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Mark Torche

Mark David Torche, 69, of Marshalltown, IA, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown. A visitation will be held 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Anderson Funeral Homes in Marshalltown. A private family burial was held at Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown. Arrangements have been entrusted to Anderson Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com. He will be missed more than words can say by his loving wife, Melissa (Bass) Torche, of Marshalltown; his three children: Joshua, of Ames, Reilia, of ...

Shana Hinton

Shana Hinton, 50, of Reinbeck, passed away at Grundy County Memorial Hospital on March 25, 2026. Left to cherish her memory are: her daughter, Juniper, and her father, Lee Bachle; her soulmate and life partner, Jamie Barber; the children she protected as her own: Jason, Kayosha, Cassie and Cede and her three siblings. She is also survived by countless friends and her dog. Cremation rites have been accorded. The family will hold a private celebration of Shana’s life. Memorial donations may be directed to the family. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted to care for Shana ...

Billie (Parks) Bohy

Billie Lou (Parks) Bohy, 88, of St. Donatus, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Funeral services will be 10:30 am, Saturday, April 11, 2026 at First Presbyterian Church in Bellevue. Visitation will be 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Friday, April 10, 2026 at Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue. Additional visitation will be 9:30 am – 10:15 am prior to services at the church on Saturday. Burial will be in First Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Bellevue. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hachmannfuneralhome.com

Amelia (Buffalo) Lasley

Amelia (Buffalo) Lasley, 81, of Tama, passed away, Thursday, April 1, 2026. A Traditional Wake was held Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the Eagle Clan Ceremonial Building on the Meskwaki Settlement in rural Tama. A Traditional Graveside Service was held Friday, April 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Morgan Cemetery on the Meskwaki Settlement in rural Tama. Survivors include her children: Laurie (Javier), Larry Sr. (Marcine), Leigh, Allison, Orrie Jr. (Sonja) and Joey (Nana); 13 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; sister, Verna Davenport; brother, Johnathan L. Buffalo (Suzanne); many cousins, ...

Kathryn “Kathy” Prather

Kathryn “Kathy” Prather (57) passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, under the care of Suncrest Hospice at Traditions Memory Care of Newton. Per Kathy’s wishes cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later time. Memorials in Kathy’s name may be directed to the family for a later designation. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Kathy and her family. For more information or to send condolences please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Kathy is lovingly remembered by her mother, Karla Prather, of ...

Timothy “Tim” Callahan

Timothy John “Tim” Callahan, 68, of Tama, passed away March 31, 2026, at his home under the care of Hospice Compassus. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 10:30 AM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Tama. Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 7, 2026, from 4-7 PM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home. The family would like to invite anyone to wear Harley Davidson attire if they wish. Survivors include his children: Kristi (Robert) Bolen, of Conrad, and Brandon (Tashina) Callahan, of Adel; nine grandchildren; a ...