Our beloved Jordan Douglas Deaton left this physical world on January 8, 2026, at the age of 28. Born on August 20, 1997, in Des Moines, Jordan entered this world larger than life. He was a limited edition, whose journey was filled with laughter, and a spirit of love and kindness that touched the hearts of many and lit up any room he walked in. Gripped with shock and devastation, his mother Jennifer; siblings Nate & Danielle and Makenna & Brett; Niece Carmen Kay; ...

Mr. Lynn Glenn Hedrick, age 75, died on January 4, 2026.  No services are planned at this time.

Cynthia (Cindy) Eileen Valin passed away on January 1, 2026, at The Bridges at Ankeny, IA, in the presence of her devoted husband. Visitation will be on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 10 A.M., followed by a Celebration of Life and luncheon. Capitol Hill Lutheran Church 511 Des Moines Street Des Moines, IA Cindy was born in Des Moines on August 3, 1951.  She graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy, class of 1970. Cindy is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, ...

Janice Lea Gray, 77, entered Heaven on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.   The family will greet friends from 10:00 – 11:00 am on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Experience Church (2559 E. Euclid Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317). Funeral services will begin at 11:00 am. Janice loved the color pink, and everyone is encouraged to wear something pink in her honor. Burial will take place at 11:00 am on Friday, December 19, 2025, at The Iowa Veterans Cemetery (34024 Veterans ...

Vickie Lynn Avila, 70, of Des Moines, IA, passed away peacefully on November 8th, 2025. She was born on July 6th, 1955, in Des Moines to Donald Hill and Edna Mowery. Vickie lived a full and joyful life. Her happiest of times were spent with friends, family, and loved ones on any occasion. She shared 41 wonderful years with Jesus Avila. Merging their lives, they built a loving family, including six children: Dennis Kline, Daniel Kline, Susana Ontiveros, Damian Avila, Armida ...

Jim Shaffer, age 73, of Des Moines, passed away on November 7, 2025, surrounded by love. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 13th, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 14th, at 11:00 a.m. Both will be held at the Saylor Township Fire Department, 211 NW 54th Ave in Des Moines. After the funeral, a graveside service will be at Pine Hill Cemetery. We will return to the fire station for a time of fellowship with a luncheon. Jim was born on ...

Ronald Harold McHone went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 27, 2025, at Madrid Home with his family by his side. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 3, 10:00 a.m., at White Oak Church (14747 NE White Oak Drive, Elkhart, 50073). A visitation will be held on Sunday, November 2, from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m., at White Oak Church. Burial will be after the service at White Oak Cemetery with a luncheon following at Elkhart Community Center (264 Garfield Avenue, Elkhart). Memorial ...

Edwin Morris Bryant, 71, died on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Edwin Morris Bryant was born on March 20, 1954, to Raymond Carold and Barbara Jean (Kelley) Bryant in Story City, IA.  He enlisted and served our country in the United States Army. Edwin is survived by his sister, Bonnie Obadal, and his brother, Russell Bryant. He will be cremated, and a private service will take place at a later date.

Alfonso “Al” Varel (originally Varela, August 12, 1952—August 12, 2025) was born to a large family in El Paso, TX, that moved to the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles while he was still young. Despite a rough beginning, he discovered his gift for art early and never let anything deter him from pursuing it. His paintings and sculptures were truly distinctive, often drawing on his deep interest in world mythologies. A series of teachers and established artists recognized him ...

Jeanette Johnson, 88, formerly of Meriden, Iowa, passed away on August 31, 2025, at Edencrest Memory Care in Ankeny, Iowa, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Honoring her wishes, Jeanette will be cremated. A public visitation and Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Oakdale Evangelical Free Church, 1207 450th Street, Meriden, Iowa 51037. A private burial will follow. Alice “Jeanette” was born to Gustaf ...