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Michael Lawthers

Michael Edwin Lawthers passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, at Accura Nursing Home in Marshalltown. A graveside service for Michael will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 1:30 P.M. at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. (Please note the date). Memorials may be directed to Mitchell Family Funeral Home, by the family’s request. 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 Michael and his family. Michael is survived by his daughter Crystal Lawthers, two grandsons, brother Dean Lawthers ...

Angela Yocum

Angelia Yocum, 79, formerly of Story City, IA, departed this world to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on July 4, 2026, at the Iowa River Hospice House in Marshalltown, IA. A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00 pm, on Saturday, August 1st at the Cornerstone Christian Church, Hwy. 65, Zearing, IA, followed by fellowship and refreshments. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family for a memorial to be established. For more information and online condolences, go to: www.boekefuneralhomes.com Boeke Funeral Homes of Hubbard is assisting the family with ...

Marlene Sanford

Marlene (Mackie) Sanford, 79, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Pine Acres Nursing Home. Funeral services honoring Marlene’s life will take place on Friday, July 10, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10:00–11:00 A.M. at the funeral home. Marlene will be laid to rest at East Lawn Memorial Garden in Eldora, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the family, who will designate them at a later time. To share condolences or find additional service details, please visit ...

Vicki Michel

With heavy hearts, the family of Vicki Jill Michel, age 63, and lifelong resident of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away in the comfort of her own home on July 4, 2026. Per her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. Memorials may be directed to her 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 left to remember and cherish her memory are her five children, Steven Klosterman, Angie Diamond, Joseph Moore, Trisha Cordes and ...

James “Jim” Whaley

James "Jim" Whaley, 78, of Conrad, IA, formerly of Marshalltown, IA passed away Monday, July 6, 2026, surrounded by his family at Iowa River Hospice in Marshalltown. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 10, 2026, at Anderson Funeral Homes in Marshalltown. Visitation will be 5:00 ...

Howard Messerer

Howard Messerer, 86, of Marshalltown, Iowa, entered into the gates of Heaven on Monday, July 6, 2026, at Bickford Cottage of Marshalltown. Memorial services for Howard will be held on Monday, July 13, 2026, beginning at 10:30 A.M. at Elim Lutheran Church in Marshalltown. Memorials in Howard’s name may be directed to Elim Lutheran Church, Grimes Farm or the Emergency Food Box. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Those left to remember and cherish his memory are his wife of 57 years, Carolyn, of ...