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Bernard “Bernie” Masker

Mass of Christian Burial for Bernard "Bernie" Masker, 84, was held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at St. Francis of Assisi-St. Henry Catholic Church, Marshalltown, IA. Rev. Father Alan Dietzenbach officiated the service with special music provided by organist Marilyn Spafford and vocal music by the St. Francis of Assisi-Funeral Choir. Groups in attendance included: That Place Steakhouse employees and Oakwood Golf Course board and members. Anderson Funeral Homes has been caring for Bernie and his family. Online condolences can be left at www.andersonfhs.com.

Gail Reese

Gail L. Reese, age 66, of Gladbrook, Iowa passed away on Tuesday September 9, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City. Per Gail and his family’s wishes cremation rites will be accorded. A funeral service has been scheduled for Sunday, September 14, 2025 starting at 1:00 P.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Chad Cook will be officiating. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation one hour prior to the service, also at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the family for a later designation. Mitchell Family Funeral Home of Marshalltown has ...

Dennis Dostal

TOLEDO-Dennis Allan Dostal, 70, of Toledo, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Tama Ballroom, 1411 E 5th St., Tama. Visitation will be held Monday, ...

Byron Witt

TOLEDO-Byron John Witt, 78, of Toledo, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at his home in Toledo under the care of UnityPoint Hospice-Grinnell. Funeral Services will be held Monday, September 15, 2025 at 10:30 AM at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Tama with Pastor Warren Riley officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Tama. Visitation will be held Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 4-7 PM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama. Survivors include his wife, Jill of Toledo; his sons, Jerry (Danielle) Witt of Tama, and John Witt of Gilman; seven grandchildren; four great ...

George Lindaman

George Lindaman, 83, of Wellsburg, IA passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center, IA. Arrangements are pending with Anderson Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.

Sharon Roberts

Sharon Roberts, age 74, of West Des Moines, Iowa, passed away in the comfort of her home on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Per Sharon’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a private family service will be held. She will be laid to rest at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Marshalltown beside her husband Chris. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Sharon’s name may be directed to the Animal Rescue League of Marshalltown. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Those left to remember and cherish ...