Obituaries

Todd Michael Schumacher passed away on April 14, 2024. He was born October 21, 1989, in Ankeny, Iowa. He attended and graduated from Ankeny High School in 2008. After high school he joined the workforce as a heavy equipment operator. Visitation wi...

Donny Dean Herman, 60, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2024, from heart and stroke complications. Donny’s final act of kindness was to give the gift of life through organ and tissue donation. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on...

Sandra Kay Whisenand, 80, passed away on April 13, 2024. She was born in Des Moines on May 21, 1943, to Alfred and Mary Nahas (Essy). Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Memorial Services of Iowa (4208 N. A...

Betty L. Leonard passed away on April 6, 2024. She was born on January 20, 1930, to Emmet and Irene Carlson from Sheldahl, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Ankeny First United Methodist Church (2...

Patricia “Pat” Ann Froelich, 71, of Winterset passed peacefully, April 5, 2024. Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Memorial Services of Iowa (4208 N. Ankeny Blvd) with a celebration of life beginnin...

Vicki Mae Lukacik, 75, of Huxley, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 31, 2024, surrounded by family at Israel Hospice House in Ames. Vicki was born on April 12, 1948, in Englewood, New Jersey to parents Frank and Glendora (Dolph) Rovere. She ...

On Friday, March 29, 2024, Chris passed away unexpectedly at the age of 53 in Curryville, MO. It was without question that Chris loved and cherished his family. Carlee, Cade, Kenzie, and Dana were his pride and joy. Visitation will be held from 4:...

Michael Ray Bechtol, 57, of Elkhart, Iowa, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, after a lifelong struggle with heart ailments. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at the Church of the Brethren at Ankeny (417 S...

Sandra (Sorenson) Parmenter, age 88, passed away peacefully at her home in Elkhart, Iowa. A celebration of life will be held at The Big Oak Barn (12806 NE 64th Street, Elkhart, IA) on March 10, 2024, from 2:00 – 3:00 PM. She was born on June ...

James Romey Kemis, 72, passed away peacefully at home with his family in Ankeny, IA on February 25, 2024 after a short but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Visitation will be held from 4:00-5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Mem...

Robert Franklin Harrison, 83, of Ankeny, died Monday, February 19, 2024, as a result of complications from RSV. A visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Memorial Services of Iowa (4208 N. Ankeny Blvd). Bu...

William Sachse, Sr., 79, of Polk City, Iowa, passed away peacefully in his home on February 19, 2024. He was a beloved father and grandfather. He is survived by his son, William Sachse Jr. (Nicola Sachse); daughter, Jennifer Lybeck (Tyson Lybeck); st...

Dennis “Denny” George Daly, 84, of Ankeny passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on February 18, 2024. A private funeral service was held at Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart Catholic Church on February 21, 2024. An interment ...

Marlene Ann Wiener, 88, of Ankeny, passed away February 17, 2024. Visitation will be held from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Memorial Services of Iowa (4208 N. Ankeny Blvd.) A memorial service will follow at 5:00 p.m., also ...

Sharon Pauline Bailey Thompson, age 83, was called to her heavenly home on February 15, 2024, to meet her Savior Jesus Christ. She died at home of pancreatic cancer while under the compassionate care of St. Croix Hospice. Visitation will be held a...

Connie Lea Pascuzzi, 84, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Connie is survived by her children, Paul (Denise) Pascuzzi, Natalie Kritenbrink, and Julie (Chris) Dilley; her grandchildren, Angela, Nate, Mateo...

Shawn P. Skelton 44, passed away unexpectedly at his home on February 11, 2024. He was born on May 16, 1979 in Sioux City, Iowa. He moved with his family to Ankeny in November of 1980. He was the son of Denny and Gin Skelton. He leaves behind his gre...

Audrey J. Quinn, age 84, passed away February 8, 2024. A visitation will be held at Memorial Services of Iowa (4208 N. Ankeny Blvd) on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., with a prayer service at 5:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Buri...

Our mother, Patti Leonard, sadly passed away on February 6, 2024, at the age of 82. Services will be held on Friday, February 9, 2024, at Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart Catholic Church in Ankeny (510 E. 1st St). Visitation will be from 1:30-2:30 p....

Charlotte R. Barvincak, age 80, passed away February 6, 2024, at Traditions Memory Care in Newton, Iowa.    Visitation will be held from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Memorial Services of Iowa (4208 N. Ankeny Blvd) with...