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James “Jim” Hartman

Pastor James “Jim” Hartman, 78, of Union, Iowa, entered into the gates of Heaven on the evening of Friday, February 13, 2026, at Oakview in Conrad with his family at his side. Funeral services for Jim will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, beginning at 10:30 A.M. at the Whitten Community Church. A visitation for family and friends will be held Monday, February 23, 2026, from 4:00 until 7:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Memorials in Jim’s name may be directed to the family for a later designation. For additional information or to send a condolence ...

Gloria Myers

Gloria Myers, 65, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, in the comfort of her own home. She was under the care of Iowa River Hospice. Per Gloria and her family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A family-led Celebration of Life has been scheduled for Friday, February 20, 2026, starting at 3:00 P.M. at New City Church of Marshalltown. Memorials may be directed to the family for a later designation. For questions or condolences, visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. NOTE: Please deliver all flower arrangements and gifts for the family to ...

James “Jim” Hartman

Pastor James “Jim” Hartman, age 78, of Union, Iowa, entered into the gates of Heaven on the evening of Friday, February 13, 2026 at Oakview in Conrad with his family at his side. James Richard Hartman was born June 14,1947, in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. He was the son born to Richard and Iva ...

Beatrice Abbas

Beatrice (Bea) Elaine Abbas, 85, of Alden, Iowa, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the Hubbard Care Center. Funeral service for Bea Abbas will be 11:00 AM, February 18, 2026, at the Alden United Methodist Church, 1512 Hardin Street, Alden, Iowa. Burial will be at the Alden Cemetery. A time of visitation will be from 5:00 - 7:00 PM, Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Linn’s Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls, Iowa. There will also be a time of visitation one-hour before service time at the church. Memorials may be directed to the Alden United Methodist Church, PO ...

James “Jim” Perkins

James C. Perkins, 92 of Marshalltown, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025. Per Jim and his family’s wishes, cremation rites will take place. Visitation will be held at Mitchell Family Funeral home from 4:00 until 6:00 P.M. on Friday, February 27, 2026. A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the First Presbyterian Church of Marshalltown. Memorial donations may be directed to First Presbyterian Church in Marshalltown or to the donor’s choice. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted to care for Jim and his family. To leave ...

Ismelda Sanchez de Yepez

Ismelda Sanchez de Yepez, 77, of Marshalltown, Iowa formerly of Villachuato, Michoacan, Mexico, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at St. Francis of Assisi- St. Henry’s Catholic Church. This will be followed by a vigil service starting at 7:00 P.M., also at the church. A funeral mass of Christian burial has been scheduled for Saturday, February, 14, 2026, starting at 9:30 A.M. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in ...