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Brenda Howlett

Brenda L. Howlett, 81, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of October 17, 2026, at Southridge Specialty Care under the care of Care Initiatives Hospice. Per Brenda’s wishes a graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2026, beginning at 1:30 P.M. at the Rose Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Marshalltown. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Brenda’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 www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Those left to ...

Sandra “Sandy” Wagner

Sandra Wagner, or “Sandy,” as she preferred to be called, age 63, passed away on Saturday, October 24th, 2026 at her home in Marshalltown, Iowa, surrounded by her family. As per her wishes, there will be no funeral service. Her family will host an intimate celebration of life at a future date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to New City Church in Marshalltown, Iowa, where Sandy was a member.

R. Kent Loney

R. Kent Loney, 85, of Marshalltown, IA passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown, IA. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Marshalltown. Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, ...

Harold McKinney

Harold McKinney, 93, of Gladbrook, IA passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Cedar Valley Hospice in Waterloo, IA. Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Gladbrook United Methodist Church in Gladbrook.  Visitation will begin 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Military honors will be conducted outside the church following the service, concluding with lunch in the fellowship hall. Further arrangements are pending with Anderson Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.

Mary Reisinger

Mary Reisinger, 77, of Clemons, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at UnityPoint-Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Memorial service for Mary will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will begin ...

Chad Pierce

Chad Pierce, 54, of Gladbrook, IA, passed away from natural causes on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. A memorial visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Gladbrook Methodist Church in Gladbrook, IA. A memorial has been established by the family in ...