Patricia Canada
Sep 24, 2017
Patricia Canada was born on June 29, 1945 to E. F. and Ruth Wollman in Huron, South Dakota. She was one of five children and she enjoyed her time spent with her immediate family. Patricia spent her growing up years in Paris, Texas. She completed her general studies at Huron High School in Huron, South Dakota. As she grew up...
Jason 'J-5' Allen Strode
Sep 23, 2017
Jason Allen Strode was born to Archie Simmons and Toyia Strode Sr. on May 4, 1973. He was raised and educated in the Des Moines area, graduating from Hoover High School. He was known to his family and friends as a super dad who was loving, supportive and instructive. Jason was also known as a comedian. He loved to tell...
Dr. Paul G. Williams
Sep 22, 2017
Dr. Paul Godfrey Williams was born June 9, 1921, in Des Moines, Iowa, the youngest child of Godfrey and Ethel O. (Wells) Williams. Paul was educated in the Des Moines Public school system where he graduated from North High School. He attained his BA from Drake University and then attended Meharry Medical School in Nashville, Tennessee he completed training as...
Jesse Earl Hayes, Sr.
Sep 19, 2017
Jesse Earl Hayes Sr. was born to John Sallis and VanEsther (Mayberry) Hayes on January 18, 1956, in Waterloo, Iowa. Together they would relocate to Des Moines, to raise their family. Jesse received his general education at North High. After his graduation, Jesse enlisted in the United States Army. He served as a Armorer and Unit Supply Specialist until his...
Mary 'Mae' Smith
Sep 14, 2017
Mary Smith was born in Portageville, Missouri to Walter Smith and Mary Catherine (Whitfield) Smith on June 10, 1951. Mary was part of a family of ten children. She received her primary education in Missouri before her family relocated to Des Moines. Mary graduated from North High School and went on to further her education at Des Moines Area Community...
Calvin Lamar Edwards
Sep 12, 2017
Calvin LaMar Edwards was born on August 2, 1977 to Al Garrett and Mary Ann Edwards. Calvin was born and raised in Des Moines, IA. With his personality, he was a friend to many. After graduating from East High School, He was employed through various jobs. Calvins desire to be great was shown in his daily actions, through the good...
Mary Lou Triska
Sep 10, 2017
Mary Lou (Sanders) Triska was born on April 23, 1968 to Jim Sanders and Donna Fisher in Iowa City, Iowa where she was also raised and educated. She was the oldest of five children. Immediately after high school she moved to Des Moines, IA Mary married Junior Triska and with this union came one child, Anthony. The marriage later dissolved...
Taina Lynne Martin
Sep 10, 2017
Taina Lynne Martin, was born on November 20, 1963 to Louis Martin and Barbara Jean Jones in Des Moines, Iowa where she was also raised and educated. Taina attended and graduated North High School. She worked primarily as a secretary but was able to do anything she put her mind to. She was very much her own person. Taina was...
Tyanne D. Duncan
Sep 4, 2017
Tyanne DeNene Duncan was born on July 20, 1968 to Phillip S. Mozee and Mary Louise Duncan. She was raised and educated in Des Moines. Tyanne graduated from Hoover High School. With hopes to further her education Tyanne attended Des Moines Area Community College. She was employed with the State of Iowa for 10 years. It was always instilled in...
Doris L. Mielak
Sep 1, 2017
Doris Lorraine Mielak was born on July 21, 1948 to Clifford and Mildred (Hahn) Mielak, in Lincoln, Nebraska. The family would eventually settle in Grinnell, Iowa, to raise their family and where she would receive her education. Later in life, Doris would meet her partner, Richard L. Williams. Together, they would make their home in Des Moines, Iowa. She was...