Cynthia Jean Reynolds, age 74, was born on February 2, 1952, in Alexander, Iowa, to Jacob and Amelia Stoffer. She passed away peacefully at home on March 28, 2026. Cynthia enjoyed spending time with her family. She loved being part of their lives, especially cheering them on in their sports and dance activities. She also enjoyed cooking, gardening, and caring for her beloved pets. Cytnhia loved cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes. She is survived by her children, Aaron Reynolds and Jayme Reynolds....

Janice Beth Swanson, born on March 7, 1940, passed away on March 25, 2026, from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease. Janice spent her working life as a loyal legal secretary, working for many years with Attorney Paul Ahlers at the Ahlers Law Firm. In her personal life, Janice always wanted to help others and was unfailingly kind. She enjoyed playing clarinet in the Urbandale Community Band and loved her cats, Smokey and Bandit. Janice had been a resident of Scottish Rite Park since 2019 and...

Wanda Maxine Collins, 74, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on March 18, 2026, in Des Moines due to multiple health issues. A celebration of Wanda’s life will be held on Sunday, March 22, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Merle Hay Funeral Home Chapel, 4400 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, Iowa. She was born on March 29, 1951, in Des Moines to Roy and Lucille Collins. Wanda was raised and educated in Des Moines, where she spent her life surrounded by family, friends, and the community she loved....