Frank ‘Bud’ Mason Walker, 72, died Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Sunnyview Care Center in Ankeny following a long term illness. He leaves his wife of 53 years, Ruth Ann (Smith) Walker; his daughter Tammy (Walker) Twedt and her spouse Mike Twedt; his daughter Nancy (Walker) Westberg and her spouse Christian Westberg; his son Jason Walker and his spouse Heather Walker; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren behind. Born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa, son of...

Robert Linn Dalton a.k.a. "Bobby D" is preceded in death by his dad, Kenneth Dalton, mother Alice Marie Dalton, sister, Diane Schofield and brother, Marty Dalton.  He is survived by his stepmother, Joyce Dalton, sister, Twyla Johnson (Bill), brother, Kenny Valadez, wife Sarah Dalton, children; Robert James Dalton (Stacy), Jesse James Dalton (Terrynn), Tashema Marie Dalton, Nicole Jean Dalton, and Leiran Olson,  grandchildren; ...

Meghan Leigh Hearshman, 31, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021.

Linda entered this world on July 25, 1946, in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Richard and Maxine (Monroe) Thompson, and departed it on September 7, 2021.  She reposes now in the arms of her Savior Christ Jesus.  She was a devoted church goer and totally devoted to her family. She is survived by her son, Jim Kelltner and daughters; Doddie Perez and Tracy Cardena, brother, Richard Thompson, grandchildren: Jim, Joe and Mike Keltner, Corinna...

Jerry Jerome Letze, 58, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, August 5, 2021.  His wishes were to be cremated and private family services to remember and celebrate his life will be held at a later date. Jerry was born on March 12, 1963 in Des Moines, Iowa. Jerry loved the outdoors, he spent a lot of his time camping and fishing. He also enjoyed music and attending many concerts. During his illness enjoyed putting together puzzles and giving...

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,...