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Travis James

Travis Don James, 68, of Beaman, Iowa, died in Marshalltown, IA, on December 30, 2025. Per the wishes of Travis and his family, cremation rites have been accorded under the care of the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A family-led celebration of life will take place on Saturday, January 10 at 11:00 AM at Vineyard Church in Marshalltown. For online condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234. Left to cherish Travis’ memory are his children: Crystal McLaren, of Sigourney, IA, Justin (Allison) James, of AL, Trisha James, of AL, and Jerrica Lowe, of IA; his four beloved ...

Marcus Dittmer

Marcus W. Dittmer, 102, of Marshalltown, formerly of Newton, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Glenwood Place in Marshalltown. Per the wishes of Marcus and his family, cremation rites have been accorded. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, December 31 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Francis of Assisi Parish: St. Henry Catholic Church, where he was a faithful member. A visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 9:00 A.M. He will be laid to rest at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Newton, where he will receive full military honors provided by the American ...

Dianna Nichols

Dianna Jean (Buchwald) Nichols, born May 3, 1941 to parents Walter (Pete) and Katherine Buchwald passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 under the loving care of the Iowa River Hospice in Marshalltown. Funeral services for Dianna will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at ...

Dawn Powell

Dawn Marie Powell, 61 of Marshalltown, passed away on December 24, 2025, at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames. Left to cherish Dawn’s memory are her life partner, Larry Armstrong, of Marshalltown, and his children and grandchildren; her daughters: Latisha Curtis and Candace Lester; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her father, David (Shirley) Powell; her brother, Shane Powell; along with several nieces and nephews. Per Dawn’s wishes, cremation will take place. There will be no services at this time. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has ...

Linda Norris

Linda Norris, 85, of Des Moines and formerly of Marshalltown, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 22, 2025. Left to cherish her memory are her children: David W. (Clarissa) Norris, of FL, Rebecca Sue Norris, of Des Moines, and Christina L. Norris, of IL; her two grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. She is also survived by her sister, Donna Tichy, of Garwin, IA; brother, Jim Harrison, of Marshalltown; along with countless nieces, nephews and cousins. Per Linda’s wishes, cremation rites will take place. There will be no formal services. The family will honor her in a ...

Linda Smith

Linda Smith, 56, of Marshalltown, IA, formerly of Des Moines, IA passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025, at her residence. Cremation rites have been accorded and a private family celebration of life will be held at a later date. Anderson Funeral Homes has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.