Paul Schmellik, 54, of Waterloo, IA, formerly of State Center, IA, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025, at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Anderson Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.

Melanie Katherine Nelson, 30, of Marshalltown, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at UnityPoint Health in Marshalltown. Funeral services for Melanie will be held on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will begin at ...

Vicki Long, 80, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, formerly of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025. Vicki is survived by her son Jeb Long and his wife Erica, and their three children. Visitation will be held from 3:00 until 5:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 9, ...

Sherilyn Kay (Jutting) Everman, 72, of Iowa Falls, Iowa, passed away at her home. Linn’s Funeral Home Iowa Falls chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the family of Sherilyn Everman, c/o Linn’s Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls, Iowa, 50126.

Sheila Kay Orr, 76, of Conrad, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Oak View Nursing Home in Conrad under the care of the staff at Oak View and Iowa River Hospice. Left to cherish her memory are her brother and sister-in-law, Craig and Linda Orr; five nephews and step-nieces and 11 ...

Deana Keahna, a proud member of the Meskwaki Nation, walked on to the Spirit World on October 27, 2025, at the age of 66. Deana is survived by her children: Deanna Cook (Ken Cook), of Oskaloosa, Jerred Merrill, of Ottumwa, and Aaron Merrill (Angelica Merrill), of Urbandale; her five ...