Jean 'Kitty' Ferguson
Nov 26, 2018
Jean Palmeria Ferguson (Kitty) was born October 4, 1934, in Georgetown, British Guiana, South America (now the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, South America), and passed away November 24, 2018, at Des Moines Mercy Medical Center. Jean was preceded in glory by her mother, Mildred Beatrice Claxton Nelson (Mama), and her father Sydney Phoenix. Jean leaves behind to cherish their wonderful...
Oscar Johnson, Jr.
Nov 24, 2018
Oscar Eugene Johnson Jr. was born on July 20, 1946 to Oscar and Erna Mae (Greene) Johnson Sr. in Iowa City, IA. He was educated in the Des Moines School District and graduated from North High School. In 1973 Oscar enlisted in the United States Army. During his service he earned an award for his marksman skills as well as...
Esad Guhdija
Nov 22, 2018
Mr. Esad Guhdija passed away in Omaha, Nebraska on November 22, 2018. Traditional services are being planned for Saturday, November 24th at Es Salem Cemetery in Granger, Iowa. Those who know that they will meet their Lord, and that to Him they will return
Beverly Wallace
Nov 20, 2018
Beverly Loretta Wallace was born July 20, 1938 in Buxton, Iowa to Warren and Alberta (Burkett) Stovall. The family relocated to Des Moines and Beverly was educated in the Des Moines Public School System. She graduated from East High School and furthered her education at DMACC. Beverly was employed by John Deere for many years. She worked with the vendors...
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...