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Yasuyo Smith

Yasuyo Smith, 94, died in Winterhaven, Florida, on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, of complications from pneumonia. Her ashes will be returned to Marshalltown for a memorial service in the spring. Yasuyo was born in Yokohama, Japan, on October 21, 1930. She then moved to Grundy Center, then ...

LaVerne Fritz

LaVerne Wayne (Verne) Fritz, 81, passed away January 3, 2025 while in the hospital, surrounded by his entire family. There will be services and burial at Ft. Logan National Cemetery at a later date, and services in his hometown of Marshalltown, IA, in mid-June. Verne is survived by his wife, Carol A. (Gregory) Fritz, his daughter, Connie M. (Fritz) Mattson, his son, Brian W. Fritz, his 5 grandchildren. Verne was also a very proud Great-Grandfather-to-be. Verne will be laid to rest at Ft. Logan National Cemetery in Denver, CO, at a time and date to be announced later.In lieu of ...

Lawrence Stewart

Lawrence Stewart, 93, of Marshalltown, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Glenwood Place in Marshalltown. Memorial services for Lawrence will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service, beginning at 4:00 p.m. 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 Lawrence and his family.

Norman Waterman

Norman A. Waterman, age 87, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on January 12, 2025, at the Iowa River Hospice Home. Per Norman and his family, cremation rites will be accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home ...

Dirk Tjossem

Dirk Tjossem passed away January 10, 2025, in his home in Fall City, Washington. Dirk was born July 2, 1951, in Marshalltown, Iowa to Eleanor and Paul Tjossem. He graduated from Marshalltown High School in 1969. He received his B.A. from Ripon College and M.B.A. from the University of Iowa. ...

George Smith

George A. Smith, age 80, passed away at home in the care of Iowa River Hospice, his wife Lynette, and fur baby Belle on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Per his wishes, there will be no formal services at this time. Memorials can be given to Iowa River Hospice or the Animal Rescue League. Mitchell Family Funeral Home of Marshalltown has been entrusted with care for George and his family. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. He is survived by his wife, Lynette and his fur baby.