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Linda Thoren

Linda M Thoren, 70, of Chelsea, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at UnityPoint Health-Grinnell Regional Medical Center. Funeral services for Linda will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Community Church in Toledo. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Memorials may be directed to the family. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Linda and her family.

Barbara Collins

Barbara Collins, 91, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, IA. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. on May 9, 2026, at Hope United Methodist Church in Marshalltown, IA. Visitation will be held for an hour prior to service starting at 1:00 p.m. Anderson Funeral Homes has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com. She is survived by her daughter, Jillouise (Michael) Dewey; and her sister, Sharon Menter-Rivas. She also leaves behind her eight beloved grandchildren.

Kay Stewart

Kay Elaine Stewart, 78, of State Center, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026 at Harmony in Marshalltown and under the care of the Iowa River Hospice Home. Funeral services for Kay will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will be on Thursday, March 19, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. also at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the family for designation at a later time. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home ...

Diane Warden

Diane “Di Di” Warden, 75, of Union, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in the comfort of her own home, surrounded by her loving family under the care of Iowa River Hospice. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, from 5:00-7:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Diane’s graveside service has been scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, 2026, starting at 11:00 A.M. at Sheppard Cemetery in Union, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the family for a later designation. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been ...

Lonnie Clark

Lonnie Dean Clark, 64, of Tama, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026, at his home. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Robin; his children: Nikki (Boo) Steuhm, John (Haley) Clark, and Jessica Clark (Derek); nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings: Debbie Clark (Joe Kunz), Merna (Clyde) Bearden and Rob (Tracy) Clark; along with numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Haven Cemetery, rural Tama County. A family-led celebration of Lonnie’s life will be held at the ...

Kay Stewart

Kay Stewart, 75, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Per Kay and her family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Kay's Celebration of Life has been rescheduled for the summer due to the weather. Memorial contributions in Kay’s name may be directed to the Animal Rescue League or Iowa River Hospice. For questions or condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Those left to cherish her memory include her beloved son, Travis Stewart; three brothers: Ray (Lyn) Nelson, John (Marie) Nelson and Ron Nelson; several nieces, nephews and cousins and her cat.