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RLou Snyder

RLou H. Snyder, 91, of Toledo, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at her home under the care of UnityPoint Hospice in Grinnell. RLou’s wishes were to be cremated and have her and husband James’ ashes buried in his hometown of Glidden, Iowa, next to his parents. RLou is survived by her two daughters, Joni (Snyder) Hall, of Council Bluffs, and Mary Snyder, of Toledo; daughters-in-law, Jamie (Brezina) Snyder, of Marshalltown, and Kelly (Smith) Snyder, of Ankeny; two grandsons in Ankeny; a granddaughter in Council Bluffs; four great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren; ...

John Johnson

John Johnson, age 85 of Union, Iowa, passed away in the comfort of his home on Monday, October 27, 2025 with his family at his side. A celebration of life for John will be held on Monday, November 3, 2025 from 4:00 until 7:00 P.M. at the Union Community Church. Memorials in John’s name ...

Harold “Hugh” Beeghly

Harold "Hugh" Beeghly, 80, of Conrad, IA passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Southridge Specialty Care in Marshalltown. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Beacon Christian Church of Conrad. Visitation will begin 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Luncheon will follow services in the church fellowship hall. Inurnment will be held at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Marshalltown. Further arrangements are pending with Anderson Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.

Judy Noid Smoldt Seffinga

Judy Ann Noid Smoldt Seffinga, 84, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Iowa River Hospice House in Marshalltown, IA. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at New Hope Christian Church with the service to follow at 11:00 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Dress casual or wear black and yellow of the Iowa Hawkeyes, Judy's favorite team.

Maurice Lynk

Maurice Lynk, 77, of Marshalltown, passed away in the comfort of his own home on Monday, October 27, 2025. Maury was preceded in death by his parents, Carlton and Marguerite; and his brother, Michael Lynk. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Judy Lynk. Per Maury’s wishes, cremation rites have taken place. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Burial will be in Green Mountain Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to the family for later designation. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted to ...

Lola Breed

Lola (Harem) Breed, 91, of Marshalltown, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the Iowa River Hospice House. Left to cherish her memory are her son, Randy J. Breed and daughter-in-law, Janet, of Marshalltown; along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. Lola’s family would like to thank the caring staff of The Embers Retirement Community, where she lived since 2022 and the Iowa River Hospice House she entrusted to care for her in the last few days of her life. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. ...