Breaking News

Marie Ellen Elsberry, 85

Marie Ellen Elsberry, 85, of Marshalltown, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023, at UnityPoint Hospital in Marshalltown, Iowa. The family will be available at Mitchell Funeral Home from 5:30 to 7:30 PM on Friday June 23rd, 2023. Marie was born to Myrtle Lucille and Otha Raymond Hensley on ...

Michael “Mike” Varnum, 77

Michael “Mike” Varnum, 77, of State Center, Iowa, passed away on June 15, 2023, at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, Iowa, with his loving wife at his side. Per Mike’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services will be held at this time. Memorials in Mike’s name may be directed to his family for a later designation. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mike is survived by his loving wife Donna.

Eldon ‘Osh’ Bennett, 78

Eldon ‘Osh’ Bennett, 78, of Toledo, Iowa, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023, at the Eldora Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Eldora, Iowa, from Brain cancer. Left to cherish memories of Eldon are three daughters: Lorie (Tony) Gaydos, of Vanceburg, Kentucky; Brittany Blocker and Crystal (Marc) McCollister, both of Toledo, Iowa. One son, Robert (Barb) Bennett, of Toledo, Iowa; One brother, Gary (Guy) Bennett, Toledo, Iowa. Ten Grandchildren. Seven Great grandchildren. Along with his nieces, nephews and other family and friends who will mourn his passing. Private Military ...

Elenora R. (Church) Gregory, 95

Elenora R. (Church) Gregory, 95, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the morning of Monday, July 19, 2023, at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. A visitation will take place on Friday, June 23 from 1:00 to 2:30 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest at Oakhill Cemetery in Tama immediately after the visitation. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family for later designation. For questions and condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Left to cherish her memory are her five children: Laura (Doug) Hewitt, of ...

Melvin Schultz, 97

Melvin Schultz, 97, of Hubbard, IA, died on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at the Hubbard Care Center in Hubbard, IA. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 24th, 10:30 am at the St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hubbard, IA. Burial will take place in the Hubbard Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, PO Box 267, Hubbard, IA 50122 . For more information and online condolences, go to: www.boekefuneralhomes.com Boeke Funeral Home of Hubbard is in charge of arrangements.

Clara Robinson, 85

Clara Robinson, 85, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Grandview Nursing and Rehab and under the care of the Iowa River Hospice Home. Services for Clara will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. ...