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Terri Landt

Terri Landt, 73, of Marshalltown, IA passed away Sunday, October 4, 2026, surrounded by her family at The Willows of Marshalltown. A celebration of life visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Anderson Funeral Homes in Marshalltown, where desserts will be served. A time of sharing for family and friends will begin at 6:30 p.m. Further arrangements are pending with Anderson Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.

Patricia Hornberg

Patricia (Pat) Ann Benson Hornberg, 88, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at Zearing Healthcare Center in Zearing. A Celebration of Life, held by the family will take place on Sunday, October 11, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Dakins Community Center in Zearing. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Pat and her family.

Thomas Eugene Edwards

Thomas “Tom” Edwards, 64, of Marshalltown and formerly of McPherson, KS., passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Community Care of Pleasant Hill. Per the wishes of Tom and his family, cremation rites will be accorded. Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life in honor of Tom on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Full military honors will immediately follow the service. Interment will take place at Chapel Hill Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be ...

Michael Niewahner

Michael “Choo Choo” Jacob Niewahner, 79, of Toledo, passed away September 29, 2026, at the Iowa Veterans Home under the care of IVH and UnityHealth Hospice. Honoring his memory are his wife, Sharon, children, Michael (Robyn) Niewahner and Chrissy (Steve) Anderson, stepchildren, Lanny (Missy) Feisel and Shannon Feisel, five grandchildren, nine great grandchildren. He is survived by his brother James (Linda) Niewahner, and sisters, Gayle Starks and Renee (Mitch) Rohlman. Several nieces and nephews, and extended family and friends. Visitation will be held Saturday, October 3, ...

Jack Larson

Jackie “Jack” Larson, 72, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2026, at the Iowa River Hospice Home. A memorial service celebrating Jackie’s life will be held on Monday, October 5, 2026, starting at 11:00 A.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home, with Pastor Jeff Kodis officiating. Family and friends are welcome to gather for a visitation one-hour prior to the service. Memorials may be directed to the family for a future designation. Mitchell Family Funeral Home of Marshalltown is honored to care for Jackie and his family. To share online ...

Daisy Shaffer

Daisy Marie Shaffer, of Marshalltown and formerly of Charles City, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. Funeral services for Daisy will be held on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 10:00 a.m. Memorials may be directed to the Iowa River Hospice Home. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Daisy and her family.