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Ethel Lurvey

Ethel Lurvey, 81, of Ferguson, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, in the comfort of her own home. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. The funeral service for Ethel has been scheduled to take place on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 starting at 11:00 A.M. at the Ferguson Bible Church. Pastor Darren Young will be officiating. A graveside service will also take place on February 25th at 1:30 P.M. at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be ...

Mark Torche

Mark David Torche, 69, of Marshalltown, IA, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown. A private family burial will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown. A memorial service will be held at a future date. Arrangements have been entrusted to ...

JoeAnn Finch

JoeAnn Finch, 93, a loving mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Sunday, February 15, 2026, at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. **UPDATE** A graveside service of remembrance has been rescheduled for Monday, February 23, 2026, beginning at 2:00 P.M. at the Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown. Memorials in JoeAnn’s name may be directed to her family for a later designation. 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 ...

Mary Turner

Mary Turner (Arnette), loving wife, mother and grandmother, was called to rest on February 14, 2026, the day of her mother’s birthday at the age of 65 in the comfort of her new home. Per Mary’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. Memorials in Mary’s name may be directed to her family for a later designation. 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 are her loving husband, Kella Turner; her children, ...

Cynthia Keese

Cynthia Rae Keese, lovingly known as Cindy, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, in Ankeny, Iowa, at the age of 68. Cindy married the love of her life, Jon Keese. She was a devoted mother to her two daughters, Katy (Daniel) Strohm and Molly (Matthew) Vanden Top. Cindy adored her six grandchildren. She also leaves behind her beloved mother, Kay Karsjens; her sister Susan (Dan) Brozik; her brother Tim Karsjens; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who were touched by her kindness. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday February 22, 2026, ...

Dr. John Hughes

Dr. John Wayne Hughes, 86, passed away in his sleep on February 16, 2026, in Kewanee, Illinois. He was born on October 10, 1939, in Lafayette, Illinois. A physician, veteran, father and grandfather, Dr. Hughes lived a life defined by service to country, his patients and his family. Dr. Hughes ...