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John Schatzman Jr.

John B. Schatzman Jr., 67, of Albion, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on the afternoon of October 17, 2026, in the comfort of his own home under the care of Iowa River Hospice. Per John’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, beginning at 10:30 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. A visitation for family and friends will be held one-hour prior to services. Those in attendance are encouraged to come dressed in casual attire. Memorials in John’s name may be directed to ...

Kenneth Osipchack

Kenneth Wade Osipchack, 37, of Chelsea, passed away Monday, October 19, 2026, at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown and was reunited with his mother. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Silver Dollar in Chelsea. A Private Family Burial will be held at Rector Cemetery in Chelsea. Survivors include his step-dad, Doug Horne, of Chelsea; siblings: Monica Plum, of Cedar Rapids, Nicki (Lance) Johannsen, of Toledo, Nolan (Jenna) Plum, of Tama, and Melissa Osipchack, of Chelsea; fiancé, Dusty Bailey, of Toledo; maternal grandma, Betty ...

Pamela Johnson

Pamela Johnson, 60, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2026 at UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Center in Fort Dodge, IA. Further arrangements are pending at Anderson Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.

Connie (Hartman) Doran

Connie (Hartman) Doran, 72, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at The Willows of Marshalltown. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Connie’s funeral service will follow at 10:30 A.M., with Pastor Mike Knight officiating. She will be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family for designation at a later date. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call ...

Betty Hugunin

Betty Ann (Brunk) Hugunin, 79, of West Des Moines, passed peacefully at home on October 7, 2026. Services will be held at Lutheran Church of Hope at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 2, 2026. A visitation will be held on Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Iles Jordan Creek Chapel in ...

Santa Huerta

Santa Huerta, 55, of Marshalltown, IA passed away Friday, October 16, 2026, at her residence surrounded by family. Arrangements are pending with Anderson Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.