Ramon Luis Cruz
Sep 23, 2012
Mr. Ramon Cruz, 53, passed away September 23, 2012 at University Hospitals in Iowa City. A visitation at Henderson's Funeral Home will be held from 10 am to 7 pm Wednesday, September 26, 2012 with the family present from 4-7 pm. Funeral services for Mr. Cruz will be held on Sunday, September 29, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey with burial...
Evelyn Zinnah
Sep 13, 2012
The New Year's Celebration of 1979 included the birth of a new baby. On New Year's Day, Evelyn Zinnah was born to Columbus C. and Betty T. (Bewaye) Zinnah, in Monrovia, Liberia. Evelyn received her primary education at Dorr Elementary School in Liberia. After graduation, Evelyn emigrated to the United States, living first in Illinois and Indiana before moving to...
Michaeya Sharay Williams
Sep 11, 2012
Michaeya Sharay Williams was born July 25, 1985 to Clarissa Williams and Keith Morrison. Michaeya was a lifelong resident of Des Moines. She was educated in the Des Moines Public School system and graduated from Roosevelt High School in 2003. Michaeya was employed by Urban Dreams, Inc. as a receptionist for the past five years. She was a member of...
Michael Lamar
Sep 7, 2012
Michael Lamar was born December 8, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois to John and Thressa (Cherry) Lamar. He was the second born son and the second oldest of nine siblings. Michael was raised in Chicago. The Lamar family moved to West Des Moines in the 1950's. At birth the doctors said he would probably not live beyond 14 years of age...
Franklin K. Irvin Sr
Sep 4, 2012
Franklin Kenneth Irvin, Sr. was born on May 3, 1936 in Sioux City, Iowa to Dorothy Louise Irvin and Lloyd Buress. Franklin was educated in the Des Moines Public School System and was a graduate of North High School with athletic achievements and records that have yet to be broken. After his retirement from John Deere, following many decades of...
Ellen Jewel Powell Lee
Aug 30, 2012
Ellen Jewel Powell Lee was born July 18, 1950 in Ouachita County Arkansas to the late Isaiah Powell and Mother Mattie B. Powell (Mamma B). On August 30th, 2012. Ellen departed this life to go home with Jesus. She accepted Christ at an early age, she attended Antioch Baptist Church in Stephens, Arkansas. She was member of All Nations COGIC...
Kenneth Lee Williams Sr
Aug 18, 2012
Kenneth Lee Williams, Sr. was born February 16, 1947 to Henry B. and Christina Jones Williams in Des Moines, Iowa. Ken was educated in the Des Moines Public School system, where he graduated from Des Moines Tech High. Ken was active in all sports while in high school. He was part of the historic 4x4 relay team from Tech. On...
Mary Elizabeth Fowler
Aug 13, 2012
Mary E. Fowler, or 'Bobbie' as she was affectionatley known, was born April 14, 1947 to Travis J Fowler and Jessie (Randle) Fowler in Des Moines, Iowa. She was educated in the Des Moines Public School system where she graduated from Des Moines Tech High School. Mary retired from employment as a Teacher's Associate of the Des Moines school system....
Baby Di'Nario Troy Merrett
Aug 8, 2012
Baby Di'Nario Troy Merrett was born on August 6, 2012. He went back to Heaven as an angel on August 8, 2012. Di'Nario leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Tionna Merrett and DeKontee Yarwaye; his grandparents Troy Merrett and Jamisha Canada along with extended family and friends. Cemetery Details Glendale Cemetery 4901 University Des Moines, IA, 50310 Service AUG...