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Norma Fast

Norma Jean Fast, 83, of Marshalltown and formerly of Boone, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026, at the Iowa River Hospice House. Left to cherish her memory are her sisters: Carol (Leon) Lamer and Elizabeth (Rick) Browning; five niece and nephews; 12 great nieces and nephews and four great-great nieces and nephews. Per Norma’s wishes, a private family graveside service will be held. She will be laid to rest at Gilbert Cemetery, north of Gilbert, Iowa. Memorial donations may be directed to the family for later designation to organization important to Sis. Mitchell Family ...

Dennis Bachman

Dennis L. Bachman, 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 18, 2026. A dedicated public servant, lifelong caregiver and loving father and grandfather, Dennis devoted his life to protecting and serving his community. Funeral services for Dennis will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026, beginning at 11:00 A.M. at the New Hope Christian Church in Marshalltown. A visitation for family and friends will be held one-hour prior to services. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Dennis’s name may be directed to Marshall County EMS Association. For additional information or to send a condolence ...

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. Arrangements are pending at Anderson Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.

Harold McKinney

Harold McKinney, 93, of Gladbrook, IA passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Cedar Valley Hospice in Waterloo, IA. Arrangements are pending with Anderson Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.

Shirley Johns

Shirley Johns, 84, of Marshalltown, IA, passed away Monday, September 7, 2026, at Iowa River Hospice House of Marshalltown. Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Marshalltown. Arrangements have been entrusted with Anderson Funeral Homes of Marshalltown. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com. Shirley is survived by her daughters, Becky Johns, of Marshalltown, and Ann (Bob) Campbell, of San Diego, and one granddaughter in San Diego.

Robert Schuler

Robert “Bob” Eugene Schuler, 81, passed away on October 15, 2026, in Odessa, Texas. Visitation will be held at 2 pm on Friday, October 23rd with a service to follow at 3 pm at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in State Center. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Delores Schuler. His sons, Rodney Schuler (Linda Schuler), of State Center, and Nathan Schuler, of Phoenix AZ, as well as his three grandchildren. He was also a proud great-grandfather to his grandson.