OBITUARIES

Gennaro Guiseppe Nucaro

Jimmy Nucaro was born on June 20, 1942, in Terravecchia, Italy. He passed away peacefully at home in Des Moines, Iowa, on February 7, 2026. Jimmy was loved by many. He enjoyed cooking—especially making his famous spaghetti sauce—spending hours in his garden, and sharing his deep love for Jesus. He came to the United States from Italy with very little and worked tirelessly to provide for his family in Iowa. Jimmy dedicated 51 years of service to Iowa Methodist Medical Center a

Feb 11

Connie Lafferty

Connie Jean Lafferty, age 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Connie was born on February 14, 1945, to Nial and Mamie Mullins. Throughout her life, she devoted herself to caring for others, working as a daycare provider for the majority of her career. Her nurturing spirit, patience, and love left a lasting impression on the many children and families she served over the years. Connie is survived by her children: Debra (Brad) Ray, (William) Douglas Wambs

Feb 2

Daniel Ray LambMenneke

Daniel Ray LambMenneke was born on September 3, 1952, in Algona, Iowa. Throughout his life, Daniel was known for his strong spirit, resilience, and the deep love he had for his family. He valued his relationships and took pride in being a father, grandfather, and brother in the church. He was a man of deep faith who loved God and faithfully served in his church, which he attended for more than 30 years. His faith shaped every part of his life and guided the values he held mos

Jan 28

Laurel Kay Jordison

Laurel Kay Jordison was born on May 10, 1954, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Laurel passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, at Kavanagh House, surrounded by her loving family. Laurel is survived by her husband, Dennis Jordison; her daughter, Jennifer Brunsvold; and her grandchildren, Danielle (Adam) Bricker, Chris Brunsvold, and Zach Brunsvold. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Asher Bricker and Mia Bricker. Laurel is additionally survived by her

Jan 13

Teresa Rodriguez

Nacida el 14 de octubre de 1974 en Morazán Yoro, Honduras. Se fue a la casa del padre el 10 de enero del 2026. Tere, como muchos la conocían, fue una mujer alegre, cercana y generosa. Le gustaba socializar, platicar, bailar y brindar consejos a los demás. Siempre dio prioridad a su familia y a su esposo, Antonio, con quien formó una hermosa familia de cuatro hijos. Su vida estuvo marcada por el amor, la entrega y el cuidado constante hacia su hogar y hacia quienes más amaba.

Jan 13

James Dearduff

James Edward Dearduff, 81, passed away Saturday, January 10 th at Walnut Ridge Senior Living where he had resided for just over a year. Jim was born August 11, 1944, in Des Moines, Iowa. He grew up in West Des Moines, graduated from Valley and later taught at Valley and raised his own children in West Des Moines. His three grandsons are proud third generation WDM graduates. In addition to teaching Social Studies, Jim sold tickets at many of Valley's sporting events,

Jan 13

Kenneth "Kenny" William Meehan

A link to the livestreamed service can be found here . Kenneth “Kenny” William Meehan June 18, 1933 – December 21, 2025 92 Years Old Kenneth W. Meehan, age 92, passed away peacefully into the arms of our Lord, at home, on December 21, 2025. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at Sacred Heart Church on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at 11:00 am with Fr. Chris Hartshorn officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service, at the church. (1627 Grand Ave, We

Dec 26, 2025

Aaron Eugene Morney

Aaron Eugene Morney was born on May 13, 1963, in Albia, Iowa, and passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025, at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. Aaron lived a life centered on simple joys and meaningful connections. He worked in several roles throughout his life, including at Des Moines General Hospital, the Greyhound Bus Station, and as a CNA at various health care facilities, where his caring nature touched many lives. Aaron enjoyed fishing, four-wheeling, and most

Dec 15, 2025

Rosalba Martínez Landeros

Rosalba Martínez Landeros nació el 10 de enero de 1971 en Amatitán, Jalisco, México, un lugar lleno de historia, tradición y familia. Desde joven se caracterizó por su noble corazón, su alegría y su capacidad de dar amor a todos los que la rodeaban. A lo largo de su vida, Rosalba fue una mujer fuerte, entregada y de gran espíritu. Su presencia siempre llenó de cariño, unión y fortaleza a su familia. En sus últimos años enfrentó una difícil etapa de enfermedad que la mantuvo p

Nov 28, 2025

Dacia Deanne (Deaton) Brooks

Dacia Deanne (Deaton) Brooks , 70, of Lynnville, Iowa, passed away at her home on November 15, 2025. Dacia was born on October 18, 1955, in Iowa, to Helen Tschirgi and Glenn Deaton. She spent most of her life in West Des Moines, where she built lasting connections through her many years of work at Dahl’s Grocery Store and Sam’s Club. Known for her feisty spirit and love for bringing people together, Dacia delighted in leading activities with her friends and took pride in ensu

Nov 19, 2025

Patrick Brennan

Patrick was born on November 25th, 1984, in Des Moines, Iowa and adopted by Dorothy and Jerry Brennan. He attended Holy Trinity and Dowling in Des Moines and served as an altar boy in the Holy Trinity Parish. Patrick was a proud Drake alumnus as well. Patrick Brennan met the love of his life, Stephanie Brennan, who inspired him to become a teacher so they could spend summers together raising their children. He was the heart of a loving family. He is survived by his mothers, D

Oct 16, 2025