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Timothy Warnell

Timothy L. Warnell, 67, of Newton, Iowa, and formerly from Marshalltown,. passed away peacefully at his home on October 28, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife, Kelly Warnell; daughter, Theresa Warnell; son, Timothy Warnell; and stepson, Steve Brown. Tim was also blessed with seven wonderful grandchildren along with several others who will carry on his memory with love and pride. Tim’s family invites friends and loved ones to share in remembering his life. Flowers or expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family home at 405 E 3rd St S, Newton, Iowa 50208. Tim will be deeply ...

Kenneth Thompson

Kenneth Ray Thompson, 78, of Marshalltown and formerly of Laurel, Iowa, passed away on the morning of October 31, 2025, at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. Memorial services for Kenneth will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, beginning at 10:30 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Monday, November 3, 2025, from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Memorials in Kenneth’s name may be directed to the Marshalltown Combined VFW/American Legion Honor Guard. For ...

Marla Kremer

Marla Kay Kremer, 70, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, at the Iowa River Hospice House in Marshalltown, Iowa, after a brief illness with her loving husband at her side. A Celebration of Life will be held at Mitchell Family Funeral Home on Saturday, November 8, 2025: Visitation at 10:30, service at 11:30, and lunch provided following. Marla will be interred at Rose Hill Cemetery in Marshalltown, at a later time. We request that our friends and family come in casual dress. There will be a time of sharing memories at an open mic during the Celebration of Life. For additional ...

Mary Irene Sheeler

Mary Irene Sheeler (Irene) passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025, in hospice care at River Terrace Health Campus in Madison, Indiana. A moment of recognition will be held at St. Patrick Chapel in Madison on Sunday, November 9, 2025. A memorial service will be held in Marshalltown, Iowa, in Spring 2026. Irene Squire was born to James and Mary Squire on the Ephraim Squire ranch west of Elgin, Nebraska, on September 8, 1929. She graduated valedictorian from Elgin High School in 1947. While attending the University of Omaha (today known as the University of Nebraska Omaha), where she ...

Doug Smith

Douglas J. Smith, 64, of Marshalltown, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, at the Iowa River Hospice House. Doug is survived by his children: Micheal Smith (Brandi), of Marshalltown, and Michelle (Jay) Schmidt, of Tama; nine grandchildren. He is also survived by his step-mom, Janet Smith; siblings: Tammie French, Greg DeFrance and Jeanette Smith and extended family members. Friends and family are welcome to come celebrate Smitty’s life from 5:00 until 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Please wear racing attire or dress casual. Memorial ...

Sharry Storjohann

Sharry Jeanette Storjohann, 81, of Marshalltown, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at the Iowa River Hospice Home. Memorial services for Sharry will be held on Friday, November 7, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will be prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the Iowa River Hospice Home. 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 Sharry and her family.