Ekrem Kreco, 58, passed away on February 13, 2017. A traditional Muslim service will be held at 4 p.m., Thursday, February 16, 2017 at El - Salem Cemetery in Granger, IA, located on HWY 141, just past town on the East side of the HWY. Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home is assisting the family with direct burial services. Please contact...
Mr. 'AD' Adriel Thomas Ward was born on March 26, 1983 to Ms. Pancheta R. Chapple and Mr. John R. Ward, Jr. in Pontiac, Michigan. He was baptized as an infant at Newman A.M.E. Church in Pontiac. Adriel moved to Des Moines, Iowa along with his brother at the age of 15. As a teenager, Adriel accepted Christ and attended...
Daniel Kellogg passed away on February 9, 2017, at Taylor House Hospice after a courageous two-year battle with Leukemia. He was 55 years old. Dan was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa. He attended All Saints and St. Joseph's Catholic Grade Schools, and graduated from Des Moines Technical High School in 1979. Dan met his wife, Dorothy, and they...
Earl David Colton, Jr was born September 17, 1954 in Des Moines, IA to Earl D and Ella Mae (Jones) Colton. He was educated in the Des Moines Public School systems where he graduated from Des Moines East High school. As a youngster he liked running track. He even ran in the Drake Relays. he was also a life long...
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 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 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 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 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 '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...