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Stephen Wilhelmi, 79

Stephen Wilhelmi, born, Des Moines, IA, 1943, to Ralph and Muriel Wilhelmi, grew up in Marshalltown. Taught Biology at Clackamas HS in Milwaukie, Oregon, from the 70’s to 2000, then in Science Ed. at OSU in Corvallis for several years, died at 79 of Lewy Body, May 26, 2023. He loved the outdoors: canoeing, fishing, hiking, camping. Drove back roads, heading every summer into the US in his camper via one network or other that connected rural routes to lakes and streams, always stopping in Iowa. He was kind, a well read, amusing, lovely man who acted generously throughout his life.

Alan Leo West, 90

Alan Leo West, 90, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home early in the morning of Monday, July 10, 2023. Per the wishes of Alan and his family, cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will take place on Thursday, July 13 at 10:30 A.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be directed to the Marshalltown Public Library. For full obituary or condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife of 69 years, Joy; his children: James ...

Marlys Ankrum, 92

Marlys Ankrum, 92, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the morning of July 9, 2023, at the Iowa River Hospice Home with her family at her side. Services for Marlys will be held on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A visitation for ...

Loretta Stubbe, 88

Loretta Stubbe, 88, of Marshalltown, Iowa, entered into eternal life on the morning of May 28, 2023, at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Services for Loretta will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home beginning at 11:00 A.M. A visitation ...

Richard “Dick” Paxson, 85

Richard “Dick” Paxson, 85, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the morning of July 8, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, surrounded by his loving family. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, July 13, 2023, from 1:00-2:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Those in attendance are encouraged to come dressed casually. Burial will follow at the Graceland Cemetery in Laurel, Iowa, at 2:30 P.M. Memorials in Dick’s name may be directed to the family for a later designation. For additional information or to send a condolence to the ...

James “Jim” Allen, 85

James “Jim” Allen, 85, of Marshalltown, IA, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Glenwood Place in Marshalltown. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Anderson Funeral Homes in Marshalltown. Visitation will be held 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Anderson Funeral Homes in Marshalltown. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Marshalltown. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.