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Duane Peterson

Duane Peterson, 68, of Conrad, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at his home. Left to cherish his memory are his son, Travis (Rykki) Peterson, of Gladbrook; his daughters, Traci Roche, of Marshalltown, and Tiffinee Stone, of Sioux City; and five grandchildren. Per Duane and his family’s wishes, cremation rites have taken place. A celebration of Duane’s life will be held at later date, tentatively in the spring of 2026. Memorial donations may be directed to the family for later designation. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted to care for Duane and his ...

Kaw Paw

Kaw Paw, 39, of Marshalltown, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown. Kaw is survived by his wife, Nga Doh; daughters, Judy Paw, Jannnina Paw and Paw Moo and his mother, Naw Blet. Prayer Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Burial will be at Center School Cemetery in Marshalltown. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted to care for Kaw and his family. To leave online condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234. Translation is available on the ...

Laurel Hibbard

On Monday, December 8, 2025, Laurel Lee (Smeins) Hibbard won her long battle against cancer and passed through death into new life in Christ. Laurel was born on July 2, 1976, in Marshalltown, Iowa, to Dennis and Phyllis (Milhous) Smeins, joining big sister Sarah. Her childhood was filled ...

William Shepherd

William L. Shepherd, 78, of the Iowa Veteran's Home in Marshalltown, IA passed away Monday, December 15, 2025. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the Iowa Veterans Home Chapel in Marshalltown, IA. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the Iowa Veterans Home Chapel. Anderson Funeral Homes has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.

Dr. Mark Macke

Mass of Christian Burial for Dr. Mark Macke, 77, was held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at St. Francis of Assisi-St. Henry Catholic Church, Marshalltown, IA. Rev. Father Alan Dietzenbach officiated the service with special music provided by Karen Mroz and Mike Miriovsky. Anderson Funeral Homes has been caring for Mark and his family. Online condolences can be left at www.andersonfhs.com.

George Hartley

George Grant Hartley, 83, of Platteville, WI, formerly of Marshalltown, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the University Hospital in Iowa City, IA. George is survived by his wife of over 64 years, Julaine Hartley, of Platteville; children: George (Emily) Hartley, of Winona, MN, Michael Hartley, of Merced, CA, and Tricia Beck, of Platteville; nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren; brothers, John Hartley, of Postville, IA, and Glenn (Barb) Hartley, of Irma, WI; and son-in-law, Joe Steil. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, December 19, 2025, at 11am at Melby ...