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Michael Niewahner

Michael “Choo Choo” Jacob Niewahner, 79, of Toledo, passed away September 29, 2026, at the Iowa Veterans Home under the care of IVH and UnityHealth Hospice. Honoring his memory are his wife, Sharon, children, Michael (Robyn) Niewahner and Chrissy (Steve) Anderson, stepchildren, Lanny (Missy) Feisel and Shannon Feisel, five grandchildren, nine great grandchildren. He is survived by his brother James (Linda) Niewahner, and sisters, Gayle Starks and Renee (Mitch) Rohlman. Several nieces and nephews, and extended family and friends. Visitation will be held Saturday, October 3, ...

Jack Larson

Jackie “Jack” Larson, 72, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2026, at the Iowa River Hospice Home. A memorial service celebrating Jackie’s life will be held on Monday, October 5, 2026, starting at 11:00 A.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home, with Pastor Jeff Kodis officiating. Family and friends are welcome to gather for a visitation one-hour prior to the service. Memorials may be directed to the family for a future designation. Mitchell Family Funeral Home of Marshalltown is honored to care for Jackie and his family. To share online ...

Daisy Shaffer

Daisy Marie Shaffer, of Marshalltown and formerly of Charles City, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. Funeral services for Daisy will be held on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 10:00 a.m. Memorials may be directed to the Iowa River Hospice Home. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Daisy and her family.

Esther Griggs

Esther J. Griggs, 91, of Clinton, IA completed her earthly journey on September 30, 2026 at Addington Place in Clinton. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am on October 5, 2026 followed by the funeral service at 11:30 at Gateway Bible Chapel in Clinton, IA. Burial & graveside will be at the ...

Kathleen Massa

Kathy Massa, 78, of Marshalltown, passed away in the comfort of her own home on Monday, September 21, 2026. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Mike; her first son, Martin “Marty” Massa and his wife Renu, of Sarasota, FL, and their five children and her second son, Stevan “Steve” Massa and his wife Julie, of Marshalltown, and their three children. As well as Kathy’s brother, Ed Ackerman and sisters: Carol Cordova and Barb King. Per Kathy and her family’s wishes, cremation rites have taken place. Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 3, ...

Romaine Mackaman

Romaine Mackaman, 93, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Mill Pond Care Center in Ankeny, IA. Visitation will be Friday, October 2, 2026, 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Funeral services ...