Shirley Thomas Harper
Mar 17, 2015
Shirley Mae Thomas Harper was born September 9, 1960 in Des Moines, Iowa; the first child of Artie M. (Lewis) and Henry F. Harper. Shirley advanced through the Des Moines Public School district where she finalized her education at Des Moines Technical High School. She worked a variety of jobs that included her taking care of the elderly. Shirley was...
Violet Marie Couch
Mar 14, 2015
Violet Marie Couch, daughter of Charles Raymond and Catherine Feuring, was born on January 16, 1920 in Nevinville, IA. She married Carl A. Couch on April 14, 1940. They made their home and raised their two children, Carlita and Michael, on the east side of Des Moines. Violet loved children and she began her teaching career in a one room...
Verna Joan Johnson
Mar 12, 2015
Mrs Verna Joan Johnson passed away March 12, 2015. She was 81 years old. Verna was a long time waitress for several restaurants in the city. She was born at home on August 6, 1933 in Ogden, Iowa to Vernon 'Barney' Leichliter and Francis Dahlberg Leichliter. She attended Ogden High School where she played basket ball. Verna was married to...
Carolyn Norfleet
Mar 11, 2015
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
Mar 8, 2015
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...
Aleeyah Lee
Mar 8, 2015
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....
Marcelline Cassie Anderson
Feb 27, 2015
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 Pierce
Feb 15, 2015
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 F. Wolder
Feb 4, 2015
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
Feb 1, 2015
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...