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Darlene Dirks

Darlene Inez King Dirks, 97, passed away on Nov. 26, 2025, embraced by her husband of 74 years and the love of family and friends near and far. A private family service will be held to honor Darlene’s life. The family appreciates your thoughts and prayers during this time. Darlene is survived by her husband, Harlan; her children: Valerie (Nathan) Behounek, Susan Harrison (Mike Roeder), Sandra Dirks and David (Ardella) Dirks; her seven grandchildren; her six great grandchildren; her two great-great grandchildren; her special niece and her great-nephew and great-niece and numerous ...

Ruth Kanour

Ruth Lynn Kanour, 80, of Ottumwa, IA, formerly of Albia, IA, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the Monroe County Hospital in Albia, surrounded by her loved ones, under the care of EveryStep Hospice. Ruth was born on March 13, 1945, at Sutter Maternity Hospital in Sacramento, ...

Frank Smoldt

Frank G. Smoldt, age 84, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the morning of November 30, 2025 at Accura of Toledo. At this time, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Those left to remember and cherish his memory are his wife, Sharon Smoldt; his children, Gregory (Phylis) Smoldt, Debra Smoldt, Eric (Laura) Smoldt and Justin (Beth) Smoldt; 8 grandchildren; his sister, Cheryl (Larry) Larson; alongside numerous nieces ...

Jerry Thiessen

Jerry Thiessen, 85, a devoted husband, loving father, proud veteran and dedicated member of the Toledo community, passed away on the morning of Thursday, November 27, 2025, at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown with his family at his side. At this time, cremation rites have been accorded by the wishes of Jerry. A celebration of life will be held in the spring at a date to be announced and will take place at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Memorials in Jerry’s name may be directed to his family for a later designation. For additional information or to leave a ...

Trent Schiebel

Trent Schiebel, 59, of Glenwood, IA, formerly of Liscomb, IA passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025, in Glenwood. Arrangements are pending at Anderson Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.

Joyce Dunston

Joyce Louise Dunston, 79, of Liscomb, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. Cremation rites have been accorded and services are currently not scheduled. 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 Joyce and her family.