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Kimberly Brennecke

Kimberly Kaye Brennecke, 62, wife of Steve Brennecke, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 9, 2026. Kim was born to Doris (Reding) and Barton McMaster on February 28, 1963. She grew up in Marshalltown, Iowa. As a wife, she faithfully loved and served her husband, ...

Randy McGee

Randy McGee, 64 of Melbourne, IA, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026, at his residence. Local care for Randy and his family was provided by Anderson Funeral Homes in Marshalltown. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Melcher-Dallas. Family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 12:00 p.m. Feel free to wear camo and bring a duck call to the service in honor of Randy. Interment will be at the Dallas Cemetery. Memorials may be made to his family in care of Cheryl Branson, 705 Butler St. Melbourne, ...

Barbara Dennis

Barbara ‘Sue’ Dennis, 89, of State Center, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Windsor Manor Assisted Living located in Nevada, Iowa, under the care of Suncrest Hospice. Sue is survived by her children: Rickey (Cynthia) Dennis, of Traer, Cynthia Wagner, of Oskaloosa, Bradley (Gretchen) Dennis, of Ely, Timmy (Ashley) Dennis, of Medina, Ohio, Jennifer (Joey) Boevers, of Cylinder and Melissa Jorgenson, of State Center. 13 Grandchildren. She is also survived by five great-grandchildren. To commemorate the life and legacy of Sue, a celebratory gathering at the First ...

Kevin Goodman

Kevin “Goody” Clarence Goodman passed away on January 7, 2026, in Haverhill, Iowa. He was born on June 30, 1962, in Marshalltown, Iowa, to Donald and Alice (Specht) Goodman. He grew up surrounded by numerous close groups of friends, often bonded over their love of baseball. Kevin could ...

Denton Ward

Denton Shane Ward, 42, of Marshalltown, passed away, Monday, January 12, 2026, at his home under the care of Iowa River Hospice. A Traditional Wake was held Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the Glenn Roberts’ Ceremonial Building on the Meskwaki Settlement, rural Tama. A Traditional Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Meskwaki Cemetery on the Meskwaki Settlement, rural Tama. Survivors include his parents, Deron and Shirley Ward, of Tama; daughters, Chloe (Will) Spiedel, of Mt. Pleasant, Emaela and Olive Ward, of Tama; brothers, Donovan (Meagan) Ward, ...

Kevin Goodman

Kevin “Goody” Clarence Goodman passed away on January 7, 2026, in Haverhill, Iowa. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026, starting at 10:30 A.M. at the Immaculate Conception Oratory in Haverhill, Iowa. Family and friends are also invited to attend a visitation on Thursday, January 15, 2026, from 5:00-8:00 P.M. at St. Francis of Assisi- St. Henry Catholic Church in Marshalltown. A vigil service will begin at 8:00 P.M. following the visitation, also at the church. He will be laid to rest at the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Haverhill. Mitchell Family ...