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Stella Howe

Stella Jean Howe, of Perry, Iowa, passed away on June 10, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis, in 2015; her sisters, Marge, Janet, and Sandy Dannen and her brothers, Jerry and Don. Stella is survived by her only son, Justin C. Howe (Kim); her brothers, Bob (Barb), Rick ...

Samuel Scafferi Jr.

Samuel Ross Scafferi, Jr., 86, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at The Willows of Marshalltown. Per Samuel and his family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded, and no formal services are scheduled at this time. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Marshalltown Parks and Recreation Department – Bike Path Fund, in memory of Sam Scafferi. Contributions should be mailed directly to: 10 W. State Street, Marshalltown, IA 50158. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Samuel and his family. For additional information or ...

Wayne Waltermire

Wayne Waltermire, age 88 of Marshalltown, passed away at the Des Moines VA Medical Center on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Wayne Wilbur Waltermire was born on June 4, 1938, at the family home in Marshalltown, the second of four children born to Ralph and Ruth (Wikle) Waltermire. He attended ...

Marcee Wright

Marcee Wright, 65, of Gladbrook, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, surrounded by her family at Westbrook Acres. Per Marcee’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of Marcee’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to Compassus Hospice. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted to care for Marcee and her family. To leave online condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234. Left to cherish her memory are her longtime boyfriend of 33 years, Mike Baumeier; her children: Bob ...

Sammi Luse

Sammi Luse, age 73, of Marshalltown, Iowa, entered into the gates of heaven on the morning of June 12, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will take place on Thursday, June 18, 2026 beginning at 11:00 AM at New Hope Christian Church in Marshalltown, Iowa. A visitation for ...

William “Bill” Crane

William “Bill” Crane, also lovingly known as “Wild Bill,” 77, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 11, 2026, at UnityPoint Iowa Methodist Medical Center with his wife at his side. Bill was always the life of the party and in the true Bill fashion, a celebration of life will take place on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Bill’s name may be designated to the Elk’s Lodge 312 of Marshalltown. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family, please visit ...