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Darrell Gene Baker, 81

Darrell Gene Baker, 81, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by love on March 15, 2023, at his winter home in Mesa, Arizona. A celebration of life for Darrell will be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at the Kiwanis Park in Marshalltown, Iowa. In ...

Ronald Kutzner, 68

Ronald Kutzner, 68, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa. A Celebration of Life for Ron will be held by his friends on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Old Timer Tavern in Marshalltown. Ron will be missed by his family and many friends.

Barbara Ann (Abbe) Wacha, 76

Barbara Ann (Abbe) Wacha, 76, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully at the Iowa River Hospice Home Saturday, May 20, 2023, just nine days after the love of her life, Perry Wacha. Per the wishes of Barb and her family, cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no formal services. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Barb and her family. To leave a condolence or view the full obituary, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234. Barb is survived by her son, Scott and Cherie Wacha; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Ann Therese Clare Duffy Kuhlman, 64

Ann Therese Clare Duffy Kuhlman was called home to be with our Lord on Monday, May 22, 2023, at the Iowa River Hospice House in Marshalltown, IA, at the age of 64. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at St. Francis of Assisi - St. Henry’s in Marshalltown. Visitation will take place 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, May 29, 2023, at the church with a 7:00 p.m. vigil service. Interment will immediately follow funeral services at Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown. The family invites you to join them for a lunch following the burial at the church. In ...

Joni Lea Simpson, 67

Joni Lea Simpson, 67, of Toledo, Iowa, passed away at her home on Sunday, May 21, 2023, under the care of Iowa River Hospice, surrounded by her loving family. Those left to cherish her memory are her beloved husband of 38 years, Richard (Rick) Simpson, her children: Joe Casey (Abigail Pelzer); Josh Casey (Danielle) and Rian Simpson; her three grandchildren; her mother, Norma Kriegel; her sisters, Jody (John) Karkosh and Julie (Mac) Chyma and many nieces and nephews. Todd and Lori Kruse, of Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home, have been entrusted with the care of Joni and her family. A ...

Donna Parsons

Donna Parsons passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, at Bickford Senior Living while under hospice care. Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 6 from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. at First United Methodist Church in Marshalltown followed by funeral services at 11:00 A.M. Burial will take place after the funeral at the Garwin Union Cemetery. Memorials can be directed to the family for later designation. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Donna and her family. For questions or condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Left to cherish her ...