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Paula Spilger

Paula Kay Spilger went home to her Savior on Friday, January 2, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Paula is survived by her husband Bob, her children: Stephanie Porter, of Ida Grove, Iowa, Sonya (Tim) Pearson, of Colby, Kansas, and Heidi (Dale) Hight, of Ankeny, Iowa. Nine Grandchildren. She is survived by her brother Dean (Cindy) Dahlke, of Fairfield, Texas; mother-in-law Bettie Spilger, of St. Paul, Nebraska, sisters-in-law Gayle (Arnold) Moody, of Scotia, Nebraska and Jill (Dave) Sharman, of Palmer, Nebraska. Multiple nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and many ...

Elizabeth Fisher

Elizabeth Fisher, 35, of Guernsey, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at UnityPoint Health- Grinnell Regional Medical Center. A Visitation for Liz will be held on Sunday, January 4, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Liz and her family.

James “Jim” Perkins

James C. Perkins, age 92 of Marshalltown, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025. Jim was born on February 18, 1933 in Lake City, Iowa, the son of Cecil and Lucille (Pruter) Perkins. During his high school years, Jim’s family moved from Iowa to northern California where he attended ...

Carole Sprague

“She was loved because she was first loved by God and her husband.” These are the words that Carole L. Sprague, 80, of Marshalltown, Iowa, lived by in her daily life. She had a peace as she neared the end time here on earth thanks to that love. Carole passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Bickford Cottage in Marshalltown. Per her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded under the care of Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A funeral service has been scheduled for Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at Journey Church of Marshalltown. She will be laid to rest beside her ...

Sheila Bachman

Dedicated wife and mother, Sheila Ann Bachman, 65, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on December 30, 2025, at UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown. Sheila's legacy will be remembered by her family and friends, including her husband, Jerry Bachman; children: LeAnn (Trent) Eggman, of Randall, IA, Doug Mitchell and Aaron (Amanda) Mitchell, both of Ottumwa, and Dan (Brianna) Mitchell, of Omaha, NE; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandson; her siblings: Lori Peek, Byron (Karen) Way and Brenda (Pat) Doll; and her best friend who was more like a sister and their children and their families. ...

Barbara Nodland

Barbara Lee (Kluck) Nodland, 74, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the morning of December 27, 2025, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Services for Barbara will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 beginning at 11:00 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. A visitation for family and friends will take place one-hour prior to services. She will be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown. Memorials in Barbara’s name may be directed to the family for a later designation. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family ...