Danise Renee Slagter

Jul 2, 2026

Danise Renee Slagter, née Brewer, was born on April 6, 1966, in Des Moines, Iowa, and passed away unexpectedly at her home on July 2, 2026. A dedicated daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Danise’s life was marked by her enduring love for her family and her unwavering support for those around her.

Danise grew up in Des Moines, the cherished...

Brenda Spain

Jul 1, 2026

Brenda Lea Spain

Brenda Lea Spain, 60, of Newton, Iowa, formerly of Edinburg and Taylorville, Illinois, passed away on July 1, 2026, at Accura HealthCare in Newton, Iowa.

Brenda was born on December 11, 1965, in Taylorville, Illinois, to Robert and Shirley Spain.

She is survived by her daughters, Amber (Ed) Pocklington of Carlinville, Illinois, and Megan Spain (Jason Pauley) of Springfield, Illinois;...

Cindy Baker

Jul 1, 2026

Cindy Baker passed away on July 1, 2026. 

Paul Browne

Jul 1, 2026

Paul Browne passed away on July 1, 2026. 

Rebecca Wachendorf

Jun 29, 2026

Rebecca “Becky” Wachendorf passed away peacefully at home on June 29, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, laughter, and unwavering devotion to those she loved.

Becky was born and raised in Puyallup, Washington, where she spent her childhood before making Iowa her home. In 2000, she moved to Stanwood, Iowa, where she...

Konnor Meth

Jun 28, 2026

Konnor Starkey Meth, 33, of Sperry, Ia, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at 8:31 a.m., surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Konnor was born on October 11, 1992, in Mount Pleasant, Ia, to Kermit Meth of Danville, Ia and Katrina Starkey of Burlington, Ia.

Konnor married Alexia Cox and together they...

Judy Jackson

Jun 28, 2026

Judy Jackson passed away on June 28, 2026. 

Lois Frazier

Jun 26, 2026

Lois Frazier passed away on June 26, 2026.