Obituaries

Beverly entered her last adventure as she journeyed to Heaven on December 19, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Memorial Services of Iowa (4208 N. Ankeny Blvd) with burial to follow at Elkhart C...

Gary O'Neil Grams, 82, passed away on December 16, 2023.  He was born on June 19, 1941 in Campbell, NE. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm, Friday, December 22, 2023 at Memorial Services of Iowa (4208 N. Ankeny Blvd.) with visitation bein...

Colleen Louise Gering, 70, of Ankeny, lowa, passed away on December 14, 2023.    A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Memorial Services of Iowa (4208 N. Ankeny Blvd).   She was an avid reader, loved ...

Carol Gnadke, age 81, passed away on December 12, 2023. A joint funeral service for Carol and John will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Ankeny Baptist Church (2842 SW 3rd St. Pl.) with visitation from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Th...

Ha Nguyen, 83, left us peacefully on Monday, December 11, 2023, at UnityPoint Health - Methodist West Hospital, with his family by his side. A visitation for Ha is planned for Thursday, December 14, 2023, from 4 pm to 6 pm at Memorial Services of ...

James Roy (Jim) Schmadeke, 85, of Ankeny, passed away on December 11, 2023, at Altoona Nursing and Rehab Center with his family by his side.     A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Holy Trinity Luthe...

Levi Travis Erickson, 36, passed away on December 11, 2023. He was born to Diana Brayton and Duane Erickson on March 5, 1987, in Ames, Iowa. Levi grew up in central Iowa and spent all his free time outdoors, exploring the natural beauty of the creek ...

Today we must contend with the hole in our hearts and in our lives from a Jennell-less world. There will be a celebration of life (Jennell called it Tailgating to Eternity) from 1 to 4pm on December 20, 2023, at Grumpy’s Saloon in Davenport, IA....

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Beryle Eileen Banker of Ankeny, Iowa, on Sunday, December 3, 2023.  Beryle, 90, passed away peacefully at her home with family present. A visitation to celebrate Beryle Eileen Banker's life ...

John Allen Snyder, 69, of Ankeny passed away peacefully at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, November 29, 2023. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:30 P.M. on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Memorial Services of Iowa (4208 N. Ankeny Blvd). A ...

Robyn Sue Stearns, 42, of Ankeny, Iowa met her Savior, Jesus Christ on November 29, 2023. Wife of Andy Stearns and mother of Evan and Abigail Stearns. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 4, 2023 at Ankeny Baptist Chu...

Sheri Arlene Counts, loving mother and devoted wife of 39 years, passed away after an 8-plus year battle with ALS on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Ankeny Free Church (1...

Egidio Vanni passed away peacefully at home on November 21, 2023.  He was ready to dance again with his lovely wife of 62 years, Rena, who recently passed away on October 7, 2023. Visitation will be held at 9:00 am on Thursday, November 30, 2023, a...

Janice K. Smith, 84, passed away at her home on November 20, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Memorial Services of Iowa (4208 N. Ankeny Blvd) followed by burial at Ankeny Memorial Gardens. The s...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kristine Frahm, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who succumbed to breast cancer after a valiant and tenacious battle. Kristine departed this world on November 18, 2023, surroun...

Charles “Denny” Iglehart, Jr., 71, left this world on November 13, 2023. He was born on March 25, 1952, in Brookfield, Missouri, the son of Charles Denny Iglehart, Sr. and Eleanor Rose Kahler-Smith. A celebration of life will be held at a late...

Janet Marie Foster, 69, of Ankeny, Iowa, passed away at her home on Monday, November 13, 2023. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Memorial Services of Iowa (4208 N. Ankeny Blvd) from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. A celebration of lif...

Eloy Isaias Vazquez, 23, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by his family on Monday, November 13, 2023, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.    Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 20, 2023, at Memo...

Karen Wilson, 82, passed away on November 10, 2023. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Memorial Services of Iowa (4208 N. Ankeny Blvd.) with visitation from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Karen Louise Eberhar...

Roger Twedt, 87, of Polk City passed away from a stroke on November 10, 2023. A visitation will be held from 4pm to 6pm, Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Memorial Services of Iowa (4208 N Ankeny Blvd).  A funeral will be held 11:00am, Thursday No...

Ralph Olson died on November 10, 2023, at the age of 74. He was born July 2, 1949, at Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, Iowa, to parents Raymond and Georgia (Jones) Olson. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November...

Craig L. "Bull" Terrell born July 19, 1960, in Ottumwa to Leroy E. and Geraldine L. Jackson Terrell. He passed away at his home on November 7, 2023. Craig worked as a security guard in his early 20s and also delivered newspapers and telephone boo...