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Carolyn Quist

Carolyn Quist, 85, of Marshalltown, IA, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, at her residence. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Marshalltown. Anderson Funeral Homes of Marshalltown has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com. Carolyn will be missed by her four children; Ray Caliendo, of Nixa, MO, Connie (Dennis) Caliendo-Taylor, of Highlands, TX, Cheryl Quist, of Marshalltown, and Katie (Mike) Anderson, of Marshalltown, her 11 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren, two ...

Richard Johnson

Proud Vietnam Veteran and longtime resident of Marshalltown, Richard "Rick" Allen Johnson, 75, received his final assignment on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. He is survived by his son Kenny (Niki) Johnson; four grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and his siblings: Gary (Sandy) Lurvey, David Johnson and Mary (Larry) Wegner. Memorial services for Rick will take place on Saturday, May 24 at 10:30 A.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery with full military honors provided by the combined VFW / American Legion Honor Guard of the surrounding area. ...

Dr. Daniel “Dan” McInroy

Dr. Daniel "Dan" McInroy, 73, of Marshalltown, IA passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at The Willows of Marshalltown. Arrangements are pending with Anderson Funeral Homes of Marshalltown. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.

Ted Tychsen

Ted Tychsen, 72, of Marshalltown, IA passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025, at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Anderson Funeral Homes of Marshalltown. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.

Phyllis Simpson

Phyllis Maxine Simpson, 81, of Marshalltown, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, at UnityPoint Health-Marshalltown Hospital. Funeral services for Phyllis will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will be one-hour prior to the service, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the family. 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 Phyllis and her family.

Fred Sprague

Fred Sprague, 77, of Marshalltown, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. Left to cherish his memory are: his wife, Carole, of Marshalltown; his children: Melissa (William) Havlik, of Cedar Rapids, Stuart Sprague, of Marshalltown, and Stephen (Paula) Sprague, of Waterloo; his 12 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He is also survived by his nephews and their families, all of Florida. Per Fred’s wishes, cremation rites will take place. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Journey Church in ...