All Obituaries

Natalie Mary Nihsen, Nat Nat, Aunt Nat, Scooter, Gabby’s mom, Daughter, Sister, Friend fulfilled God’s purpose on earth on August 15, 2019 at 28 years of age from complications of lupus resulting in a cranial hemorrhage. She was born on November 14,1990 in Peoria, Illinois. She leaves behind Parents John and Kristie Nihsen, sister Sara Jeffries (Jim), brother Tim Nihsen (Randi), nephews Easton, Harley, and Wilson, Niece Kenlea, Grandmas Rose Stoner and Lavon Nihsen. Gone before...

Michael David Reese, 63, of Waterloo, IA passed away at his home on Sunday, August 4, 2019.  Following Mike’s wishes, cremation rites will be a accorded and no formal services are planned. Mike was born March 13, 1956 to Damon and Shirley (Powell) Reese in Des Moines, IA.  Mike was the oldest of four children and welcomed Jim, Dan and his sis, Cheryl.  On October 24, 1976 Mike was united in marriage to Shelley Warland.  He worked for Fareway for nearly 40 years. He...

Helen Louise Cook, 76, originally of Grinnell, IA, passed away Monday, June10, 2019 at her home in Ankeny, IA. Cremation rites have been accorded and a Celebration of Life will be from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 2019 in the Spinner Ballroom at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, Altoona IA. (The family is requesting guests to wear blue, any shade). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Des Moines Homeless Veteran’s Stand...

Joseph “Joe” Johnson, 76 passed away with his family by his side at his home in Indianola on June 5, 2019.   Cremation rites have been accorded and a celebration of life and potluck lunch will be held from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Saturday, June 15, 2019 at the Churchville Hall (2876 South Street, Churchville, IA  50211). Joseph Raphel Johnson was born February 22, 1943 to Robert and Mary Laurine (Hoelting) Johnson in Des Moines, IA. Joe grew up in the Des Moines area...

Theresa Ramsey was born November 2, 1953 to William and Mildred Mallory. She was second youngest of their nine children. (Sandra – as a kid) She grew up on the East side of Des Moines and attended East High School. On Jan. 1, 1970, her son Scott was born. On Nov. 24, 1972, her daughter Deanna was born.  In fall 1973, she met Dan Ramsey and they later married on Jan. 24, 1974. They moved to Ankeny and later settled in Mitchellville, Iowa where they built a home. Dan adopted Scott...

On Saturday, March 2, 2019, Arlina Pearce, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 61. Arlina was born May 28, 1957, in Waterloo, Iowa to Allen and Thelma (Blackwell) Jenkins.   On October 4, 1980, she was united in marriage to Ron Pearce from Mason City, Iowa.  They have a daughter, Stephanie, and two grandchildren, Nyla and Pearce. Arlina had a passion for cooking and was great at it.  She loved to host and entertain her family and friends every...

Tina Marie Riis  Arrived January 6, 1970 and fell asleep in death on December 18, 2018. Luke 8:52 “Stop weeping, for she did not die but is sleeping.”    Tina Marie was born on January 6th, 1970, and died of natural causes on December 18, 2018.  She was the oldest of three daughters.  She is survived by her sister Amy, whereas her youngest sister, Toni, died in 1991 at the young age of 15.  Tina’s instructions were not to have a funeral or...

Lincoln Leslie Grundmeyer went into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, November 21,  2018, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, IA. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 1, 2018, at Ankeny Free Church (118 NW Linden St., Ankeny, IA  50023). The family will greet friends two hours prior to services. Lincoln is survived by his parents; Neil and Michaela Grundmeyer (Ankeny, IA), grandparents: Mark and Denise Ballo (Ankeny, IA), Leslie and Christine...

Kenneth Ray Herman, 78, of White Oak passed away Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, IA. Ken was born April 2, 1940, at Iowa Lutheran Hospital to Archie and Mabel Herman of rural Elkhart. He married his high school sweetheart Bernice McCauley on Oct. 3, 1958, at Marquisville United Methodist Church in Des Moines. They recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Ken worked for many years at the Iowa Department of Transportation in Ames, retiring in 1998....

Richard "Dick" H. Butler, 74, of Camanche, Iowa, passed away peacefully at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa after a brief battle with Leukemia on Saturday, June 3, 2017. Honoring his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. Richard was born April 3, 1943 in Eagle Grove, Iowa son of Harry Francis Butler and Bernadine Doyle-Butler. Richard owned and operated Camanche Air Conditioning  for 47 years. He enjoyed hunting,...