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Obituaries

William “Bill” Grimes

April 2, 1942 – November 12, 2025 William “Bill” Grimes, formerly of State Center, passed away on November 12, 2025. Born on April 2, 1942, Bill dedicated his life to education, mentorship and community service. Bill continued his career coaching and teaching at Anson Jr. High in ...

Cesar Zamarron Gomez

Cesar R. Zamarron Gomez, 58, of Toledo, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at UPH- St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Monday, November 24, 2025, from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Tama, ...

Paul Clemons

Paul Clemons, 74, of Union, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, in the comfort of his own home. Per Paul’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a family-led celebration of life will tentatively be held on April 19, 2026, with times to be announced. In lieu of ...

Marilyn Hicks

Marilyn K. Hicks, 88, of Marshalltown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Harmony Marshalltown. Marilyn will be missed by her children: Michael (Laura) Fricke and David (Alyson) Hicks, of Marshalltown, Morris (Cindy) Fricke, of Gilman, and Mitchell (Deedee) Fricke, of ...

Connie Appelgate

Connie R. Appelgate, 82, of Gladbrook, IA passed away Friday, November 14, 2025, at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center, IA. Memorial services will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the Gladbrook American Legion Hall. A visitation luncheon will begin around 1:30 ...

Susan “Susie” Hall

Susan Sherryl Hall, 79, of Marshalltown, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Southridge Specialty Care. Funeral services for Susie will be on Monday, November 24, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will be on Sunday, November 23 from ...