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Beverly and Larry Swaim

Beverly A. Swaim, 84, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at her home under the care of Iowa River Hospice. Larry G. Swaim, 86, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, April 13, 2025. He was also under the care of Iowa River Hospice. Bev and Larry will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved them. A graveside committal service for both is scheduled for Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at the Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown. Pastor Dave Martin will be officiating. They are survived by ...

Lynne Hildreth

Lynne Hildreth, 78, of Marshalltown, Iowa, 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 to be held at a later date to be announced. Memorials in Lynne’s name 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. Lynne is survived by her children, Jodi Fricke (Blink), of Marshalltown, IA and Jill Blink, of Colo, IA; her two grandchildren; ...

Erin S. Jacobson

Erin S. Jacobson, age 43, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home on the evening of May 18, 2025. Funeral Services for Erin will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2025 beginning at 2:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with Rev. Fred Berry officiating. She will be laid to rest at the Stavanger Cemetery following services. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Erin’s name may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church of Dillon. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234.

Jurgen “Bob” Schultz

Jurgen “Bob” Robert Schultz, 79, of Marshalltown, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at Southridge Specialty Care. Cremation rites have been accorded and no services are currently planned. 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 Bob and his family.

Cheryl Ridenour

Cheryl Ann Ridenour, 76, of Marshalltown, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at UnityPoint Health-Marshalltown Hospital. Memorial service for Cheryl will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. at the Hope United Methodist Church in Marshalltown. Visitation will start one hour prior to the service at 10:30 a.m. Memorials to the family may be directed to the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. 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 Cheryl and her family.

Edith Rankin

Edith Rankin, age 96, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the morning of Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Bickford Cottage in Marshalltown under the care of Iowa River Hospice, surrounded by family. Memorials services for Edith will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2025 beginning at 10:30 A.M. at ...