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Richard Merfeld

Richard Earl Merfeld, 78, of Tama, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025, at Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. A Memorial Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo. Survivors include his wife of fifty-five years, Sandy; his favorite daughters: Dawn Walker (Joe Witte) and Stacy Merfeld (Tim Kasal); four grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; sisters: Louise (Ed) Harn, Nancy ( Larry) Meier and Barbara (Mark) Embree; sisters-in-law: Marge (William) Eilers, Elverna (Gary) Hoffman; brother-in-law, John (Wendy) Capron; along with ...

Garland Schossow

Garland “Gar” Schossow, 75, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines. Gar is survived by his wife, Julie; children: Kate Schossow, of Marshalltown, Jase (Abby) Schossow, of California, and Drew (Paige) Schossow, of Colorado; and three grandchildren. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 3:00 until 5:00 P.M. on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, June 30, 2025, at Mitchell Family ...

Duane Jackson

Duane Jackson, 71 of Marshalltown, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at the Iowa River Hospice Home with his family by his side. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 47 years, Vicki; his daughters, Jen Jackson and Anna Jackson (Jaime Sandoval), all of Marshalltown; his four grandsons and two great granddaughters. He is also survived by his brothers, Gary Jackson and David Jackson, both of Marshalltown; his in-laws, John (Jackie) Six and Renee Schultz; his best friends and countless fishing buddies. Per Duane’s wishes, cremation rites will take place. Visitation will be ...

Thomas “Tom” Ratliff

Thomas “Tom” Ratliff, age 72 and lifelong resident of Garwin, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on the morning of June 20, 2025 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa. A celebration of life for Tom is planned for Saturday, July 5, 2025 from 10:00 A.M ...

Thomas “Tom” Ratliff

Thomas “Tom” Ratliff, 72 and lifelong resident of Garwin, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on the morning of June 20, 2025, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa. A celebration of life for Tom is planned for Saturday, July 5, 2025, from 10:00 A.M until 12:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Memorials in Tom’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 ...

Gerald “Jerry” Gade

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gerald “Jerry” Dwaine Gade, age 81, on June 9, 2025, during surgery at UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital in Waterloo, IA. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 26, 2025, at First Presbyterian Church in Conrad. ...