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Stephen Schossow

Stephen Leo Schossow, 57, of Marshalltown, died June 8, 2026, in Des Moines. He will be laid to rest at Cedar Cemetery in Fonda, Iowa. A private graveside service will be held for the family. Mitchell Family Funeral Home of Marshalltown has been entrusted with the care of Steve and his family. Online condolences may be left at www.mitchellfh.com. Phone: 641-844-1234.

Marcee Wright

Marcee Wright, 65, of Gladbrook, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, surrounded by her family at Westbrook Acres. Left to cherish her memory are her longtime boyfriend of 33 years, Mike Baumeier; her children: Bob Wright (Danielle Jardee), Tom (Carrie) Wright, Bill Wright, Rick Wright (Amanda Scovill) and April Burg; and five grandchildren. She is also survived by her father, James Neff; and siblings: Tana, Lacey, Audra and Bart. Per Marcee’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of Marcee’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial ...

Stella Howe

Stella Jean Howe, of Perry, Iowa, passed away on June 10, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis, in 2015; her sisters, Marge, Janet, and Sandy Dannen and her brothers, Jerry and Don. Stella is survived by her only son, Justin C. Howe (Kim); her brothers, Bob (Barb), Rick ...

Samuel Scafferi Jr.

Samuel Ross Scafferi, Jr., 86, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at The Willows of Marshalltown. Per Samuel and his family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded, and no formal services are scheduled at this time. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Marshalltown Parks and Recreation Department – Bike Path Fund, in memory of Sam Scafferi. Contributions should be mailed directly to: 10 W. State Street, Marshalltown, IA 50158. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Samuel and his family. For additional information or ...

Wayne Waltermire

Wayne Waltermire, age 88 of Marshalltown, passed away at the Des Moines VA Medical Center on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Wayne Wilbur Waltermire was born on June 4, 1938, at the family home in Marshalltown, the second of four children born to Ralph and Ruth (Wikle) Waltermire. He attended ...

Marcee Wright

Marcee Wright, 65, of Gladbrook, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, surrounded by her family at Westbrook Acres. Per Marcee’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of Marcee’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to Compassus Hospice. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted to care for Marcee and her family. To leave online condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234. Left to cherish her memory are her longtime boyfriend of 33 years, Mike Baumeier; her children: Bob ...