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David Mohr

David John Mohr passed away on July 11, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. He made his exit in the same fashion as he did at most family and community events; quietly exiting with little notice to others (perhaps a pocketed gingersnap cookie the only clue of his departure). David Mohr is survived by: Sandy Mohr, of Dunbar. His children: Deidra Mohr, of Dunbar, Ginny Zahnd, of State Center, and Hallie (Bob) Crouse, of Gilman. Four Grandchildren. Sisters: Linda Mohr, of Marshalltown, and Karen (Dave) Eggert, of Ames. 11 Nieces and nephews and many more Mohr and Sparks family. To ...

Michael “Mike” Heller

Michael “Mike” C. Heller, 78, of State Center, Iowa, passed away on the afternoon of July 12, 2026, at the VA Central Iowa Health Care Center in Des Moines, Iowa. A memorial service for Mike will be held on Friday, July 17, 2026, beginning at 2:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. A visitation for family and friends will be held one-hour prior to services. Memorials in Mike’s name may be directed to the family for a later designation. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call ...

Kenneth Jensen

Kenneth Peter Jensen Sr. passed away in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, on July 12, 2026, while on vacation with his children, nephew and son-in-law. While extremely sudden, his family is comforted by the fact that he was with some of his beloved people, having the time of his life. Kenny survived by his wife, Janet Crowther-Jensen; his daughter, Julie Jensen and her husband Jim Glass; his son, Ken Jr. and his wife Stacy Ludwig; Nephew and wife their two children; a niece; another nephew; two other nieces and their families; along with several cousins; their cats and their dog. Per Kenny’s ...

Donald Bauman

Donald Bauman, 79, of Grinnell, IA, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, July 13, 2026 at Unity Point Health – Iowa Lutheran Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 18, 2026 at Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell with burial to follow at Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery, Malcom, IA. A luncheon will follow the burial at the Malcom American Legion. Family will greet friends at a visitation held from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM, on Friday, July 17, 2026 at Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell. If desired, memorial contributions may be designated to ...

Carlton Kothenbeutel

Carlton Kothenbeutel, 83, of Marshalltown, IA passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026, at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. Private family graveside services will be held. Anderson Funeral Homes has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to ...

Molly Ferrin

Molly L. (Collins) Ferrin, age 69, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at the Iowa River Hospice Home. A Catholic Funeral Mass for Molly has been scheduled for Friday, July 17, 2026, starting at 10:30 A.M. at St. Francis of Assisi–St. Henry Catholic Church in ...