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 Charlie prided himself...

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 survived by his...

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 career as a New...