Obituaries
Steven Fields
Sep 28, 2014
Steven "Stevie" Fields was born on October 27, 1964 in Des Moines, IA. His parents, Margaret Fields and Grant Townsell Sr., both preceded him in death. Stevie was educated in the Des Moines Public School District and graduated from Roosevelt High School. Steven continued his education and graduated with his Bachelor's Degree. Stevie's strong belief in education led him to...
Joseph Kariuki
Sep 26, 2014
.Joseph M. Kariuki was born December 31, 1965 in Gathaithi Kenya to Stephen Kariuki Cichimu and Prisillah Wachuka (Macharia) Kariuki; the youngest of five children. Joseph completed his primary education at Kionjoini High School in Mranga, Kenya. He went on to obtain certification from Des Moines Area Community College. Joseph immigrated to the United States and moved to Des Moines...
Orange Allen Thomas
Sep 23, 2014
Orange Allen Thomas was born July 23, 1930 in Knob Noster, Missouri to George and Dovie Ann (Bruner) Thomas. Orange was educated in the Knob Noster School district where he graduated and soon enlisted in the United States Army. Orange served overseas in the Korean War. He was very proud of his service to his country. After his discharge he...
Sheryl Lynn Jones-Burrell
Sep 23, 2014
Sheryl Lynn Jones-Burrell was born on June 6, 1955 to William (Bill) Perry and Blossom Taylor-Jones, in Des Moines, IA. She was educated in the Des Moines Public School District and graduated from East High School On June 7, 1972 two hearts became one when Sheryl married the love of her life, Roger Burrell. Between the two of them they...
Donna Marie Daye
Sep 20, 2014
Donna Marie (Dixon) Daye was born April 14, 1938 in Des Moines, Iowa to John and Wille Mae (Dixon) Cooley. Donna was a lifelong resident of Des Moines, graduating from North High School. Donna was always a caregiver. Home and family were very important to her. She took great pride in keeping a clean and orderly home. Donna had dinner...
Juanita Sayles Brown
Sep 19, 2014
Juanita "Nita Brown" was born October 29, 1927 in Nowata County, Okla. to the union of Hayes and Eva (Rowe) Sayles. She was the last of 14 children. Juanita attended Sanders School on Big Creek in Nowata County, Okla. She professed her hope in Christ at an early age. She was married to Louis Brown and they had one son,...
Danette Burse
Sep 17, 2014
Danette (Dana) Burse, the daughter of Beverly and Charles Reese, and Lawrence Cooley, was born in Des Moines, IA, March 15, 1969. Danette enjoyed a long time relationship with Curtis Taylor Sr. From this relationship, Curtis Taylor Jr. was born. Both parents worked diligently to inspire him to be independent, proud, respectful and successful. After attending Southeast Missouri State University,...
Joan M. Loggins
Sep 10, 2014
Joan Marie Loggins was born May 3, 1934 in Ottumwa, Iowa to Benjamin L Dant and Mable Alea Ilea Alvina Buckman Dant. Joan was educated in the Ottumwa Public Schools before the family moved to Des Moines approximately 65 years ago. She received her secondary education and graduated from Des Moines Tech High. After graduation, Joan was employed by the...
Doyle Buckner
Sep 1, 2014
Doyle Leonard Buckner was born on October 21, 1991 to Antoine Buckner and Bridget Stovall. He was educated in the Des Moines Public School District and graduated from East High School in 2010. He continued his education at Des Moines Area Community College. Doyle confessed Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at a young age. He was a lifelong...
Billy G. Boyd
Aug 31, 2014
Billy G. Boyd was born was born May 14, 1931 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Will and Mary Dee Boyd. He was one of six children. After high school, Billy and his brother, Joe, enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He served in the Korean War and was honorably discharged. Upon coming home, Billy married Delores (Dee) Brown of...
Margaret Irene Buckner
Aug 29, 2014
Margaret Buckner, (affectionately called Irene) was born on February 7, 1949 to Otis and Mary (Griffin) Buckner in Honeywell, MO. Irene was blessed with three children: Donita, Billie and VanQuilla. She also raised two of her granddaughters. Irene loved her family and would do anything for them. All of her children and grandchildren knew Irene was a "NO Nonsense" Mama...
Stephanie Marie Calhoun
Aug 26, 2014
Stephanie Marie Calhoun was born June 11, 1957 in Iowa City, Iowa to Stephen Lee Walton and Juanita J. Sayles Walton. Stephanie was educated in the Des Moines Public Schools and was most recently employed by Hy-Vee Foods, where she worked for the past five years. As a child she was baptized at Union Baptist Church and was a member...
Deann Louise Scullark
Aug 21, 2014
DeAnn Louise Scullark was born on January 29, 1954 in Marshalltown, IA to John Burton Sr. and Ruth Mowery. Later on in her childhood, The Lord entrusted her upbringing to Charles and Dora Scullark. She was educated in the Waterloo Public School District and graduated from Waterloo East High School. She continued her education at Des Moines Area Community College...
Sharon Kay Jones
Aug 19, 2014
Sharon Kay Bigley Jones was born on June 6, 1944 in Des Moines, IA to William and Della (Cornielson) Bigley. She was educated in the Des Moines Public School District and attended East High School. Sharon was a great homemaker who was blessed with three children. She lived life to the fullest and was well rounded. She could be found...
Maxine Coleman
Aug 11, 2014
Maxine is the daughter of Hazel Coleman and Cecil Edwards. Born July 2, 1958 in Des Moines, IA and educated in the Des Moines Public school system where she graduated from Tech High School. She was employed with Fay and the Des Moines Public schools as a bus driver. After Maxine retired she enjoyed spending time with family and friends,...
Mr. Lindsay Harris Sr
Aug 5, 2014
Mr. Lindsay Lindell Harris, Sr. was born July 12, 1941 to Walter and Nora Harris in Arkansas. He was raised and educated in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Schools where he graduated from Milwaukee High School. Shortly after high school he enlisted in The United States Army. Lindsay later moved to Minneapolis and then Des Moines, IA in 2002 where he settled down....
Laura Allen
Aug 3, 2014
Mrs. Laura Belle Allen was born February 8, 1936 to George Bruner and Hattie Mae (Buckner) Bruner in Fulton, Missouri where she grew up. She later moved to Jacksonville, Illinois with her family where she attended school. In 1958, at the age of 22, Laura moved to Des Moines, IA. Four short years later, in 1962, Laura married the love...
Cutina Johnson
Jul 28, 2014
Cutina's family is asking that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the funeral home. A tribute service will he held starting at 11 am at Henderson's Funeral Home immediately followed by a graveside committal service at 1 pm at Glendale Cemetery. Cemetery Details Glendale Cemetery 4901 University Des Moines, IA, 50310 Tribute Service AUG 8. 11:00 AM -...
James Edward Botts
Jul 26, 2014
James E. Botts was born August 2, 1952 in Des Moines, Iowa to Charles and Tereca (Hickman) Botts. He was educated in the Des Moines Public School system where he graduated from East High School. James later attained his Associates Degree in the Arts from DMACC. James (also known as Fats or Fat Daddy) was a quiet, kind man. He...
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