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Lezli Hartwig

Lezli Ann Hartwig, 66, passed away on March 25, 2025. A celebration of Lezli’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her honor to a local animal shelter, reflecting her deep love for animals. Mitchell Family Funeral Home of Marshalltown, Iowa has been entrusted with the care of Lezli and her family. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. She is survived by her brothers, Dirk Hartwig and Ross (Tree) Hartwig; her five nieces and nephews. She ...

Larry Ecklor

Larry Ecklor, age 81, and lifelong resident of Marshalltown, IA, passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at the Iowa River Hospice Home. Per Larry’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, ...

Craig Brown

Craig Marlin Brown, 69, of Springdale, AR, formerly of Marshalltown, IA, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, peacefully at his home. Craig had numerous health issues which lead to his unexpected death. Graveside services at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Marshalltown are pending. Anderson Funeral Homes in Marshalltown has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences and a full obituary can be found at www.andersonfhs.com. Left to mourn his loss are his siblings; Cindy (Jeff) Larson and Candy (Jim) Hunt, his five nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews.

Debra Huebner

Debra J. Huebner, 64, of Kellogg, IA passed away on March 18, 2025, surrounded by family. There will be a celebration of life held in her honor at The Moose Lodge (2233 South 24th Ave W, Newton, IA 50208) Saturday, April 5 from 11-2. Please visit www.smithfh.com for full obituary.

Ernest Kucera

Ernest Anthony Kucera, 87, of Toledo, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the St. Patrick Catholic Church in Tama with Father Michael McAndrew as celebrant. Interment will follow at the St. Patrick Cemetery in Tama. Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 1, 2025, from 9-10 AM prior to the Mass at the church. Survivors include his son, Leon (Jennifer) Kucera, Tama; daughters, Ann (Mike) Cherveny, Toledo, and Carol (Dave) Nekola, Toledo; four ...

Irma Podhajsky

Irma Jean Podhajsky was born September 6th, 1930, in Marshalltown, Iowa, the daughter of Frank and Irene (Princehouse) Abbe. She graduated from high school in Toledo in 1948, where she was named Homecoming Queen. She married William R. Podhajsky on November 23, 1949; he preceded her in death ...