OBITUARIES

Cindy Lee McBride was born on March 1st, 1956 in Centerville, Iowa to Patricia Lee Boyce. Cindy passed away on July 4, 2026, at Every Step Kavanaugh House in Des Moines, Iowa. A memorial service will be held at 4:00PM, on Thursday, July 23rd, 2026, at Brooks Funeral Care, located on 2135 S.W. 9th Street, Des Moines, Iowa. Cindy graduated from Hoover High School in Des Moines, Iowa in 1974. After high school, Cindy attended Indian Hills Community College where she received h

In Loving Memory . . . Mary Ellen Selby January 15, 1936 - June 16, 2026 Mary Ellen was born on January 15, 1936, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Lawrence V. and Mary Alberta (Plummer) Toomey. On January 17, 1953, she married Robert Glenn “Bob” Selby, and together they made their home in Pleasantville, Iowa. Mary Ellen and Bob enjoyed bowling, camping, watching Bears football, and spending time with family and friends. She loved singing, Elvis Presley, and celebrating St. Patrick’s

Kathryn “Kate” Easton (nee Henry) passed away on June 15, 2026, at the tender age of 47 plus 1 day. Born in Eureka, South Dakota, Kate was raised in Mina Lake, South Dakota where she learned to think creatively and discovered her artistic nature. After dabbling in college life, she met and married Phil Easton, then moved to Iowa where she worked for a time at Walmart. However, her true passion and calling was tirelessly focusing on raising and advocating for her children who

Lorraine Dee Scott was born on January 7, 1959, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Ruth and Jerry Peacock. She was one of ten children and cherished the love and connection of her large family throughout her life. Lorraine passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord on June 9, 2026, at the age of 67. Lorraine was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend whose kindness touched many lives. She lovingly raised her four children and opened her heart and home as a foster mothe

Scott Joseph Bull, age 56, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away peacefully on June 10,2026 at Harmony Care Facility in West Des Moines Iowa. Scott was born to Kenneth and Margo Bull on September 14, 1969, in Postville, Iowa where Margo grew up. For the first 7 years of his life, Scott lived in Waterloo, Iowa. At that time, his family was relocated to Detroit, Michigan where Scott made many friends. He graduated from Lee M. Thurston High School in 1988, where he played trumpet in t

Matthew Andrew Bennett, Age 51, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on May 23rd, 2026. Matt was born on December 20th, 1974 in Des Moines to Marcena and John Bennett. Matt was raised on the East Side and graduated Des Moines East High School in 1993. Matt married Lynann in November of 1995 and together raised their four children. Matt served as founder of Des Moines Paranormal Activity Research Team, DPART, for many years and many investigations. Matt volunteered for the Save t

Dixie Lee Long, age 82, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026, at Taylor House Hospice. Dixie was born to Robert Taylor Jones Sr. and Doris May (Pickett) Jones. She grew up alongside her two younger brothers, Frank and Robert Jr. "Bobby." She was baptized at the age of 10 at Chesterfield Church in Des Moines, and her faith in Christ remained a guiding foundation throughout her life. On August 18, 1961, Dixie married the love of her life, Ronald Eugene Lo

Jane Ann Dearden, 84, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026, at UnityPoint Medical Center. Jane was born on October 12, 1941, in Colfax, Iowa, to Stanley and Ruth (Meyer) Miller. She graduated from Colfax High School and later attended beauty school. On October 12, 1961, she married the love of her life, Russell Dearden. Together they were blessed with five children and shared many years of love and devotion. Jane worked for Hallmark Cards for several years, but her greatest

December 18, 1963 — March 27, 2026 Michael John Sams, 62, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at his home in Gardner, Kansas, cause of death was a pulmonary embolism. Mike was born on December 18, 1963, in Des Moines, Iowa. He was the son of Steven and Janet Sams and the brother of Eric Sams and Jennifer Sams Ozbek. Mike graduated from Valley High School in West Des Moines, Iowa on May 30, 1982. Mike became a journeyman meat cutter and worked in the West Des Moines Hy Vee

Laura Ingram, 92, passed away on April 21, 2026, in West Des Moines, IA of heart disease. She was born at home in Ottumwa, IA to Mervle and Janet Baker. She married Thomas Daniels in 1950 and had 3 children, Tim, Tom, and Cindy. Her husband Tom died tragically at a young age. She later married Winston Cannon in 1959 and had one child, Mishell. They all initially lived together in Des Moines IA, eventually moving to a small acreage at St. Charles in 1970. She was a homemaker f

David Wayne Leaf was born on July 3, 1954, in Des Moines, Iowa. His wife decided that is was time they celebrated their wedding anniversary together this year and he passed peacefully in his bed. David was a loving husband, a great dad, and a proud “cool grandpa.” He loved talking about his family, old friends, and his teammates. He enjoyed camping, watching sports, buying fireworks, shooting squirrels, and feeding the birds—but he never did care much for his walnut tree. He

Charles E. Long Jr. was born on January 24, 1957, in Ft. Riley, Kansas, and passed away on March 23, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa. It is with deep sorrow that we share the news of the peaceful passing of Charles E Long Jr. He was a highly skilled competitive diver at North High School 1970-1974. He is known for clearing Birdland Pool as he dove off the 33 ft board. His 35-year career included several years at Wilbert Vault and Waste Management (WM). Notably, in early 2000 Charli

Keith J. Johnson was born on December 14, 1931, in Clear Lake, Iowa. He passed away peacefully, surrounded with love, on March 24, 2026, at his home. Keith proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He later dedicated 30 years of service as a postal worker. He was a loving father to three children and a proud grandfather to eight. Keith enjoyed sports and the outdoors and will be remembered as a devoted husband of nearly 39 years. He is s

May 3, 1949 – February 27, 2026 It is with profound sadness and full hearts that the family of Michael Lee Roberts announces his peaceful passing on February 27, 2026, at The Taylor House in Des Moines, Iowa. He was 76 years old. Michael lived a life defined by service, compassion, and an unshakable love for the people around him — a life that touched far more souls than he ever knew. A Life of Service and Courage Born on May 3, 1949, in Peoria, Illinois, Michael built a ca

The Peace of Eternal Rest has come in recent days to Lucile (Lucy) Frances Holmes nee Jobe Born in Carlos, Minnesota April 4, 1932 Left this plane February 18, 2026 Lucy, AKA Mama Holmes (as known in the Asian community), was of the protestant Christian faith and belonged to Kingdom City Church in Des Moines, Iowa. She was a grateful survivor of both the Polio and Covid-19 pandemics. She and her husband, Dayton, were deeply involved in the resettlement of Asian refug

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

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

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

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

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.