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Daniel Rathjen

Daniel Thomas Rathjen, 37, passed away on March 14, 2026. A visitation will be held on Friday, April 10, from 4–7 pm and a Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, April 11 at 10:00 am, both at Grace Community Church in Toledo, Iowa. He is survived by his daughter, Zelda, who he adored; his mother, Julie Rathjen; his sisters: Tara Rathjen, Laura Rathjen and Katelyn (Clay) Gettle; and his brother, Devin (Megan) Rathjen. He is also survived by his nine nieces and nephews. Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home, Tama-Toledo, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Margaret “Peggy” Davidson

Margaret “Peggy” Davidson, 76, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away in the comfort of her home on Friday, April 3, 2026. A visitation for Peggy will be held on Friday, April 10, 2026, from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Peggy’s name may be directed to the Animal Rescue League of Marshalltown or to the charity of the donor’s choice. 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 ...

LaVonne Baker

LaVonne Baker, 89, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, at the Iowa River Hospice Home, surrounded by her loving family. LaVonne’s funeral service has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, 2026, starting at 11:00 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation one-hour prior, also at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family wishes to direct memorial contributions to the Iowa River Hospice Home. To leave online condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234. Left to ...

Bette Wilson

Bette Wilson, 92, of Nevada, formerly of Laurel, passed away on Friday, April 3rd, in the care of the Iowa River Hospice home with family at her side. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Bette’s funeral service has been scheduled for Thursday, April 9, 2026, starting at 11:00 A.M. at Laurel Community Church. Pastor Matt Hansen will be officiating. She will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family for a later designation. To leave ...

Reid Spencer

Reid Edward Spencer, 78, of Marshalltown, Iowa, a larger-than-life presence with a booming laugh and an even bigger heart, passed away on April 4, 2026. In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests that memorials be directed to the University of Iowa Hospitals in support of the Iowa Hawkeye Wave or the Alzheimer's Association. A celebration of life and visitation with the family will be held at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa on Thursday, April 9th from 4-6pm with refreshments provided. Wear your Hawkeye gear and come share a story of Reid.

Johnnie Hitchings

Johnnie E. Hitchings, 84, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Iowa River Hospice Home, surrounded by his loving family. Per Johnnie and his family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service on Friday, April 10, 2026 starting at 1:00 P.M. at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Marshalltown. In lieu of flowers, Johnnie’s family has requested memorial contributions to be directed to the family for a later designation. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Johnnie and ...