Ben Kirby Rector was born on November 9th, 1933, in Colorado City, Texas. He was the eldest of five children born to Beola and John Rector. From a young age, Ben demonstrated a strong work ethic, assisting on the family farm and later tending oil rigs. He graduated from Dumas High School in ...

Lillian Leaton, of Marshalltown, died Tuesday afternoon, February 24th at the Iowa River Hospice Home with family by her side. A Mass of Christian Burial for Lillian will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at St Francis of Assisi- St Mary Catholic Church in Marshalltown. ...

Janice M. Hughes, 84, of Marshalltown, IA passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Harmony of Marshalltown. Memorial visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 2, 2026, at Anderson Funeral Homes in Marshalltown. Anderson Funeral Homes has been entrusted with the arrangements. ...

Cathy J. Wetherbee, 73, of State Center, IA passed away Monday, February 23, 2026, at State Center Specialty Care. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Anderson Funeral Homes in Marshalltown. A visitation will be held one hour prior to service beginning at 10:00 ...

Janice M. Hughes, 84, of Marshalltown, IA passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Harmony of Marshalltown. Memorial visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 2, 2026, at Anderson Funeral Homes in Marshalltown. Further arrangements are pending with Anderson Funeral Homes. ...

Mary Balvanz, 100, of Eldora, Iowa, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Creekside Living - Cottages and Villas in Grundy Center, Iowa. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Paul Lutheran Church ...