Dianna Jean (Buchwald) Nichols, born May 3, 1941 to parents Walter (Pete) and Katherine Buchwald passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 under the loving care of the Iowa River Hospice in Marshalltown. Funeral services for Dianna will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at ...
Dawn Marie Powell, 61 of Marshalltown, passed away on December 24, 2025, at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames. Left to cherish Dawn’s memory are her life partner, Larry Armstrong, of Marshalltown, and his children and grandchildren; her daughters: Latisha Curtis and Candace Lester; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her father, David (Shirley) Powell; her brother, Shane Powell; along with several nieces and nephews. Per Dawn’s wishes, cremation will take place. There will be no services at this time. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has ...
Linda Norris, 85, of Des Moines and formerly of Marshalltown, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 22, 2025. Left to cherish her memory are her children: David W. (Clarissa) Norris, of FL, Rebecca Sue Norris, of Des Moines, and Christina L. Norris, of IL; her two grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. She is also survived by her sister, Donna Tichy, of Garwin, IA; brother, Jim Harrison, of Marshalltown; along with countless nieces, nephews and cousins. Per Linda’s wishes, cremation rites will take place. There will be no formal services. The family will honor her in a ...
Linda Smith, 56, of Marshalltown, IA, formerly of Des Moines, IA passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025, at her residence. Cremation rites have been accorded and a private family celebration of life will be held at a later date. Anderson Funeral Homes has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.
Wilbur Frericks, 86 of Laurel, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. Prior to Wilbur’s hospital admission he lived life to the fullest. Left to cherish his memory are his children: Julie (Arch) Allison, of Marshalltown, Jeff (Sue) Frericks, of Marshalltown, and Tracy (Pat) Schulte, of Janesville, WI; two grandchildren, of Osceola; and three great grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings: Bobbi (Skip) Thompson, of Wyoming, Linda (Clay) Pratt, of South Dakota, and Jerry (Misty) Johnson, of Arizona. , Funeral ...
Sandra (Heth) McKee, 76, of Toledo, “took the reins with Jesus” on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the Iowa River Hospice House in Marshalltown. Per Sandee’s wishes, there will be no viewing. For those attending her service, food and fellowship will begin at 12:30 P.M. on Monday, December 29th at New Hope Christian Church in Marshalltown. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 P.M. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo, where Sandee can rest looking over her acreage. Memorial donations may be directed to Sandee’s estate for later designation. Left to celebrate her ...
