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Deborah “Deb” Wacha

Deborah “Deb” Wacha, 70, of Toledo, Iowa, passed away surrounded by her loving family on the morning of September 27, 2026, at UnityPoint Health in Marshalltown. Per Deb’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a graveside service will be held on Wednesday, September 30 beginning at 1:00 P.M. at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo. A family-led celebration will take place following the graveside at the Toledo Fire Station. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Deb’s name may be directed to the Toledo EMS. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family, please ...

Larry Konicek

Larry F. Konicek, age 86, of Garwin, Iowa, passed away on the morning of September 25, 2026 at Southridge Specialty Care in Marshalltown under the care of Care Initiatives Hospice. Memorial services for Larry will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 beginning at 10:30 A.M. at the St. ...

Fred Yantis

Fred Yantis, 97, of Marshalltown, IA  passed away Friday, September 18, 2026, at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown.  Arrangements are pending with Anderson Funeral Homes in Marshalltown.  Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.

Kathleen Massa

Kathy Massa, age 78 of Marshalltown, passed away in the comfort of her own home on Monday, September 21, 2026. Born Kathleen Anne Laufer on April 13, 1948 in Hinsdale, Illinois, the daughter of Martin H. and Mildred M. (Bode) Laufer. She graduated in the Class of 1966 from Plainfield ...

Ann Mapes

Ann Louise Mapes, 86, of Fairfax, VA, formerly of Gladbrook, IA passed away Thursday, September 24, 2026, in Fairfax. Arrangements are pending. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.

Carlos Yepez Martinez

Carlos Yepez Martinez, 58, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed peacefully on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Southridge Specialty Care, with his loving family by his side. A Mass of Christian Burial has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. at the St. Francis of Assisi Parish–St. Henry Catholic Church. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation beginning at 11:00 A.M., followed by a rosary on Tuesday, October 6, also at the church. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family for a future designation. Mitchell Family Funeral Home of Marshalltown has ...