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Ethel Holland

Ethel Elizabeth Holland, 92, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at Accura Healthcare of Toledo. Cremation rites have been accorded and there are no services 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 Ethel and her family.

Madonna E. Lowe

Madonna “Bean” Eileen (Walker) Lowe, 75, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. A celebration of life for both Madonna and her late husband Jim will be held at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted with Anderson Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com. Madonna is survived by her daughters Jamie (Lowe) Newberry, Rebecca Lowe, a grandson, sister Carloyn (Walker) Wilson, sibling in-laws Cindy and Craig Patterson, Stan and Mary Lowe, Delbert “Red” Lowe, Marlene ...

Terrence Ruddick

Terry was born on March 23, 1938, in Marshalltown, Iowa, to Maurice Wilbur Ruddick and Elva Jane Cockerham Ruddick. He was one of five siblings and shared strong lifelong bonds with Maurice Elvin Ruddick (Shirley), Beverly Jane Ruddick Hawkins (Frank – deceased), Bonita Sue Ruddick ...

Manuel Bailey Jr.

Manuel Theodore Bailey Jr., 78, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at his home. 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 Manuel and his family. He is survived by his sister: Denise Andrews and grandson.

Paul Schmellik

Paul Schmellik, 54, of Waterloo, IA, formerly of State Center, IA, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025, at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Anderson Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.

Melanie Nelson

Melanie Katherine Nelson, 30, of Marshalltown, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at UnityPoint Health in Marshalltown. Funeral services for Melanie will be held on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. until service time. Memorials may be directed to the family. 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 Melanie and her family.