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Annalee Buffington

Annalee Buffington, age 89, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully on the evening of July 20, 2025 at the Iowa River Hospice Home surrounded by her family. Funeral services for Annalee will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2025 beginning at 10:30 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. She will be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown. 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 her memory are her children, Jodee Lewis, Jan (Steve) ...

Dennis Houlihan

Dennis Houlihan, 70, of Freeport, IL, passed away at home on July 11, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his life partner Jaye Loffgren, stepchildren Liz (Brian) Willham, Katie Denniston, and Brandon Moore. His grandchildren Callie, Grace, and Beatrix, and siblings ...

Donn Anderson

Memorial Services for Donn Anderson, 78, were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at First Congregational Church in Marshalltown, IA. Rev. Dan Vellinga officiated the service with special music provided by organist Gary Heggen, pianist Arlene Selby, and vocalist Lynn Maas. Honorary Urn Bearers were Don Dodd, Jim Monroe, Ron Johnson, Bob Roberts, Tracy Anderson, and Dick Anderson. Groups in attendance were Iowa River Hospice staff. Anderson Funeral Homes has been caring for Donn and his family. Online condolences can be left at www.andersonfhs.com.

Vernon West

Funeral Services for Vernon West, 105, were held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Central Christian Church in Marshalltown, IA. Rev. Mike Carlson officiated the service with special music provided by organist Colette Benge. Casket Bearers were Nicholas West, Brent Swanson, Brian Swanson, Britt Mikels, Ted Mikels, and Joel Rohne. Honorary Casket Bearers were Diana Lee-West, Jackie Swanson, Sarah Swanson, Mike West, Bev Collins, and Brad Switzer. Interment followed the service at Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown where military honors were held. Anderson Funeral Homes has ...

Margaret “Marty” Bowman

Margaret “Marty” Bowman, age 95, of Marshalltown, Iowa, fulfilled her final mission and entered God’s mercy, which she so often gave to others on the evening of Saturday, July 19, 2025 at the Iowa River Hospice Home surrounded by her loving family. A Mass of Christian Burial for Marty ...

Dennis Houlihan

Dennis Houlihan, 70, of Freeport, IL, passed away at home on July 11, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his life partner Jaye Loffgren, stepchildren Liz (Brian) Willham, Katie Denniston, and Brandon Moore. His grandchildren Callie, Grace, and Beatrix, and siblings ...