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Michael Frye

Michael Larry Frye, 69, was born November 20, 1956 in Marshalltown, Iowa. He passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025 after a long battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Mike will be dearly missed by his son Dylan (Breanna) Frye Siblings: Cindy (Kelly) Smith, Denise (Larry) Ulery, Steve (Mariann) Frye, Todd (Peggy) Frye, Doreen (Darren) Smith and all of his family and friends. A private Celebration of Life will be held in Mikes honor there will be no public funeral services held. Condolences in Mikes memory can be addressed to: The Frye Family, 512 Brentwood Pl. Marshalltown, IA 50158. ...

Joy Wiggins

Joy A. Wiggins, age 79, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025 in the comfort of her home. Graveside services for Joy will take place on Thursday, December 18 at 11:00 A.M. at Riverside Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Joy and her family. For full obituary or condolences, visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Joy was beautiful inside and out and will be deeply missed by all those who knew her. She is survived by her husband Gary, several friends ...

Jose “Nono” Aguilar

Jose “Nono” Aguilar, 24, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Left to cherish his memory are his parents: Nancy Quezada and Jose Aguilar; his love: Jezeila Camacho, and their child she’s carrying; his daughter: Catalenaa Angelina; siblings: Selena Quezada, Jasmeyn Aguilar and Brent Aguilar. He is also survived by his grandparents: Jesus and Angelina Quezada, and Edwardo and Esparanza Aguilar; adored seven nieces and nephews and numerous aunts and uncles. Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the Midnight ...

Michael Frye

Michael Larry Frye, 69, Marshalltown, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, after a long battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Mike will be dearly missed by his son Dylan (Breanna) Frye; Siblings: Cindy (Kelly) Smith, Denise (Larry) Ulery, Steve (Mariann) Frye, Todd (Peggy) Frye, Dorren (Darren) Smith and all of his family and friends. A private Celebration of Life will be held in Mike's honor there will be no public funeral services held. Cards and contributions in Mikes memory can be addressed to: The Frye Family, 512 Brentwood Pl., Marshalltown, IA 50158. Memorials will go towards ...

Daniel Chyma

Daniel Phillip Chyma, 77, of Tama, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025, at Sunny Hill Care Center in Tama. Funeral Services will be held Friday, December 19, 2025, at 10:30 AM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama with Pastor Warren Riley officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Marshalltown. Visitation will be held Thursday, December 18, 2025, from 4-7 PM at the funeral home. Survivors include two sons, Kelly (Naomi) Chyma, of Tama, and Dustin (Lynsey) Chyma, of Nashua; five grandchildren; his mother, Mary Chyma, of Toledo; three brothers: Todd ...

Erika Schmidt

Erika Danielle Schmidt, 52, of North Platte, NE, passed away on December 11, 2025 after a brief illness. In her always generous manner, her final act was to be an organ donor to help save numerous lives. Born July 30, 1973 in North Platte to Jeffrie Schmidt and Carolyn (Webb) Anderson, Erika ...