Joseph Sabers's obituary , Passed away on October 1, 2025 in West Des Moines, Iowa

Joseph Sabers

December 9, 1949 - October 1, 2025 (75 years old)

West Des Moines, Iowa

Joseph Sabers's obituary , Passed away on October 1, 2025 in West Des Moines, Iowa

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Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory

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Joseph Sabers

December 9, 1949 - October 1, 2025 (75 years old)

West Des Moines, Iowa

Joseph Sabers Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 1, 2025, at the age of 75, Joseph Sabers of West Des Moines, Iowa passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Clarence Sabers and Deloras Sabers (Funke); his sibling's children, Laurie Sabers and Ron Jurgens; his great-nephew Caleb Jurgens; and his brothers-in-law, Richard Jurgens and Joe Fleming.

He is survived by: his wife Mary Ellen; his children, A. J. (Kim), Alex (Christa), Mark (Chelsie) and Emily Godbersen (Bob); his grandchildren, Aria, Gabrielle, Austin, Colin, Margot, Van, Jay, Camryn and Demi; and his siblings, Ruth Jurgens, Lila Geers (Steve), Virginia Fleming, Loras (Jo Anne), David (Kathy) and Dan (Debbie).

Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 5th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Monday, October 6th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 6th 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (7075 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50266).

In lieu of flowers , donations can be made to the Mary Greeley Foundation.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory



Sun

Oct 05

Visitation

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Urbandale Chapel
8201 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322

Mon

Oct 06

Visitation

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
7075 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Mon

Oct 06

Memorial service

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
7075 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50266

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