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Karen Cody

Karen (Stipanovich) Cody, 70, of Marshalltown, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Westbrook Acres in Gladbrook. Left to cherish her memory are her children: Chris (Sam) Alman, Shara (Josh) Coleman, Lynne (Jerry) Dolash, Katherine Alman and William “Billy” Alman; and her five grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings: Betty Stipanovich, David Stipanovich, Laura Sash, William “Bill” Stipanovich and Kathy Shipley. Per Karen’s wishes, cremation rites will take place. There will be a family-led celebration of life at the Riverview Community Center on Monday, ...

Dennis L. Scrivner

Dennis L. “PeeWee” Scrivner, age 85, of Marshalltown and formerly of Olathe, Kansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on the morning of Friday, October 9, 2026 at Southridge Specialty Care in Marshalltown. Per Dennis’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a ...

Courtney E. Clapper Ringhofer

Courtney Elizabeth Clapper Ringhofer, 28, of Baxter, Iowa, departed this earthly world on Monday, October 5, 2026, at UnityPoint Health-Marshalltown Hospital. Her life was tragically cut short due to an unknown heart condition. Per Courtney and her family’s wishes, cremation rites will be followed. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 5:00-7:00 P.M. at New Hope Christian Church in Marshalltown. A memorial service honoring Courtney’s life has been scheduled for Friday, October 16th starting at 10:00 A.M., also at the church. ...

Jean Johnson

Jean Johnson, of the IVH, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026, while under their care along with Suncrest Hospice Care. Memorial services for Jean will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, beginning at 2:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. A visitation will be held one-hour before services from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. with a burial to follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens at a later date. Memorials in Jean’s name may be directed to her family for a later designation. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family, please visit ...

Marvin Staker

Marvin Lee Staker, 94, of Traer, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Sunrise Hill Care Center in Traer under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice. A Memorial Visitation will be held Friday, October 16, 2026, from 9-11 AM at the Ripley United Church of Christ, 400 S. Main St., Traer with a Memorial Service to follow at 11:00 AM at the church with Pastor Jim Coppoc officiating. Interment for Marvin and Verona will follow at Buckingham Cemetery in Traer with Military Honors. Survivors include three daughters: Cindy (Josh) Youel, of Traer, Dawn (Ken) Crawford, of Riverside, and Tammi ...

Jean Klosterman

Janean Rae Klosterman, 73, of St. Anthony, Iowa, passed away peacefully on October 9th, 2026, at Iowa River Hospice House. Jean is survived by her husband Ron Klosterman, of St. Anthony, and her dog. Per Jean’s wishes, cremation rites will take place and there will be no formal services held. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to either the Animal Rescue League or to Iowa River Hospice. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is honored to care for Janean and her family. To leave online condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234. ~ Lovingly ...