Laura Bonwell
Feb 6, 2026
Laura Bonwell was born on December 11th, 1950, and passed away on February 6, 2026, at the age of 75. She leaves behind a loving family to cherish her memories.
John Bell
Feb 5, 2026
John Everidge Bell, born on November 21, 1962, to Benjamin Cecil Bell Sr. and Clymontine T. (Steward) Bell, passed away on February 6, 2026. His journey through life was marked by resilience, love, and a steadfast connection to his community. John began his education at Des Moines Technical Vocational High School in 1978. John briefly resided in Texas before returning...
Deacon Walt Henderson
Feb 1, 2026
Psalm 37:23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord Walter Henderson Jr was born June 7, 1950 to Walter Henderson, Sr and Lona Mae (Shelton) Henderson in Sioux City, Iowa; South Sioux City Nebraska; or most recently found, Dakota, Nebraska. The story was, he was born at home, and his grandmother, Susie Shelton, cut the cord....
Halima Osman
Feb 1, 2026
Hilima Osman passed away at the age of 61, on February 1, 2026, at the Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines, Iowa. A direct burial will be held at Ezan Cemetery in Prole, Iowa.
Larry Thomas Sr
Jan 31, 2026
Born on August 29, 1944, in Montgomery City, Missouri, Larry Thomas was the son of Monte and Elizabeth (Bledsole) Thomas. At the age of two, he moved with his family to Des Moines, Iowa, where he later attended Tech High School. There, he earned recognition as an All-American football player and graduated with the Class of 1962. Following his education,...
Udell Cason Jr.
Jan 24, 2026
Udell Cason Jr., a dedicated educator, esteemed community leader, and beloved father, passed away on January 24, 2026, at the age of 85. He devoted more than thirty years to shaping the future of Des Moines Public Schools, serving his first position as a math teacher at Nash Elementary, then as Principal of Longfellow, Logan, Oak Park, Madison, and Moore...
