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Brian Gregory

Brian Gregory, 64, of West Des Moines, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at UnityPoint Health - Methodist West Hospital. Brian leaves behind so many people who love and miss him. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Kristy, of West Des Moines; his parents: Everett and Mary Gregory; siblings: Cari (Kevin) Fitzgerald and Brock (Stephanie) Gregory; nieces and nephews. His brothers and sisters-in-law: Gary (Paula) Heinrichs, Dale (Kathy) Heinrichs, Jeanne Oetker, Karen (Larry) Brown, Jack (Rae) Heinrichs, Doug (Sherie) Heinrichs, and Jeff Heinrichs (Geri Larson); 19 ...

Gary Bolar

Gary Bolar, 84, of Marshalltown, IA passed away Saturday, November 7, 2026, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, IA surrounded by his family. A memorial visitation celebrating Gary’s life will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Elmwood Country Club in ...

Marilyn Sherbon

Marilyn Sherbon, 92, of Marshalltown, IA passed away Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Harmony of Marshalltown. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Marshalltown. Further arrangements are pending with Anderson Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.

Karla Lafrenz

Karla Jean Lafrenz, age 70, of Marshalltown, was called to her heavenly home on the morning of Sunday, November 8th, at the Accura Healthcare of Toledo. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 13th, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Left to cherish her memory are her brother Kenneth (Shirley) Lafrenz of Laurel and sister Kristy (Matt) Freese of Marshalltown.

Linda Lee

Linda Lee, 81, of Conrad, IA went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, November 7, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Bethel Grove Church in rural Liscomb, IA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the PreBorn! organization or Iowa River Hospice. Further arrangements are pending with Anderson Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.

Kenneth D. Williams

Kenneth “Butch” Williams, 72, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on the morning of November 7, 2026, at the Iowa River Hospice Home. Per Butch’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a family led celebration of life will take place on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 1:00 until 3:00 P.M. at Rumours in Marshalltown. Memorials in Butch’s name may be directed to his 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 ...