Kendall Tyrone Foster
Apr 27, 2016
Kendall T. Foster, the third oldest in a family of 12 children, was born May 14, 1998 in Chicago, IL to Kenyatta and Magan (Jackson) Foster. The family relocated to Des Moines when Kendall was a youngster. Kendall attended Callanan Jr. high and was a sophomore at North High School at the time of his death. He played basketball for...
Penny Payne
Apr 27, 2016
Penny Mae Payne was born on March 6, 1964 to Billie May and Norma Heath, in Des Moines, IA. She was educated in the Des Moines Public School District and graduated from East High School in 1982. Penny entered the workforce after graduating from high school. She worked in several in fields throughout her career but spent most of her...
Sarah Thompson Hightower
Apr 26, 2016
Mrs. Sarah Mae Thompson-Hightower was born on November 14, 1928 to the late Jerry and Octavia (Atkins) Thompson, in Como MS. She was educated in the Panola County School System and graduated from Pleasant Green. She was a member of St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church for many years. She then joined Morris Chapel, where she was a Sunday School teacher...
Norma Charlene Clark
Apr 24, 2016
Norma Charlene (Watkins) Clark was the eldest daughter born to Charles Edward Watkins and Juanita Steward Watkins on June 22, 1940, in Des Moines, Iowa. Norma was educated in the Des Moines Public School system, graduating from North High School. Norma furthered her education and eventually served as a Teacher Associate in the same school system. Norma was a life...
Bisanovic Fikret
Apr 23, 2016
Fikret was born in the city of Bijeljina, in Bosnia and Herzegovina. He married Maida (Alicic) Bisanovic in July of 1979 before they emigrated to the United States. Fikret moved to Des Moines 16 years ago and found work with Titan Tires. He was a hard worker and good provider for his family. Fikret passed away April 23, 2016 at...
Lara Suzanne Foss
Apr 22, 2016
Lara Suzanne Foss was born on September 30, 1967 in Leach Lake-Native American Reservation, in Hinckley, MN. She attended school in the local school district and graduated from Hinckley High School. Years later she continued her education at Des Moines Area Community College where she studied Culinary Arts. Lara always put her leisure time to good use. She never passed...
Leona Lester
Apr 14, 2016
Leona Lester was born January 18, 1930, in Pettis County, Missouri to Richard and Erma Curd. She was the second of 12 children. She graduated from C.C. Hubbard in Sedalia, Mo., moved to Des Moines where she attended DMAAC and obtained her teaching certificate. Leona was employed with Children and Family Services for over 28 years in the area of...
Rickie Sharp
Apr 10, 2016
Rickie Sharp was born on July 23, 1954 to Harold and Mallie Sharp in Des Moines, IA. After graduation, Rickie enlisted in the United States Navy. Along life's path Rickie met Brandi. The two were joined in Holy Matrimony and would share their lives with each another for 25 years. Rickie worked several jobs throughout his life. He spent the...
Ann Aileen Short, Rn
Apr 8, 2016
Ann Aileen (Estes) Short was born in Columbia, SC to Thomas Jefferson Estes and Patricia Ann (Hirleman) Estes. After high school graduation from Aurelia High School she enrolled in Lutheran Hospitals School of Nursing. She received her Bachelors in Nursing in 1966. She went back to school and attained her Master's degree from Drake University. Always passionate about promoting the...
Patricia A Kaufman
Apr 3, 2016
Patricia Ann (Prothero) Kaufman was born February 28, 1953 to Edwin Prothero and Daisy (Roush) Groves in California. The family relocated to Des Moines where she attended Lincoln High School before joining the world of work. Patricia worked as a housekeeper before starting her most important job - being a mother. Patricia was the mother of six sons and one...