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Kristina Young Bear

Kristina Young Bear “Magikettiwi”, 56, of Tama, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024, at her home under the care of Iowa River Hospice. A Traditional Wake was held Saturday evening, December 14, 2024, at the Bear Clan Ceremonial Building on the Meskwaki Settlement in rural Tama. Traditional Graveside Services were held Sunday, December 15, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Meskwaki Cemetery on the Meskwaki Settlement in rural Tama. She is survived by her longtime companion; son, Jacob (Hunter) Young Bear; daughter, Carlissa Corral; three grandkids; brothers: Craig (Mai) Young Bear Sr., Chad ...

LaRue Atchison

LaRue Elsie “Girly” Atchison, 97, of Tama, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Tama under the care of her family and Iowa River Hospice. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama with Pastor Warren Riley officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Tama. Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 18, 2024, from 10:00 AM until the time of service at the funeral home. Survivors include her daughter, Debbie Blocker, of Tama; three grandchildren; a step-granddaughter; six ...

Carey Kenner

Carey Ann Kenner, 62, of Grimes, Iowa, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on December 11 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines. Per Carey’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and formal services will be scheduled at a later date for spring 2025. She will be laid to rest at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Marshalltown, Iowa. Memorials in Carey’s name may be directed to her family for a later designation. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Carey is survived by her ...

Melvin Dostal

Melvin Dostal, age 91, of Marshalltown, Iowa, rejoined his loving wife and daughter on the morning of December 14, 2024 at Glenwood Place in Marshalltown, Iowa under the care of Suncrest hospice. A Mass of Christian Burial for Melvin will be held on Monday, December 23, 2024 beginning at 10:30 ...

David Storjohann

David Lee Storjohann, age 64, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024. A celebration of life is planned for Wednesday, December 18th at “The 918” (Jake’s Pool Hall), located at 918 N 4th Avenue in Marshalltown, beginning at 3:00 P.M. A brief service and time of sharing will take place beginning at 4:00 P.M. (please note updated times), but memories may continue to be shared publicly throughout the evening. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Dave and his family. For questions or online condolences, visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234.

Dorothy Blocker

Dorothy Ann (Lubbert) Blocker, 74, passed away at Westbrook Acres in Gladbrook Wednesday, December 11, 2024, due to complications of rheumatoid arthritis. Memorial services for Dorothy will take place on Monday, December 16 at 10:30 A.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home, with a visitation one-hour prior beginning at 9:30 A.M. She will be laid to rest at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Dorothy’s family encourages all attendees to dress in casual attire, especially representing Kansas City Chiefs, the Iowa Hawkeyes, Catilin Clark or NASCAR. Memorials may be directed to the family for later ...