Douglas Arvin Van Zee, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on
July 24, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa, at the age of 60. Born on July 15, 1965, in Cedar
Falls, Iowa, Douglas lived a life characterized by compassion, adventure, and
dedication to family and community.
For 25 years, he dedicated himself as an insurance representative at different insurance
companies ending with Humana, where he was known not just for his work ethic but
also for the warmth and kindness he extended to colleagues and clients alike. He
pursued his education at Cary High School in North Carolina, g
Clarence Cavil was born on December 22nd, 1951, and passed away in Des Moines, Iowa on July 18th, 2025, at the age of 73. Services are pending for a later date.
DeLisa Renae McGregory was born on May 9, 1961, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Gwendolyn Quick and Earl Richardson. On July 15, 2025, Lisa went home to be with her Lord and Savior, leaving behind a legacy of bold love, unfiltered honesty, and an unshakable zest for life.
A lifelong resident of Des Moines, Lisa was educated in the Des Moines Public School system and proudly graduated from Roosevelt High School. Despite facing numerous medical challenges throughout her life, Lisa never let anything slow her down. She embodied resilience. She could have coined the now popular phase: “We Outside.” Whet
Kendrick George Manus was born on July 27, 1987, in Clinton, Iowa.
He attended Des Moines Christian School, Iowa Christian Academy, Forreston High School and graduated from Waukee High School in 2006. He later earned his AA degree from Des Moines Area Community College and worked primarily in project management/logistics for large companies for many years.
Kendrick was outgoing, hardworking and kind-hearted with a great sense of humor, loved his family and had many friends - he never knew a stranger. He played drums, was a good artist and played basketball and football in high school.
Kendrick
Anthony "Tony" Duke, passed away on July 3, 2025, at the age of 64, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Born on May 13, 1961, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Jerry Russell and Paula Duke, Anthony was raised in the heart of the city where he attended North High School before transferring to Tech High School, from which he graduated.
Following his education, Anthony honorably served in the Army, demonstrating his dedication to his country. After his time in the military, he embarked on a successful career in information technology, specializing in various cyber security roles. Anthony took p
