Obituaries

Izet Husidit

Izet Husidit

Mar 27, 2024

Mr. Izet Husidit, passed away March 27th, 2024. Service for Mr. Husidit will be schedule for a later date.

Nermin Omerovic

Nermin Omerovic

Mar 27, 2024

Mr. Nermin Omerovic passed away on March 27th, 2024. Service for Mr. Omerovic are currently pending for a later date. 

Sanaa Alhourani

Sanaa Alhourani

Mar 19, 2024

Sanaa Alhourani, 63, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. A private burial Ezan Cemetery in Prole, Iowa will be held. 

Guestene Sillas

Guestene Sillas

Mar 13, 2024

Guestene Terry was born June 9, 1947 in Mounds, Illinois to Alice and Canary Terry. She was the older sister of Erline, Gloria and Aaron. Some would say she was a second mother to her brother Aaron. Guestene attended Cahokia Senior High School where she enjoyed being around her friends and a guy named “Bull”. Turns out, “Bull” was also called...

Virginia Dameron

Virginia Dameron

Mar 12, 2024

Virginia Dameron, 76, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Visitation will be on Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Kingdom Life Family Ministries International in Des Moines. Immediately following,  her funeral will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the church with Apostle André Brooks officiating. Burial will follow in the Glendale...

Cindy Garcia

Cindy Garcia

Mar 7, 2024

Cindy “Kim” Garcia, 67, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at the Taylor Hospice House in Des Moines, Iowa. Her memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Henderson Funeral & Cremation Care. Immediately following her visitation her memorial service will...

Kenny Patton

Kenny Patton

Feb 29, 2024

Kenny Patton was born on August 15, 1972, to James Golden and Annie Patton in Des Moines Ia.  He was educated in the Des Moines Public School System and graduated from East High.  Kenny relocated to Denver, Colorado in 2012. He was a dedicated warehouse forklift operator. Kenny liked the social life where he spent time with friends and family....

Leroy Curl

Leroy Curl

Feb 28, 2024

Leroy Curl, 70, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.Born in Portland, Arkansas, to the parents Sylvester and Ethel (Cornell) Curl, Lee grew up in DesMoines and graduated from North High School. After High School, Lee found employment withNorthwestern Bell and then the US Postal Office and was part of the USPS Union. During hisfree time,...

Jodie "Jo" Mason

Jodie "Jo" Mason

Feb 25, 2024

It is with profound sadness that Ms. Jodie “Jo” Mason, age 72, of Urbandale, IA., unfortunately made her  heavenly transition at Iowa Methodist Hospital on  Sunday,  February 25, 2024. Ms. Jo came from humble beginnings.  Born in Lubbock, Texas, Ms. Jo found her passion in life being a Nurse.  Jo attended Grandview College in  Des Moines, IA. where she earned her...

Timothy Whitehead

Timothy Whitehead

Feb 23, 2024

Mr. Timothy Leroy Whitehead went home to be with the Lord on, February 23, 2024.  Visitation for Mr. Whitehead will be March 8th, 2024 at Henderson Funeral Home Chapel from 5pm-7pm; at 6pm the Hawkeye Elks Lodge #160 of DMS, will do their last rites. Service will be March 9th, 2023 at Hope + Elim, at 12pm-Noon. Mr. Whitehead will...

John Boone

John Boone

Feb 21, 2024

John Marshall Boone Jr. 63, passed away on February 21, 2024 in his sleep with his beloved Reyna Jacobo at his side.  John was born to John and Dessie Boone on October 10, 1960 in Des Moines. He attended East High School and will be remembered by many for his humor, smile and laugh. John loved riding his bike, listening...

Mary Lee Smith

Mary Lee Smith

Feb 21, 2024

Mary Lee Smith, age 92 passed away on February 21, 2024 at UnityPoint Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.  Mary was born on November 28, 1931 to Allie Coleman and Major Hill in Meridian Mississippi.  

Mary was a part of a large family and graduated from High School in Mississippi.  She met her loving husband Charles Smith and married in...

Nydeck Lock

Nydeck Lock

Feb 18, 2024

Nydeck Lock, 20, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away on February 18, 2024. A private burial will be held in Ezan Cemetery in Parole, Iowa. 

Please pray for her family. 

La Queta Murphy

La Queta Murphy

Feb 3, 2024

La Queta Murphy, 86, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away at University Park Nursing and Rehab in Des Moines on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Her visitation will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Kyles AME Zion Church from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Immediately following her visitation her funeral will begin at 12:00 p.m. Burial will follow in...

Marie Ortiz

Marie Ortiz

Jan 30, 2024

Marie Antoinette Ortiz, 46, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, February 4, 2024, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Revival Center COGIC. Immediately following at 8:00 p.m. family and friends are invited to share loving...

Bertrum "Herky" Burkett

Bertrum "Herky" Burkett

Jan 24, 2024

Bertrum "Herky" Burkett, 66, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. A celebration of life will be held on February 2, 2024, at Hendersons Funeral & Cremation Care from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.  

Herky grew up in Des Moines where he attended East High School. He enjoyed playing sport and watching sports.

Those left to cherish his...

Elena Aguilar

Elena Aguilar

Jan 18, 2024

Elena Aguilar, 95, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at MercyOne Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. She will be buried in Miami, Florida. Her funeral services are pending. 

Keep her family in your prayers. 

Harlene Cooper

Harlene Cooper

Jan 17, 2024

Harlene Louise Cooper (affectionately known as “Weezy”) was born on July 13, 1949 in Des Moines to Harley and Wanda Mae (Gibson) Payney. She grew up in Des Moines where she attended and graduated from Tech High School in Des Moines. Following school, she began working at American Mutual Life Company as an insurance representative. Harlene married Jerry Cooper on December...

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