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Norma Smith

Norma Smith, 96, of Marshalltown, IA passed away Friday, April 24, 2026, surrounded by family at her residence. Norma was under the care of Iowa River Hospice. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Marshalltown. A visitation will be held beginning 12:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Homes, prior to the graveside service. Further arrangements are pending with Anderson Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.

Joseph Selk

Joseph F. Selk, 93, of Marshalltown, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. He is survived by his sisters-in-law: Andrea Selk and Marlyne Selk; and ten nieces and nephews, and their families. Per Joe’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A family-led funeral service will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Grace Church in Marshalltown. Joe will be laid to rest in Forest Cemetery in Oskaloosa. Memorial donations may be directed to Joe’s family or to your local animal shelter. Mitchell ...

Saxon Hill

Saxon Xavier Hill February 3rd, 1988 – April 21st, 2026 A celebration of Saxon’s life will be held at Mitchell Family Funeral Home on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Friends may gather for visitation from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., with the celebration beginning at 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers or plants, donations may be made directly to Saxon’s sons, Francis Hill and Quinton Hill. In true Saxon fashion, guests are asked not to wear black. Instead, wear something you have nowhere else to wear, we honor Saxon in fashion and creativity! Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with ...

Phylis Pantle

Phylis "Cookie" Kay Pantle, 79, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at UnityPoint- Marshalltown. Funeral services for Phylis will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will be the evening before on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. also at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association. 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 Phylis and ...

Ruth Jacobson

Ruth Calista Jacobson, of Haverhill, Iowa passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in the comfort of her own home, surrounded by her loving family. She was under the care of Iowa River Hospice. Per Ruth and her family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A funeral mass has been scheduled for Monday, April 27, 2026 starting at 10:30 A.M. at St. Francis of Assisi Parish-St. Mary Catholic Church in Marshalltown. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Monday, April 27th from 8:30 A.M. until 10:15 A.M. also at the church. Memorials in Ruth’s name may be directed ...

Tayquan Million

Tayquan M Million, 21, passed away on April 10, 2026, in Marshalltown, Iowa. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving mother, Tahchelle Thomas; his grandmother, Rochelle Thomas; his grandfather, Carl Porter; his two uncles; his brothers: Xayvion Thomas, Jayvohn, Jamari Hanyes, and Jamir Thomas; and his three cousins, along with many other family members and friends who loved him dearly. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Visitation will be held one-hour prior to the funeral. ~ Lovingly ...