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Obituaries

Lonnie Barnes Jr.

Lonnie Barnes Jr., 71, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025, surrounded by his family at the Iowa River Hospice Home. At this time, cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial service will be held for Lonnie on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at the Amphitheater ...

Richard Merfeld

Richard Earl Merfeld, 78, of Tama, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025, at Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. A Memorial Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo. Survivors include his wife of fifty-five years, Sandy; his favorite ...

Garland Schossow

Garland “Gar” Schossow, 75, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines. Gar is survived by his wife, Julie; children: Kate Schossow, of Marshalltown, Jase (Abby) Schossow, of California, and Drew (Paige) Schossow, of Colorado; and ...

Duane Jackson

Duane Jackson, 71 of Marshalltown, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at the Iowa River Hospice Home with his family by his side. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 47 years, Vicki; his daughters, Jen Jackson and Anna Jackson (Jaime Sandoval), all of Marshalltown; his four ...

Thomas “Tom” Ratliff

Thomas “Tom” Ratliff, age 72 and lifelong resident of Garwin, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on the morning of June 20, 2025 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa. A celebration of life for Tom is planned for Saturday, July 5, 2025 from 10:00 A.M ...

Thomas “Tom” Ratliff

Thomas “Tom” Ratliff, 72 and lifelong resident of Garwin, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on the morning of June 20, 2025, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa. A celebration of life for Tom is planned for Saturday, July 5, 2025, from 10:00 A.M until ...