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Esther Griggs

Esther J. Griggs, 91, of Clinton, IA completed her earthly journey on September 30, 2026 at Addington Place in Clinton. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am on October 5, 2026 followed by the funeral service at 11:30 at Gateway Bible Chapel in Clinton, IA. Burial & graveside will be at the ...

Kathleen Massa

Kathy Massa, 78, of Marshalltown, passed away in the comfort of her own home on Monday, September 21, 2026. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Mike; her first son, Martin “Marty” Massa and his wife Renu, of Sarasota, FL, and their five children and her second son, Stevan “Steve” Massa and his wife Julie, of Marshalltown, and their three children. As well as Kathy’s brother, Ed Ackerman and sisters: Carol Cordova and Barb King. Per Kathy and her family’s wishes, cremation rites have taken place. Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 3, ...

Romaine Mackaman

Romaine Mackaman, 93, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Mill Pond Care Center in Ankeny, IA. Visitation will be Friday, October 2, 2026, 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Funeral services ...

Iola Snow

Iola “Asamisega” Snow, 92, of Tama, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at Mary Greeley Hospice Services in Ames. A Traditional Wake was held Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at the Eagle Clan Ceremonial Building on the Meskwaki Settlement in rural Tama. A Traditional Graveside Service will be held Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Meskwaki Cemetery on the Meskwaki Settlement in rural Tama. Survivors include Stephanie (Troy) Snow, Avis Bear, Wesley Bear, Krista (Julius) Snow, Brian Snow, Sophia, Tenoch, Iolene, Trinity, Phoenix, Jade, Sara, Jovani, Zaynah, Keki, Avea, ...

Barbara Anderson

Barbara Anderson, 76, of Kellogg, died on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Newton Villages in Newton, IA. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, October 2, 2026, at Our Silent City Cemetery in Kellogg with Pastor Amy Keenan. Barbara’s family will receive friends at the ...

LaDonna Gotshall

LaDonna Ann Gotshall, 81, of Conrad, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at UnityPoint Health-Marshalltown. Memorial services for LaDonna will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in LaDonna’s name to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library: https://donate.imaginationlibrary.com. 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 LaDonna and her family.