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Bob Norris

Bob Norris, 86, of Great Barrington, Mass. and formerly of Marshalltown, passed away peacefully graced by the presence of his loving family. Bob is survived by his dear wife Mary Ann, his children Nicholas (Wibeka); Christina (Brede); and Stefan; Nine Grandchildren; Two Great Grandchildren; Step Daughter Ariana, Step son Nicholas. Two Step grandchildren; Sister in Law Terry. and step-sister Megan. To send remembrances to his family or read the complete obituary, please go to www.finnertyandstevens.com

Deborah Goodman

Deborah Lynn Goodman, 59, gained her angel wings on October 25, 2024, at State Center Specialty Care. Her family was present when she passed. Funeral Services are planned for Wednesday, November 6, 2024, beginning at 10:00 A.M. at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in State Center where she was a member. Visitation is planned for one-hour prior to services. Memorial contributions may be made to CIRSI or Care Initiatives Hospice. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234.

Phyllis Morrow

Phyllis Ann Morrow, 69, of Tama, passed away October 28, 2024, at Sunny Hill Care Center in Tama. It was her wish to be cremated and there will be no services at this time. She will be laid to rest at a future date at Oak Hill Cemetery in Tama. Survivors include one daughter, Briana Morrow (Matt Roland), of Toledo; three grandsons; son-in-law, Jason (Sarah) Sawnor, of Ankeny; sister, Pat Wall, of Tama; and several nieces and nephews. Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home, Tama-Toledo, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Brenda Hammarmeister

Brenda Lee Hammarmeister, 64, of Iowa Falls, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Hanson Family Hospital in Iowa Falls. A Celebration of Life visitation for Brenda Hammarmeister will be from 2:00 to 4:00 PM on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024, at Linn’s Funeral Home. Private burial will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family c/o Brenda Hammarmeister memorial, Linn’s Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls, Iowa 50126.

Randy Phipps

Randy Phipps, 64, of Marshalltown and formerly of Grinnell, passed away peacefully under the care of Moments Hospice on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, November 1, 2024, in the Lakeview section at Hazelwood Cemetery in Grinnell. A reception ...

Dale Kneeland

Dale Edwin Kneeland, 77, of Austin, Texas, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024, at home, following a two-year battle with cancer. He was born on February 22, 1947, in Marshalltown, Iowa. Dale was the son of Delbert and Doris (Bunse) Kneeland. Dale graduated from Marshalltown High School in ...