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Joan Pfantz

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 14, at Trinity Lutheran Church in State Center, Iowa, with Pastor Robert Ricard officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Melbourne Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, September 13, at the church. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Joan and her family. Memorials may be directed to the family. For condolences or questions, contact Mitchell Family Funeral Home at 641-844-1234.

Joyce Buck

Joyce Buck, 76, of Marshalltown, IA, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at Iowa River Hospice in Marshalltown. Services will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Journey Church in Marshalltown. Iowa Cremation in Waukee is assisting the family. For the full obituary or ...

Timothy Rohde

Timothy (Tim) Charles Rohde (July 24, 1956 - July 19, 2026), of Florida, formerly of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away just five days before his 70th birthday. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 19, from 3pm-6pm at Elmwood Country Club. Friends and family are invited to attend. Donation can be made in his honor to: Broken Strings, 1402 13th St, Manson, IA 50563 www.broken-strings.org.

Linda Tyon

Linda Lee “Benson” Tyon, 82, of Tama, passed away, Thursday, September 3, 2026, at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. A Traditional Wake was held Friday, September 4, 2026, at Fox Clan Ceremonial Building on the Meskwaki Settlement in rural Tama. A Traditional Graveside Service will be held Saturday, August 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM at McIntosh Cemetery on the Meskwaki Settlement in rural Tama. Survivors include her daughter, Celeste (Rudy) Tyon-Borrego; sons: Cheyenne Tyon, and Skywalker Tyon; 13 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; adopted brothers: Clyde Wanatee, Tony ...

Mary Jones

Mary Louise Jones, 82, passed away peacefully on September 1st, 2026, at Scenic Manor in Iowa Falls, Iowa. “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” — Psalm 73:26 Mary leaves behind sons, daughters, siblings, nieces, nephews and other close and loving relatives. Though she will be deeply missed, Mary’s memory will forever remain a blessing to all who knew and loved her. A celebration of Mary’s life will be held on Friday, September 11th at Bethany Lutheran Church in Iowa Falls. Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 P.M., ...

Stuart “Stu” Nevins

Stuart Thomas Nevins, 72, of Marshalltown joined his Heavenly Father on August 27, 2026. Cremation rites have been accorded and services are currently not scheduled. 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 Stu and his family. Stu is survived by his wife of twenty-six years: Dietta; children: Kara and Steve Swaim; two grandchildren; three great grandchildren. Stu will also be missed by his dog and sidekick.