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Marcee Wright

April 18, 1961 - June 10, 2026 A celebration of life honoring Marcee Wright will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 12-4 p.m. at the Gladbrook Memorial Building, 429 W. Johnston St., Gladbrook, IA. Join us for food and drinks as we celebrate a life filled with love, kindness and cherished memories.

Agatha “Aggie” Gavagan

Born Agatha Ann Gavagan, November 6, 1950. Known by everyone as Aggie. Aggie was the eldest of 8 children born to John and Joan Gavagan. She was born and raised in Marshalltown, lowa before moving to State Center, lowa in 1972. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 8th at 1:00 ...

Russell Mehlow

Russell Mehlow, age 56, of Albion, passed away Thursday, July 30th, at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 7th, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with Pastor Bob Kosbau of the Grace Church officiating. Private interment. Visitation will be held one-hour prior to the services. Memorials may be directed to his family. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph 641-844-1234.

Kevin Schwartz

Kevin Schwartz, 66, of Marshalltown and formerly of Des Moines, passed away surrounded by his loved ones at his home on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Lisa Lang; children: Christine (Michael) Benson, Josh (Penny) Schwartz, Michael (Jaime) Leo, and BJ (Cassie) Leo; daughters-in-law: Danielle Lang-Mauseth and Rebecca Bruno; and his 15 grandchildren; along with countless nieces, nephews, extended family members and many dear friends. Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Per ...

Camila Ramirez Cortes

Camila Ramirez Cortes, 8 of Marshalltown, IA passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026, as a result of a bus accident in Mexico. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Anderson Funeral Homes in Marshalltown with a vigil service beginning at 7:00 p.m. Mass of ...

Patricia Smock

Pat Smock, 78, of Tama, Iowa, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026, in the comfort of her home under the care of UPH Hospice. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Memorial contributions may be directed to UPH Hospice or the Marshalltown ARL. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234. Pat is survived by her son, Jamie (Vanessa) Smock, of Sully, IA.; her granddaughter; her sister Debra Morgan, of Lampasas, TX.; her niece in Tama, IA.; her four ...