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Dallas Wiese

Dallas Edward Wiese, 98, lifelong resident of Tama County, passed away on January 4, 2026, with his family at his side under the care of Iowa River Hospice. Dallas chose to be cremated, with his ashes to be combined with his wife at a later date and they be buried together at Maple Hill Cemetery, in Montour. A family-led celebration of life will be held at the Montour Community Center on April 6, which would have been their 75th wedding anniversary, 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. Memorials may be directed to Iowa River Hospice in Dallas’ name. For additional information or to send a condolence ...

Nancy Baldwin

Nancy (Baldwin) Diveley, age 69 of Albion, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City. Per Nancy’s wishes, cremation rites will take place. There will be a celebration of life held at a later date. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted to care for Nancy and her family. To leave online condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234. She is survived by her husband Larry E. Diveley.

Denise Kemp

Denise Handorf Kemp, 52, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend passed peacefully into the loving arms of her Savior on January 3rd, 2026, after a courageous battle with appendix cancer. She was surrounded by her family and was at peace as she passed. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 10, 2026, at First Presbyterian Church in Conrad, IA. Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 9, 2026, at the First Presbyterian Church in Conrad. A luncheon will follow the service in the church fellowship hall. Interment will take place at Chapel Hill ...

Sherrill Anderson

Sherrill Rae (Fisk) Anderson, 88 of Mesa, AZ (formerly Union and Eldora, Iowa) passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025 at her home with family by her side. Funeral services for Sherrill will take place at 10:30 AM on Monday, January 12, 2026 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 PM at Jackson Township Cemetery in Montezuma. Friends and family are also invited to attend a visitation from 1:00 to 3:00 PM on Sunday, January 11 also at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family for later ...

Craig Holsapple

Robert “Craig” Holsapple, 68, of Marshalltown, peacefully went to be with the Lord on December 27th, 2025, surrounded by family. A celebration of life for Craig will take place from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Friday, January 9, 2026 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. An additional family-led service will be held on January 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM at Milton Christian Church in Milton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent in Craig's name to Iowa River Hospice. For additional questions or condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Craig is ...

Danny Vodochodsky Sr.

Danny L. Vodochodsky Sr., age 81, of Tama, Iowa and formerly of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the afternoon of December 25, 2025 in the comfort of his own home. Per Danny’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. Memorials in ...