Gary grew up in Fontanelle, Iowa in a small farm house. He was one of 12 children- 6 boys and 6 girls (he was lucky #7 to be exact) in the Edwards clan! He married Sharon Kay Griffith on July 27, 1957, and they moved to Des Moines, where he became a milkman. However, that was only for a short time, as soon after, he worked the nightshift at Armstrong Tire and Rubber Company for many years. In 1970, he and Sharon bought some land and built a red brick home between Earlham and DeSoto. A few...

Clarence William “Gene” Bass Jr., age 73 died in a car accident on Wednesday, August 10, 2022.  He will be cremated and a Celebration of Life will be 11:00 am Monday, August 15, 2022 at Ankeny Baptist Church (2842 SW Third Street Pl., Ankeny, IA  50021). The family will greet friends from 9:00 to 11:00 am. Gene’s service will be streamed at https://livestream.com/ankenybaptist/events/10580189 Gene was born October 7, 1948 to Clarence William Gene Sr. and...

Bryant Fitzgerald Martin, age 55, passed away unexpectedly on August 3, 2022 in Des Moines, IA. Funeral services are pending at this time.

Allen Ray Ellis, 29, passed away on July 14, 2022.  He will be cremated and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.  

John Holzmueller, 72, died Friday, July 8, 2022, at his home. He was born October 2, 1949, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Gus and Mildred Holzmueller.  He attended high school in Hawarden, IA and graduated with a business degree from Iowa State University. He married Eileen Porto in 1974 and they raised their family in Des Moines. He retired from Eagle Iron Works in 2012. John was preceded in death by his parents.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by his three children, Eric...

Danny Abbott, age 70 of Martensdale, passed away from esophageal cancer peacefully in the early morning hours of July 5, 2022 surrounded by his family. Visitation with the family will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 11, 2022. A Celebration of Life Service will begin Tuesday, July 12th at 11:00 a.m. Both events will take place at The Wright Place, 340 West Wright Road, in Norwalk.   Burial with military honors will take place immediately following the service at Linn...

Garrett was a long awaited and loved child born to Laurie and Jim Havnen. Jay became his stepdad at age two. He became a big brother to Marcus at age four. He loved nature, being outside, plants and animals of all kinds. People were drawn to him. Garrett went off the rails in his teenage years and we only got him back between many, many interventions. He struggled with alcohol addiction and all that went along with that in his adult years. We all loved him dearly. There will be no formal...

Rodney John Ostdahl, 57, of Des Moines, formerly Waterloo, passed away peacefully July 2, 2022.  His wish was to be cremated. Rodney was born January 31, 1965 to Clarence Palmer and Doris Mae (Meyer) Ostdahl. Rodney loved fishing, and cooking. He had a loving generous heart for family and friends and will be missed by many. He is survived by his son, Sean Handt, five brothers: Robert (Elaine) Ostdahl, Rick Ostdahl, Ronald Ostdahl, Rory Ostdahl, & Roderick Ostdahl,...

Theatta Brandmeyer, 86, passed away with family by her side on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at the Bridges at Ankeny in Iowa. Funeral services will be at Saylorville Church, 6429 NW 6th Dr. Des Moines, IA on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Family will greet friends beginning at 12:30 pm with service and prayer starting at 1:30 pm.    Theatta was born on a farm near Lennox, South Dakota, on October 18, 1936, to Martin and Rose Meyer – Bunjer and preceded in death by husband Alonzo...