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SSG William “Nate” Howard

SSG William (Nate) Howard, 29, of Marshalltown and the Iowa Army National Guard’s 1-113th Calvary Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, was killed in action in Palmyra, Syria, on December 13, 2025. Nate is survived by his beloved wife, Arianna Howard; his father, Brian and wife, Andrea; his mother, Misty Bunn and husband, Jeff; his brother, SSgt James Roelsgard; stepbrothers, Josh Bunn and wife, Modestie, and Travis Bunn; as well as his grandparents: William Eugene and Pat Neville, Vicki Brindle, and Martin and Ruth Roelsgard. Services for Nate will take place ...

Charlene Barth

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 ...

William L. Shepherd

Memorial Services for William L. Shepherd, 78, were held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the Iowa Veteran's Home Chapel in Marshalltown, IA. Chaplain Angela Doty officiated the service with military honors following the service. Groups in attendance include staff from the Iowa Veteran's Home and the Story County American Legion Riders. Anderson Funeral Homes has been caring for William and his family. Online condolences can be left at www.andersonfhs.com.

Audrey Rober

Audrey Rober, 86, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away in the afternoon on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at UnityPoint-Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. Services for Audrey will be held on Monday, December 29, 2025 beginning at 2:00 P.M. at Elim Lutheran Church. A visitation for family and ...

Anthony Moore

Anthony “Tony” Moore, 71, of Marshalltown, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025 at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. Cremation rites have been accorded and a private graveside service will be held at a later time. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit ...

Kenneth Hanner

Kenneth G. Hanner, 71, of Beaman, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, in the comfort of his own home. Per Kenneth and his family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A family-led Celebration of Life will take place on January 2nd, 2026, at 1:00 pm at The Dig Inn, located at 113 Broad St., Reinbeck, IA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to his 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. Kenneth is survived by his two sons: Adam (Jayme) Hanner ...