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John W Conrad III

John W Conrad III, 74, of Conrad, IA passed away Monday, February 9, 2026, at UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's in Cedar Rapids, IA. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, February 16, 2026, at the First Presbyterian Church in Conrad. Visitation will be 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, February 15, 2026, at the First Presbyterian Church in Conrad. Interment will follow the service at the Conrad Cemetery. A luncheon will be held in the church fellowship hall following burial. Further arrangements are pending with Anderson Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be sent to ...

Larry Wegner

Larry Harold Wegner, 85, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 9, 2026. Memorial services for Larry will take place on Saturday, February 14 at 10:30 AM at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A visitation will be held one-hour prior beginning at 9:30 AM. Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation. For questions or condolences, visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Mary; his children: Jodi Wegner, Jason (Shannon) Wegner and stepson Greg (Deanna) Bracy; two grandchildren; his siblings: Donna ...

Jack Weese

Herman Jackie Weese, 81, of LeGrand, passed away peacefully at home under the care of Suncrest Hospice and surrounded by his loving family on February 9, 2026. Jack was born February 10, 1944 in Darlington, Missouri. After his parents passing, he moved to Marshalltown and lived with his ...

Alan Kline

Alan Kline, 83, of Toledo, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at his home under the care of his family and Iowa River Hospice. Alan’s family will host a Celebration of Alan’s Life event at the Wieting Theatre on July 12, 2026. Alan is survived by his wife Patricia, his three sons Chett, Chris and Corey; his six grandchildren. Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home, Tama-Toledo, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Joan Miller

Joan Welch Miller, 89, of Grinnell and formerly of Tama, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Windsor Manor in Grinnell under the care of Suncrest Hospice. A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, February 13, 2026, from 12:00-2:00 PM at the Tama Community Church, 900 E. 5th St., in Tama. She is survived by her children: Debbie (Rick) Miller, Susan (Danny) Lassiter and Sharon Miller; son-in-law, Ed Philbin; step-daughters, Wanda (Tom) Jones and Sue (Ed) Herrera; nine grandchildren; 14 great ...

Monte Hayes Jr.

Monte Leon Hayes, Jr., 74, of rural Jesup, formerly of Marshalltown, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 56 years, Colleen; children: Shawn Hayes (Mike Ruby) and Brian (Kendra) Hayes. Also surviving are 3 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He is survived by his siblings Gregg (Toni), Roger (Sue), Joe (Chris) Hayes and Dian (Glen) Ferneau. Monte's family will be hosting a Celebration of Life on February 21, 2026, 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Waterloo Elks Lodge #290, 407 E. Park Ave. Waterloo, Iowa. Locke at Tower Park is ...