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Marion Marvin Kubalek, 85

Marion Marvin Kubalek, 85, of Ackley and formerly of Tama, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023, at Grand JiVante in Ackley surrounded by his loving family. A Memorial Graveside Service will be held Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Oak Hill Cemetery in Tama with Valerie Martinez officiating. Marion was born on July 17, 1938, in Vining, Iowa, the son of Joseph George and Gladys Grace (Wisner) Kubalek. Survivors include his wife, Rosemary, of Ackley; his children: Randy (Anna) Kubalek, of Des Moines, Christine (John) Rennenger, of Des Moines, Tammy McAbee, of Iowa Falls, ...

Kristie Kay Kendall-Flynn

Kristie Kay Kendall-Flynn, of Lena, Ill., and formerly of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, with family by her side. She is survived by her loving husband Mick Flynn, of Lena, her son Shawn (Wendy L.) Flynn, of Colorado, her daughter Holly (Brent) Chrisman, of Lena, and her daughter Wendy S. (Michael) Arnold, of Massachusetts. She is also survived by her younger sister Kathie (Delwin) Perry and their three children and her younger brother C.D. (Dot) Kendall and their two children. Her love and strength will be missed by her eight grandkids. Additionally, ...

Lawrence “Larry” John Dare Jr., 61

Lawrence “Larry” John Dare Jr., 61, of Melbourne, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Per the wishes of Larry and his family, cremation rites have been accorded under the care of the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A family-led celebration of life will take place on Friday, September 29 at Rhodes Ball Park from 12:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family for later designation. For online condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234.

John Borsch, 50

John Borsch, 50, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the morning of September 15, 2023, surrounded by his family and loved ones at the Iowa River Hospice Home. Services for John will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023, beginning at 1:00 P.M. at New Hope Christian Church in Marshalltown. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, September 22, 2023, from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family, please visit ...

Taylor Eddings (Fuccio)

Taylor Eddings, 28, passed away August 18th as a result of a tragic accident in Olathe, Kansas, where she lived and worked as a 7th grade Math teacher for the Blue Valley School District in Overland Park, Kansas. Taylor was born in Omaha, Nebraska, to Sam and Lisa Fuccio. She graduated ...

Ana Isabel Ramirez-Avalos, 45

Ana Isabel Ramirez-Avalos, 45, of Marshalltown, Iowa, previously of Puru’ndiro, Michoac’n, Mexico, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023. Combined services for Ana and her niece Maria will take place on Monday, September 18 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Francis of Assisi Parish: St. Henry Catholic Church in Marshalltown. Friends and family are also invited to attend a visitation on Sunday, September 17 from 3:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home with a vigil service beginning at 7:00 P.M. Memorials may be directed to the family. For condolences or to read the full obituary, ...