Carolyn Norfleet was born May 30, 1957 in St. Louis, Missouri to Ellis Williams and Lola Victoria (Hickman) Williams. She and her family moved to Des Moines seeking a quiet place to live and grow. Carolyn graduated from Des Moines Tech High and worked to become an LPN. She was employed by several hospices until her health began to fail....
John W. Linton was born on September 22, 1928, in Haverford, Pennsylvania to William and Sarah Linton, who emigrated from Northern Ireland. John was the first of his family born in the United States. John was blessed with six children whom he loved dearly: Elaine, Christina, Sherry, Brenda, Sally and Jack. John could accomplish anything he set his mind to...
My name is Aleeyah Denise Lee. I was supposed to come into the world later in July. Instead, I made a brief appearance on March 8, 2015. I was too early , so I went back to Heaven on an Angels wings. My mother, Myquasha loved me dearly. As did my sister, Marlayzia and my brothers, Marlando, Jr. and Marquavion....
Ms. Marcelline Anderson passed away on February 27, 2015. Marcelline was born May 4, 1941 to Earthol and Marie (Robinson) Duncan in Des Moines. She was one of 14 children born to that union. Marcelline attended and graduated from North High School. She was employed as a childcare worker for Tiny Tots Daycare for many years. In her spare time...
Celeste Beverly Pierce was born on November 14, 1965 to Clarence and Louise Pierce in St. Louis, MO. Celeste was educated in the Des Moines Public School Systems and graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1983. Celeste stepped from time into eternity on February 15, 2015 in Springfield, MO. Waiting to greet her with open arms on the other side...
Gordon Francis (Butch) Wolder was born in Marshalltown, Iowa on June 7, 1937 to Murray L. Wolder and Bertha E (Bates) Wolder. Gordon was the fourth of five children born to the Wolder family. Harold, Janice and Andrew welcomed him to the family and then he too, welcomed Donna. Gordon was born at home right at dinner time; and as...
Lovrene Jackson was born on July 13, 1945 to Leslie and Leona Boyd, in Lauderdale, MS. She graduated from high school and went on to earn her Certified Nursing Aide License. Lovrene was the loving mother of four children: Carl, Maurice, Patricia and Tammy. Lovrene was gentle and caring to the patients she served. She worked at Bishop Drumm/Ramsey Nursing...
Obituary Michael Moore was born April 8, 1961 to Robert Moore and Betty Ola in Waterloo, IA. Michael was educated in the Waterloo Public School System, graduating from East High. Michael married the love of his life, Teresa Wright in 1985. Together they have 3 children; Markedia, Natasha, and Lashayla. Michael loved everything about cars. He enjoyed working on them...
Sherine McFeders was born on June 24, 1942 to Walter and Willetta Carter in Des Moines, IA. Sherine was a lifelong resident of Des Moines. Sherine was a graduate of the Des Moines Public School Systems. She attended North High School. Sherine obtained her Associates degree from DMACC and later pursued a Bachelors degree at Drake University in accounting. Sherine...
Diamyn Marie Fields was born on September 16, 2014. She was born in Des Moines, IA at Mercy Hospital to Danielle Cain and Davontray Fields Sr. She has two brothers, Davontray Jr. and Davion Fields and two sisters Leonna and Destani. Diamyn was 7 weeks early and fighting at 5lbs and 1oz. Doctors claimed she was going to be in...