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Owen Kerber

Owen Kerber, 75, of Marshalltown, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at the Iowa River Hospice House. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of nearly 55 years, Nancy; his children: Jill (Hoss) Tompkins and Mike Kerber; daughter-in-law: Kari (Jonathon) Bizios; four grandchildren and a great granddaughter. He is also survived by his brother, Kenneth (Ruth) Kerber; sister, Lynn Reymundo; brother-in-law, Jamie (Michelle) Snyder; three nieces; three nephews; along with many friends. Per Owen’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. Memorial ...

Mark Wiemers

Mark Jeffrey Wiemers 69, of Newton, formerly of State Center and Marshalltown, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 16, 2026 in Newton, Iowa. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 13, 11 a.m. at Jasper County Church of Christ, 1813 1st St. N, Newton, IA. He is survived by his loving wife, Ronna; children: Andrea Henry, Jamie (John) Elkin, Dustin (Jennifer) Wiemers, Eric (Heidi) Burggraaf and Molly (Brad) Myers; siblings and in-laws, Howard Miller, Bill Chandler, David and Debbie Wiemers, Lori and Jeff Woodard; 14 grandchildren; several beloved nieces ...

Richard Lee Robinson Jr.

Richard Lee Robinson Jr., 60, of Clearwater, Florida passed away April 29, 2026. Richard was born at St. Anthony's Hospital, St. Petersburg, Florida on January 19, 1966 to Richard Lee and Bonnie (Thompson) Robinson. He was a graduate of West Marshall High School class of 1984. After ...

Vernon Zmolek

Vernon Zmolek, 77, lifelong resident of Garwin, Iowa, passed away May 19, 2026 at Bickford Assisted Living in Marshalltown, Iowa with his loving family at his side. Private services for Vernon will be held. He will be laid to rest at the Garwin Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials ...

Clara Hinders

Clara Hinders, 98, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the afternoon of May 16, 2026, at State Center Specialty Care. Funeral services for Clara will take place on Friday, May 22, 2026, beginning at 10:30 A.M. at the First Methodist Church in Marshalltown. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. The family encourages those in attendance to come dressed casually. Memorials in Clara’s name may be directed to the family for a later designation. For additional information ...

Thelma Menzel

Thelma H. Menzel, 98, of Marshalltown, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston, IA. Per Thelma and her family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, from 11:00 A.M until 1:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home of Marshalltown. Memorial contributions 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 ...