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Jim Roling

James Joseph Roling, 80, of Eldora, Iowa, passed away Monday, October 26, 2026, at the Iowa River Hospice House. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Eldora, with visitation one-hour prior. A private family burial will take place at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family. Jim is survived by his wife Joyce; children: Sean (DeAnn) Roling and Jami (Brian) Kendall, all of Eldora. His five grandchildren and one great-grandson. Siblings: Judy (Robert) Gunderson, of Gifford, Linda ...

Gordon Eurom

Gordon Lynn Eurom, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed quietly away in the early morning hours of Sunday, October 25th, just after celebrating his 87th birthday surrounded by family. Born October 20th, 1939 in Marshalltown, Iowa to Boyd and Bea Eurom, Gordon grew up in ...

Steve Koch

Steven G. Koch, 69, of Traer, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 19, 2026, in Waterloo. Left to cherish his memory are his sister Diane Koch, of Chelsea, and her family; an uncle in Conrad and his cousins and extended family. Per Steve and his family’s wishes, cremation rites will take place and there will be no formal services. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted to care for Steve and his family. To leave online condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234.

Barb Arnote

Barb (Geerdes) Arnote, 82, of Westbrook Acres in Gladbrook, Iowa, and formerly of Albion, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Westbrook Acres. Barb’s family is thankful for her Albion neighbors who watched over her while she was still at home. They are also deeply grateful to the entire team at Westbrook Acres for their outstanding care and compassion for Barb in her later years. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Ken (Brenda) Arnote, of Albion, and Shawnee Holtkamp, of Bondurant; her four grandchildren and her two great-grandchildren. She is also survived ...

Mary Young Bear

Mary E. Young Bear, “Bo-na-bi-ga”, 66, of Tama, passed away, Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. A Traditional Wake was held Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the Bear Clan Ceremonial Building on the Meskwaki Settlement, rural Tama. A Traditional Graveside Service will be held Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Meskwaki Cemetery on the Meskwaki Settlement, rural Tama with Wayne Pushetonequa as speaker. Survivors include her children: Nyla (Tysin), Sarah (Mason), Achi (Ella), Emily and Daniel; 12 grandchildren; brothers: Craig (Mai), ...

Jim Roling

James Joseph Roling, 80, of Eldora, Iowa, passed away Monday, October 26, 2026, at the Iowa River Hospice House. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Eldora, with visitation one hour prior. A private family burial will ...