Velmarie Wilkerson

Nov 20, 2018

Velmarie (Johnson) Wilkerson was born on November 23, 1954 to Richard Johnson Ernestine Hughes in Gary, Indiana. She graduated from Westside High School and continued her education at the University of Indiana and Upper Iowa University. Velmarie chose to work in the Human Services field. She worked in various social work related positions and retired from the American Red Cross...

George William Hill, Jr.

Nov 17, 2018

George William Hill, Jr. passed away peacefully on November 17, 2018 at his home. Services are being planned for a later date. George was born in Louisiana but migrated to Des Moines at an early age. He attended and graduated from North High School in Fort Dodge. George found his way to Des Moines and quickly found a job. He...

Zufe Rrukaj

Nov 16, 2018

Mrs. Zufe Rrukaj, 86, Passed away November 16, 2018. She was buried in the traditional manner. To Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth, and to Allah is the ultimate return.

Eric Watson

Nov 14, 2018

Eric Jermaine Watson was born on January 4, 1972, to Aaron Carter and Mary Watson in Des Moines, Iowa. He was raised and educated in the area, graduating from Roosevelt High School. Following his primary education, Eric continued his studies at DMACC focusing on a degree in business. In 1997, Eric and Tineka Greenfield were united in marriage in Des...

Mother Geneva R Hardin

Nov 14, 2018

Geneva Roberta (Martin) Hardin was born January 18, 1934 in Des Moines, Iowa to John Henry Martin, Sr. and Mae "Mary" Ethel (Davis) Martin. She was educated in the Des Moines Public School system where she graduated from East High School. Geneva joined the world of work and was employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Heather Manor Care Center....

Jean Babcock

Nov 8, 2018

Jean Babcock passed away on November 8, 2018. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at the Highland Park Christian Church at 1:00 p.m. Jean Joy Babcock was born to Charles Joy and Sarah Shipley on July 20, 1929, in the Lake City, Iowa. She was raised and educated in the area, graduating from the Lake...

Carl Russell Kaiser

Nov 2, 2018

Carl Kaiser, 95, passed away on November 2, 2018. Visitation will be held at Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home on Saturday, November 10, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Funeral services will follow the visitation. Interment with Military honors will be held at Glendale Cemetery. Left to cherish his memory are his children; Carla, Kathleen and Rosalee Kaiser and...

Treasure Sando-Zoeduah

Nov 1, 2018

Treasure Sando-Zoeduah became God's littlest angel on November 1, 2018. She is survived by her mother, Helen Sando and father, Lartey Zoeduah, three siblings and her grandparents. Rest gentle now sweet baby there is no pain you are never alone, I know you are with the guiding angels in you peaceful home. I will come with you someday only now...

Semso Delahmet

Oct 31, 2018

Semso Delahmet passed away October 31, 2018. According to tradition, his burial has already taken place. Mr. Delahmet is survived by his wife Senida Visitation (with family present) Friday, November 2, 2018 5:00 - 7:00pm Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home

Qays Ibrahim Majeed Al Mafrachi

Oct 24, 2018

Mr. Al Mafrachi passed away on October 24, 2018. His burial, according to tradition, has already taken place. Qays was born in Bagdad, Iraq in 1949 to Ibrahim Majeed and Fatthia Al Obaidy. He is survived by his wife Miaad Al Hayawi Visitation (with family present) Friday, November 2, 2018 5:00 - 7:00pm Mt. Hebron Missionary Baptist Church