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Robert Hartsell

Robert “Bob” Hartsell, 69, of Marshalltown, passed away in the comfort of his home on Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11, 2023. Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Robert is survived by his partner Shawn; his son, Robert W. Hartsell; his mother, Wanita Hartsell and siblings, Tracy (Rick) Trease and Todd (Sara) Hartsell; two nieces, one nephew, numerous cousins and many great friends.

Wayne Brockman

Wayne Francis Brockman, 89, of Plano, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023, at his home. Wayne was born on March 23, 1934, in Charter Oak, Iowa, the son of Carl and Hilda (Bruhn) Brockman. He graduated from Charter Oak High School and furthered his education for one year. He joined the ...

James Hemphill

James (Jim) Edwin Hemphill, 90, passed away peacefully Friday, November 24, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. He was born on November 25, 1932, in Kansas City, Missouri to Keith and Eva (Jenks) Hemphill, and was an only child. Jim was raised and attended school in Creston, Iowa. He ...

Joyce Hite

TRAER-Joyce Eileen Hite, 85, of Bettendorf and formerly of Traer, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf. Funeral Services will be held Friday, December 1, 2023, at 11:00 AM at the Traer United Methodist Church with Rev. Mark Keefer officiating. Interment will follow at Buckingham Cemetery in rural Traer. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10-11 AM at the Traer United Methodist Church. Survivors include her children: Jana (Dennis) Coots, of Le Claire, Joel (Diana) Hite, of Venice, FL and Marcia (Joe) Cifaldo, of ...

Joan DeRycke-Lambka

Joan DeRycke-Lambka was born on November 27, 1931, in Hartwick, IA, to parents Henry and Mary (LaKose) DeRycke. A dedicated educator, Joan graduated as Valedictorian from Hartwick High School in 1949. She obtained a 2-year Elementary Teaching Certificate in 1950 from the University of ...

Gwen Ward

Gwen (Krumm) Ward passed away peacefully in Ames, Iowa, at Heartwood House of the Northcrest Community with her children at her side. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home (1418 Fawcett Pkwy) in Nevada. Family will greet friends beginning at 1 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be at a later date at Rose Hill Cemetery in Marshalltown. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Jasper Community Foundation - Environmental Education Center Project, Gwen K. Ward Scholarship at West Marshall ...