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Donavon Kleine

Donavon Lee Kleine, 66, of Tama, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026, at home due to a sudden illness. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM at New Life Evangelical Free Church in Tama with Pastor Steve Brant officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Tama. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 5-7 PM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama. Survivors include his wife, Sandy, of Tama; son, Nyle (Kelsey) Kleine, of Brooklyn; agrandson; his father, Elmer Kleine, of Nebraska; two brothers, Monte (Deb) Kleine, of Missouri, and Shawn ...

Kathryn Prather

Kathryn “Kathy” Prather (57) passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026 under the care of Suncrest Hospice at Traditions Memory Care of Newton. Per Kathy’s wishes cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will start at 10:30 a.m. prior to the service. Memorials in Kathy’s name may be directed to the family for a later designation. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Kathy and her family. For more information or to send ...

Owen Kerber

Owen Kerber, 75, of Marshalltown, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at the Iowa River Hospice House. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of nearly 55 years, Nancy; his children: Jill (Hoss) Tompkins and Mike Kerber; daughter-in-law: Kari (Jonathon) Bizios; four grandchildren and a great granddaughter. He is also survived by his brother, Kenneth (Ruth) Kerber; sister, Lynn Reymundo; brother-in-law, Jamie (Michelle) Snyder; three nieces; three nephews; along with many friends. Per Owen’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. Memorial ...

Mark Wiemers

Mark Jeffrey Wiemers 69, of Newton, formerly of State Center and Marshalltown, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 16, 2026 in Newton, Iowa. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 13, 11 a.m. at Jasper County Church of Christ, 1813 1st St. N, Newton, IA. He is survived by his loving wife, Ronna; children: Andrea Henry, Jamie (John) Elkin, Dustin (Jennifer) Wiemers, Eric (Heidi) Burggraaf and Molly (Brad) Myers; siblings and in-laws, Howard Miller, Bill Chandler, David and Debbie Wiemers, Lori and Jeff Woodard; 14 grandchildren; several beloved nieces ...

Richard Lee Robinson Jr.

Richard Lee Robinson Jr., 60, of Clearwater, Florida passed away April 29, 2026. Richard was born at St. Anthony's Hospital, St. Petersburg, Florida on January 19, 1966 to Richard Lee and Bonnie (Thompson) Robinson. He was a graduate of West Marshall High School class of 1984. After ...

Vernon Zmolek

Vernon Zmolek, 77, lifelong resident of Garwin, Iowa, passed away May 19, 2026 at Bickford Assisted Living in Marshalltown, Iowa with his loving family at his side. Private services for Vernon will be held. He will be laid to rest at the Garwin Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials ...