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Michael Brewster

(David) Michael Brewster—known to everyone as Michael—passed away on January 25, 2026, at UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown, just one day shy of his 77th birthday. Memorial visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Anderson Funeral Homes in Marshalltown. ...

LaVerne Hand

LaVerne Hand, age 89, formerly of Tama, passed away on the night of Friday, February 13th, 2026 at the UnityPoint - Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. A visitation celebrating the life of LaVerne will take place on Wednesday, April 22 (note date) from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or 641-844-1234.

Rev. Kerry Carson

Rev. Kerry Carson, 71, of Conrad, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at his residence. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 17, 2026, at First Presbyterian Church in Conrad. A visitation will be held the night before from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the ...

Sherryl Davis Antle

Sherryl Davis Antle, 79, of Grundy Center, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Creekside Living under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters: Dawna (Kevin) Coffland, Dayna Smith and Danielle Good; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings: Dennis (Carol) Heady, David (Lisa) Heady and Nancy (Doug) Baird. Per Sherryl and her family’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A family-led celebration of Sherryl’s life is tentatively scheduled for June 13th. Memorial donations may be directed ...

Barbara Zednicheck

Barbara JoAnne Zednichek, 80, passed away peacefully on March 15 at Accura Senior Living, in Marshalltown. Family, friends and others whose lives Barb touched are invited to Mitchell Family Funeral Home on Friday, April 17th. Visitation will be from 12-1 pm, with the service following at 1 pm. There will be a family private burial. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to CIRSI or Mid Iowa Workshops. She is survived by her brother Dennis and Joan (Baily) Zednichek, of Eden Prairie, MN and a niece, two great nephews and a great-great nephew and one great-great niece.

Ricky Davis

Ricky Davis, 70, of Albion, Iowa, passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by family under the care of Iowa River Hospice on Friday, April 10, 2026. Memorial services for Ricky will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, beginning at 11:00 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. A visitation for family and friends will be held one-hour prior to services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family for a later designation. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. ...