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Larry Swaim

Larry G. Swaim, age 86, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, April 13, 2025. He was under the care of Iowa River Hospice. Per Larry and his family, cremation rites will be accorded. A family led committal service will be scheduled at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family for a later designation. He is survived by his four children: Rick (Deb) Swaim of Greenbrier, AR, Greg (Kathy) Swaim of Marshalltown, IA, Randy (Cindy) Swaim of Columbia, SC, and Steve (Kara) Swaim of Marshalltown, IA; his brother Bob (Marge) Grimes; ...

Kenneth Burnett

Kenneth “Ken” Eugene Burnett, devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and veteran passed away peacefully on April 12, 2025, in New Braunfels, Texas, at the age of 82. Ken was born on October 11, 1942, in Worthington, Minnesota, and spent his formative years in Marshalltown, Iowa. He ...

Stanley Smith

Stanley Russell Smith, 80, formerly of Marshalltown and Haverhill, IA, was called home to his Lord and Savior on April 8, 2025. He made his final walk with his wife of nearly 60 years at his side at Cody Regional Health, Long Term Care Center. Survivors include his loving wife, Barb; son, Shannon (Laurie) Smith, of Boise, Idaho; daughters, Jen Smith, of Stevenson, Washington, Julie (Luke) Martin, of Ecuador; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and sister, Marjorie (Robert) Grimes, of Marshalltown, Iowa. Memorial service was held 11:00 AM, Monday, April 14, 2025 at St. ...

Wesley Tomlinson

Wesley Grant Tomlinson, 89, of Traer, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at his home due to a sudden illness. Graveside Services will be held Friday, April 18, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Buckingham Cemetery in Traer with Rev. Benjamin Baker officiating. There will be a luncheon following the Graveside Service at St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church, 207 Taylor Street in Traer. Survivors include his wife of sixty-two years, Jeanette, of Traer; daughter, Wendy (Frank) Powers, of Adel; four grandchildren; four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home, ...

Sonja Wood

Sonja Susette Wood, 71, of Iowa Falls, passed away Monday April 14, 2025, at her home. Funeral services for Sonja Wood will be 10:00 am Friday, April 18, 2025, at Linn’s Funeral Chapel, Iowa Falls, Iowa. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Thursday April 17, 2025. Memorials may be directed to the family ℅ Linn’s Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls, Iowa 50126.

James Little

James “Jim” Little, 75, of Marshalltown, IA, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025 at UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown. Funeral services will take place Wednesday, April 23 at 10:00 A.M. at New Hope Christian Church with Pastor Kerry Jech officiating. A visitation will be held the hour prior beginning at 9:00 A.M. Military honors will be provided by the combined VFW/American Legion Honor Guard of the surrounding area. For additional questions or condolences, visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 40 years, Dietta; his ...