Suleiamn Abrahim

Jul 14, 2024

Suleiamn Abrahim passed away on July 14, 2024.  A private family burial will take place at Ezan Cemetery in Prole Iowa 

Lawrence (Larry) McLachlan

Jul 13, 2024

Lawrence “Larry” Osmond McLachlan III, known affectionately as LMak, passed away at the age 55 in Des Moines, Iowa, on July 13, 2024. He was born on February 4, 1969, in Hartford, Connecticut to Lawrence Osmond and Dorret June (Ortega) McLachlan Jr. 

The McLachlan family relocated to Urbandale, IA where Lawrence continued his education in the West Des Moines School System...

Margaret M. May

Jul 7, 2024

A Memorial Service will be held at Henderson's Chapel on Friday, July 12, 2024 at the hour of 11:00 A.M.

Margaret M. May was born April 20th 1925 to Mae Brooks and Charles McCracken in Iowa, with her four siblings. Spending time living in California and graduating high school, she later returned to Des Moines and pursued a career in education...

Elvedit Odzakovic

Jul 7, 2024

Elvedit Odzakovic passed away on July 7, 2024 in Pleasant Hill, IA.  A private family burial will take place at Ezan Cemetery in Prole, Iowa.

Darrin "DJ" Demeatrius Dafney Jr.

Jul 6, 2024

Darrin “DJ” Demeatrius Dafney Jr. was a beloved soul whose presence left a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of knowing him. Born on January 26, 1995, in Des Moines, Iowa, Darrin's journey on this earth came to a peaceful close on July 6, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, August...

Donald Leo Burke

Jul 3, 2024

Donald Leo Burke was born on August 21, 1951 in West Alice, WI to Bruno and Phyllis Burke. He graduated from St. Pius High School, also in West Alice, WI.

Don joined the US Navy in 1971 and served 6 years, receiving an honorable discharge in April of 1977. He took pride in being in the Navy and serving his country,...

Nytasha Coil

Jul 2, 2024

Nytasha Coil, age 52, passed away July 2, 2024.  Visitation Services will be held at Corinthian Baptist Church, Saturday, July 13, 2024 at noon with Funeral Services beginning at 1:00 P.M.  

Nytasha E. Welch-Coil was born on August 7, 1971 to David R. and Ira J. (Thomas) Welch in Des Moines, IA. She was educated in the Des Moines Public...

Lutfija Delic

Jun 26, 2024

Lutfija Delic, passed away on June 26, 2024 in Des Moines, IA. He was buried in a traditional manner in Prole, IA at Ezan Cemetery. 

Robert "Gene" Payne

Jun 25, 2024

Robert "Gene" Payne, 87, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at the Rehab Center of Des Moines IA. He was born September 15, 1936 to the late James Etheridge and Elsie (Davis) Payne in Mountain Home, Arkansas. 

Gene loved fishing, family and music. He brought joy to many over the years playing and singing country music. He is preceded in...

Lynnise Smith

Jun 22, 2024

Lynnise Smith, 50, of Roswell, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Iowa Methodist Hospital. Visitation will be on Monday, July 1, 2024, at the Evangelistic Missionary Church of God In Christ, in Des Moines, Iowa, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Her homegoing funeral celebration will follow her visitation and begin at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Hill...