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Larry Street

Larry Street, 64 of Gladbrook, Iowa, passed away in the comfort of his home on the evening of July 14, 2025. Per Larry’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a family led celebration of life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Larry’s name may be directed to his family for a later designation. 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 his memory are his children: Kelsey Hartsoe and Devin (Joey) Hartsoe; his six grandchildren; ...

Earl Katzer

Dr. Earl Dean Katzer, 90, of Jamul, California, formerly of Conrad, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025 in Yuma, AZ. Earl is survived by his sister, Edy Katzer of Iowa City; his nieces and nephews; step-daughter, Melissa (Greg) and their two children; and several great nieces and nephews. A family-led celebration of Earl’s life will be held from 3:00 until 5:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at the Alice Church of God in Conrad, Iowa. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted to care for Earl’s family. To leave online condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. ...

Rita Tiger

Rita Tiger, 69, of Marshalltown, Iowa and formerly of Syracuse, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on the morning of July 14, 2025, at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. A celebration of life for Rita will be held on Friday, July 18, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Memorials in Rita’s name may be directed to her family for a later designation. 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 ...

Donn Anderson

Donn Anderson, 78, of Marshalltown, IA passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Iowa River Hospice in Marshalltown. Memorial services celebrating Donn's life will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 19, 2025, at First Congregational Church in Marshalltown. Visitation will begin 10:00 a.m. until ...

Vernon West

Vernon Clifford West, 105, of Marshalltown, IA passed away at Iowa River Hospice in Marshalltown on Saturday, July 12, 2025, just 19 days shy of his 106th birthday, following a brief illness. He was surrounded by his devoted family. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 17, 2025, ...

Jeanette Peterson

Jeanette Marie (Poling) Peterson, 86, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025. She was born October 13, 1938, in Marshalltown, the daughter of Marie and Harold Poling. Jeanette, the oldest of three sisters, grew up in Albion and for a period in Laurel where she developed strong roots in family, ...