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Barbara Massey

Barbara Massey, 64, of Ames, Iowa, passed away in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her four children, many grandkids, and her dad on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Services for Barbara will be held on Thursday, August 22, 2024, beginning at 12:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends will be held one hour prior to services. Memorials in Barbara’s name 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. Mitchell Family ...

Richard Thill

Richard “Rick” Thill, 69, of Rhodes, Iowa, passed away on the evening of August 16, 2024 in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his children and under the care of Iowa River Hospice. Per Rick’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. A family led celebration of life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Rick’s name may be designated to Iowa River Hospice. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Those left to ...

Bonnie Pappas

Bonnie Pappas, 87, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the morning of Friday, August 16, 2024, with her daughter at her side at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. Per Bonnie’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to her 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. Those left to remember and cherish her memory are her children: Steven Crabtree, of New Mexico, Aggie Crabtree, of ...

Rhonda Waseskuk

Rhonda Sue Waseskuk, 64, of Tama, passed away, Friday, August 16, 2024, at her home in rural Tama. A Traditional Wake was held Sunday, August 18, 2024, at the Fox Clan Ceremonial Building on the Meskwaki Settlement. A Traditional Graveside Service will be held Monday, August 19, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Meskwaki Cemetery. Survivors include sons, Lauterio Corral, of Tama, and Ren Corral, of Tama; daughter, Elora Contreras, of Tama; a granddaughter; siblings: Sidney (Aldene) Keahna, of Tama, Carma (Mike) Wanatee, of Tama, Rochelle Keahna, of Oklahoma City, OK, Rick (Jane) Keahna Sr., of Tama, ...

Elizabeth Jones

Elizabeth "Betsy" Jones passed away in Salt Lake City, Utah, on July 24th, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 1pm Aug. 25th at State Center First Presbyterian Church for family and all her friends.

William “Brad” Etter

William Bradley “Brad” Etter, age 71 of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown Hospital. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 7, 2024 (note date) at First Methodist Church in Marshalltown. Visitation ...