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Joyce Schmidt

Joyce B. Schmidt, 83, of Marshalltown, Iowa, formerly of Kellogg, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025, at the Iowa River Hospice Home. Per the wishes of Joyce and her family, cremation rites have taken place under the care of the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. There are no formal services at this time. For online condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234. Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Mike (Debbie) Schmidt, of Marshalltown; three grandchildren and her sister, Janice Crowe, of Conrad.

Sarah Groth

Sarah Laurene (Ellefson) Groth was born on November 8, 1988, the daughter of James and Brenda (Fisher) Ellefson, in Marshalltown, Iowa. She attended Marshalltown Schools graduating in 2007. Sarah received her BA Degree from Wartburg College in 2011 and then obtained two Master’s Degrees – ...

Jerry Parsons

Jerry Dean Parsons, 86, of Gladbrook, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2025, surrounded by family. He is survived by his significant other of 31 years, Jeanne Ewalt; two children: Shellee Parsons-Jordebrek (Brent) and Mikl (Mike) Parsons (Valinda) and their mother, Eleanor Lott; three step-children: Mark Tudeen (Melissa), Tracy Van Wyk (Evan) and Ann Kurth (David); his sister, Sandy; nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren and many extended family members and friends. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Jerry and his family. A funeral ...

Lynne Hildreth

Lynne Hildreth, age 78, of Marshalltown, Iowa and formerly of Rhodes, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 25, 2025 at the Iowa River Hospice Home. At this time, cremation rites have been accorded and services are to be announced for a later date. Memorials in ...

Hugh “Sut” Hill Jr.

Hugh “Sut” Hill Jr., 77, of Cedarburg, WI and formerly of Iowa, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Silverado North Shore Memory Care Community. Sut leaves behind his devoted wife, Tammy, who stood by him through life's many highs and lows. He is lovingly remembered by his children: Brad (April), Chad and Whitney (Jake); his daughter-in-law, Gina (Nolan) and his four beloved grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Randi (Duane) Hoefing and Dianne Seaman; along with countless family and friends who will continue to tell stories in his honor. Visitation will be ...

BJ Tordoff

BJ Tordoff, 76, of Wellsburg, IA passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 30, 2025, at Anderson Funeral Homes in Marshalltown. Graveside services will be held at 11:15 a.m., Friday, May 30, ...