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Bob Schwalbach

Robert “Bob” Schwalbach, 74, of Gilman, IA, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Sunny Hill Care Center in Tama, after a valiant battle with cancer. Bob is survived by his wife, Vicki; daughter, Katie (Drew) Leilich and their three children, of South Carolina; son, Russell Schwalbach, of Bondurant. He is also survived by his sister, Doloreus (Les) Reifke and her family, all of Dakota Dunes, SD; David Reifke and Denise (Pat) Honner and their two children. Per Bob’s wishes, cremation rites have taken place. Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, February ...

Mark Osmundson

Mark K. Osmundson, 73, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully at the Iowa River Hospice Home on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. He leaves behind his wife of 49 years, Emily; his two children: Eric Osmundson (Amanda Morrow), of Cedar Rapids, and Allison Osmundson, of Marshalltown; his mother Audrey Osmundson, of Mesa, AZ; sister Jean (Doug) Rother, of Golden, CO; and niece and nephew. In honor of Mark’s lifelong dedication to Marshalltown, his family is establishing a memorial fund to support community improvements that give back to the town he loved so dearly. In lieu of flowers, ...

Betty Christerson

Betty Janice (Braatz) Christerson, 93, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Glenwood Place in Marshalltown. Per the wishes of Betty and her family, cremation rites have been accorded. Memorial services for Betty will take place on Saturday, March 1 (note date) at 11:00 A.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one-hour prior beginning at 10:00 A.M. All attendees are encouraged to wear casual attire or your favorite Hawkeye attire. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family for later designation. For additional questions or condolences, ...

Beverly Miller-Mugge

Beverly Miller-Mugge, 79, of Garwin, IA, formerly of Gladbrook, IA passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Bickford of Marshalltown. Memorial visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, February 7, 2025, at Peace United Church of Christ in Gladbrook. Private family ...

Jose R. Yepez Soto

José R. Yépez Soto, de 88 años, de Marshalltown, Iowa, falleció el martes 28 de enero de 2025 en el Hospital UnityPoint Health- de Marshalltown rodeado de su amorosa familia. Una visitacion seguida de un servicio de vigilia está programada para el sábado 8 de febrero de 2025 de 4:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m. en Mitchell Family Funeral Home. José será sepultado en Degollado, Jalisco, México en una fecha posterior. Los memoriales pueden ser dirigidos a la familia para una designación posterior. Se ha confiado a Mitchell Family Funeral Home el cuidado de José y su familia. Si tiene ...

Jose R. Yepez Soto

Jose R. Yepez Soto, 88, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at the UnityPoint Health- Marshalltown Hospital surrounded by his loving family. A visitation followed by a vigil service are scheduled for Saturday February 8, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Jose will be laid to rest in Degollado, Jalisco, Mexico at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family for a later designation. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted to care for Jose and his family. For questions or condolences, please visit ...