Dorothy, 84, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, February 4 at Merle Hay Funeral Home, where her family will greet friends beginning at 12:30. Dorothy Darlene Milton, the daughter of George and Adeline (Laidley) Mains, was born July 30, 1927 in Linden, Iowa. She graduated from Panora High School in 1945. Dorothy was united in marriage with John Milton on September...

Vera Mae Thompson-Canon, 90, passed away at the Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines on Tuesday, January 31, 2012. She was born on March 5, 1921 in Russell, Iowa to Howard & Edna (Feight) Baughman. Vera graduated from Indianola High School and was united in marriage to Homer Loren Thompson. They made their home in Des Moines and he preceded her in death in 1985. Vera married Dolar Cannon and he also preceded her in death. During her...

Cheryl Ann Blunt, 54, died Saturday, January 29, 2012 following a extremely hard battle with cancer. Before her retirement she was a telemarketer and loved her job, she was born to talk.She is survived by three children, Michelle (Steve) Rieger, Leland Hill, Jr., and Nicole Verro, her mother, Alize Grosz, a sister, Lynda (Gary) Millard, a brother William (Martha) Grosz, six grandchildren and a special friend, Bruce. She was preceded in death...

Raymonde was born January 9, 1928 in Paris, France and was a World War II war bride marrying Kenneth Williamson when they met in France. Raymonde enjoyed needle point, shopping and spending time with her family. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Raymonde is survived by her daughter, Linda (Mario) Rodriguez and grandchildren, Daniel (Rachel) Rodriguez and Yvette Rodriguez.

Lori Steelman, 54, took her solo ride on January 27, 2012 at Mercy Hospice surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Merle Hay Funeral Home with burial to follow at Harper Cemetery in Redfield, IA. The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home Tuesday evening. Lori was born October 24, 1957 in Des Moines and married Patrick Steelman, the love of her life, on June 18,...

Marjorie Josephine McBee passed away Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Bright Kavanagh Hospice House. Marjorie was born August 17, 1918 in Decatur County, IA. She married Charles Ray McBee August 6, 1937 and was loved by her family spanning five generations. Preceding her in death was her husband of 67 years, Charles; brothers, Julian Van Winkle and Gordon Stout; daughter, Sandra; son, Gerald; granddaughter, Leyann and great-granddaughter, Katie. ...

Bob, 85, died January 20 at Mercy Medical Center. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, at Brooks South Town Chapel, 7601 Fleur Drive. His funeral will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, also at the funeral home, with burial to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Robert Lavern Burt, son of Vivian and Frances (Brandon) Burt, was born April 19, 1926 in Des Moines. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School, and served his country in the U. S. Army during...

Kenneth P. Corbin passed away Monday, January 16, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center at the age of 60 years, 1 month and 21 days. Kenny was born on November 25, 1951 to Lloyd and Lois (Crook) Corbin. In his youth, Kenny spent much of his time camping, fishing, and bicycling. Yet, despite all these activities, he could always find the time to torment his little sister. The time Kenny spent with his father as a young man developed into an...

MaryBelle is survived by her children, James, Penny (Michael) Monohon, David (Jeannie) and Kathleen Hayes; sister, Annette Keith, 8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earnest, infant daughter, Jacqueline, son, Kevin and brother, Andy Coker. MaryBelle was a lifelong resident of Des Moines and retired from the State of Iowa Department of Employment Services and married...

Mary Virginia Schrock died Sunday, January 15, 2012 after a short battle with leukemia. Mary was surrounded by family and friends when she left us to join her family in heaven. Visitation will begin at 7 p.m., Thursday, at Merle Hay Funeral Home, 4400 Merle Hay Road, with a memorial service at 8:30. Mary was born November 17, 1951 in Kimball, WV. She graduated from Fort Dodge Senior High School in 1969 and went on to become a beautician in...