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Shirley A. Strudthoff, 85

Shirley A. Strudthoff, 85, of Ames, died at Mary Greeley Medical Center May 22. A visitation will be 4-6:00 p.m. Thursday, May 25 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church 2900 Hoover Ave. Ames, Iowa, with a 2:30 pm funeral service on Friday, May 26 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church. The burial will be at ...

Joni Lea Simpson, 67

Joni Lea Simpson, 67, of Toledo, Iowa, passed away at her home on Sunday, May 21, 2023, under the care of Iowa River Hospice, surrounded by her loving family. Joni was born Jan. 28, 1956, to Walter and Norma (Vavra) Kriegel in Marshalltown, Iowa. She grew up in Tama and attended South Tama ...

Darrell Gene Baker, 81

Darrell Gene Baker, 81, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by love on March 15, 2023, at his winter home in Mesa, Arizona. A celebration of life for Darrell will be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at the Kiwanis Park in Marshalltown, Iowa. In ...

Ronald Kutzner, 68

Ronald Kutzner, 68, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa. A Celebration of Life for Ron will be held by his friends on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Old Timer Tavern in Marshalltown. Ron will be missed by his family and many friends.

Barbara Ann (Abbe) Wacha, 76

Barbara Ann (Abbe) Wacha, 76, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully at the Iowa River Hospice Home Saturday, May 20, 2023, just nine days after the love of her life, Perry Wacha. Per the wishes of Barb and her family, cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no formal services. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Barb and her family. To leave a condolence or view the full obituary, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234. Barb is survived by her son, Scott and Cherie Wacha; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Ann Therese Clare Duffy Kuhlman, 64

Ann Therese Clare Duffy Kuhlman was called home to be with our Lord on Monday, May 22, 2023, at the Iowa River Hospice House in Marshalltown, IA, at the age of 64. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at St. Francis of Assisi - St. Henry’s in Marshalltown. Visitation will take place 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, May 29, 2023, at the church with a 7:00 p.m. vigil service. Interment will immediately follow funeral services at Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown. The family invites you to join them for a lunch following the burial at the church. In ...