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Connie Scurr

Connie Gail Scurr, 60, of Grinnell, Iowa, formerly of Marshalltown, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, December 22, 2025, surrounded by family and friends at the Iowa River Hospice House in Marshalltown, Iowa. Those left to cherish her memory include her mother, Joyce Paul; her sons, Blake (Erinn) Scurr and their three children and Clayton (Madi) Scurr and their son; her sisters: Dawn Dillman, Jeri (Tom) Graham and Cindy Paul; along with many nieces, nephews and extended family members. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, December 29, 2025, at the ...

Jeffrey Crouch

Jeffrey Crouch, 71 of rural Everly, IA, formerly of Marshalltown and Gladbrook, passed away at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD on Friday, December 19, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 2, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Hartley Funeral Home Chapel in Hartley, IA. There are no formal visitation hours scheduled for Jeff. The Hartley Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for 71 year-old Jeff Crouch of rural Everly, IA.

Charlene Lucille Barth, 88

Charlene Lucille Barth, 88, of Marshalltown, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. Funeral services for Charlene will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Marshalltown. Visitation will be ...

Paul Maytag

Paul L. Maytag, 92, of Marshalltown, IA passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025, at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown. Cremation rites have been accorded and per his wishes, no formal services will be held at this time. Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation. Anderson Funeral Homes has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.

Karla Breed

Karla Breed, age 88, formerly of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Mayflower Community in Grinnell, Iowa. A funeral service will be held Monday, Dec. 29, 2025 starting at 10:30 A.M. at the First Methodist Church in Marshalltown. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation one hour prior to the service, also at the church. Karla will be laid to rest at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Karla and her family. Memorials may be directed to the family. For more information or to send a condolence, ...

SSG William “Nate” Howard

SSG William (Nate) Howard, 29, of Marshalltown and the Iowa Army National Guard’s 1-113th Calvary Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, was killed in action in Palmyra, Syria, on December 13, 2025. Nate is survived by his beloved wife, Arianna Howard; his father, Brian and wife, Andrea; his mother, Misty Bunn and husband, Jeff; his brother, SSgt James Roelsgard; stepbrothers, Josh Bunn and wife, Modestie, and Travis Bunn; as well as his grandparents: William Eugene and Pat Neville, Vicki Brindle, and Martin and Ruth Roelsgard. Services for Nate will take place ...