Obituaries
Lawrence (Larry) McLachlan
Jul 13, 2024
Lawrence “Larry” Osmond McLachlan III, known affectionately as LMak, passed away at the age 55 in Des Moines, Iowa, on July 13, 2024. He was born on February 4, 1969, in Hartford, Connecticut to Lawrence Osmond and Dorret June (Ortega) McLachlan Jr.
The McLachlan family relocated to Urbandale, IA where Lawrence continued his education in the West Des Moines School System...
Margaret M. May
Jul 7, 2024
A Memorial Service will be held at Henderson's Chapel on Friday, July 12, 2024 at the hour of 11:00 A.M.
Margaret M. May was born April 20th 1925 to Mae Brooks and Charles McCracken in Iowa, with her four siblings. Spending time living in California and graduating high school, she later returned to Des Moines and pursued a career in education...
Elvedit Odzakovic
Jul 7, 2024
Elvedit Odzakovic passed away on July 7, 2024 in Pleasant Hill, IA. A private family burial will take place at Ezan Cemetery in Prole, Iowa.
Darrin "DJ" Demeatrius Dafney Jr.
Jul 6, 2024
Darrin “DJ” Demeatrius Dafney Jr. was a beloved soul whose presence left a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of knowing him. Born on January 26, 1995, in Des Moines, Iowa, Darrin's journey on this earth came to a peaceful close on July 6, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, August...
Donald Leo Burke
Jul 3, 2024
Donald Leo Burke was born on August 21, 1951 in West Alice, WI to Bruno and Phyllis Burke. He graduated from St. Pius High School, also in West Alice, WI.
Don joined the US Navy in 1971 and served 6 years, receiving an honorable discharge in April of 1977. He took pride in being in the Navy and serving his country,...
Nytasha Coil
Jul 2, 2024
Nytasha Coil, age 52, passed away July 2, 2024. Visitation Services will be held at Corinthian Baptist Church, Saturday, July 13, 2024 at noon with Funeral Services beginning at 1:00 P.M.
Nytasha E. Welch-Coil was born on August 7, 1971 to David R. and Ira J. (Thomas) Welch in Des Moines, IA. She was educated in the Des Moines Public...
Lutfija Delic
Jun 26, 2024
Lutfija Delic, passed away on June 26, 2024 in Des Moines, IA. He was buried in a traditional manner in Prole, IA at Ezan Cemetery.
Robert "Gene" Payne
Jun 25, 2024
Robert "Gene" Payne, 87, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at the Rehab Center of Des Moines IA. He was born September 15, 1936 to the late James Etheridge and Elsie (Davis) Payne in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
Gene loved fishing, family and music. He brought joy to many over the years playing and singing country music. He is preceded in...
Lynnise Smith
Jun 22, 2024
Lynnise Smith, 50, of Roswell, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Iowa Methodist Hospital. Visitation will be on Monday, July 1, 2024, at the Evangelistic Missionary Church of God In Christ, in Des Moines, Iowa, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Her homegoing funeral celebration will follow her visitation and begin at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Hill...
Izet Nislic
Jun 15, 2024
Izet Nislic passed away at the age of 82. A private family burial was taken place at Ezan Cemetery in Prole Iowa
Helen Bothwell
Jun 14, 2024
Helen was greeted by our Lord at the Gates of Heaven on Friday, June 14, 2024. She was born the third child to the union of Estelle and Luther Bothwell on September 23, 1946 in Attalla, Alabama.
Helen’s education began at Attalla Junior High School and Norris High School in Attalla, Alabama. After moving to Iowa, she attended and graduated from...
Nafiz Hodzic
Jun 11, 2024
Nafiz Hodzic passed away at the age of 64. A priviate burial was taken place at Glendale Cementery
Elzubeir Abdelmagid
Jun 11, 2024
Elzubeir Abdelmagid passed away at the age of 19. A private family burial was taken place at Ezan Cemetery in Prole Iowa
Deacon Leon Bradley
Jun 9, 2024
Deacon Leon Bradley, age 72 passed away June 9th, 2024 surrounding by his family. Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Mt. Hebron Baptist Church from 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. His funeral service will immediately follow and begin at 12:00 p.m. with Reverend Bobby Young officiating. A private family burial will be held at a later date.
Leon...
Virginia Camp
Jun 8, 2024
Virginia Camp, age 61, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away on 6/8/2024. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at Elpis Christian Fellowship. Immediately following her visitation her funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m. with Overseer Tammy Harris officiating. Burial will follow at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines.
Virginia Louise Camp was born on...
Aisha Feryal Zafar
Jun 6, 2024
Aisha Zafar, age 60, passed away in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 6, 2024. On June 8, 2024, a prayer will take place at the Islamic Center of Des Moines at 1:30 pm, with interment following at Jordan Cemetery in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Jonathan Lamont Morning
Jun 3, 2024
Jonathan Lamont Morning, 45 of Des Moines, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024.Jonathan Lamont Morning was born August 24, 1978, to John and Bobbie (Ford) Morning in Davenport,Iowa. He began his education in the Davenport School System. He loved to research and self-study. Hewas always eager to learn more and improve himself. Those ambitions led him to Des Moines,...
Tarez Williams
May 31, 2024
Tarez Lee Matthew Williams, 18 years old of Des Moines, Iowa passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
Tarez was born on April 22, 2006, in Des Moines, Iowa to his father, Samuel Washington and mother, Latice Williams. He grew up in Des Moines, where he attended North...
Cainyona Gates-Thomas
May 31, 2024
Cainyona Gates-Thomas, 21 of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on May 31, 2024.
Cainyona—Nevon Ikeshia Gates-Thomas was born on June 18, 2002 to Jeree’ Thomas and Cainan Gates III in Davenport, IA. She was educated and working towards getting her General Education Diploma.
Yonna was a beautiful child. She was always full of love, life and laughter. Yonna was a protector and...
Wayne Slayden Sr.
May 23, 2024
Wayne Slayden Sr., 87, of Rochester, MN, and formerly of Des Moines, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at the Blair Chapel Cemetery in St. Charles, Iowa, at 3:00 p.m.
He was born in Iowa on October 30, 1938, to Ammon and Grace (Wright) Slayden. Wayne grew up in...
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