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Merlin Leonard Ohrt

Merlin Leonard Ohrt, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on December 17, 2023, at UnityPoint Hospital. Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a private family visitation will be scheduled. Memorials can be directed to his family. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Merlin Ohrt is survived by his daughters: Christina (Tim) Butler, Stacey (John) Handsaker and Victoria (Randy) Lass, and his siblings: Roseann, Mark, Marcella and Freeman.

Ardyce Smith

Ardyce L. Smith, 84, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Southridge Specialty Care in Marshalltown. Funeral services for Ardyce will be held on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will start prior to the service; beginning at 9:30 a.m. Memorials may be directed to the family. 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 Ardyce and her family.

Lola H. Bargmann

Lola (Grotelueschen) Bargmann, age 100, of Marshalltown, Iowa, formerly of Colorado, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at the Iowa Veterans Home. Per the wishes of Lola and her family, she will be laid to rest at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colorado next to her beloved husband, Alvin. Left to cherish her memory are two children: Lynn (Mark) Astleford, of Marshalltown, IA and Larry Bargmann, of Colby, KS and several other family members. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com.

Steven Ballalatak

Steven M. Ballalatak, 51, of Marshalltown, Iowa, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023. Services for Steven will take place on Saturday, December 23 at 11:00 A.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one-hour prior beginning at 10:00 A.M. ...

Marilyn Baysinger

Marilyn “Mickey” Baysinger, 76, of State Center, Iowa, formerly of Spencer and Ames, Iowa, passed away on the afternoon of Saturday, December 16, 2023, at State Center Specialty Care. Per her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a service will be held in Spencer, Iowa, at a later date. Memorials in Mickey’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. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the wishes of Micky and her family.

Betty Mann-Bauge

Betty Ruth (Mallon) Mann-Bauge, 91, of Iowa Falls, went to share eternal life with Jesus Sunday, December 17, 2023. Visitation with a public viewing will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 pm Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at the Linn’s Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls. A celebration of Betty Ruth’s life will be held following the visitation at 3:30 pm with Pastor T.J. Norman officiating. Memorials may be directed to the family ? Betty Ruth Bauge Memorial, Linn’s Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls, Iowa, 50126.