Thomas Eugene Grimm
Feb 8, 2017
Thomas Eugene Grimm was born in Des Moines, Iowa to Andrew Paul Grimm and June Leah (VanHorn) Grimm on November 5, 1955. Tom attended and graduated from Saydell High School. He was employed by Reece Associates as a printing and warehouse assistant for many years. When Tom wasn't working he could be found on the bank of a fishing pond,...
Augustine Kouh
Feb 7, 2017
Augustine Kouh was born May 1, 1996 to the union of Pierre and Eliza Kouh in Ivory Coast, West Africa. After the death of his father, he was taken care of by his mother and step-father, Solomon Toe. The family immigrated to the United States in 2004, living first in Erie, PA and then moving to Iowa in 2006, for...
Quai Maurice Horton
Feb 7, 2017
Quai Maurice Horton was born March 21, 1999 to Iesha Shade Butts and Richard Horton in Des Moines, Iowa. He was educated in the Des Moines Public School System and would have graduated in June of this year. His favorite subject was graphic design. Quai was a quiet, well mannered young man. He was always eager to help and he...
Paula Marilee Duke
Jan 20, 2017
Paula M. Duke was born August 18, 1943 to Arthur Lee Duke, Sr. and Pauline Margaret (Miller) Duke in Des Moines, Iowa. Paula graduated from North High School. She loved learning and that propelled her into a life of an educator. She received her under graduate degrees from Drake University. Paula went on to attain her Ph.D and Masters in...
Amina Karishe Malli
Jan 18, 2017
Amina Malli, 39, passed away on January 18, 2017 at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. Henderson's Funeral Home assisted the family with an immediate burial. Please contact the family if you are in need of more information. Immediate Burial Thursday, January 19, 2017 Starts at 2:30pm Mission Temple C.O.G.I.C.
Abraham Donald Sommerville
Jan 17, 2017
Abraham 'Abe' Sommerville passed away on January 17, 2017. A lifelong resident of Des Moines, Abe was born February 12, 1933. He was a graduate of East High School and could still sing the school song. He received a bachelors degree from Drake University where he also began course work for his Masters degree. He retired from Armstrong Tire and...
Charles James Maples
Jan 7, 2017
Charles 'Chuck' James Maples, 74, passed away January 7, 2017 was born on March 19, 1942 in Des Moines, Iowa at to Anna (Riddle) and James Maples. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and he served on the USS Cunningham. He also attended Open Bible College. Worked most of his life in the trucking industry. Spent many...
Daisy Mae Groves
Jan 5, 2017
Daisy Mae (Roush) Groves was born on January 29, 1928 to Charles and Delsy Roush, in Peru, IA. Her family relocated to Des Moines, IA where she completed her secondary education at East High School. Daisy dedicated her life to caring for her family as a homemaker. She was blessed with five children: Charles, Patricia, Margaret, Rick, Edwin and Pam....
Andre Lee Brown
Jan 2, 2017
Andre Lee Brown was born August 29, 1962 to Norma Brown in Chicago, IL. Ms Brown had a hard life trying to raise 13 children, so Andre and his sister Debra entered into foster care. Foster care was hard also. Andre and his sister clung to each other as best friends. They talked to each other EVERY day. Andre finished...
Anthony Dewayne Mure, Jr
Jan 2, 2017
Anthony Dewayne Mure Jr. was born on May 23, 1998 to Anthony Mure Sr. and Copa Burse in Des Moines, IA. Anthony attended Hoover High school in the Des Moines Public School District. Anthony had an ear for music. He loved music and spent hours in the studio recording music and poems. Anthony also was very family oriented. He loved...