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Lori Dupratt – Klosterman

Lori Dupratt-Klosterman, age 66 of Montour, passed away in the comfort of her home on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Per Lori’s wishes, cremation rites have taken place. There will be private family services held. Lori will be laid to rest at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Haverhill. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted to care for Lori and her family. To leave online condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234.

Jose Garcia

Jose Garcia, 53, Marshalltown, IA passed away Monday, May 5, 2025, at UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, IA. Arrangements are pending with Anderson Funeral Homes of Marshalltown. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.

Beth Trout

Beth Higdon Trout died peacefully in her sleep at home in Minneapolis on Saturday morning, April 12, 2025. A passionate advocate for justice, ground-breaking lawyer, avid cyclist, pianist, gardener, church organist and choir director, Beth was active and full of life until the very end. Beth ...

Louis Smith

Louis Smith, 93, a lifelong State Center resident, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Bickford Assisted Living of Marshalltown. Left to cherish his memory: his wife, Jeanine; son, Greg (Kelly) Smith; daughter, Jennifer Smith; granddaughter and their son. Louie is also survived by his sister Darlene Miller, of Spencer, IA. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, May 9, 2025 at Trinity Lutheran Church in State Center. Visitation will be held one-hour prior. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery in State Center. Memorial donations may be directed to Louie’s ...

Shirley Finkle

Shirley Finkle, 97, of Marshalltown, IA passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Accura Healthcare of Marshalltown. Cremation Rites were accorded and Anderson Funeral Homes of Marshalltown has been entrusted with the arrangements. Private burial took place at the Carroll City Cemetery in Carroll, IA. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.

Felisha Kapayou

Felisha Ruby Kapayou, “Wa-sa-me-a”, 33, of Tama, passed away, Sunday, May 4, 2025, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. A Traditional Wake was held Monday, May 5, 2025, at the Fox Clan Ceremonial Building on the Meskwaki Settlement, rural Tama. A Traditional Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Meskwaki Cemetery on the Meskwaki Settlement, rural Tama. Survivors include her children: Austyn Kapayou “Ka-ka-moto”, Lyle Kapayou “Ki-we-ska-ka” and Ilana Cortana Bear “Wi-di-ko-we”; father, Roy Kapayou Jr.; mother, Marsha Funmaker; ...