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Arlene “Shawnee” Blackcloud

Arlene R. “Shawnee” Blackcloud, 76, of Tama, passed away, June 2, 2026, at UnityPoint Health-Marshalltown Hospital. A Traditional Wake was held Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the Bear Clan Ceremonial Building on the Meskwaki Settlement, rural Tama. A Traditional Graveside Service will be held Friday, June 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Meskwaki Cemetery on the Meskwaki Settlement, rural Tama. Survivors include her daughter, Holly Youngbear (Jeffrey) Schrock, of Toledo; sons, Heliodoro Ortiz, of Tama, and Jesse Ortiz (Jennifer Edwards), of Toledo; 16 grandkids; many great grandkids; ...

Kenneth Vinson

Kenneth Charles “Kenn” Vinson June 22, 1950 – May 26, 2026 Kenn was born in Oskaloosa, IA, to Robert & Mabel Vinson and raised in Knoxville. An Eagle Scout, he graduated from Knoxville High School in 1968 & met his future wife, Pamela Marie Day. The two were married in August 1969. He ...

Gary Paul

Gary W. Paul, 83, of Gilman, passed away with his wife at his side on Monday night, June 1st at the Mayflower Home in Grinnell. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 6th, at the Laurel Community Church. He will be laid to rest in the Graceland Cemetery at Laurel. Visitation will be held at the church in the fellowship hall and chapel on Friday evening from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed in his memory to the Laurel Community Church. Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown is caring for Gary and his family. Ph. ...

David Ewalt

David T. Ewalt, 86, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Per David and his family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. David’s memorial service has been scheduled to take place the same day, starting at 12:00 P.M., also at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the family for a later designation. Mitchell Family Funeral Home of Marshalltown has been entrusted to care for David and his ...

Walter Tintjer

Walter Tintjer, age 93 of Marshalltown, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at The Willows. Walter Dean Tintjer was born on November 28, 1932 at the family farm in Hubbard, he was a twin son of William and Frieda (Tiekenheinrich) Tintjer Sr. He attended country school near Hubbard, and ...

Tamara “Tammy” Weitzell

Tamara “Tammy” Weitzell, 62, and lifelong resident of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away in the comfort of her home on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Per Tammy’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded at this time and a family led celebration of life will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026 from 1:00 until 3:00 P.M. at the American Legion Lounge in Marshalltown. Memorials in Tammy’s family 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. Those left to remember ...