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Gene Struve

Gene William Struve, 77, of Toledo, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at his home under the care of Iowa River Hospice. A Memorial Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 8, 2026, from 5-7 PM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama. Survivors include his wife of fifty-eight years, Judy, of Toledo; son, Keith (Mary) Struve, of Tama; daughter, Gina (David) Fisher, of Marshalltown; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and one brother, Rick Struve, of Marshalltown.

Agatha “Aggie” Gavagan

Agatha “Aggie” Gavagan, 75, of Buckeye, Arizona and formerly Marshalltown, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Arizona. Services for Aggie are pending for a later date at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Agatha and her family.

Barbara Ytzen

Barbara Ytzen, 96, of Marshalltown, passed away Monday, June 29, 2026 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown, surrounded by her loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 6 at St. Francis of Assisi - St. Henry Catholic Church, 211 W Olive St, ...

Kenneth “Kenny” Bacon

Kenneth (Kenny) Earl Bacon, 64, of Tama. It is with deep sorrow & profound love that we announce the passing of Kenny, who left us on Thursday June 25th at the University of IA Hospitals in Iowa City with his family at his side after a fearless battle with cancer. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 41 years, Jill, of Tama, his daughter, Madeline (Brody) White, of Norwalk, one precious granddaughter in Norwalk. Mother Earlene Bacon, of Grinnell, Siblings: Lisa Bacon, of Grinnell, Laurie Gibson, of Marion, Brian (Anne) Bacon, of Ankeny, Brad (Dana) Bacon, of Sonoma, CA, ...

Gene Sharpe

Gene K. Sharpe, 61, of Marshalltown, Iowa, died on Sunday, June 21, 2026, in the comfort of his home. Per Gene and his family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded and no formal services have been scheduled at this time. Memorials may be directed to the family for a future designation. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted to care for Gene and his family. To leave online condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234. Gene is survived by his life partner, Tina; his children: James Sharpe, Ashley Sharpe, Josh (Tikki) Humphrey, Faide Sharpe and Finny ...

Joseph Henely

Joseph B. Henely, 77, of Rodman, West Bend, Iowa passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at the Iowa Veterans Home. Per Joseph and his family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Military honors have been scheduled for Friday, July 3, 2026, starting at 11:00 A.M. at the Ayrshire Cemetery with burial to follow. Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown has been entrusted with the care of Joe and his loved ones. To share online condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Phone: 641-844-1234. Joe is survived by his three sons: Kevin, Matthew and Aaron Henely; his five ...