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04/09/2026

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04/07/2026

William Joseph Gragg, the son of Marvin Joseph and Elizabeth Ann (Williams) Gragg, was born September 1, 1972, in Newton, Iowa. He attended the Newton Senior High School.

William worked at TRS roofing for many years with a specialty for hot mopping, and was a forklift operator at Hackert’s w...

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04/05/2026

Charles Allen Taylor, of Sully, Iowa, passed away on April 1, 2026, at MercyOne in Des Moines at the age of 82.

Born on March 30, 1944, in Newton, Iowa, Charles was the son of Walter Edward Taylor and Alice Mary (Johnson) Taylor. He grew up in Newton and graduated from Newton Senior High Sch...

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04/04/2026

“The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion, who can stay with us in an hour of grief and bereavement, who can tolerate not knowing… not healing, not curing… that is a friend who cares.” - Francis Bacon

04/03/2026

"She'd not known grief would come in waves, brought on by the smallest of things. Nor had she realized that ordinary acts of living would continue even after the loss of a love, and that it would remain possible to get caught up in the moment of a simple pleasure before remembering." - Tess Hardwick

04/01/2026

"What we have once enjoyed deeply we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us." -Helen Keller

03/31/2026

Patricia Faye Reynolds, 82, of Newton, Iowa, passed away on March 26, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa.

Patricia was born on September 11, 1943, in Newton to LeRoy Bishop and Maxine (DeBruyn) Bishop. She graduated from Newton Sr. High School with the Class of 1962. On September 29, 2001, she was un...

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03/29/2026

Memorialization is an evolving process that begins with the unique memories you shared with a loved one. When remembering your loved one, ask yourself: what were the things that only you did together? Share yours below!

03/28/2026

How do you want to be remembered? Share this post with someone that you know will be remembered as a great mom.

03/26/2026

...A beautiful and personal way to honor their memory. The painting could be of whatever you desire, and completely unique. What are some ideas you have for memorializing a loved one?

03/24/2026

During important life events, many people choose to leave timely mementos of a more personal nature, such as photographs, angels, and small trinkets that have their own personal significance. It helps to keep the deceased relevant as time moves on.

03/22/2026

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” - Matthew 11:28-30