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Linda Krough

Linda Krough, 81, of Marshalltown, IA passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Southridge Specialty Care in Marshalltown. Arrangements are pending with Anderson Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.

John D. Goodman

John Goodman, 92, a life time farmer in Grundy Center and Hardin Counties, died June 9, 2026, in Grundy Center, Iowa. A private graveside service will be held of the family. He will be laid to rest at the Conrad Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Whitten Community Church via P.O. Box 247 Whitten, Iowa 50269. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Surviving are his two children, Judy Mully, of Coralville, and Michael Goodman (Terri), of Conrad; six grandchildren; five ...

Ruth M. Hayes

Ruth M. Hayes, 96, of Marshalltown, Iowa, peacefully passed away on June 5, 2026, at the Iowa River Hospice House. A dedicated educator and beloved matriarch, Ruth leaves behind a legacy of service, family, and community. Cremation rites have been accorded. Arrangements have been entrusted ...

Carol Perry

Carol “Chris” Perry, 81, of Tama, Iowa, passed from this earthly life on the morning of June 7, 2026, at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Funeral Services for Carol will be held on Friday, June 12, 2026, beginning at 10:30 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. A visitation for family and friends will be held one-hour prior to services. She will be laid to rest in the Benson Cemetery near Whitten. Memorials in Carol’s name may be directed to the family for a later designation. For additional information or to send a condolence to the ...

Joann Princehouse

Joann (Fransen) Princehouse, 83, of Toledo, IA, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Westbrook Acres in Gladbrook, IA. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Max; children: Mike (Brenda) Dilly and Patty Dilly, all of Montour, Brian (Jill) Dilly, of Gladbrook, and Stacy (Nicole) Dilly, of Luverne, MN; her former husband, Harry Dilly; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings: Jean (Leonard) Hulstein, of Chandler, MN, and Pete (Karen) Fransen, of Phoenix, AZ; sister-in-law, Alexis Fransen, of Iona, MN; and her beloved dog. Funeral ...

Barbara “Barb” McMeekin

Barbara “Barb” McMeekin, 86, of Laurel, Iowa, passed away peacefully on the evening of June 4, 2026, at St. Francis Manor in Grinnell, Iowa. Funeral services for Barbara will be held on Friday, June 12, 2026 beginning at 10:00 A.M. at the Laurel Community Church. A visitation will take place on Thursday, June 11, 2026 from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Barb’s name may be directed to the Laurel Community Church, House of Compassion or Salvation Army. For additional information or to leave a condolence for ...