Obituaries
Dorothy Ann Van Pelt
Jan 2, 2014
Dorothy Ann (Todden) Van Pelt was born April 1, 1929 in Clarke county, Iowa to William and Phoebe Hill Todden. Dorothy graduated from Osceola High School and after a brief stint working in a factory as a munitions assembler, Dorothy settled into married life with John Van Pelt. Dorothy loved being a homemaker. She and John were blessed with a...
Trixie Ward
Jan 2, 2014
Trixie Wells Ward was born March 26, 1932 in Mount Pleasant, Iowa to Florence Wells and Peter Waples. She was the second of eight children. Trixie attended the local schools and graduated from Mount Pleasant High School, in 1950. She moved to Des Moines, Iowa and attended Broadlawns School of Nursing and graduated with her L.P.N. license. She was employed...
Mr. James W. Cook, Jr
Jan 1, 2014
Mr. James Wilbert Cook, Jr. was born in Alabama on June 8, 1925 to James Cook, Sr. and Georgia Ford. James enlisted in the United States Marine Corps as a young man and worked as a self-employed entrepreneur most of his life. James married the love of his life Mary Coplen in 2004 at Morningstar Baptist Church where they were...
George Edward Rector
Dec 28, 2013
George was born August 12, 1926, in Des Moines, Iowa, to George M. & Rena Rector. He was the youngest of their three children, including sister Flossie and brother Wilmer. George attended McKinley Elementary School and then Lincoln High School. Shortly after he was born, he moved to Hamburg, Iowa, and then he moved back to Des Moines in 1936....
Mr. James Manuel
Dec 26, 2013
Mr. James Michael Manuel was born September 6, 1949 to Alvin Henry Manuel, Sr. and Carrie Jane Williams in Des Moines, Iowa. "Mike" was educated in the Des Moines Public Schools and lived in Des Moines all of his life. Mike was someone you just had to get to know to understand his personality. He was outspoken and had a...
Mr. Leroy Williams
Dec 26, 2013
Leroy Williams was born July 12, 1959 to Walter Williams and Annie Marshall Williams in Des Moines, Iowa. Leroy was educated in the Des Moines Public School System where he graduated from Des Moines Tech High. Leroy loved to tinker with things and he loved cars. Tech had an automotive class, so he fit right in. He developed his love...
Mrs. Maria Hawkins
Dec 22, 2013
Mrs. Maria Hawkins was born January 6, 1945 in Des Moines, Iowa to Charles and Eleanor Boston. She remained a resident of Des Moines her entire life. Additionally, Maria was a dedicated member of St. John's Catholic Church. Maria graduated from East High School in 1963 and went on to attend Grandview College. She worked for over ten years at...
Dorothea Parker
Dec 19, 2013
Mrs. Dorothea Parker, the mother of Minister Lacinda McClendon, passed away on December 19th, 2013. Cemetery Details Iowa Veteran's Cemetery Van Meter, IA, Funeral Service DEC 27. 11:00 AM Union Baptist Church East University and McCormick Des Moines, IA, US
Leona Ruth Galbreath
Dec 19, 2013
Mrs. Leona Galbreath was born on March 12, 1923 in Des Moines, IA to Orfice Boyers and Martha Goodwin. She was educated in the Des Moines Public School District and graduated from East High School. She was self employed for the majority of her career, working in the domestic cleaning service industry. Mrs. Galbreath was joined in holy matrimony to...
Rev. Harold Davis Jr
Dec 7, 2013
Reverend Harold Davis, Jr. 81 passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2013. He lived in Des Moines for the past six years. Rev. Davis was Pastor of King of Kings Missionary Baptist Church, Des Moines, IA for 3 years; interim pastor at Corinthian Baptist Church for 1 year and pastor of Second Baptist Church in Fort Madison, IA for 35...
Viola Jones
Dec 6, 2013
Viola Mozella Jones was born January 11, 1951 in Des Moines, Iowa to James Williams and Mary Magdeline Allen. Viola was educated in the Des Moines Public School system where she graduated. After graduation she found employment as a guest room attendant until her retirement. Viola was a very social person who loved family gatherings. She enjoyed cooking and playing...
Herbert 'Herbie' Louis Whitfield
Dec 2, 2013
Herbert 'Herbie' Louis Whitfield was born September 16, 1954 in St. Louis, MO to Herbert Sargent and Melvina Whitfield. He was one of eighteen children. Herbie did a brief stint in the United States Navy after his graduation from North High School. He was pursuing a degree in Language Interpretation from DMACC. Herbie loved fishing and woodworking and man could...
Marva M. Harris
Dec 2, 2013
Marva Marie (Keyes) Harris was born August 24, 1939 in Des Moines, Iowa to Thomas and Ada Mae (Freeman) Keyes. Marva graduated from East High School and also took some college level classes. Marva loved the Lord and was a long time member of Shiloh Baptist Church where she was the Minister of Music. Marva's contralto voice was a rich...
Ms. Lynda L. Carr
Nov 22, 2013
Lynda L. Carr, 65, went to her resting place on November 22, 2013. A memorial visitation will be held 11 a.m., November 27, 2013 at Henderson's Highland Park Funeral home. Lynda is survived by her children LaTonya Walter, Charles and Wanda Swanson; her grandchildren, Carlos Jr. ,Ashely, Reinaldo, Orlando, Adrien, R'E'onna, Lavios, Antonio, Alzavier, Teirra, and Jeziah; Her great-grandchildren; her...
Mr. Edward 'Babe' Holt Jr
Nov 22, 2013
Mr. Edward ' Babe' Holt, Jr. went to heaven on November 22, 2013. Funeral services will be held 12p.m., Monday December 2,2013 at Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home. Edward is survived by his wife, Yolanda Holt; his children, Arichica Holt and Shi-lea Holt; step-son, Shamair Gainey; Grandmother Laverne Burrell;four grandchildren; his mother Trudy Holt; his siblings, Harold, Leesa, Arichica, and...
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...
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