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Leslie “Les” Fleming

Leslie “Les” Fleming, 74, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the evening of September 15, 2026, at Harmony of Marshalltown under the care of Iowa River Hospice. Per Les’ wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a private family led graveside will be held at Chapel Hill Cemetery near Gladbrook. The family will hold a celebration of life at a later date to be announced. Memorials in Les’ name may be directed to his family for a later designation. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Those ...

Elizabeth Wood

Elizabeth A. Wood, 91, of Marshalltown, IA, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Southridge Specialty Care of Marshalltown. Memorial services will be 11:30 a.m., Monday, November 9, 2026, at Anderson Funeral Homes in Marshalltown. Visitation will begin 10:30 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Lunch will follow the memorial service at the funeral home, concluding with inurnment 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.

Martha O’Connor

Martha Marie O’Connor, 95, of Tama, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 10:30 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Tama, with Father Michael McAndrew as the officiant. Interment will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Tama. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 24, 2026, from 9:00-10:30 AM prior to the Mass at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Survivors include her three children: David (Joni) O’Connor, of Toledo, Carol O’Connor, of Tama, and Mary ...

Barbara Lovig

Barbara Sue Lovig passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service. A private family graveside service will be held at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted to care for Barb and her family. To leave online condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234.

Bonita Paige

Bonita Paige, 83 of Marshalltown, IA passed away Saturday, September 12, 2026 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, IA.  Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Hope United Methodist Church in Marshalltown. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, ...

William “Bill” Overman

William “Bill” Wesley Overman passed away peacefully the evening of Saturday September 12, 2026, at Accurra Healthcare in Marshalltown. Funeral Services for Bill will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, beginning at 10:30 A.M. at the Rhodes United Methodist Church. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, September 18, 2026, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Those in attendance are encouraged to dress casually. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or ...