Breaking News

Obituaries

Richard Klaessy

Richard Lynn Klaessy, 86, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at his home at the Embers Retirement Community. A Visitation for Richard will be held on Sunday, March 8, 2026 from 2:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Memorials may be directed to the Marshalltown Community College Foundation. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Richard and his family.

Mary Hinderaker

Mary Catherine (Westley) Hinderaker, 95 of Iowa Falls, Iowa, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026, at home in Iowa Falls. Funeral service for Mary Catherine Hinderaker are pending at this time. 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.

Donald Lutes

Donald Lutes, 94, of Gilman, IA, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Eldora Specialty Care in Eldora, IA. 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 9, 2026, at Anderson Funeral Homes in Marshalltown. A luncheon will immediately follow the funeral service in the church fellowship hall. Interment will take place at Prairie View Cemetery in Gilman following lunch. Anderson Funeral Homes has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to ...

Dennis Shultz

Dennis LeRoy Shultz, 83, of Marshalltown, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Unity Point- Marshalltown. Funeral services for Dennis will be held on Saturday, March 7th, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will be on Friday, March 6th, ...

Kay Stewart

Kay Stewart, 75, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Per Kay and her family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. No formal services have been scheduled at this time. Memorial contributions in Kay’s name may be directed to the Animal Rescue League or Iowa River Hospice. For questions or condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Those left to cherish her memory include her beloved son, Travis Stewart; three brothers: Ray (Lyn) Nelson, John (Marie) Nelson and Ron Nelson; several nieces, nephews and cousins and her cat.

Michael Wood

Michael Walter “Mike” Wood, 84, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on February 23, 2026, surrounded by his family. Per Mike and his family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to the family for a later designation. Mitchell Family Funeral Home of Marshalltown, Iowa has been entrusted with the care of Mike and his family. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family, please visit ...