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Malin Choneska

Malin Kenneth Choneska, 47, of Lincoln, NE and formerly of Tama, passed away, Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Bryan Medical Center East in Lincoln, NE. A Traditional Wake was held Tuesday evening, September 16, 2025, at the Eagle Clan Ceremonial Building on the Meskwaki Settlement in rural Tama. Traditional Graveside Services will be held Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM at McIntosh Cemetery on the Meskwaki Settlement in rural Tama. Survivors include his father, Merlin Choneska, Sr., of Mescalero, NM; mother, Regina Papakee, of Tama; siblings: Merlin (Cheyenne) Choneska Jr. ...

Donald Zahnd

Donald “Donny” Zahnd, 56, of Melbourne, Iowa, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Friday, September 12 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A funeral service has been scheduled for Saturday, September 13 starting at 2:00 P.M., also at the funeral home. Pastor Emily Blue will be officiating. Donald will be laid to rest at the Melbourne Memorial Garden in Melbourne, Iowa. Everyone is encouraged to dress in casual or Iowa State attire. Memorials ...

Jane McKibben

Jane McKibben, 69, of Cedar Rapids, passed away in the peace and comfort of her home. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 17th, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown with her nephew, Nathan Jordebrek officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be held one-hour prior to the services. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. A memorial fund is being established for future designation. Jane was loved and will be greatly missed by her siblings: Janet (Ed) Jordebrek, of Clemons, Jill (Christopher) ...

David Presnall

David Wayne Presnall, 77, of Marshalltown, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at UnityPoint Health-Marshalltown Hospital. Graveside services for Dave will be held on Friday, September 19, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Marshalltown with a luncheon to follow at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Please dress casually. 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 Dave and his family. Dave is survived by his children: Jeff Frohwein, of Illinois, Troy Presnall, of ...

Michael Anderson

Michael Dean Anderson, 73, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away September 13, 2025, at Azria Health Park Place in Des Moines, Iowa. There will be a graveside service for Michael Anderson 11:00 am Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Union Cemetery in Iowa Falls, Iowa. Linn’s Funeral is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the family of Michael Anderson memorial, Linn’s Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls, Iowa 50126.

Dennis Kluesner

Dennis L. Kluesner, 78, of Marshalltown, Iowa, formerly of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025, at the Iowa Veteran’s Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. A Graveside Service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, September 22, 2025, at the Iowa Veteran’s Home Cemetery in ...