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Jean Kono

Jean Elizabeth Kono, formerly of Marshalltown, passed away on November 27, 2025 at home in Davenport, Iowa. Jean was born October 20, 1941, in Marshalltown to Harold and Helen (Melton) Bailey. She was a 1959 graduate from Saint Mary's Catholic School. After graduation, she attended Mount ...

Alice Garrett

Alice M. Garrett, age 83, longtime Montour resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on the morning of July 12, 2026 at Glenwood Place in Marshalltown under the care of Suncrest Hospice. Funeral services for Alice will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2026 beginning at 2:00 P.M. at ...

Mark Trullinger

Mark Trullinger, 70, passed away at the hospital in Manning, Iowa, on Sunday, July 5, 2026. Mark was born on March 17, 1956, in Auburn, NE, to Gerald and Loretta Trullinger. The family moved to Clarinda, IA, in 1958. In 1970, the moved to Marshalltown, IA, when his father was employed with ...

Virginia Sloat

Virginia Sloat, 89, of Marshalltown, passed away on Thursday night, July 9th, at the Willows of Marshalltown. Funeral services for Virginia have been scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, 2026, starting at 11:00 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home of Marshalltown. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation from 10-11:00 A.M., prior to the service, also at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be directed to C.I.R.S.I and the Le Grand Friends Church. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted to care for Virginia and her ...

Vicky Risk

With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Vicky Marie Risk on May 7, 2026, at the age of 74, following an unexpected and severe stroke. A small comfort is knowing that her choice to be an organ donor has given other families more time with their loved ones. Vicky is survived by her husband Bill Risk, of Tempe AZ, children: Jeff Hilsabeck, his wife Michelle, their son, of West Des Moines, IA; Daughter Stacy Hilsabeck, of Clive, IA; Matt Hilsabeck and his two daughters, of San Tan Valley, AZ, bonus daughter Heather Risk her wife Risë Pavey, ...

Wava Kurth

Wava Daree Kurth passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of July 9, 2026, while under the loving care of her family and Suncrest Hospice. Wava is lovingly survived by her children: Dawn (Tim) Minard, of Lone Tree, Iowa; Doug Kurth, of Marshalltown; and Travis (Denise) Kurth, of Bennington, NE; her eight grandchildren; three step grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; her biological half-siblings: Doug, Judd, June, Dan and John Whitney; her beloved cat and her lifelong friend since third grade. A casual visitation service will be held on July 27, ...