Memorials
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Bambi Cosner
0060-08-16 2023-01-24
Bambi Lynn Cosner, 62, passed away on January 24th, 2023.
She was born August 16th, 1960 in Des Moines, Iowa to parents Roy Cosner Sr. and Donna Cosner.
She was a lifelong resident of Des Moines, Iowa. She worked for Des Moines public school district for over 25 years. She enjoyed being outside and spending her free time with her family and granddaughter Rayla.
She survived by her mother Donna Cosner; Daughters Heather Cosner, Crystal Cosner (James Gonzales), and Sadie Light (Michael Stewart); Brothers Roy Cosner Jr. (Mary Cosner) and Glen Cosner; 6 grandchildren, Rayla Cam, Brooklynn Stewart, Jayden Stewart, Jocelyn James, Gabriel James...
Tami Dingman
1960-05-28 2022-10-22
On Saturday, October 22nd, Tami R. Dingman, a beloved sister, passed away. She was 62 years old. Born to Delores and Richard Dingman. She graduated from Lincoln High School.
She went on to have a professional career in the Food & Beverage industry where she managed or directed operations for many companies. For a few years in Des Moines, IA, she was co-owner of the Army Post Tap where she and her sister Christina bartend and our mother “Dee” provided home cooked meals for her patrons. Tami enjoyed entertaining and was recognized by many other peers in the industry as being generous and wanting to have a good time for all. Tami was active in playing golf and competing in Bocce...
Kathy Ann Forbes (Forbes)
1959-11-02 2021-11-13
Kathy Ann Forbes, 62 passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 13, 2021, after a brief illness.
Kathy was born on November 2, 1959, to Judy (Moffitt) and Larry Forbes. She was a lifelong resident of the Des Moines metro area, graduating from Lincoln High School, attending Iowa State University and AIB College of Business, graduating in Court Reporting. She worked for nearly 38 years for the Iowa Judicial Branch in District 5 as a court reporter and did so with great pride, serving the public and contributing to the judicial branch in numerous ways.
Kathy’s passion was owning, showing, and breeding basset hounds and beagles. She was highly respected by othe...
Theresa Doreen Hammer (Funaro)
1960-03-12 2013-10-19
Hammer, Theresa Doreen
Mar 12, 1960 - Oct 19, 2013
No service.
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Published by Omaha World-Herald on Oct. 26, 2013.
Christina "Tina" Gilliland (Galvan)
1960-08-17 2016-03-30
Christina "Tina" Gilliland, 55, was born August 17, 1960 in Des Moines, Iowa. She passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 after a courageous battle with kidney cancer.
Christina worked for Reliable Roofing as Secretary-Treasurer, and was known to be the "glue" that kept the office running smoothly. She was a devoted member of Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Des Moines. Christina was the true definition of creative, you could always find her either scrap booking or journaling, and she loved sharing these gifts with her loved ones. She was incredibly artistic being a self-taught graphic designer, creating greeting cards and designing rubb...
Tom Guthrie
1960-08-02 2020-01-03
Tom Guthrie passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 8 at St. Anthony Catholic Church with burial at Glendale Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, at Tonini Funeral Home with the Rosary recited at 7.
Tom was born to William and Ida Guthrie on August 2nd, 1960 in Des Moines, Iowa. He was born and raised a south sider and was a star baseball player in his youth. He boasted a streak of perfect attendance, never missing a single day of school in elementary, middle school, high school and college. He grew up in an era where kids played outside all day riding...
Karla Jean Harktemeyer (Harketemeyer)
1960-06-25 1995-10-27
Karla Jean Hartkemeyer was born June 25, 1960, the daughter of Darrell D. and Lucille M. (Radeke) Hartkemeyer.
She went missing from Des Moines, Iowa, on Oct. 27, 1995.
On March 12, 1996, two Des Moines hunters looking for deer antlers stumbled across the young woman’s skeletal remains in a wooded area in northern Warren County near the North River.
According to Warren County Sheriff Jim Lee, Hartkemeyer’s purse — still containing her social security card — lay near her body.
An autopsy concluded she died of head injuries.
Karla was survived by her brother, Karl, and father, Darrell. Her mother preceded her in death i...
Carla Sue Treanor (Jorgensen)
1960-03-03 2023-03-13
Carla Sue Treanor, 63, unexpectedly passed away on March 13, 2023, at Unity Point Health West Des Moines Methodist Hospital.
Carla was born March 3, 1960, in Portland, Oregon to Carl and Shirley (Eginoire) Jorgensen. She just celebrated her 20-year anniversary at Wells Fargo, and she had plans to retire in 2023.
If you knew Carla, she was probably there for you during a difficult time in your life. She took so many people under her wing. A lot of us refer to her as “Momma Carla” and “Aunt Carla” even those who were not related to her. She would always be the first one to cheer you up on your bad days and gave the best advice. She would even be the first one to w...
Kevin Kaiser
1959-06-13 2020-02-24
Kevin Joseph Kaiser, 60, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020.
Kevin was born June 13, 1959 to Leo and Darlene Kaiser. He grew up in Iowa and graduated from Lincoln High School in Des Moines. After high school he worked at Northwestern Bell phone company, then he went to DMAAC for his computer programming degree. After completing his degree, he got a good job at CDS Global and worked there for the last 25 years.
Kevin married Beverly Davis on April 23, 1994, and they just celebrated their 25th anniversary last year. Kevin had adopted four children, Dennis, Katie, Rusty and Allie.
He and his brother Keith loved watching football and had season...
Kevin Klisares
1959-10-04 2021-08-05
Kevin Lee Klisares, 61, passed away at his home on August 5, 2021.
Kevin was born October 4, 1959, in Des Moines to Robert Lee and Rosalee Romeo Klisares. He graduated from Lincoln High School and attended Des Moines Area Community College. Kevin went on to work for PDI for many years and Doors, Inc. Kevin loved the outdoors and spent countless weekends at the family’s cabin, Argos Acres, where he enjoyed hunting, fishing and all things nature. One of Kevin’s most cherished memories was traveling Europe with his Papa and Nana Romeo, where they spent time visiting their families' native homes in both Italy and Greece. The grand finale of the trip was celebrating October Fest in...