Ora Washington.
If Mark was...
Wajid Mohammed
Jan 29, 2025
Wajid Mohammed, 27, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. A private family burial will be held.
Ariel Casiano
Jan 29, 2025
Ariel Casiano was born February 22, 1975 to Frank Casiano and Pura Corali in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. Ariel was one of five siblings and had three children, Ariel Jr., Jacquelynn and Timothy. He was a son, a father, a nephew, a brother, a cousin, and beyond that he was a brother in Christ to so many. He lived in Aurora,...
Carolyn Ziegler
Jan 26, 2025
Carolyn Ziegler, 84, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Kavanagh Hospice House in Des Moines. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at New Beginnings Full Gospel Church in Des Moines. Her Homegoing Celebration will immediately follow and begin at 12:00...
Edin Livadic
Jan 22, 2025
Edin Livadic, 50, passed away on January 22, 2025 in Urbandale, Iowa. A traditional burial is taking place on January 24, 2025 at 9 A.M. in Prole, Iowa at Ezan Cemetery.
Patresa Ann Stonehocker
Jan 21, 2025
Patrese Stonehocker, 64, passed away in Des Moines, Iowa on January 21, 2025.
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A full obituary is pending.
Virginia Montgomery
Jan 11, 2025
Virginia Monds Montgomery was born on April 4, 1947, in Albany, Georgia, and passed away on January 11, 2025, in Des Moines, IA.Virginia was friendly, loving, caring, and fearless. She enjoyed playing the piano and singing.Her voice, laugh, smile, and hugs will be truly and deeply missed by all who knew her.She is survived by her four children, her grandchildren,...
Albert "Louie" Parrish Sr.
Jan 10, 2025
Albert Louie Parrish was born on December 17, 1940, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Rev. George and Lucy Parrish. He was educated and graduated from East High School. Albert was very active in sports during his academic career. He was a high jumper in track and he played football. Albert holds a personal record at East High School.
Albert joined the...
Robert Edmonds
Jan 7, 2025
Robert Edmonds, affectionately known as "Chinn" was born February 4th, 1935 to Asalee (Durham) and Alex Edmonds in Brinkley, Arkansas. He was the second son of seven siblings. He departed this life on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025 at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa at the age of 89. He was preceded in death by his loving and devoted...
Robert Lee Anderson Jr.
Jan 6, 2025
Robert Lee Anderson Jr., was born on December 26, 1953, to Robert Lee and Darlene (Wright) Anderson Sr. He grew up in Waterloo, Iowa for most of his life. Robert was educated and graduated from East High School in 1970. He joined the Navy and served to protect his country. Robert continued his educational career by attending the University of...
Calvin Nesbitt
Jan 1, 2025
Calvin L. Nesbitt, 98, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at the VA Central Iowa Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. His visitation will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Kyles A.M.E. Zion Church in Des Moines from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Calvin's funeral will immediately follow his visitation and begin at 12:00...
Nichelle Henderson
Dec 31, 2024
Nichelle Henderson went to be with the Lord on December 31, 2024, at the age of 52. She passed away surrounded by her loving family and friends in her final moments. Nichelle was a woman of immense humor, boldness, and wisdom, cherishing every moment spent with her loved ones. Her passion for helping others, her unwavering spirit, and her radiant...
Diane Brown
Dec 30, 2024
Diane Brown passed away at the age of 68 at Iowa Methodist on December 30,2024. Memorial services are pending.
Diane Renae Brown, age 68, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines on Monday, December 30th, 2024, surrounded by loved ones after a long battle with cancer. Her body has been cremated and a celebration of...
Jeffrey Sorensen
Dec 28, 2024
Jeffrey Lynn Sorensen 41 born in Des Moines Iowa to Carla Sorensen and Jeffrey McFaddenn on October 21,1983 passed away on December 28,2024. Jeff leaves behind 4 children Jeffrey Jr,, Raelynn, Avalynn, Davia. His mother Carla and siblings Jessica (Jesse) Sorensen, Dawn (Antonio) Hunter, Nalisha, Tyreaka, Jeffrey,his granddaughter Willow and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Jeff enjoyed being...
Loretta Goldman
Dec 23, 2024
Loretta V. Goldman was born on April 4th, 1943, to James and Roma (Buckner) Goldman in Columbia, Missouri. Loretta Goldman was educated in the Columbia Public Schools and graduated from Hickman High School.
Lorretta accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior at a young age and attended Wright Temple Church of God in Christ. After moving to Des Moines, Iowa, she...
Michael Welch Sr.
Dec 20, 2024
Michael Dennis Welch Sr. was born on September 18, 1941, to Harold Sr. and Elizabeth Welch in Des Moines, Iowa. He was educated through the Des Moines public school system and graduated from East high school. Michael was an all-American athlete. He played football, ran track and wrestled for Des Moines East high school. After attending East high school Michael...
Ina Boone
Dec 20, 2024
Ina Boone of Des Moines IA passed away at the University of Iowa in Iowa City at the age of 53. Ina Louise Boone had a heart made of pure gold. She will be truly missed by all of us but we will carry her close in our hearts. Memorial Services are pending.
Anthony Benson
Dec 19, 2024
Anthony Benson, 61, passed away on December 19, 2024 in Des Moines, Iowa.
Please keep this family in your prayers.
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