Nov 4, 2025

Suzanne E. (Griffin) Reasby was born on March 14, 1951, in Osceola, Iowa, to Carrie and William Rex Griffin. She had two sisters, Linda Griffin (deceased) and Cindy (Griffin) Downing, and two brothers, Stephen Griffin (deceased) and Craig McDowell (deceased). Her immediate family includes one son, Rick Reasby; one stepson, James N. Reasby Jr.; two daughters, Clara Reasby and Martha...

Oct 31, 2025

Debra Ann Stanley was born on April 22, 1960, in Chicago, Illinois, to Shirley G. Rollins and Forris L. Stanley Sr. Debra accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Original Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church, where she was baptized and attended alongside her parents and siblings. She sang in the youth choir and faithfully attended Sunday School....

Oct 30, 2025

Nathaniel Lee Burgs was born on July 21st in St. Louis, Missouri, to Ella (Casey) and Emmanuel Burgs, Sr. He died on October 30th, 2025, at the age of 68 in Iowa City, Iowa. He received his education in Des Moines and Hazelwood, Missouri. He was awarded an associate of arts degree from Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids. Nathan...

Oct 28, 2025

Mhiyu Yusufu Tichawona Thomas Sr. was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on November 4, 1973, to parents Earl "Big Earl" Riley Hamilton and Linda Louise Thomas. He was educated in both the Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Des Moines public school systems, having attended and graduated from North High School in Des Moines. After moving back and forth between the two cities,...

Oct 26, 2025

Til Biswa and Kyra Silwal passed away on October 26, 2025. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 31, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Hebron International Lighthouse Community Church in Des Moines. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in Des Moines. Their full obituaries are pending. Please keep their families in your prayers during this difficult time.

Oct 26, 2025

Abduleahhab Abdullah Habeeb Al-Saffar passed away at the age of 93 on October 26, 2025, at Broadlawns Medical Center. A direct burial was held at Ezan Cemetery in Prole Iowa.

Oct 24, 2025

Oct 23, 2025

Robin Henry Butts, affectionately known as "Robbie," of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025, surrounded by family and love. He was 66 years old. Born on July 22, 1959, in Des Moines to Norma Jean and Merlyn Butts, Robbie was a proud lifelong resident of his hometown. He was known for his big personality, quick wit,...

Oct 22, 2025

Zineta Kovacevic was born on December 15, 1975, and passed away on October 22, 2025, at the age of 49. A direct burial was held at Es-Salem Cemetery in Granger Iowa.

Oct 15, 2025

Edna Mae Henderson was born July 27, 1952 to Lona Mae (Shelton) and Walter Henderson, Sr. in South Sioux City, Nebraska. She completed her primary education and graduated from North High School in Des Moines. Edna was baptized at an early age and served the Lord at Shiloh Baptist Church, most of her life. Her family was always active in...