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Andrew “Andy” Jensen

Andrew “Andy” Raymond Jensen, 83, of Dysart, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center. Visitation will be Thursday, July 30, 2026, from 4-7 PM at the Dysart United Methodist Church. Funeral Services will be held Friday, July 31, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Dysart United Methodist Church. A private family interment will be held at a later date. Survivors include his six children: Barton (Dawn) Jensen, of Dysart, Sandy (Bob) Hodges, of Cedar Rapids, Curtis (Shannon) Jensen, of Traer, Scott (Jeanne) Jensen, of Naples, FL, Kerri (Bill) Harkrader, of Clutier, ...

Verona Staker

Verona (Langenbau) Staker, 92, of Traer, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Sunrise Hill Care Center in Traer under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice. A Memorial Visitation will be held Monday, July 27, 2026, from 9-11 AM at the Ripley United Church of Christ in Traer with a Memorial Service to follow at 11:00 AM at the church. Interment will be held at a later date at Buckingham Cemetery in Traer. Survivors include her husband of seventy-four years, Marvin, of Traer; son, Kendall (Lynn) Staker, of Traer; three daughters: Cindy (Josh) Youel, of Traer, Dawn (Ken) Crawford, of ...

Donna Lynch

Donna Jean Lynch, 94, of The Summit at Sunland Springs, Mesa, Arizona, and formally of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on 07.20.2026, in care of Suncrest Hospice in Arizona. Surviving are her three sons: Douglas (Peggy) Lynch, of West Des Moines, IA, Kerry (Rose) Lynch, of Castaic CA and Kevin (Mary) Lynch, of Mesa, AZ. Five Grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren. Donna is survived by her brother, Dwayne (Maxie) Shultz, of Marshalltown IA; Sisters-in-law: Mary Shultz, of Marshalltown IA, Janice Larsen, of West Des Moines, IA and Darbie Lynch, of Gladbrook, IA; as well as a very large ...

Vicky Risk

With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Vicky Marie Risk on May 7, 2026, at the age of 74, following a severe stroke. A small comfort is knowing that her choice to be an organ donor has given other families more time with their loved ones. Vicky ...

Robert “Bob” Berger

Robert "Bob" Berger, 71, of Marshalltown, IA passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at The Willows of Marshalltown. Memorial services will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 8, 2026, at First Methodist Church in Marshalltown. Visitation will be 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday, August 7, 2026, at Anderson Funeral Homes in Marshalltown. Further arrangements are pending with Anderson Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.

Betty Jacobs

Betty L. Jacobs, age 98, of Marshalltown, Iowa entered into the gates of heaven and rejoined her husband and son on the morning of July 17, 2026 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. Funeral services for Betty will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026 beginning at 10:30 A.M. at the ...