Bobby Jewell Dennis

Jan 12, 2019

Bobby Jewell Dennis was born September 17, 1931 to parents, Ernest and Gertrude Dennis in Grambling, Louisiana. He was one of six children. He was born in the rural South during the Great Depression. Times were hard. Bob had to leave school at an early age to help support the family. This probably helped shape his lifelong sense of personal...

Marie 'Toni' Garcia

Jan 8, 2019

Marie Antoinette (Clark) Garcia was born on April 17, 1954 to Ernest and Sequoia (Miller) Clark in Des Moines, IA. She graduated from St. Josephs High School in Omaha, NE. Marie, affectionately known as "Toni", worked in the Human Services Field for most of her life. Marie had a heart of gold and would help anyone in need. Shed often...

Joyce Smith

Jan 4, 2019

Ms Joyce Smith passed away January 4, 2019 at Mercy Hospital. Her body was cremated and a Memorial Service is planned for January 26, 2019 In Charlotte, NC. Her brother Zobon Taylor and husband George Woyee are in charge of arrangements there. May she rest in perfect peace.

Norman Armintrout

Dec 31, 2018

Norman K. 'Sonny' Armintrout passed away on December 31, 2018. No formal services are planned at this time. A celebration of life will be planned at a later date. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Miriam Armintrout; children, Delora 'Jean' Courtney, Richard (Dianne) Armintrout, Thomas (Niki) Willard; siblings, Karen (Fred) Houge, Joyce (Glenn) Nation; sister-in-law, Laurel Armintrout; 10...

Mercedes Edward Carr, Jr.

Dec 27, 2018

Baby Mercedes Edward Carr, Jr. was born May 31, 2018 at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. His mom, Seagram and dad, Mercedes Sr. were delighted that he was here. Mercedes was a happy, chunky ball of love. He would laugh and snuggle with you whenever you wanted. Those big bright eyes would follow you where ever you went. He...

Joseph Lee

Dec 22, 2018

Brother Joseph A. Lee was born November 25, 1935 to Roscoe Lee and Alice Roland, in Des Moines, IA. He was raised in Des Moines and then joined the United States Army. After discharging from the service he moved to Cedar Rapids, IA in 1962. Joe would soon after meet the love of his life Sandra. The two were joined...

Gertrude Naber

Dec 22, 2018

Gertrude Genevieve Gilligan was born to Roger and Catherine (Finn) Gilligan on September 14, 1926, in Jefferson Township of Carroll County, Iowa. She was raised and educated in the area, attending the Jefferson County School District. On February 13, 1946, Jerome Naber and Gertrude were united in marriage. And to that union, three children were born: Dianne, Jerome (Bill) and...

Harold Flax

Dec 22, 2018

Harold Flax passed away on December 22, 2018. Previously we thought Mr. Flax was all alone in the world. We were mistaken Mr. Flax was a great musician. He played the harmonica and guitar. Mr. Flax came to Des Moines from Mexico, MO. He had 2 sisters. When they were very young, both parents contracted Tuberculosis. After both parents passed...

Bahija Aziz

Dec 19, 2018

Bahija passed away on December 19, 2018. A burial, according to tradition, has already taken place.

Henry Juhl

Dec 18, 2018

Baby Henry passed away on December 18, 2018. No services have been planned at this time but feel free to post a tribute or comforting message to the website.