Mr. Tommy Ray Cook, age 91, passed away at his home in Huxley, Iowa with family at his side, on the morning of Wednesday, January 2, 2019. Tom's wishes were to be cremated. No services are planned at this moment for the Cook family. Once decided, a full obituary and service details will be published.

Mrs. Viola Hall, age 95 of Alleman, Iowa, passed away in the afternoon on Wednesday, January 2, 2018 at Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. Viola's wishes were to be cremated. No services are planned at this moment for the Hall family. Once decided, a full obituary and service details will be published.

James (Kenny) Oftedahl, 98, of Ankeny passed away January 2, 2019. A funeral service will be held 3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Memorial Services of Iowa funeral home (4208 N Ankeny Blvd). A visitation will be held at 2:00 p.m. prior the service. Kenny was born July 8, 1920 in Hope, MN to Bertha and Sam Oftedahl. He served his country in the US Army from 1944 to 1947 while being stationed in Europe. Kenny married Bertha...

John Lowell Johnson, age 92 of Ankeny, IA, died on Jan. 1, 2019 in company of wife Audrey, and children Gloria, Linda, David, Susan, and Elizabeth. Preceded in death by parents Victor and Ruth Johnson, and siblings Vivian, Robert, and Milton. Survived by wife Audrey, sisters Charlotte and June and his five children. Survived also by much loved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. John was born and grew up on a farm in Pilot Grove, MN near East...

Dr. Jeffery Goldstein, age 59 of West Des Moines, passed away Monday night, December 31, 2018 at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. No services are planned at this moment for the Goldstein family. Cremation rights have been accorded. A full obituary will be posted when provided.

Richard Ray Schneider, age 70 of Dubuque, passed away at his home in Dubuque on December 31, 2018. Arrangements are pending at this moment.