Obituaries
Darwin Nystrom
Apr 27, 2013
Darwin "Dagger" Doyle Nystrom was born January 4, 1939 in Des Moines, IA. After attending East High School, he joined the US Marines and spent his duty time at Camp Pendleton in San Diego. He was so proud of being a Marine that it helped shape his work ethic, his pride in country, and how he ran his household. In...
Esma Shook
Apr 27, 2013
Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 1 pm at Union Baptist Church with interment to follow at Chapel Hill Cemetery. Esma was born June 25, 1948 to Clarence and Talta (Green) Beechum in Ottumwa, Iowa. She was one of 10 children. Esma worked at Sears and then was a long time employee of Holmes Murphy. Esma was married...
Ethel 'Marie' Crow
Apr 25, 2013
No obituary found for this tribute. Visitation MAY 1. 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home 3500 Sixth Avenue Des Moines, IA, US, 50313 info@hendersonhighlandparkfuneralhome.com http://www.hendersonhighlandparkfuneralhome.com Family present MAY 1. 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home 3500 Sixth Avenue Des Moines, IA, US, 50313 info@hendersonhighlandparkfuneralhome.com http://www.hendersonhighlandparkfuneralhome.com
Larry Jay Western
Apr 25, 2013
Larry Western passed away on April 25, 2013. Larry was a good hearted person; he had a good sense of humor and was one of the favorite uncles of the family. He loved stock cars, truck driving, chopppers, playing darts and pool and most of all, spending time with his family. Larry will be missed by his children, Keisha Burkman,...
Lutie R. Gibson
Apr 23, 2013
Lutie Rayetta (Hutchins) Gibson was born on September 21, 1944 to Marvin Hutchins and Dorothy Ella (Wilhite) Hutchins in Mexico, Missouri. Lutie was educated in the Columbia Public School System and after her graduation from Garfield High School, she set out to make her way in the world. Lutie moved to Des Moines in 1962 and soon obtained employment with...
Elder Anderson Norwood
Apr 14, 2013
Anderson Norwood was born December 17, 1948 to Ike and Hattie Lee (Craft) Norwood in Goodman, Mississippi. Anderson was the only child of this union. Anderson was educated in the Durant, Mississippi School system where he graduated in 1967. Shortly after graduation he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. It was in the Marine Corps that he got his...
Marvella A. 'Marvie' Molano
Apr 13, 2013
Marvella Aleene (Cooper) Molano was born February 19, 1944 to Everett and Juanita (Lee) Cooper in Des Moines, Iowa. She was educated the Des Moines Public School System where she graduated. Marvie, as she was affectionately known, moved away from home at a young age. She worked several vocations before becoming a full time mom and homemaker. She was employed...
Leonard Carl Dudley
Apr 5, 2013
No obituary found for this tribute. Visitation APR 11. 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home 3500 Sixth Avenue Des Moines, IA, US, 50313 info@hendersonhighlandparkfuneralhome.com http://www.hendersonhighlandparkfuneralhome.com Family present APR 11. 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home 3500 Sixth Avenue Des Moines, IA, US, 50313 info@hendersonhighlandparkfuneralhome.com http://www.hendersonhighlandparkfuneralhome.com
Tammy Lynne Taylor
Apr 1, 2013
Tammy L. Taylor, 52, died Monday, April 1, 2013 following a week of tender hospice care at Kavanagh House. She was a lifelong resident of Des Moines. Despite enduring great pain from pancreatic cancer, Tammy never complained or felt sorry for herself. In dying as in life, she remained concerned about the needs and feelings of others. One way Tammy...
Evelyn Blance Oakley
Mar 29, 2013
No obituary found for this tribute. Memorial service APR 3. 06:00 PM Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home 3500 Sixth Avenue Des Moines, IA, US, 50313 info@hendersonhighlandparkfuneralhome.com http://www.hendersonhighlandparkfuneralhome.com
Charles Lee Burkett-Cason
Mar 27, 2013
No obituary found for this tribute. Cemetery Details Iowa Veteran's Cemetery Van Meter, IA, Visitation APR 3. 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home 3500 Sixth Avenue Des Moines, IA, US, 50313 info@hendersonhighlandparkfuneralhome.com http://www.hendersonhighlandparkfuneralhome.com Family present APR 3. 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home 3500 Sixth Avenue Des Moines, IA, US, 50313 info@hendersonhighlandparkfuneralhome.com...
Fredrick Anderson Hurley
Mar 21, 2013
Fredrick Anderson Hurley was born December 19, 1968 in Carthage, Mississippi to John Fredrick and Emma Sue (Jackson) Hurley. Fred attended and graduated from Provine High School in Jackson Mississippi. He furthered his education by attending Jackson State University where he majored in Biology and earned his Bachelor of Science degree. He also received his Masters degree in Business Administration...
Ira Fredrick Hicks, Jr
Mar 11, 2013
Ira Frederick Hicks, Jr. was born December 3, 1954 in Des Moines, Iowa to Ira and Carmel (Turner) Hicks. Ira attened Dowling High School and upon graduation enlisted in the United States Navy. He served honorably in Viet Nam prior to his discharge. It was in the Navy that Ira developed his culinary skills and recieved a degree in Culinary...
Ariona Harden
Mar 11, 2013
Ariona Harden was born on February 26, 2006 to Daniel Harden Jr. and Chloe Lockhart. She has one little brother that made her smile D'Majae Harden. Ariona has been through quite the journey since her first breath. She was born with Dandy Walker Syndrome along with other complications. She was immediately flown to Iowa City and it was said that...
Raasheema Dalynn Scott
Mar 8, 2013
Raasheema Dalynn Scott was born November 7, 1971 in Des Moines, Iowa to Richard and Roxanne (Newman) Scott. She-She, as she was affectionately called, graduated from Valley High School in West Des Moines The only girl in a house full of boys, Raasheema held her own. She played all the "boy sports" and was as rough and tough as they...
Yvette M. Lampkin
Feb 28, 2013
Yvette Marie Lampkin was born January 28, 1964 to Nathaniel and Betty (Moore) Lampkin in Des Moines, Iowa. She was educated in the Des Moines Public School system where she graduated from Des Moines Tech High. After graduation, Yvette moved to California where she worked for the Los Angeles Times for 13 years. While in California she gave birth to...
Sherwood Earl Brown Jr
Feb 24, 2013
Mr. Sherwood Earl Brown, Jr was born September 25, 1951 to Sherwood E. Brown Sr, and Mildred Brown in Des Moines, Iowa. He had one sister, Darlene. Sherwood was educated in the Des Moines Public Schools and attended North High where he graduated in 1969. Sherwoood was a hard worker. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service as a mail...
Lyn Marie Lighon Diggs
Feb 2, 2013
Lyn Marie Lighon Diggs was born August 11, 1960 to Sharon and Ronald Diggs, in Des Moines, Iowa. The family moved to Denver, Colorado where Lyn attended college prior to serving in theUnited States Air Force. Lyn was employed in Colorado by Empowerment, an outreach program for victims of domestic violence. Lyn was highly successful in her career. Lyn was...
Duwaine Shelton
Feb 2, 2013
Duwaine Shelton was born on January 14, 1944 in Sioux City, Iowa to the proud parents Tommy James Heidleberg and Alice Shelton Morris. Duwaine attended and graduated from Central High School, He later went to work for the Department of Transportation for 17 years until he retired. Duwaine was a loving caring man who never met a stranger. His hobbies...
Lonie Mae George
Jan 30, 2013
Lonie M. George was born in Dothan, Alabama. She graduated high school in Jacksonville, Florida. Lonie moved to Des Moines in the 1960's and worked as a housekeeper and bartender while raising her only daughter, Dorothy. Lonie loved her grandsons dearly and they returned that love. She also extended that love to her great grandchildren. Lonie passed away on January...
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