Mary Frances (Forsyth) Cline Mary Cline, 65, of Winterset passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at home after a short battle with lung and brain cancer. There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, May, 9th from 3-5 at Middle River Park (Canoe Landing) South of Winterset on Clark Tower Rd. Mary Frances Forsyth was born December 14, 1960 to Wilbur and Louise Forsyth in Dallas County. Mary graduated from Winterset High School in 1979. Mary lived and worked in the co

Jonathan Kurtt Gleason, age 61, of Granger, Iowa, completed his earthly journey on March 29, 2026, at home with his loving wife, Julie, and son, Noah, by his side. To celebrate Jon's life, a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 18th, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 8301 NW Aurora Ave., Urbandale, IA 50322, with Pastor Ben Johnson officiating. Family and friends are invited from 9:00-10:45 a.m. for fellowship at the church prior to the service. A rece

Ronald was born on June 21st, 1961, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He died on March 30th, 2026, at his home in Nevada, Iowa surrounded by his family. Ron grew up in Sioux City, Iowa and graduated from West High School in 1980. In his younger years, he frequented rock concerts, attended Job Corps, and moved throughout several states, settling down in central Iowa after meeting his wife, Cheri. Ron was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He took great pride in suppo

Dan Wooldridge, resident of West Des Moines, IA, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, at the age of 67 after a thirteen-month battle with brain cancer. Daniel Eugene Wooldridge was born May 4, 1958, in Perry, Iowa. He graduated from High School in Winterset, Iowa, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Business and Management from Iowa State University in 1981, where he was a proud member of the SAE (Sigma Alpha Epsilon) fraternity. Dan was raised a Christi

Michael Vincent Nestico-Brown, 64 of Des Moines, Iowa passed away on March 05, 2026. Michael was born on Mother’s Day, May 14, 1961, in Detroit, Michigan, but home was California where he grew up and spent his early adult years. Iowa became his new home where he loved the four seasons, and he remained here until he passed away at home from Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Michael was an amazing man with a loving, kind heart and a beautiful spirit. He touched the hearts of many pe

July 26, 1947 – March 19, 2026 Frank Greco, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026, at the age of 78, surrounded by the family he spent his lifetime nurturing and protecting. A graduate of Lincoln High School, Frank’s lifelong love story began early when he married his high school sweetheart, Mary Anne. Together, they built a life rooted in Des Moines, welcoming their son, Christopher, in 1971. Frank and Mary Anne's bond was an inspiration to all who knew them, lasting

Kay Ava (Ginter) Wulf was born on April 23, 1942 in Rapid City, South Dakota and passed away with family beside her on March 20, 2026 at Kavanaugh House in Des Moines, Iowa. Kay loved growing up on a ranch near Faith, South Dakota, riding her favorite horse Blondie. She married the love of her life, Frederick Wulf, on March 9, 1958 in Sturgis, South Dakota. They moved to Boone, Iowa in 1966 where Kay remained until December 2025 when she moved to Altoona, IA. Kay loved to s

Janette (Stevens) Kozeliski of Des Moines, Iowa passed away March 18th, 2026, at age 64. Janette was born on June 3rd, 1961, in Des Moines to Betty and Paul Stevens. As a child, she spent a lot of time outdoors and particularly enjoyed going to Lake Rathbun to camp and boat with her family. After graduating from Abraham Lincoln High school in 1980, Janette went on a trip to Hawaii with her mom that she often reminisced about years later. As an adult, Janette began working

Dear friends, With great sadness, I regret to announce that my beloved husband, Charles (Charlie) Uren, has passed. He died peacefully, in a room full of love. He had a good life, packed with an abundance of love and joy, along with an occasional setback to keep things interesting. Charlie loved being a husband, a father, and a friend. We dearly loved him in return. He enjoyed motorcycles, traveling, and fishing. He loved several dogs throughout his life, each leaving their i

Pam Anderson was born on November 6, 1951, in Fargo, North Dakota, and passed away surrounded by family after her second battle with pancreatic cancer on March 13, 2026, at Kavanagh House. Pam was raised in Moorhead, Minnesota by her mother, Doris, and her aunt, Lila. She graduated from Moorhead High School in 1970 and fondly remembered cruising up Broadway in her Rambler during her teenage years. Pam’s first job was working at the Big Boy in Fargo, North Dakota. Her greatest

Gary Allen Timmons, 86, of Des Moines, Iowa. Born on July 15, 1939, and passed away peacefully, but unexpectedly on March 6, 2026. He loved weightlifting and being at the gym. He enjoyed watching UFC fights with his grandson, Chris. He cherished the time he spent with his family. At reunions, he would play softball, football, and just catch up with those he loved. His love for family and friends was indisputable. He also treasured his trips to Texas to visit his family.

William (Bill) Raymond Carlos, Jr., 65, passed away on March 14, 2026, at home surrounded by loved ones after a battle with kidney failure and heart disease. Bill was born December 16, 1960, in Des Moines to William (Bill Sr.) and Audrey Carlos. He grew up in Norwoodville and graduated from Saydel High School in 1979. Bill had a lifelong love of automobiles. He enjoyed auto racing; classic cars and all things related to cars. He was a devoted Minnesota Vikings fan and

December 26, 1930 - March 10, 2026 Esther Ellen Gentosi (Ellie) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10th, 2026 at the age of 95, surrounded by her cherished family. Full of laughter and love, Ellie was always there for her family and those who needed her. She touched many lives, left behind so many stories, and she will be dearly missed. Ellie was born on December 26th, 1930 in Des Moines, Iowa to Harold and Murl (Lawrence) Coy. She was an only child. Ellie attended East

Edith Mae Davis, was born on October 31, 1940, in Polk County, Iowa and went to be with the Lord on March 8, 2026, at The Village in Indianola. On March 8th, Edith was taken to be with the Lord after a brief battle with cancer. Edith was an ordained minister and would minister to any and all who would listen and spread the Lord’s word. She volunteered at the food bank at Lee Town for many years. She also loved playing cards with her sisters weekly. Edith loved to brag on her

Teonte was born August 31, 1932, on the south side of Des Moines, known as Little Italy, to Aristide Giovanni and Antonia Maria Corso Gentosi, Italian immigrants. He was the middle child of two sisters: Diana Gentosi Evans and Amelita Gentosi Copley. He attended St. Anthony’s School through the 8th grade and then Abraham Lincoln High School. At 18 years old, he began his employment at Iowa Power and Light. Today known as MidAmerican Energy. He retired after 44 years of servic

Joe passed away on March 6, 2026, after fighting a lengthy illness. After serving 3 years in the Army, he worked for Armstrong Rubber for 22 years. After that he sold cars for Dewey Ford. Joe loved midget and sprint racing and going to old car shows where he always took a lot of pictures. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Judy, three children Lana Hanrahan-Ahmed (Mike) of Urbandale, Greg Hanrahan of Des Moines, and Tracie Peterson (Ryan) of Urbandale and a niece Denise Z

Gary Warren Martin was born on July 22, 1949, in Des Moines, Iowa, and passed from natural causes on March 1, 2026, at his home. An artist at heart, Gary spent a lifetime creating beautiful drawings, paintings, sculptures, and intricately designed Ukrainian Easter eggs. With an endlessly curious and intellectual mind, Gary enjoyed reading everything from horror to astronomy. A cat lover, home chef, and classical and rock and roll music aficionado, Gary’s spirit will be missed

Richard Samuel Anderson, 75, of Des Moines, IA passed away on February 25, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. Obituaries are supposed to be short ways to sum up someone’s life. If you spent any time with Rick, you would know you cannot shortly sum up his life. He was a caring, hardworking, fun, car and motorcycle loving, family man. Rick was born to Glen Jr. and Josephine Anderson on September 1,1950 in Des Moines, IA. He grew up in Waterloo, IA and graduated from Columb

Allan L. Harris was born on August 20, 1949, and lived a life defined by devotion to his wife, his family, his craft, and his music. Those who knew Al knew a man who worked hard, loved deeply, and expressed his heart through song. After graduating from South Hamilton High School in 1967, Al’s greatest decision came just one year later. On August 10, 1968, he married Deborah Kruck, beginning a partnership that would span 57 years. Their marriage was not only long but endurin

Ron Eide age 92 of Forest City, Iowa passed on March 4, 2026. Ron and LuAnn have been living in Waukee, IA for the last few years to be closer to family. However, Forest City will always be their home. Ron was born in Forest City on December 18, 1933. He grew up in Leland, attending High School in Forest City. After attending Waldorf College, he married LuAnn Mathews in 1953 and continued his education at Luther College. Ron taught High School in Britt where all fou