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Emma Brooks-Richards

Emma Lucille Brooks Richards was born on April 27, 1934, in Quarry, Iowa. She was the youngest of eight daughters born to Guy and Fern Gummert. She grew up in Quarry and attended school there. On August 6, 1950, Emma married Wiley Brooks in Quarry. They spent 53 wonderful years together ...

Mary VanderKley, 65

Mary Helen VanderKley, at the age of 65, entered with joy into the presence of her Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. A service to celebrate Mary’s life will be held at Grace Church in Marshalltown, Iowa on Tuesday, July 23. Family visitation hours 10:00-11:30a, with the funeral ...

Douglas Wilkening

Douglas “Doug” Wilkening, 68, of Kellogg, Iowa and formerly of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the evening of Friday, July 19, 2024, in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his loving family. A celebration of life service for Doug will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Doug’s name may be directed 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. Doug is survived by his wife, ...

Thomas Johnson

Thomas Corneilius Johnson, 80, of Iowa Falls, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at his home. There will be a private graveside service. Linn’s Funeral Home Iowa Falls Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the family ? Thomas Johnson Memorial: Linn’s Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls, Iowa 50126.

Thomas Benge

Thomas Benge, age 84, of Marshalltown, passed away Tuesday, July 16th, at the Grandview Heights in Marshalltown. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, July 22nd, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in the Riverside Cemetery. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Surviving is a cousin in Marshalltown and her family and nephew from State Center. Preceding him in death was his beloved Sidnee in March of this year and his parents.