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Steve Koch

Steven G. Koch, 69, of Traer, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 19, 2026, in Waterloo. Left to cherish his memory are his sister Diane Koch, of Chelsea, and her family; an uncle in Conrad and his cousins and extended family. Per Steve and his family’s wishes, cremation rites will take place and there will be no formal services. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted to care for Steve and his family. To leave online condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234.

Barb Arnote

Barb (Geerdes) Arnote, 82, of Westbrook Acres in Gladbrook, Iowa, and formerly of Albion, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Westbrook Acres. Barb’s family is thankful for her Albion neighbors who watched over her while she was still at home. They are also deeply grateful to the entire team at Westbrook Acres for their outstanding care and compassion for Barb in her later years. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Ken (Brenda) Arnote, of Albion, and Shawnee Holtkamp, of Bondurant; her four grandchildren and her two great-grandchildren. She is also survived ...

Mary Young Bear

Mary E. Young Bear, “Bo-na-bi-ga”, 66, of Tama, passed away, Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. A Traditional Wake was held Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the Bear Clan Ceremonial Building on the Meskwaki Settlement, rural Tama. A Traditional Graveside Service will be held Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Meskwaki Cemetery on the Meskwaki Settlement, rural Tama with Wayne Pushetonequa as speaker. Survivors include her children: Nyla (Tysin), Sarah (Mason), Achi (Ella), Emily and Daniel; 12 grandchildren; brothers: Craig (Mai), ...

Jim Roling

James Joseph Roling, 80, of Eldora, Iowa, passed away Monday, October 26, 2026, at the Iowa River Hospice House. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Eldora, with visitation one hour prior. A private family burial will ...

Stanley Linsenmeyer

Stanley Ted Linsenmeyer passed away in the early morning of Monday, October 26th, 2026. Stan was born November 16, 1944 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Glen W. and Theone A (Ralston) Linsenmeyer. Graduated 1962 the last class to graduate from State Center High. He proudly served in the Air Force ...

Janice Barnett

In loving memory of Janice Kae Barnett, 78, of Elk Grove Village, IL, formerly of Marshalltown, IA, who passed away suddenly on October 14, 2026. She is survived by her husband, Doyle Mark Barnett; her sister, LaVonna Gaunt; her daughters, Beth (Nathan) Chaney and Lisa (Bill) Megremis; and her six grandchildren. A memorial visitation will be held Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 9:00 AM until time of service 11:00 AM at Grove Memorial Chapel, 1199 S. Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007. Presiding will be Pastor David Ezekiel and Pastor Thomas Bower. Music provided by ...