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Joann Princehouse

Joann (Fransen) Princehouse, 83, of Toledo, IA, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Westbrook Acres in Gladbrook, IA. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Max; children: Mike (Brenda) Dilly and Patty Dilly, all of Montour, Brian (Jill) Dilly, of Gladbrook, and Stacy (Nicole) Dilly, of Luverne, MN; her former husband, Harry Dilly; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings: Jean (Leonard) Hulstein, of Chandler, MN, and Pete (Karen) Fransen, of Phoenix, AZ; sister-in-law, Alexis Fransen, of Iona, MN; and her beloved dog. Funeral ...

Barbara “Barb” McMeekin

Barbara “Barb” McMeekin, 86, of Laurel, Iowa, passed away peacefully on the evening of June 4, 2026, at St. Francis Manor in Grinnell, Iowa. Funeral services for Barbara will be held on Friday, June 12, 2026 beginning at 10:00 A.M. at the Laurel Community Church. A visitation will take place on Thursday, June 11, 2026 from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Barb’s name may be directed to the Laurel Community Church, House of Compassion or Salvation Army. For additional information or to leave a condolence for ...

John Pieters

John Anthony Pieters, 57, of Laurel, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at UnityPoint Health- Marshalltown Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be held by the family on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, starting at 4:00 p.m. at The Pump in Tama. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for John and his family.

Sherry McKay

She was born in Owosso, Michigan, on April 13, 1943, and grew up as the youngest of four children. She later married Mike McKay, and together they shared 62 years of marriage (plus three years of high school dating). From this marriage came two wonderful sons, Pat and Sean. Pat married Renae ...

Ruth Hayes

Ruth Hayes, 96, of Marshalltown, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Iowa River Hospice in Marshalltown, Iowa. Cremation rites have been accorded. Arrangements have been entrusted with Anderson Funeral Homes of Marshalltown. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.

Everett Siddell Jr.

Everett Allan Siddell Jr., 55, of Gladbrook, Iowa, passed away on June 3, 2026. Memorial services held by the family will be on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of Christ in Marshalltown. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 a.m. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Everett and his family.