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Harriett Sharp

Harriett (Ross) Sharp, 92, of Inman, SC and formerly of Marshalltown, IA, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, at her home in South Carolina. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters: Cheryl Kokichi, Anita Smith, Michele Purdy and Theresa “Kathy” (Dennis) Bailey; son: Troy (Lori) Sharp; 12 grandchildren. She is also survived by her 13 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren and her sisters: Deanna McCarroll and Loretta (Edward) Kvapil. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be ...

Marvin Detrick

Marvin “Marv” Frank Detrick, a proud marine, 81, of Marshalltown, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in the comfort of his home with his family by his side. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 53 years, Debbie; children: Michael Shawn (Carrie) Osborn, Scott (Ann Marie) Detrick and April (Tracy) Evans; eight grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings: Paul (Michelle) Detrick, Sandy (Chuck) Calliguire, Carol Huff, Elaine (Rich) Rund, Sharon (Tim) Winkle, Diana Slifer and Janice McNary; along with numerous nieces, nephews and extended ...

Gage Gersema

Gage Gersema, 33, of Mount Pleasant, IA passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Anderson Funeral Homes in Marshalltown. Visitation will begin 12:00 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will follow the service at Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown. A luncheon will be held following burial at Faith Church in Marshalltown. Further arrangements are pending with Anderson Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.

Sharon Kaye Hatch

Sharon Kaye Hatch, 86, of Whitten, Iowa, passed away early on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown surrounded by her family. Services for Sharon will take place on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home with Pastor Bobby Shomo officiating. She will be laid to rest at Badger Hill Cemetery in Gladbrook. A visitation will be held one-hour prior to services, beginning at 1:00 p.m. For questions or condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Memorials may be directed to the family. Left to cherish her ...

Donald Lutes

Donald Lutes, 94, of Gilman, IA passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Eldora Specialty Care in Eldora, IA surrounded by family. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the Ferguson Bible Church in Ferguson, IA. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, March ...

Mary Hinderaker

Mary Catherine (Westly) Hinderaker, 95, of Iowa Falls, Iowa, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026, at her home in Iowa Falls. A Mass of Christian Burial for Mary Catherine Hinderaker will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Saint Mark Catholic Church, 415 Main Street, Iowa Falls. Burial will be at Saint James Cemetery, Highway 65, Colo, Iowa. Linn’s Funeral Home of Iowa Falls is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the Greenbelt Humane Society, 319 River Street, Iowa Falls, Iowa, 50126.