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Stephen Irvine

Funeral services for Stephen Irvine, 83, were held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the First Presbyterian Church in Marshalltown, IA. Rev. Bryan Kunz officiated the service with a eulogy read by Rev. Tom Bower. Special music was provided by Bagpiper Ron Husted. Interment followed the service at Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown. Anderson Funeral Homes has been caring for Steve and his family. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com. Steve is survived by his wife, Madelyn, of Marshalltown, his bother Russ (Sandy) Irvine, his grandchildren; Marin Irvine, ...

Kevin Grigg

Kevin D. Grigg, 68, of Whitten, Iowa, passed away on the morning of August 20, 2026, in the comfort of his home. Per Kevin’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a private family graveside service will be held at Center School Cemetery in Marshalltown. Memorials in Kevin’s name may be directed to his family for a later designation. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Kevin is survived by his son, Kyle Grigg, of Whitten, Iowa and his four siblings: Vicki Buti, Terry Moore, Shelly May and ...

Connie Merrill

Connie Jean Merrill, 85, formerly of State Center, Iowa, passed away on June 18, 2026, in Aurora, Illinois. She had the support of family by her side as her long battle with Parkinson's Disease came to an end. A celebration of life will be held at Mitchell Family Funeral Home, 104 West Main Street in State Center, on August 29 from 4 to 7PM. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to State Center Development Association, PO Box 156, State Center, IA 50247. This organization is dedicated to the betterment of Connie’s birthplace and the town she enjoyed living in ...

Sherry Shuler

Sherry Kay Shuler, 90, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by those who loved her. Family and friends are invited to attend an open visitation from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Wednesday, August 26 at Mitchell Family Funeral Home followed by a private family service. For full obituary or to leave an online condolence, please call 641-844-1234 or visit mitchellfh.com. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Sherry and her family. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Rogor; her children: Lori (James) Ricken, of Haverhill, Kristi (Jack) Petrie, of Haverhill, John of ...

Jim Kopriva

Jim was born in Iowa City and grew up on his parents' dairy farm, where farm life became a part of him from an early age. He graduated from Traer High School in 1971 and began his working life at Tama Pack. Before long, however, he found his way back to the farm, doing custom work ...

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole, formerly of Marshalltown, IA, passed on August 12 in Mesa, AZ. He joined his parents, and a brother in eternal rest. Per his wishes there will be no services. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Karen, his children Chris and Andrea, brother Tim, and seven grandchildren.