Obituaries

Gary L. Thrailkill was born September 6, 1945 in Helena, Montana, and peacefully passed away January 14, 2022 in Ankeny, Iowa. Gary was born and raised in Helena, Montana and was always proud of his roots. He loved Montana and the outdoors, and sp...

David J. Hastings, 62, of Ankeny, passed away on January 12, 2022. Dave was born on May 1, 1959 in Waverly, IA to Harold and Rita Hastings. He graduated from Waverly High School in 1977 and went on to receive a degree as a Computer Programmer. Dav...

Larry Edwin Pitts, 72, of Maxwell, IA passed away on January 11, 2022 after a brief illness. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church (1102 NW Weigel Dr., Ankeny, IA). Vi...

Joyce (Miller) Williams of Clive, Iowa, died on January 11, 2022. Joyce was born on October 2, 1952 to Kenneth and Arlene Miller of Carlisle, Iowa. Joyce encapsulated beauty inside and out. She was a talented musician and artist, who always showed...

Duane B. Heeren, age 91 years, died peacefully on January 9, 2022 at the Mill Pond care facility in Ankeny, Iowa. After suffering a major stroke on March 31, 2021, Duane made a valiant effort to recover and regain his balance, and use of his left arm...

Denise Kay (Pillard) Walker, 65, passed away on January 8, 2022, at home surrounded by her family after a long battle with Cancer. Denise will be cremated with a Celebration of Life to be held 3:00 p.m., January 23, 2022 at Maranatha Bible Church, 52...

Grant Lloyd Hauger, 23, of Ankeny, IA passed away January 7, 2022. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Memorial Services of Iowa (4208 N. Ankeny Blvd., Ankeny, IA). A funeral service will be held at 10:3...

Norma Jane Peterman was born June 8, 1933 in Ree Heights, South Dakota to Cornelius and Hattie Wilson and passed away peacefully at Sunny View Care Center in Ankeny, IA on January 4, 2022. As a young girl she worked on the farm, babysat kids, and hel...

Michael Warren Kentopp, 72, passed away January 4, 2022 in Ankeny, Iowa. He was born January 30, 1949 to Warren and Betty June Kentopp in Falls City, Nebraska. Mike enjoyed going to farmer’s markets, playing crossword puzzles and sudoku, “peop...

Karen Anne Wilcox Camp, 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 1, 2022.  She was born on September 7, 1943, in Jefferson, IA to Pauline H. and Harold F. Wilcox. She graduated from Marshalltown High School in 1961 and then ...

Carl W. Barnes entered his heavenly home on December 26, 2021 at the age of 90.  He was born in 1931 on a farm near Hopkins, Missouri, the son of Freman and Eldola Barnes.  He lived in Alleman, Iowa where he resided for 44 years.  Carl served in t...

Mary Johnson, 88, died unexpectedly Saturday, December 25, 2021 in Ankeny, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Ankeny First United Methodist Church (206 SW Walnut St., Ankeny, IA 50023). Family will ...

Josephine Nicoline Romswinckel, 91, died peacefully surrounded by her family on December 23, 2021 in Des Moines, Iowa. Josephine was born December 18, 1930 in Indonesia to Alexander Neiborg and Bertha Wachendorff. Josephine will be remembered as a...

Eva May Wallace, 84, passed away at her home on December 21, 2021. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Ankeny Memorial Funeral Home (4208 N Ankeny Blvd). The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 2...

Gloria Jean (Shipler) Trager, 80, died on Monday, December 20, 2021 at home surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer. Funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, December 27, 2021 at Memorial Services of Iowa (4208 N. Ankeny...

Late afternoon on December 20, 2021, our beloved husband and father, Jonathan, died suddenly at home due to apparent heart failure. He struggled for 20 years with various health issues stemming from treatments of a childhood cancer. Visitation wil...

Joanne Hotopp, 85, of Ankeny, IA, passed away on December 18, 2021 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. A celebration of life will be held on January 6, 2022 from 1:00 pm to 3:00pm at Ankeny Memorial Funeral Home located at 4208 North Ankeny Bl...

Annette (Voss) Sanders, 83, passed away on December 16, 2021, at Mercy Hospice holding the hand of her husband, Donald (Vince) Sanders. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, December 20, 2021 at Ankeny Memorial Gardens (4208 N....

Dima Krull, 77, passed away in her home on December 11, 2021 after a long illness due to leukemia and dementia. She was surrounded by loved ones. Visitation will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Memorial Services of...

Angels came to escort Peggy Jo Nelson of Ankeny, Iowa to rejoin loved ones that have gone before. Peggy entered eternal rest surrounded by her loving family on December 9, 2021. Peggy was born August 7, 1936, in Harlan, Iowa to Arlow E. and Gladys V....

Kenneth LaBounty, 76, passed away on December 8, 2021 at Glen Oaks Alzheimer’s Special Care Center in Urbandale, IA. He was born May 4, 1945 to Harry and Louise (Tomingo) LaBounty. Anyone that knew Ken for more than five minutes, knew he had a spe...

Vernon J. Reinert, 89, passed away on December 7, 2021, at his home he shared with his wife of 63 years, LaVonne (Vonnie). Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, December 10, 2021, at Memorial Services of Iowa (4208 N. Ankeny Bl...

Randol Lee Goodrich passed away at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa, on the morning of December 4, 2021, with his daughters at his bedside. He was born December 16, 1953, in Osceola, Iowa, to Carl and Lillian Goodrich. He enjoyed 47 years ...

Jimmie Dean Thompson, 82, died December 4, 2021 while engaged in one of his passions, fishing. Jimmie was born April 21, 1939, the son of Ray and Florence Thompson. He graduated from Milford Township High School in 1957. He served in the Army from 19...