Reginald Frith

Dec 21, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Reginald "Reggie" Frith, 70, who left this world on Sunday, December 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Hendersons Funeral Home from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. His Homegoing celebration...

Katie Ozinga-Wilkerson

Dec 20, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Katie Lynn Ozinga-Wilkerson, aged 39, who passed into God's kingdom on December 20, 2025, surrounded by family at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. A Memorial Service will be held on Katie's 40th birthday at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Capitol Hill Lutheran Church, 511 Des Moines St., Des...

Effie Walker

Dec 17, 2025

Effie Marie Walker, 87, formerly of Sardis, Mississippi, gained her wings peacefully on December 17th, 2025, in Des Moines, IA, joining her 3 boys: Michael Walker Sr, Richard Walker Sr., and Haywood Walker. Effie leaves behind her granddaughter and grandson, whom she raised as her own: Michael Walker Jr. and Meosha Walker. As well as her other grandchildren, who loved...

Stephen Butler

Dec 16, 2025

Stephen Butler, 74, of Altoona, Iowa, passed away on December 16, 2025. There are no services planned at this time.

A. Marcelle Cooper

Dec 15, 2025

A. Marcelle Cooper January 1, 1939 – December 15, 2025 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of A. Marcelle Cooper, who peacefully departed this life on December 15, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa. Born on January 1, 1939, in Fort Madison, Iowa, to Marshall and Bessie Wilkerson, Marcelle was a trailblazer in her professional life and...

Meryln Bowker

Dec 14, 2025

Meryln Bowker passed away at the age of 89 in Polk City, Iowa, on December 14, 2025. Memorial services are pending.

Yvonne Francis

Dec 13, 2025

Yvonne Lucille Francis, age 73, peacefully departed from this world on December 13, 2025, at her home in Des Moines, Iowa, surrounded by her devoted family. A celebration of her rich and beautiful life will be held on January 3, 2026, at New Beginnings Christian Fellowship in Des Moines Iowa from 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. Born on January 3,...

Alfred Clements

Dec 12, 2025

Alfred Eugene Clements, aged 64, of Des Moines, Iowa, softly departed from this world on December 12, 2025, surrounded by the love he nurtured throughout his life. A visitation to honor his memory will be held on Monday, January 5, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Christ Apostolic Temple in Des Moines. His Homegoing Celebration will commence immediately...