Debbie Berkebile, 60, died on September 1, 2010 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston. Mrs. Berkebile was born on March 17, 1950 in Monticello to Vernon and Odelia (Knepper) Doden. She worked for Reynolds and Reynolds Insurance in Des Moines. Debbie was active in her church, serving as an Elder and participating in the discipleship and mission programs. She is survived by her loving husband, Dennis; sons, Dwight “Ike” Mundell and Jacob John Hines...

Pleasant Hill Melva Kaufman Melva Kaufman, 72, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at Bright Kavanagh House in Des Moines. She was born on September 17, 1937 in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of Ira & Cordelia Tullis. Melva resided in Pleasant Hill for many years and retired from the Des Moines school district. During her retirement, she worked part-time at Curves and, in her spare moments, she enjoyed line dancing, polka music and...

Opal M. Atkins Redfield Opal M. Atkins died Monday, August 16, 2010. Funeral services will be Friday, August 20 at Redfield Christian Church at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Harper Cemetery. Opal was born in Adams County to Wesley and Edna Merical. Opal and her husband, Paul, farmed in many places and she had various jobs through the years including selling Avon for 40 years. Opal was in many organizations including Redfield Christian...

Claude Cassler, 69, passed away peacefully at his son’s home surrounded by family, on Saturday, August 14, 2010. Claude was born in rural Redfield, IA on February 11, 1941 to Clarence Sr. and Mina Cassler. He attended Redfield schools and enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served on the U.S.S. Coral Sea during the Vietnam War. He retired from Continental Western after forty years where he was a Stationary Engineer. He was preceded in death by...

Tracey Adkisson, 51, died on August 3, 2010 at home. Tracey was born on April 17, 1959 in Creston to LaVerne and Mary Geneva Adkisson. He was an electronic technician for Iowa Health in Des Moines. Tracey had many talents including: mechanic, electronic repairman, plumber, electrician, excavator, and carpenter. Tracey is survived by his loving wife, Marie; sons, Timothy (Rachel) and Steven (Jennifer); daughter, Melissa Adkisson (Matthew...

Guy Clinton “Clint” McKinney, 83, died Monday of cancer at his home. Services will be Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Merle Hay Funeral Home with interment immediately following at Chapel Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy; daughter, Marlene Cook of Des Moines; two brothers: John McKinney of Des Moines and Michael McKinney of Elliot, Maine. Memorial donations...

Lloyd Arthur Hostelka, 76, passed away at Mercy Medical Center on Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 7:20 a.m. from complications of prostate cancer. His daughter Sara was by his side. His loving wife Nancy Clair Hostelka, 76, passed away shortly following him at Iowa Methodist Medical Center on Friday, July 30, 2010 at 7:50 p.m. from complications of lung cancer. Nancy passed away peacefully and was surrounded by her loving daughters and family. ...

Lloyd Arthur Hostelka, 76, passed away at Mercy Medical Center on Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 7:20 a.m. from complications of prostate cancer. His daughter Sara was by his side. His loving wife Nancy Clair Hostelka, 76, passed away shortly following him at Iowa Methodist Medical Center on Friday, July 30, 2010 at 7:50 p.m. from complications of lung cancer. Nancy passed away peacefully and was surrounded by her loving daughters and family. ...

Glenn Shafer, 81, went home to be with Jesus on July 19, 2010 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston. Mr. Shafer was born on October 17, 1928 in Wichita, KS. He retired from John Deere-Des Moines Works in 1989. He was an Army veteran and served his country during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Shafer was preceded in death by his youngest son, Gary. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Donna; daughter, Connie (David) Sparks of Polk City; son,...

Norman Albert Miller, 93, passed away July 5 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Memorial services will be held July 14, 2010 at Merle Hay Funeral Home, 4400 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines beginning at 11:00 a.m. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. A private inurnment will be held at a later date in Eagle Grove, Iowa. Norman was born March 12, 1917 in Des Moines, Iowa and proudly served his country in the Army’s Red...