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Robert Ray Ralston

Robert “Bob” Ray Ralston, 77, of Marshalltown, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. A visitation for family and friends is scheduled for Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home of Marshalltown. A graveside service will also take place on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Adel, IA. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted to care for Bob and his family. For more information and to leave online condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234. ...

Keghun Borton

Keghun Elijah Borton, 17, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, after a tragic motor vehicle accident. Per the family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A Celebration of Keghun’s Life will be held at 5:00 PM on Friday, August 30, 2024, at Celebration Church, 745 April Street, Waterloo, IA, 50701. He is survived by his parents, Kat and Al; siblings: Daniel (Kelsy) Leonard, Amanda Leonard – Hellum, Cynthia Gamez, Annalea Gamez, Jose Gamez, Ximena Lopez and Arthur Jonathan “AJ” Leonard – Hellum; Great – Granny and Papa Peak in Texas; along with several nieces and ...

Jean Day

Jean Shenkle Day, 100, formerly of Marshalltown, passed away August 14, 2024, in Naperville, IL. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, September 7th at 11:00 at the Colo Cemetery in Colo, IA. She is survived by her daughters; Linda Strain, Naperville, IL and Donna (Ken) Brown, Linn Creek, MO. Four grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren and two sisters; Shirley (Richard) Nicholson and Sherry Meier.

Keri McCoy

Keri Jo (Hillygus) McCoy, 63, Montour, Iowa passed away Sunday evening, August 25, 2024 at Premier Estates in Toledo in the care and comfort of Hospice Compassus. Per the wishes of Keri and her family, cremation rites have been accorded under the care of the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. There will be no formal services. She will be laid to rest at Maple Hill Cemetery in Montour. For online condolences or to read the obituary, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234.

Ervin Oettchen

Ervin James Oettchen, 92, of Gladbrook, Iowa, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday evening, August 26, 2024, at Westbrook Acres in Gladbrook. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, August 31, 2024, at 10:30 AM at the Green Mountain United Church of Christ. Visitation will be held one hour prior. A Family Graveside Service will be held at Maple Hill Cemetery in Gladbrook. Left to cherish his memory are his three daughters: Madonna (Kim) Wilson, Connie Strable and Judy (Bob) Peterson; six grandchildren and their spouses; 17 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. ...

Rodney Eggers

Rodney Eggers, 63, of Gladbrook, IA passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, IA. Arrangements have been entrusted with Anderson Funeral Homes of Gladbrook. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com. Cremation rites have been accorded and a ...