Linda Smith, 56, of Marshalltown, IA, formerly of Des Moines, IA passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025, at her residence. Cremation rites have been accorded and a private family celebration of life will be held at a later date. Anderson Funeral Homes has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.
Wilbur Frericks, 86 of Laurel, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. Prior to Wilbur’s hospital admission he lived life to the fullest. Left to cherish his memory are his children: Julie (Arch) Allison, of Marshalltown, Jeff (Sue) Frericks, of Marshalltown, and Tracy (Pat) Schulte, of Janesville, WI; two grandchildren, of Osceola; and three great grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings: Bobbi (Skip) Thompson, of Wyoming, Linda (Clay) Pratt, of South Dakota, and Jerry (Misty) Johnson, of Arizona. , Funeral ...
Sandra (Heth) McKee, 76, of Toledo, “took the reins with Jesus” on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the Iowa River Hospice House in Marshalltown. Per Sandee’s wishes, there will be no viewing. For those attending her service, food and fellowship will begin at 12:30 P.M. on Monday, December 29th at New Hope Christian Church in Marshalltown. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 P.M. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo, where Sandee can rest looking over her acreage. Memorial donations may be directed to Sandee’s estate for later designation. Left to celebrate her ...
Lotus Leighton Bear, 1, of Tama, passed away, Thursday, December 25, 2025, at UnityPoint Health-Marshalltown Hospital. A Traditional Wake was held Friday, December 26, 2025, at the Bear Clan Ceremonial Building on the Meskwaki Settlement, rural Tama. A Traditional Graveside Service was held Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Meskwaki Cemetery on the Meskwaki Settlement, rural Tama. Survivors include his mom, Andriea; dad, Lucius; aunts and uncles; Grandma Kristy and Grandpa Andres; Grandpa Adolph, Koko Clydene; cousins; aunt and uncle. Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home, ...
Charlene Lucille Barth, 88, of Marshalltown, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. Funeral services for Charlene will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Marshalltown. Visitation will be ...
Richard “Rick” James Ahn, 74, of Marshalltown, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025, surrounded by his family and under the care of UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center In Des Moines. A visitation for Rick will be held on December 30, 2025, from 9:00 until 11:00 A.M. at Grace Church in Marshalltown. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 A.M. A private graveside service will be held December 31 at Worthington Cemetery near Earlham, Iowa. Memorials in Rick’s name may be directed to the family for a later designation. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted to ...
