Mary Frances Devan
Jan 31, 2016
Mary Frances (Quinn) Devan was born on January 24, 1929 to Herschel and Grace (Taylor) Quinn in Mobile, MO. Her parents relocated to Des Moines, IA where she graduated from East High School. Mary was blessed with two sons, Herschel Thomas Davis and Robert Steven Winfrey. Later in life Mary's loving heart welcomed Cynthia Fredericksen in to her family with...
Ronald O Barker
Jan 22, 2016
A wonderful Husband, great Dad, wise Grandfather, loving son and big brother has left us. Ronald O Barker, 76, passed away peacefully at his home on January 22, 2016. Ronnie B as he was affectionately called was born in De Moines, Iowa to Marion and Vivian (Woods) Barker on January 10, 1940. He graduated from Des Moines East High School...
Michael Kenneth Berry
Jan 20, 2016
Mike Berry passed away January 20, 2016 just 8 days shy of his 63rd birthday. Mike was born in Telluride, Colorado to Kenneth Arthur Berry and Elsie Pearl (Wilson) Berry. He graduated from high school in Telluride and set out to see the world. He settled in Des Moines and made a living as a drywall installer and carpenter until...
Jerald Lee Phenix
Jan 19, 2016
Jerald Lee Phenix was born on May 24, 1953 to Otis Phenix and Jerlean B. Thomas, in Pine Bluff, AR. His mother moved her family to Illinois where Jerald would finish his education. In 1971, he graduated from Bunker Hill High School in Bunker Hill, IL. After graduating, Jerald began his career at Monterey Coal Company in Carlinville, IL. He...
Willie John Hilson
Jan 17, 2016
Willie John Hilson was born on July 23, 1957 to James and Eddie (Moore) Hilson in Tutwiler, MS. His family would relocate to Des Moines, IA where Willie would finish his formal education and graduate from Roosevelt High School. After graduation, Willie went straight to work. He worked several jobs throughout his life, working mainly as a laborer in the...
Gary 'Buck' Robinson Sr
Jan 9, 2016
Gary Albert Robinson Sr., affectionately known as Buck, was born on April 21, 1948. He was born to Andrew and Fannie (Bright) Robinson in Des Moines, IA. He was educated in the Des Moines Public School District and graduated from East High School in 1966. After graduating Buck entered the work force. He worked for several jobs throughout his career,...
Mae Ola Steward
Jan 2, 2016
Mae Ola Steward was born on March 2, 1925 to Joseph Steward and Johnanna Batson in EuFala, OK. She was educated in the local school district and graduated from EuFala High School. At the tender age of 23yrs. Old, Mae moved to Des Moines, IA, where she planted her roots and start her family. She was blessed with three children:...
G. Kay Ethell
Dec 29, 2015
Gwendolyn "Kay" (Sloan) Ethell was born on July 12, 1937 in Mount Ayr, IA. Her family moved to the Des Moines area where she was educated in the Johnston School District and graduated from Johnston High School. Shortly after graduation Kay would meet the love of her life, Raymond Ethell. At the tender age of 21, she accepted his hand...