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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 ...

Larry Koepnick

Larry Paul Koepnick, son of Emil and Grace Koepnick, was born January 13, 1938, in Archer, Iowa. Larry is survived by his children, Kim (Ed) and Kevin (Tina}, as well as his grandchildren, Jacob (Madelyn) and Emily (Anthony) Dallago; nephew Andre Rainey, niece Anne Rainey and her son Max ...

Ray Bjelland

Ray Bjelland, age 87, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away surrounded by his wife and family on the evening of June 27, 2206 in the comfort of his own home under the care of Iowa River Hospice. Funeral services for Ray will be held on Friday, July 3, 2026 beginning at 10:30 A.M. at the ...

Dawnetta Pitt

Dawnetta (Swayne) Pitt, age 83 of Marshalltown, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at UnityPoint Health – Allen Hospital in Waterloo, after a sudden serious illness. Born Dawnetta Marie Swayne on November 7, 1942, in Knoxville, IA, the daughter of Frank and Ruth (Peterson) Swayne. She ...

James Robinson

James Robinson, 79, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Accura Healthcare of Marshalltown. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at St. Francis of Assisi – St. Mary Catholic Church in Marshalltown. Inurnment will follow services at Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown. Anderson Funeral Homes has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com. Jim is survived by his wife, Peggy Robinson, of Marshalltown, his children: Scott (Jenny) Robinson, of Luther, IA, Steven (Jodi) Robinson, ...

Eileen Ekvall

Eileen Marie Ekvall, 74, of Marshalltown, passed away on June 26, 2026, surrounded by her family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Marshalltown. Eileen will be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted to care for Eileen and her family. To leave online condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234. She is survived by her husband, Vic, and her children: Joe Ekvall (Kristine), ...