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16
Graveside service
2:00 p.m.
Woodland Jewish Emanuel Cemetery
2019 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312
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Donna Paris Obituary
Donna was born in Davenport, Iowa, and grew up in Des Moines. She graduated from North High School and was a licensed real estate broker.
Donna is survived by her husband, Allan; her son, Martin S. Beck; two grandchildren Joshua M. Beck and Sarah M. Beck; two great-granchildren, Landon Beck and Kaylee Beck; brother Donald J. Burkhead; nephew Bradley Neff; and cousins Van Atherton, and Vickie Jacobson.
A graveside service will be held in Woodland Jewish Emanuel Cemetery, 2019 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50312, on Monday, March 16, 2026 at 2:00 pm
The main entrance to Woodland Cemetery is at the southeast corner. Once in, go all the way west then all the way north to the Jewish Emanuel section. Current map available on the Woodland Cemetery website.
Donations can be made in her memory to the Alzheimer's Association.
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Upcoming Events
Mar
16
Graveside service
2:00 p.m.
Woodland Jewish Emanuel Cemetery
2019 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Iles Dunn’s Funeral HomeOnly 16 hours left for delivery to next service.