Caroline Eleanor Fausch Smith Hiemstra, age 97 of Belmond, IA went peacefully home to be with her Lord and Savior June, 16, 2021. Caroline was born in Marshalltown, IA on April 30, 1924 to Ewald and Lilly Lorenzen. She graduated from Marshalltown High School and attended Marshalltown Junior College and Iowa State University where she majored in Home Economics. Caroline was accomplished in many activities that she pursued. She was a gifted pianist and organist and shared her talent at the...

CELEBRATION OF LIFE SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 2021 11:00 AM at Grace Church Those not able to attend are invited to watch using the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69xS12-p6Bs     John Garetson, 72, of Ankeny, Iowa entered into the arms of Jesus on June 2, 2021; after a brief but extremely courageous battle with colon cancer.  John’s wish was to be cremated. A public visitation will begin at 10:00 am with a Celebration of Life to follow at 11:00 am...

Keith Alvin Krueger, of Ankeny, IA passed on to life eternal on May 21, 2021, after a brief but extremely courageous battle with liver disease. A celebration of life, including a special tree planting ceremony, will be held Friday, May 28th at 1:00 PM on the Krueger (Meyer) family farm that he loved so dearly.   Farm location: 1376 120th Ave, Welcome, MN 56181. Keith, the son of Alvin and Betty Lou Krueger, was born in Fairmont, MN on December 10, 1947.  The oldest of five...

Guadalupe "Lupe" Maria Cantu, age 27, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. Guadalupe Maria Cantu was born on July 21, 1993 in Grand Prairie, TX to Juan Marco and Corina (Esparza) Cantu.   In death Lupe rejoins her grandparents; Domingo and Marianna (Lavender) Cantu, parents and little sister, Marianna Cantu.  She will be remembered by her sisters; Andrea Cantu of Des Moines, IA; Alicia Cantu of Dallas,...

Ronald (Ronnie) Levi Ballard Jr., age 49, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 5th, 2021. In death he sleeps, awaiting a resurrection to a paradise on earth. Ronald was born November 29th, 1971 in Des Moines, IA to Ronald Levi Ballard Sr. and Kathryn Elaine Ballard (Thrasher). Those left to cherish his memory are his sisters; Cheryl Ballard and Lisa Hyde (Shawn), His nieces, Amber Kilburn (Christian) and Shawna Hyde, his great niece and nephews, Dylan,...

Ronald Eric Jennings, 59, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021.  His body will be cremated and no services will be held at this time.

Mayme Pearl Barnett Ward, (age 103) died on October 19, 2019 in Urbandale, IA after a long, faith-filled and happy life.  She was born on May 28, 1916 to Dudley Burney and Goldie Bruce Barnett in Harrisonville, Missouri. After her mother’s death in 1921, Mayme Pearl and her older brother, Henry Clinton Barnett, were raised by their father and their beloved aunt, Margaret Barnett (Marmie).   They moved to Kansas City, Missouri, where they were active in Westport Presbyterian...

In His Loving Memory EDWARD JOHN MONDO Edward John Mondo, 82, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2019.  Cremation rites will be accorded and no services are planned at this time.

Courtney Michelle Davis, 29, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, September 17, 2019.  Cremation rites have been accorded and a Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, September 26, 2019 at (722 S. Ankeny Blvd., Ankeny, IA).  The family will greet friends one hour prior to services. Courtney was born November 4, 1989 to Lawrence and Brenda (Brock) Davis in St. Louis, MO.   Those left to cherish her memory are her mother, Brenda of Des Moines, IA;...

Connie L. Poundstone, 82, passed away with her family by her side on Friday, September 6, 2019 at Polk City Nursing and Rehabilitation.   Connie was born October 12, 1936 to Paul Fox and Mabel Elizabeth (Hawk) Voegtlin in Mitchellville, IA.  She grew up in Mitchellville and graduated from Mitchellville High School in 1954. She later worked at and retired from Delavan Manufacturing.  She is survived by her children; Rhonda (Dan) Burch of Ankeny, IA; Linda (Jim) Hanifen of...