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Alan Harding

Alan Craig Harding, 76, formerly of Marshalltown, passed away in Denton, Texas on March 6, 2026. Alan is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Mary Branaugh Harding. They enjoyed a life full of adventures and love. Alan will be deeply missed by sister Karen Harding Poole (Matthew), of Mesa, Arizona, who was extremely close to her beloved brother. Alan is also survived by his daughter Rebekah Harding Carpenter and three grandchildren. Alan’s stepsons, Patrick Grant (Tara) Branaugh and Andrew (Adriana) Branaugh and four grandchildren and brother John (Lois) Harding, of Georgetown, ...

John Pitsenbarger

John Leroy Pitsenbarger, 77, of Adel, passed away at his home. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Adel Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026, also at the funeral home. Burial will follow at East Linn Cemetery in Redfield, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the family, with a later designation to be made in John’s name. Online condolences may be left at www.caldwellparrish.com. He is survived by his loving wife, Kelly Pitsenbarger, of Adel; children: Stacey Pitsenbarger ...

Linda Kunc

Linda Kunc, age 76, of Gladbrook, Iowa and formerly of Marshalltown, passed away on the evening of April 18, 2026 at Unity Point Grundy Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center. Per Linda’s wishes, private services will be held. She will be laid to rest at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Marshalltown next to her late husband, Larry. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Those left to remember and cherish her memory are her children, Larry (Tracy) Eastman Jr. of Nevada, IA and Lori (John) Belthuis of ...

Joseph Selk

Joseph "Joe" F. Selk, age 92 of Marshalltown and formerly of Oskaloosa, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted to care for Joe. For more information, visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234.

William “Gabby” Streets

William "Gabby" Streets, 87, of Gladbrook, IA, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, at Westbrook Acres in Gladbrook. Private graveside services will be held at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Sigourney, IA at a later date. Anderson Funeral Homes has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online ...

Diane Lubbert

Diane Lubbert, age 67, of Marshalltown and most recently Premier Estates of Toledo, passed away Monday, April 13th, at the Iowa River Hospice Home. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 24th (PLEASE NOTE DATE) at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with visitation one-hour prior. The family encourages anyone attending the wear casual attire and Iowa Hawkeye in her honor. She will be laid to rest on the family lot in the Crystal Cemetery at Gladbrook. Memorials may be directed to her family.