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Cora Lena Katzer

Cora Lena Katzer, 98, of Conrad, IA, passed away on May 16, 2024, at Grundy Care Center. Per her wishes and her family, cremation rites have been accorded. A family-led memorial service is scheduled for Saturday May 25, 2024, from 5-7 P.M. at the Alice Church of God in Conrad, IA, (17168 270th St Conrad, IA 50621). Memorials 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. She is survived by her two siblings, Dr. Earl D. Katzer and Edy Katzer, her seven nieces ...

Joseph “Joe” Simcox

We bid farewell to Joe Simcox, a true friend and beacon of light, who departed from this world on May 16th, 2024, at Grandview Heights in Marshalltown, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and kindness. Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. For additional information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234.

Cheryl Brown

Cheryl Jean Brown, 79, of Topeka, Kansas, entered into eternal life Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Iowa River Hospice in Marshalltown, Iowa. Cheryl was born on May 18, 1945, in Marshalltown, the daughter of Walter and Gwendolyn (McCague) Brown. She grew up in Marshalltown and graduated from MHS ...

Ila “Colleen” Goodman

Ila “Colleen” Goodman, 87, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on the morning of Monday, May 20, 2024, at Bickford Cottage in Marshalltown under the care of Suncrest Hospice. Services for Colleen will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, beginning at 2:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends will be held one-hour prior to services. Memorials in Colleen’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 ...

Mary Cobb

Mary Helen Cobb, age 88, of Conrad, IA passed away on May 20, 2024 at UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital of Waterloo. Per her wishes and her family, cremation rites will be accorded. Services for Mary are scheduled for Thursday, May 23 at 2:00 P.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Family and ...

Robert Tesar

Robert “Bob” Tesar, 70, of Tama, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Iowa River Hospice in Marshalltown surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be held Friday, May 24, 2024, 4-6 PM, at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama (causal dress preferred, as that would be Bob’s preference). A time of sharing memories celebrating Bob’s life will be at 6 PM. The family invites anyone that would like, come prepared to share their favorite memory of their time spent with Bob. Bob is survived by Melody, of Tama; daughters: Krista (Sahan) Totagamuwa, of Waukee, IA, Kelsey (Paul) ...