Sandra Wilson was born in Minnesota on March 6, 1958. and passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025. Sandra devoted more than 20 years of her life to working as a preschool teacher, where she had a deep passion for helping young children learn, grow, and feel cared for. Teaching was more than a job to her—it was a calling, and she touched the lives of countless children and families throughout her career. In her free time, Sandra cherished spending time with family and friends. She...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Evelyn Anne Garness, age 100, of Des Moines, Iowa, who passed away on January 13, 2026, at Bishop Drumm.   Visitation will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Merle Hay Chapel, 4400 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, Iowa .  Funeral services will follow at   3:00 p.m.   Evelyn   was born on December 20, 1925, in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Edward Petersen and Hannah Olsen Petersen. She grew up in Des Moines and...

Khin Aye Than, was born on June 15, 1985, in Rathedaung, and passed away on January 10, 2026, at Everystep Kavanagh House. Khin was a loving wife, a caring mother, and a loyal friend. She brought kindness, strength, and compassion into everything she did, and her love touched everyone around her. She is survived by her spouse, Kyaw Maung, her son, Htet Lin, and her daughters, Myat Wai and Khine Thu Wai. We are grateful for the time we had with her, and though our hearts ache, her memory fills...