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Sammi Luse

Sammi Luse, age 73, of Marshalltown, Iowa, entered into the gates of heaven on the morning of June 12, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will take place on Thursday, June 18, 2026 beginning at 11:00 AM at New Hope Christian Church in Marshalltown, Iowa. A visitation for ...

William “Bill” Crane

William “Bill” Crane, also lovingly known as “Wild Bill,” 77, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 11, 2026, at UnityPoint Iowa Methodist Medical Center with his wife at his side. Bill was always the life of the party and in the true Bill fashion, a celebration of life will take place on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Bill’s name may be designated to the Elk’s Lodge 312 of Marshalltown. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family, please visit ...

Hazel Klar

Hazel Elizabeth Klar, 76, of Marshalltown, passed away at her home on Sunday, March 22, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 12:00-6:00 pm at Kiwanis Park located at 2206 South 3rd Avenue, Marshalltown, IA 50158. For more information, to send a condolence or make a memorial donation to a cause near and dear to Hazel’s heart, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Hazel and her family.

Robert Mangels

Robert Mangels, 98, formally of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at the Spurgeon Manor of Dallas Center, Iowa. Arrangements are pending with Anderson Funeral Homes of Marshalltown. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.

Lynn Konicek

Lynn Konicek, 72, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at Southridge Specialty Care of Marshalltown, Iowa. Arrangements are pending with Anderson Funeral Homes of Marshalltown. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com

Clifford Giesking

Clifford H. Giesking, 84, of Albion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services for Clifford will be held on Friday, June 19, 2026, at 10:30 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. A visitation for family and friends is scheduled for Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 5:00–7:00 P.M., also at the funeral home. Clifford will be laid to rest at the Albion Cemetery in Albion, Iowa. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family for a future designation. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has ...