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:...
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...
Mr. Alaga Arslanovic was born in Bosanski Novi, Bosnia & Herzegovina on July 7, 1931. He was the son of Megmed and Dula (Kahrimavonic) Arslanovic. He received his primary, secondary and graduate education in Bosnia and was employed as an Economist before emigrating to the United States. Alaga passed away peacefully on December 28th at Sunnyview Care Facility. Funeral services...
Tacono, the fun loving prankster, left this earth on December 27, 2015; at the age of 36. He leaves behind his wife, Misty; his parents; 7 children and a host of friends. A full obit will follow later. Memorial contributions may be made on his 'Go Fund Me' page or at the funeral home. Visitation JAN 3. 02:00 PM -...
Carol Ann (Rushing) Mahaney was born on August 6, 1948 to Robert and Katherine Rushing, in San Diego, CA. Her family would relocate to Des Moines, IA where she would finish her education her and graduate from North High School. Along life's journey Carol met Billy Mahaney and the two were joined in holy matrimony. The couple was blessed with...
Samhya Denise Young, infant daughter of Antionett Miller and Shannek Young was born December 23, 2015. She was immediately carried on angels wings back to Heaven. Too precious for this world, Samhya will watch over her parents and grandmother, Dorothy Sheely and a host of other relatives and friends. No services are planned.
Sammy Kemp, Jr was born July 19, 1998 to Sammy Sr. and Clarice (Smith) Kemp, in Des Moines, Iowa. Sammy was educated in the Des Moines Public School system and was looking forward to graduation from Scavo in the spring. Like most teenagers, Sam loved music. He had a gift for writing songs and loved performing. He was interested in...
Derik Terrell South was born March 21, 1965 to Leroy and Addean (Jones) South in Chicago, Illinois. Derik graduated from the Chicago Public School system and then enlisted in the United States Army. He received a medical discharge and returned home to find employment. Derik went back to school and obtained his CNA license and worked for several nursing homes...