Brooks Funeral Care & The Cremation Society of Iowa

03/06/2026

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Ron Eide age 92 of Forest City, Iowa passed on March 4, 2026. Ron and LuAnn have been living in Waukee, IA for the last few years to be closer to family. However, Forest City will always be their home. Ron was born in Forest City on December 18, 1933. He grew up in Leland, attending High School in F...

03/06/2026

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Linda Ault Casey-Johnson was born on July 12, 1960, in Des Moines, Iowa. After unexpected illness, Linda passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026, with her husband Jon at her side, and was called home. Linda will always be remembered as a kind and fun daughter, sister, aunt, and wife. She had the mos...

03/03/2026

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Carolyn Josephine Cunningham Wolf passed away on February 27, 2026, in West Des Moines, Iowa. Carolyn was born on June 5, 1932, in Duncan, Oklahoma, to Mildred Hartenberger Cunningham and Martin Cunningham. The family lived between Oklahoma and Washington, D.C., eventually moving permanently to Wash...

02/26/2026

Celebrations of life, a more appropriate name for a funeral or memorial service, provide surviving family members and friends a caring, supportive environment in which to recognize the death of a loved one, and to share thoughts and feelings about that person. Celebrations of life are the first step in the healing process.

The ritual of attending a celebration of life service provides many benefits including:
-Providing a social support system for the bereaved
-Helping the bereaved understand death is final and that death is part of life
-Integrating the bereaved back into the community
-Easing the transition to a new life for the survivors
-Providing a safe place for embracing and expressing pain
-Reaffirming one's relationship with the person who died
-Providing a time to say good-bye

The importance of the ritual is in providing a social gathering to help the bereaved begin the healing process.

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Las celebraciones de la vida, un nombre más apropiado para un funeral o servicio conmemorativo, brindan a los familiares y amigos un entorno afectuoso y de apoyo en el que pueden reconocer el fallecimiento de un ser querido y compartir pensamientos y sentimientos sobre esa persona. Estas celebraciones son el primer paso en el proceso de duelo.

El ritual de asistir a una celebración de la vida ofrece muchos beneficios, entre ellos:
- Proporcionar un sistema de apoyo social a los dolientes
- Ayudar a los dolientes a comprender que la muerte es definitiva y que forma parte de la vida
- Reintegrar a los dolientes en la comunidad
- Facilitar la transición a una nueva vida para los sobrevivientes
- Ofrecer un espacio seguro para expresar y procesar el dolor
- Reafirmar la relación con la persona fallecida
- Brindar un momento para despedirse

La importancia de este ritual radica en proporcionar un encuentro social que ayude a los dolientes a comenzar el proceso de sanación.

02/20/2026

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David Stott Walker, 84, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Home in Indianola.David was born on February 24, 1941, in Manchester, England, to David and Alice Walker. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, LaDonna, and his daughter, Lynette.He leaves behind a lov...

02/20/2026

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02/19/2026

Tracie Hicks has been employed with Iowa Funeral Planning since 1988 and is involved with the day-to-day operations of the funeral homes and cemeteries. She graduated from Dexfield (Redfield) High School in 1983 and then attended the University of Northern Iowa, where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration in 1987. Tracie resides in Redfield with her husband Matt. They have one daughter.

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Tracie Hicks ha trabajado en Iowa Funeral Planning desde 1988 y está involucrada en las operaciones diarias de las funerarias y los cementerios. Se graduó de la escuela secundaria Dexfield (Redfield) en 1983 y luego asistió a la Universidad del Norte de Iowa, donde recibió una licenciatura en Administración de Empresas en 1987. Tracie reside en Redfield con su esposo Matt. Tienen una hija.

02/18/2026

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On February 13, Gene R. McCain “Papa”, age 90, went home to be with Jesus, surroundedby his family.A celebration of life will be held for Gene on Monday, March 2nd, at 11 am at Valley Church in West Des Moines, 4343 Fuller Road. The family will greet friends from 10 am until service time. Gene w...

02/12/2026

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June 30, 1952 – February 9, 2026Barbara “Barb” Blevins lived a life defined by love, service, and showing up — wholeheartedly and without hesitation. Born on June 30, 1952, to Robert Max Peters and MaryAnn Peters, Barb grew into the kind of woman who never met a stranger and never missed a c...

02/11/2026

Brooks Funeral Care offers cremation packages to help you select what works best for you. This simplifies the process and makes our options affordable to all.

Our dedicated team is here to guide you with compassion every step of the way, ensuring a respectful farewell that honors your loved one’s memory.

You only have one chance to say goodbye. We want to help you do so affordably and meaningfully.

Learn more about our flexible options and how we can support you. https://www.brooksfuneralcare.com/cremation-packages

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Brooks Funeral Care ofrece paquetes de cremación para ayudarle a elegir la opción que mejor se adapte a sus necesidades. Esto simplifica el proceso y hace que nuestras opciones sean accesibles para todos.

Nuestro equipo dedicado le acompañará con compasión en cada paso del camino, garantizando una despedida respetuosa que honre la memoria de su ser querido.

Solo tiene una oportunidad para despedirse. Queremos ayudarle a hacerlo de forma asequible y significativa.

Obtenga más información sobre nuestras opciones flexibles y cómo podemos brindarle nuestro apoyo. https://www.brooksfuneralcare.com/cremation-packages

02/10/2026

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kristin Opal Darlene Boylan, who was born on April 3, 1987, at Broadlawns Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, and passed away on February 5, 2026, at UnityPoint Hospital in Des Moines.Kristin lived her life with her heart centered on her boys, Grego...

02/05/2026

Alexander C. Overton, son of Blair & Whitney, was raised in Johnston, Iowa. He graduated from Johnston High School and then swam at the University of South Carolina for two years. He finished his college career at the University of Iowa, graduating from the Tippie College of Business in 2021.
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Alex is enrolled as a student at the DMACC mortuary science program, and looks forward to being the 5th generation Overton funeral director. Alex enjoys golfing, hanging out with friends, and online gaming.
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Alexander C. Overton, hijo de Blair y Whitney, se crió en Johnston, Iowa. Se graduó de la escuela secundaria Johnston y luego nadó en la Universidad de Carolina del Sur durante dos años. Terminó su carrera universitaria en la Universidad de Iowa y se graduó de la Escuela de Negocios Tippie en 2021.

Alex está inscrito como estudiante en el programa de ciencias funerarias de DMACC y espera convertirse en el director de funeraria de quinta generación de Overton. A Alex le gusta jugar al golf, salir con amigos y jugar en línea.