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Julie Dvorak

February 28, 2023

Julie Ann Dvorak, age 61, of Bondurant, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, February 28, 2023, after a fight with cancer. A visitation will be held on Friday, March 3, 2023, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., with funeral services on Saturday, M...

Barbara Jones

February 27, 2023

Barb Jones peacefully passed away February 27, 2023, after a long illness. Barb’s spirit, her laughter and her love of fun will never be forgotten by those who knew her.  You didn’t just spend time with Barb; you made memories.  Barb was the...

Wilma Pickett

February 25, 2023

Wilma M. Pickett, 103, formerly a long-time resident of Ankeny, died February 25, 2023, of natural causes in Wichita, Kansas. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., with visitation from 9:00-10:00 a.m., on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at...

Gene L. Lavender

February 23, 2023


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Gene Lawrence Lavender, 94, joined his heavenly family February 23, 2023. A memorial service will held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church, 16835 US-371 in Minden, Louisiana. Gene was the rock of th...

Pamela S. Krupa

February 19, 2023

Pamela Sue (Meyer, Seeburger) Krupa, age 56, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2023, with family at her side. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Memorial Services of Iowa (4208 N. Ankeny Blvd., Ankeny, IA) from 5:00 –...

Olive L. Weitzell

February 18, 2023

Olive Lenora Weitzell, 89, of Tama, passed away on February 18, 2023, due to complications from pneumonia. The family will greet visitors from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023, at Memorial Services of Iowa (4208 N. Ankeny Blvd., Ank...

Milford Kirschbaum

February 17, 2023


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Milford Kirschbaum (86) of Ankeny passed away February 17, 2023. Mel was born in Minnesota to Alvin and Cecelia. After high school he joined the Marine Corps and served for 8 years and 3 tours of service. He worked as a pipe fitter most of his lif...

Carolyn Mann

February 17, 2023

Carolyn N. Mann, 90, of Marshalltown, IA, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023, at The Bridges of Ankeny, Ankeny, IA. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 1:00 p.m., at Memorial Services of Iowa, 4208 N. Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny,...

Robert S. Saddoris

February 15, 2023

Robert Steven Saddoris, Jr., 68, passed away February 15, 2023, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center due to Covid-19. He had been living at Manor Care Health Services in West Des Moines since having a massive stroke in 2019. Steven was born June 20, 1...

Donald Snyder

February 15, 2023

Don Snyder, 68, passed away on February 15, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa. A celebration of Don's life will be held with a visitation on Monday, February 20, 2023, from 4-6 p.m. and the funeral service on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 11 a.m., both t...

Jill K. Forret

February 12, 2023

Jill K. Forret (Molencamp), 52, passed away February 12, 2023, in Des Moines. She was born to Ron and Carole Molencamp on December 13, 1970, in Mason City, IA. The family will receive visitors from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 22, 2023...

Gary L. Jones

February 10, 2023

Gary Lynn Jones, age 73, of Ankeny, IA passed away February 10, 2023. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart Catholic Church (510 E. 1st St., Ankeny, IA), with burial to ...

Avery (Evelyn) L. Clow

February 9, 2023

Avery Clow, 85, passed away on Thursday, February 9th, 2023, at Mercy Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa. A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at Memorial Services of Iowa (4208 N. Ankeny Blvd). Avery ...

Marvin Bigbee

February 6, 2023

Marvin Bigbee, age 87, passed peacefully with his family by his side on February 6, 2023. A visitation will be held 5pm to 7pm, Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Memorial Services of Iowa (4208 N. Ankeny Blvd).  A Memorial service will be held 11:0...

Justin M. Berndt

February 6, 2023

Justin M. Berndt, age 41, passed away after a courageous 6-year battle with a rare form of lymphoma.  Justin was born in November 1981, the only child of Mike and Marlene Berndt.   Justin graduated from Denison High School in Denison, IA, in 20...

Kelly J. Hill

February 5, 2023

Our hearts are broken as we mourn the loss of our beloved Kelly. Kelly Jo Hill returned home to Jesus on February 5, 2023. She was 43 years old, just shy of her 44th birthday. Services will be held at Lutheran Church of Hope-Ankeny (520 NW 36th St...

William (Bill) F. Magnani

February 3, 2023


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William (Bill) Franklin Magnani, 93, of Ankeny died on February 3, 2023. A visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart Catholic Church (510 E....

Jerald Jensen

February 2, 2023

Jerald V. Jensen (Jerry) passed away February 2, 2023, in Bonita Springs, Florida.  Jerry was born May 21, 1947, in Hamlin, Iowa to Vern and Beulah Jensen.  He graduated from Audubon High School.  After graduating from the University of Northern I...

Dennis J. Sheehan

February 1, 2023

Dennis “Denny” Sheehan, of Ankeny, passed away on February 1, 2023. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart Catholic Church (510 E. 1st St., Ankeny, IA). Visitation w...

Michael R. Adams, Jr.

January 31, 2023

Michael Adams, Jr., of Bondurant, passed away on January 31, 2023, at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, February 6, 2023, at Memorial Services of Iowa (4208 N. Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA). Vi...

Alan Jones

January 31, 2023


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On Tuesday, January 31, 2023, Alan Jones passed away peacefully in his sleep, at home, surrounded by his wife and sons. He faced his year-long journey with brain cancer in his typical fashion, with dignity, strength and without complaint. Alan gre...

Richard L. Hurd

January 25, 2023


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Richard Lacy Hurd, 71, passed away January 25, 2023, at his home in Hartford, Iowa. He was born July 1, 1951, to Melvin and Joan Hurd in Creston, Iowa. He joined the US Army on June 6, 1969, and proudly served during the Vietnam War. He was honora...

Donald L. Ficek

January 25, 2023

Donald Ludwig Ficek, 76, died January 25, 2023, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, IA. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 30, 2023, at Memorial Services of Iowa (4208 N. Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA). A memoria...

David Smith

January 20, 2023

David B. Smith left his home in Ankeny, Iowa and crossed the rainbow bridge to Heaven on January 20, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Judy; children, Rodney (Jill) Smith, Andrea Lynn (Heath) Higginbotham, Nathan (Whitney) Smith, Ryan (Natalie) Sm...

Judy A. Hughes

January 18, 2023

Judy Ann Hughes, 78, passed away quietly on January 18, 2023 and went to her heavenly home after a nine-year battle with Alzheimer's. The family will greet friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, February 10, 2023, at Memorial Services of Iowa (...