Obituaries
Pamela Renee Robinson
Nov 15, 2013
Pamela Renee Robinson was born in San Antonio, TX to Larry Brooks, Sr. and Emilie Marcia Benson. Pamela was a military dependent and lived in various cities and countries, including Germany. She moved to Des Moines, IA with her family in 1978. She attended and graduated from Roosevelt High School. After high school she continued her education and received college...
Linda Bisignano
Nov 11, 2013
Linda Bisignano, restaurateur and owner of Chuck's Restaurant in Highland Park, passed away on November 11, 2013. She was 64 years old. Linda's family opened Chuck's in 1956. After her father passed away, Linda took over as manager. Her legacy of feeding the poor, hungry, and elderly during the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons will go on this year as planned....
Raoulyn Francine Perry
Nov 2, 2013
Raoulyn Francine Perry was born in Des Moines, Iowa on April 28, 1952 to the late Ralph F. Parker and Mary F. (Villanueva) Parker. Raoulyn was a lifelong resident of Des Moines and a graduate of Des Moines Technical High School. Raoulyn was employed by Qwest for over 30 years before her retirement. Raoulyn had several "loves" in her life....
Madelyn Mae Delaney
Oct 28, 2013
Madelyn Mae (Smith) Delaney was born the youngest of three children to Morris Ivus Smith, Sr. and Thelma Joan Graves on December 18, 1941. Madelyn gave birth to four children: Dianna Lynn, Bryan Kenneth, Roxanna Darlene and Darrell Ray. Madelyn set an example of family to all her children. She was an exceptional mother and close friend. Madelyn's commitment to...
Ms. Jeanette L. Bruce
Oct 19, 2013
Jeanette Lena Bruce was born October 15, 1932 in Marshalltown, Iowa, the only child of Earl and Juanita Spencer Gilmore. Jeanette and her family moved to Des Moines when she was still a child. She attended and graduated from East High School at the age of 16. Always a bright and inquisitive student, Jeanette went back to school and attained...
Mr. Douglas John Althaus
Oct 18, 2013
Doug Althaus was born in Watertown South Dakota, on September 18,1953 to Robert Althaus,Sr. & Joyce Althaus. He was raised with his sister Helen and two brothers, Robert Jr. and James. He attended Amos Jr. Tech High School, which many know as Central Campus. Doug served in the U.S Navy with the rank of Seamans Apprentice. He worked in a...
Ms. Janice Elaine Evans
Oct 16, 2013
Janice Elaine Evans (Stovall) was born November 25, 1940 to Warren Henry Stovall and Alberta Burkett Stovall in Des Moines, Iowa. Janice was a lifelong resident of Des Moines. She attended and graduated from Des Moines East High School. After graduation she obtained employment with the State of Iowa, Department of Natural Resources. She retired in 1995 to spend more...
Ms. Mary L Tindrell-Tate
Oct 7, 2013
Mary L. Tindrell-Tate, 85, passed away on October 7, 2013. A memorial service will be held 4p.m.; Sunday, October 13, 2013 at New Jerusalem COGIC. She is survived by her 8 children; 7 grandchildren; 2 sister; her brother; along with a host of extended relatives and friends. Memorial service OCT 13. 04:00 PM - 05:30 PM New Jerusalem COGIC IA,...
Ms. Barabra Jean Johnson
Oct 7, 2013
Mother Barbara Jean Johnson was born on December 7th, 1935 in New Orleans, LA, to President and Alice Johnson. She graduated from A. Wettermark High School in Boyce, LA. Mother Johnson was saved at a young age. After moving from Chicago, Mother Johnson was a dedicated member of Mt. Hebron Missionary Baptist Church where she served on the Mothers' Board....
Mr. Russell Rudolph Kemp Sr
Oct 6, 2013
Russell Rudolph Kemp, Sr. was born September 11, 1936 to Louis Kemp and Gladys May Brooks in Des Moines, Iowa. Russell was educated in the Des Moines Public Schools where he graduated from North High School. Russell enlisted in the United States Army where he received a Good Conduct Medal and was later honorably discharged. Russell attended Burns United Methodist...
Betty Louise Kellogg Cooley Wilkerson
Sep 6, 2013
Betty Louise Kellogg Cooley Wilkerson, a native of Des Moines, Iowa who was a resident of Sait Louis Park, MN, died on September 6, 2013 at the age of 81. The daughter of Albert M. Kellogg and Mamie Frances Simmons Kellogg Parkey was born on October 29, 1931 in Des Moines, IA. Betty was preceded in death by her husband,...
Marva Williams Washington
Sep 3, 2013
Marva G. Williams-Washington was born September 16, 1947 in Des Moines, Iowa. She was the only child of Kenneth and Olga Elizabeth (Bibbs) Hill. Marva was educated in the Des Moines Public school system where she graduated from North High School. She later furthered her education at Drake University. Marva worked for Greyhound Transit and the Des Moines Public School...
Mrs. Marcell Nichols Hawkins
Aug 30, 2013
Marcell Nichols Hawkins was born Thursday, October 11, 1923 in Louisiana, Missouri to Cecil and Myrtle Nichols. She was the eldest of six children. Marcell was educated in the Des Moines Public School system and graduated from Des Moines East High School in 1942. That September 18th, she married her lifelong love, Robert Earl Hawkins in Missouri. They were married...
Jason C Miller
Aug 22, 2013
Mr. Jason C. Miller went home to be with the Lord on his birthday, August 22, 2013. The son of Elijah and Elizabeth Miller; Jason was born in Wade, Mississippi and moved to Iowa from Evanston, IL in 2000. Jason was a quiet man who preferred to stay at home and watch cowboys or boxing on TV. He sang in...
Michael 'Big Mike' Dennis Edwards
Aug 13, 2013
Michael Dennis Edwards, known for years as 'Big Mike' passed away August 13, 2013 at the age of 64. Mike lived most of his life in Des Moines where he attended North High School. Mike was a musician and vocalist all his life. He sang in and with numerous bands around the Des Moines area and nationally. In 2009 Mike...
Helen Louise White
Aug 7, 2013
Helen Louise (Flynn) White was born August 26, 1925 to Willie and Naomi Morris Flynn in Des Moines, Iowa. Helen attended the old North High School were she graduated. But Helen had a secret... she and Bob White had slipped away and gotten married while they were still youngsters. They loved and cared for each other until Bob passed away...
Billy Lee Mahaney, Sr
Aug 5, 2013
Billy Mahaney, Sr. was born October 21, 1944 to Marvin Hall and Bertha Mahaney in Montgomery, Missouri. The family moved to Des Moines when he was small and Billy attended the Des Moines Public Schools. After graduation from North High School, Billy enlisted in the Marine Corps. he served honorably in Viet Nam and upon his discharge, returned to Des...
Etta Mae Thomas
Aug 3, 2013
Ms. Etta Mae Thomas, was a lifelong resident of Des Moines, Iowa. Born in Des Moines to Eddie Flynn and Willie Mae (Bryson) Flynn, Etta was educated in the Des Moines Public School system. Etta loved to travel, fish, shop, play dominos and later in life, sing in the choir at Mt. Olive. She also was a member of the...
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