Remembering our EHS Classmates

09/16/2026

Sharing the news of EHS Class of 1978 grad Jerry Stroud's passing.

Memorial Services of Iowa in Ankeny respectfully announces the passing of Jerry Lee Stroud on September 13, 2026.

09/13/2026

Sad to share:
Antoine James Smith, Class of 2014
Hamilton’s Funeral Home web page obit

Jorge Antonio Henderson, Class of 2016
Hendersons Funeral Home obit web page

07/31/2026

Chris Funaro Waters passed away July 9th. Our sincere sympathies to her sons, Jon and Timothy, her extended family and friends.

07/30/2026

Do you have a neighbor whose efforts have made a positive impact in the Des Moines community? Nominate them for a Neighborhood Champion Award! ⭐

The City of Des Moines Neighborhood Champion Awards seeks to uplift the outstanding work being done by Des Moines residents and neighborhood leaders and express the City’s appreciation for their involvement and commitment. These awards are intended to be community-based, given in various categories such as:
- The Innovative Leader Award
- The Impact-Maker Award
- The Community-Builder Award

Awards are open to all Des Moines residents. Nominations are open through July 31, 2026. Awardees will be announced in October 2026, during the Neighborhood Champion Awards ceremony. Learn more and submit a nomination at DSM.city/ImpactEvents.

07/29/2026

Our beloved classmate, Dennis Gunn, went Home to Jesus after suffering with pneumonia. Dennis and Les were the "cool"cousins" at EHS. Please keep Kimi, his wife, their sons and extended family in your prayers as they navigate their lives without Dennis. There will be a celebration of his life to be held at a later date. Memorial is pending.