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Bernard “Bernie” Masker

Bernard "Bernie" Masker, 84 of Conrad, IA passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Premier Estates of Toledo, IA. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, September 11, 2025, at St. Francis of Assisi - St. Henry Catholic Church in Marshalltown, IA. A luncheon will follow the ...

Judy Glessner

Judy (Bresnahan) Glessner, 83, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Per Judy and her family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. No formal services have been scheduled at this time. Memorials may be directed to the family for a later designation. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Judy and her family. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. She is survived by her children: Tracy (Randall) Hersom, of ...

Francis Arthur Morrow

Francis "Fran" A. Morrow (December 16, 1931 - August 29, 2025), age 93, was born on December 16, 1931, on a farm near Tekamah, NE. Fran was the oldest of seven children—which meant he quickly learned how to work hard, share chores, and keep a sense of humor handy. A graduate of Tekamah ...

Bruce Oleson

Bruce died of a heart attack at the age of 67, in his home. He is deeply missed by friends and family alike. A family-led memorial service is scheduled for Sunday September 14th from 12:00-3:00 P.M. at the Maytag Park-South Shelter in Newton, IA. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted to care for Bruce and his family. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. He is survived by his siblings: Linda (Woodrow) Oleson-King, of Johnston, Iowa and ...

Kathleen & Charles Russell

In memoriam: Kathleen Kay (Smith) Russell and Charles Edward Russell, residents of Marshalltown, Iowa for most of their lives, were married September 2, 1961. They lived long, interesting, quiet lives, full of hard work, love of the natural world, and desire for a life of peaceful ease. They were strongly individual, and yet shared a sense of what was right in life and how to live with aim and hope. Their ashes were spread together at their favorite place on a beautiful day in May. The fish were jumping, the birds were raucous, the weather glorious – – they would’ve loved ...

Mary McBee

Mary Jo (Richardson) McBee, 84, Tama, Iowa Mary passed away August 30, 2025, after entering hospice care earlier this year due to cancer. Mary was born March 26, 1941, at home on a farm near Goldfield, Iowa, to Raynard C. Richardson and Ruth Lucille (Whyte) Richardson [both deceased] and ...