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James Collinson

James “Buffalo” Lee Collinson, 72, on 8/6/2026 he entered peacefully into eternal rest at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 11, 2026 from 10-11 AM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama with Funeral Services to follow at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Interment will take place at Turner Cemetery in rural Garwin, Iowa. James is survived by his life partner, Sheryl Marvin; his three children: James Carmine Lee, of Omaha, NE, Amber (Nick) Klenk, of Central City, IA, and Samantha (Tony) Collinson, of Audubon, IA; 6 grandchildren; 3 ...

Helen Coulter

Helen L. Coulter, 102 of Marshalltown, IA passed away Friday, August 7, 2026 at Glenwood Place in Marshalltown. Arrangements are pending at Anderson Funeral Homes in Marshalltown. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com

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 ...