Linda Eiliene Vander Linden
Aug 24, 2017
Linda Eiliene (Gambrel) Vander Linden was born September 29, 1944 in Des Moines, Iowa to Leo Elmer Gambrel and Marguerite Ann (Wintercorn) Gambrel. Linda was educated in the Des Moines Public School system where she Graduated from North High school in 1962. After high school she entered the work force and began her career as a secretary. In 1964, Linda...
Robert G Jenkins
Aug 24, 2017
Robert Jenkins Sr was born June 6, 1930 in Des Moines, Iowa. to Green Jenkins and Louise Ward Jenkins. Robert was educated in the Des Moines Public school system. He completed his primary education at Amos Hiatt Middle school. Times were hard then, so Robert left school to make his way in the world. He lied about his age and...
Lavonne Young
Aug 21, 2017
LaVonne Minnie Young was born to John and Ruby (Terrill) Derrick on April 18th, 1921. She was raised and educated in the Des Moines area, graduating from East High School. Following her graduation, LaVonne pursued a career in the medical field, obtaining her certification as a Certified Nurses Aid. She would work as a CNA for over 35 years in...
Ed Mcdaniel
Aug 18, 2017
Ed McDaniel was born May 29, 1984 to Luther Rush and Queen Esther Redd in Chicago, IL. He received his primary education in Chicago where he graduated from Manley high School. In 2013, Ed followed his family to Iowa and settled into life in Des Moines. He found a job he loved at American Airlines; and his co-workers thought a...
Pamela Louise Kemp
Aug 17, 2017
Pamela Louise (Carey) Kemp was born April 22, 1946 to Edythe Joann Carey and Charles Sharp in Des Moines, Iowa. She attended and graduated from North High School. She also attained a degree in Business from AIB After graduation, Pamela joined the world of work as an Executive Administrative Assistant for Northwestern Bell. She would remain employed there for over...
Kenneth Mcgregor, Jr.
Aug 9, 2017
A committal service will be held at 12:30 pm on Friday, September 15, 2017, at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery. Please meet at the administration building for the procession to the shelter house. Directions to the cemetery are posted below. To get to the Iowa Veterans Cemetery: Head west on I-235 W 4.7 mi Keep left to stay on I-235 W...
Mother Genevieve Tolson
Aug 6, 2017
Genevieve Daye was born November 30, 1930 to Charles Daye, Sr. and Alice Laverne Powell in New London, Missouri. At a young age, Genevieve and her family moved to Des Moines, Iowa where she resided until her passing. Genevieve worked most of her life as a certified nurse aide (CNA) in various nursing homes and for home health care agencies...
Timothy Durand Lee Sr.
Aug 6, 2017
Timothy Lee Sr. passed away on August 6, 2017 at home in Des Moines, Iowa. A public visitation will be held from 10:00 until 5:00 pm on Thursday, August 17th, 2017, at Hendersons Chapel. Funeral services will take place at Union Baptist Church on August 18th, 2017, at 1:00 pm. The family requests that donations be made to help bridge...
Jessie Donnelly
Aug 5, 2017
Jessie Donnelly passed away on August 5, 2017 at Taylor Hospice in Des Moines, Iowa. Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home assisted the family with simple cremation services. A memorial service is planned for August 12, 2017 at True Bible Baptist Church at 11 a.m. The obituary is pending. Memorial Service Saturday, August 12, 2017 Starts at 11:00am Morning Star Missionary...
Bulah Marshall
Jul 31, 2017
Bulah Cain Marshall was born November 5,1929 in Weston, Mississippi to Eddie "Jack" and Ethel (Hedges) Cain. It was a hard life. Bulahs first jobs were working in the fields. She barely had time to go to school. But there was always church on Sunday. Bulah attended New Zion Grove Baptist Church in Chicago, IL Bulah was married in June...