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Bill Long

William “Bill” Long Jr., 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 9, surrounded by his family at Mary Greeley Hospital in Ames, Iowa, just 22 days shy of his 94th birthday. Bill is survived by his beloved wife, Virginia; his children, Janet (Dean) Damman, Michael (Rita) Long, ...

Mary Abbe

Mary E. Abbe, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on October 12, 2026. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Hope United Methodist Church. Mary’s funeral service will follow at 11:15 a.m. at the church, with a committal service to follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Following the committal service, family and friends are invited to return to Hope United Methodist Church to share a time of food and fellowship with the family. Memorial contributions may be directed to Hope United Methodist Church of Marshalltown ...

Karen Cody

Karen (Stipanovich) Cody, 70, of Marshalltown, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Westbrook Acres in Gladbrook. Left to cherish her memory are her children: Chris (Sam) Alman, Shara (Josh) Coleman, Lynne (Jerry) Dolash, Katherine Alman and William “Billy” Alman; and her five grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings: Betty Stipanovich, David Stipanovich, Laura Sash, William “Bill” Stipanovich and Kathy Shipley. Per Karen’s wishes, cremation rites will take place. There will be a family-led celebration of life at the Riverview Community Center on Monday, ...

Dennis L. Scrivner

Dennis L. “PeeWee” Scrivner, age 85, of Marshalltown and formerly of Olathe, Kansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on the morning of Friday, October 9, 2026 at Southridge Specialty Care in Marshalltown. Per Dennis’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a ...

Courtney E. Clapper Ringhofer

Courtney Elizabeth Clapper Ringhofer, 28, of Baxter, Iowa, departed this earthly world on Monday, October 5, 2026, at UnityPoint Health-Marshalltown Hospital. Her life was tragically cut short due to an unknown heart condition. Per Courtney and her family’s wishes, cremation rites will be followed. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 5:00-7:00 P.M. at New Hope Christian Church in Marshalltown. A memorial service honoring Courtney’s life has been scheduled for Friday, October 16th starting at 10:00 A.M., also at the church. ...

Jean Johnson

Jean Johnson, of the IVH, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026, while under their care along with Suncrest Hospice Care. Memorial services for Jean will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, beginning at 2:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. A visitation will be held one-hour before services from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. with a burial to follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens at a later date. Memorials in Jean’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 ...