Creig A. Dudley passed away peacefully at the age of 60, on December 13, 2025 in Grinnell, IA, surrounded by his family. Per his wishes, he was cremated with no visitation or funeral services. Creig was born on September 6, 1965, to Earnest and Wanetta Dudley. After Wanetta‘s passing, he ...
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Lee Thompson, 76, on January 1, 2026. Left to carry on his legacy are Karla his devoted wife of 56 years, daughter Erin (Kyle) Hejl, son Kyle (Kelly)Thompson. His five grandchildren, all of McKinney, Texas; sisters JoAnn (Jerry) Larsen, Jeanne Helgerson and sister-in-law Karen Anselme, as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. A special thanks goes to Messiahs Rev. Dr. Victor J.Kollmann, members and friends for prayers and support. Celebration of Life for Ron will be January 17, 2026 at 11 am at Messiah ...
Jo Ann Jay, age 91, of Marshalltown, IA, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Accura HealthCare of Marshalltown. Services for Jo Ann will take place on Tuesday, January 13 at 10:30 AM at Mitchell Family Funeral Home, with a visitation one hour prior beginning at 9:30 AM. She will be laid to rest at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens next to her beloved husband. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family for later designation. Attendees are encouraged to dress casually, sporting their favorite Hawkeye attire. For additional questions or condolences, please visit ...
Carol Lee (Drake) Drees born on 01/21/1935 passed away 12/31/2025 in Cheyenne, WY from complications of a broken femur. Carol was born at home in Coon Rapids, IA to Roland and Helen (Davis) Drake. She attended country school until 8th grade then went to town school in Coon Rapids. In town she learned to play basketball and was a star forward. At 18 she went to the University of Northern Iowa where she received a Teacher Certificate in lower elementary education. In 1954 she met Herbert Drees and they married in Templeton, IA in 1955. Their happy marriage lasted almost 64 years before ...
Betty Jean Krezek, 87, of Traer, passed away, Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Emery Place in Robins, IA where she resided the past four years after a long battle with Dementia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM at St. Paul Catholic Church, 1102 Walnut St., Traer. Interment will follow at St. Wenceslaus Cemetery in Clutier. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 9-10 AM prior to the Mass at St. Paul Catholic Church. Survivors include her son, Kevin (Lori) Krezek, of Cedar Rapids; daughter, Joni (George) Buresh, of Traer; ...
JoAnn Jay, age 91, of Marshalltown, IA, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Acura HealthCare of Marshalltown. Services for JoAnn will take place on Tuesday, January 13 at 10:30 AM at Mitchell Family Funeral Home, with a visitation one hour prior beginning at 9:30 AM. She will be laid to rest at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens next to her beloved husband. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family for later designation. Attendees are encouraged to dress casually, sporting their favorite Hawkeye attire. For full obituary or condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. ...
