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Patricia Smock

Pat Smock, 78, of Tama, Iowa, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026, in the comfort of her home under the care of UPH Hospice. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Memorial contributions may be directed to UPH Hospice or the Marshalltown ARL. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234. Pat is survived by her son, Jamie (Vanessa) Smock, of Sully, IA.; her granddaughter; her sister Debra Morgan, of Lampasas, TX.; her niece in Tama, IA.; her four ...

Robert “Bob” Berger

Robert (Bob) Thomas Berger of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away peacefully with his wife by his side just after midnight on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at The Willows of Marshalltown. He was 71. Memorial services will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 8, 2026, at First Methodist Church in Marshalltown. ...

Gordon “Chip” Finders Jr.

Gordon "Chip" Finders Jr., 80, of Marshalltown, IA passed away Sunday August 2, 2026, at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown. Arrangements are pending at Anderson Funeral Homes in Marshalltown. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.

Camila Ramirez Cortes

Camila Ramirez Cortes, 8, of Marshalltown, IA, passed away Wednesday, 22, 2026, as a result of a bus accident in Mexico. Mass of Christian Burial will be 5:00 p.m., Friday, August 7, 2026, at St. Francis of Assisi ~ St. Henry Catholic Church in Marshalltown. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Anderson Funeral Homes in Marshalltown. Further arrangements are pending. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com. --- Camila Ramírez Cortés, de 8 años, de Marshalltown, IA, falleció el miércoles 22 de 2026 como resultado de un accidente de ...

Gordon “Chip” Finders Jr.

Gordon "Chip" Finders Jr., 80, of Marshalltown, IA passed away Sunday August 2, 2026, at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown. Arrangements are pending at Anderson Funeral Homes in Marshalltown. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.

Kendall Staker

Kendall Staker, 70, of Traer, passed away peacefully at his home in Traer, Iowa, on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, August 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM at the Traer Memorial Building, 414 2nd St., Traer, Iowa with a luncheon to follow and a Celebration of Life until 9:00 PM. Left to cherish his memory include his wife of 47 years, Lynn Staker, of Traer; Daughters, Leigh (Tyler) Sell, of Traer; Megan (Soheil) Alaghmandan, of San Fransico, CA. Son, Brent (Danielle) Staker, of Traer, and seven grandchildren; Father, Marvin Staker, of Traer, sisters: Cindy (Josh) ...