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Larry McKibben

Funeral Services for Larry McKibben, 78, were held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at First Methodist Church in Marshalltown, IA. Rev. Jeff Kodis officiated the service with special music provided by Pianist Jan Randall and Harpist Janet Collison. Casket Bearers were Larry Beaty, Terry Lammert, Tom Larson, Tom Mack, Jason McKibben, Mike McKibben, Peter Smith, and Philip Smith. Honorary Casket Bearers were Dee Jay Donlin, Bradley McKibben, John Putney, and Dan Smith. Groups in attendance included: Moore McKibben Goodman & Lorenz LLP staff, Farmers Savings Bank staff and ...

Carolyn Groth

Carolyn Groth, 86, of Gladbrook, IA passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Glenwood Place in Marshalltown, IA. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Peace United Church of Christ in Gladbrook. Visitation will be held beginning 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, ...

Theodore Payne

Theodore L. Payne, SCPO (Ret.), 81, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at the Iowa Veterans Home. Per Ted and his family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A family-led memorial service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at the Iowa Veterans Home Chapel. Memorials may be directed to the family for a later designation. 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 Ted and his family. Ted is survived by his children: Richard Payne, ...

Carolyn Groth

Carolyn Groth, 86, of Gladbrook, IA, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Glenwood Place in Marshalltown, IA. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Peace United Church of Christ in Gladbrook. Visitation will held beginning 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, November 14, 2025, at the church. A luncheon will follow the services at the Gladbrook Memorial Hall. Private family burial will take place at Crystal Cemetery in rural Gladbrook. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Peace United Church of Christ or the Gladbrook Community Foundation in her ...

Larry McKibben

Larry McKibben, 78, of Marshalltown, IA passed away peacefully Sunday, November 9, 2025, at The Willows of Marshalltown from Alzheimer's Disease. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m., Thursday, November 13, 2025, at First Methodist Church in Marshalltown. Visitation will be 10:30 a.m. ...

Theodore Payne

Theodore L. Payne, SCPO (Ret.), 81, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at the Iowa Veterans Home. Per Ted and his family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. No formal services have been scheduled at this time. Memorials may be directed to the family for a later designation. 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 Ted and his family. Ted is survived by his children: Richard Payne, of Galesburg, IL., Kelly (Edward) Stewart, also of Galesburg, ...