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Carl Douglas

Carl “Don” Douglas, age 84, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home in Marshalltown on Monday, December 2, 2024. He has joined his wife, Daisy Marie. Per his wishes and his family, cremation rites will be accorded and no formal services will be held. Memorials in Don’s name may be directed to his family for a later designation. For additional information or to leave a condolence for the family please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Carl leaves behind one step-son, John P. Harding (Tammy), four grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.

Lisa Vajgert

Lisa (Brown) Vajgert, 59, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024 at the Iowa River Hospice Home. A visitation for Lisa will take place on Friday, December 6 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. For questions or condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234.

Mary Baker

Mary Lona Baker, 98, of Marshalltown, IA passed away Friday, November 29, 2024, at Oakview Nursing Home of Conrad. A Celebration of Life will be held at the 1st United Presbyterian Church in Marshalltown in June of 2025 (Date to be determined). The Inurnment will subsequently be held at the ...

Paula Graham

Beloved sister and daughter, Paula Graham, 61, of Marshalltown, IA, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Harmony Nursing Home of Marshalltown. Paula was born on July 11, 1963, and graduated from Marshalltown High School in 1981. She retired from CIRSI in 2021. Paula is survived by her sister, Melody (Richie) Wolfe, of Lucas, TX, and brother, Brent (Katie) Graham, of Barrington, NH. Two Nieces and Two Nephews. This kind, cheerful, compassionate soul will be sorely missed by her family, extended uncles, cousins and friends. A memorial service for Paula Graham is ...

William “Bill” Suchanek

William Dale “Bill” Suchanek, 59, of Tama, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024, at his home due to a sudden illness. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 10:30 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 4, 2024, from 4-7 PM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife of thirty-four years, Trudy, of Tama; two sons, Jacob (Micaela) Suchanek, of Tama, and Justin Suchanek, of Tama; four grandchildren; his ...

Ralph Anderson

Ralph Otto Anderson, 100, left this earth to join his heavenly bride, Thelma, just in time to celebrate their 82nd wedding anniversary. Services for Ralph O. Anderson will be held Thursday, December 5 at 10:30 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, IA. He will be laid to ...