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Theron Wilkerson

Theron Ralph Wilkerson, 87, Marshalltown, Iowa, born in Tama County, Iowa, on December 8, 1938, passed away at UnityPoint Health – Grundy County Memorial Hospital on October 4, 2026. Religious denomination: Methodist. Survived by three biological children, Sharon, Cindy and Dale; five stepchildren: Kristy, Cindy, Jill, Laurie and Lisa; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; siblings, Wayne (Shirley) and Lynn (Lorraine). Per Theron’s wishes, cremation rites will take place and there will be no formal services held. Memorial donations may be directed the family for later ...

Dale Hofert Jr.

Dale Hofert Jr., age 70 of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away surrounded by his loving family on the afternoon of October 1, 2026 at MercyOne in Waterloo, Iowa. Per Dale’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a celebration of life will be held on Sunday, October 11, 2026 from 2:00 ...

Terri Landt

Terri Landt, 73, of Marshalltown, IA passed away Sunday, October 4, 2026, surrounded by her family at The Willows of Marshalltown. A celebration of life visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Anderson Funeral Homes in Marshalltown, where desserts will be served. A time of sharing for family and friends will begin at 6:30 p.m. Further arrangements are pending with Anderson Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.

Patricia Hornberg

Patricia (Pat) Ann Benson Hornberg, 88, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at Zearing Healthcare Center in Zearing. A Celebration of Life, held by the family will take place on Sunday, October 11, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Dakins Community Center in Zearing. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Pat and her family.

Thomas Eugene Edwards

Thomas “Tom” Edwards, 64, of Marshalltown and formerly of McPherson, KS., passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Community Care of Pleasant Hill. Per the wishes of Tom and his family, cremation rites will be accorded. Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life in honor of Tom on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Full military honors will immediately follow the service. Interment will take place at Chapel Hill Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be ...

Michael Niewahner

Michael “Choo Choo” Jacob Niewahner, 79, of Toledo, passed away September 29, 2026, at the Iowa Veterans Home under the care of IVH and UnityHealth Hospice. Honoring his memory are his wife, Sharon, children, Michael (Robyn) Niewahner and Chrissy (Steve) Anderson, stepchildren, Lanny (Missy) Feisel and Shannon Feisel, five grandchildren, nine great grandchildren. He is survived by his brother James (Linda) Niewahner, and sisters, Gayle Starks and Renee (Mitch) Rohlman. Several nieces and nephews, and extended family and friends. Visitation will be held Saturday, October 3, ...