Joseph Ronald Bird June 7, 1929 – August 4, 2025 Joseph Ronald Bird, age 96, of Iowa City, Iowa, passed away on August 4, 2025. Joe was born on June 7, 1929, in Staunton, Illinois, which he considered home until moving to St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1955. He was preceded in death by his son, John Edward Bird, and his...
Lawrence Echols, 69, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa. No services are planned at this time.
Brenda Francis, 74, of Ames, IA, passed away on July 31, 2025. Memorial services are pending.
Justin Charles Braaksma, age 51, of Newton, Iowa passed away peacefully with close family and friends by his side on Wednesday, July 30th, 2025 at Mercy One Medical Center. Justin was a father, grandfather, son, husband, uncle, and friend to many who loved him dearly. He shared his time with his significant other and wife, Charity Stier-Braaksma, his kids, and...