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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. Those left to cherish her memory are her beloved husband of 38 years, Richard (Rick) Simpson, her children: Joe Casey (Abigail Pelzer); Josh Casey (Danielle) and Rian Simpson; her three grandchildren; her mother, Norma Kriegel; her sisters, Jody (John) Karkosh and Julie (Mac) Chyma and many nieces and nephews. Todd and Lori Kruse, of Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home, have been entrusted with the care of Joni and her family. A ...

Donna Parsons

Donna Parsons passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, at Bickford Senior Living while under hospice care. Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 6 from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. at First United Methodist Church in Marshalltown followed by funeral services at 11:00 A.M. Burial will take place after the funeral at the Garwin Union Cemetery. Memorials can be directed to the family for later designation. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Donna and her family. For questions or condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Left to cherish her ...

Clarence Borton, 86

Clarence Borton, 86, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away suddenly on the morning of May 20, 2023. Per Clarence’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services will be held. Memorials in Clarence’s name may be directed to the 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. Those left to remember and cherish his memory are his son, Alan (Jane) Borton, of Marshalltown; his sister-in-law, Renee Borton; his dogs and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

John Osgood, 89

John Osgood, 89, of Marshalltown, Iowa, entered into eternal life and was re-united with his beautiful bride on the afternoon of May 21, 2023, at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown, Iowa surrounded by his daughters. Services for John will take place on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at the ...

John B. “Jack” Grier, 84

John B. “Jack” Grier, 84, of Marshalltown, IA, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023, at his residence in Marshalltown surrounded by his family. Cremation rights have been accorded by Anderson Funeral Homes in Marshalltown. Per Jack’s wishes, no services will be held. Memorial donations ...

Janet (Berchenbriter) Shepherd, 74

Janet (Berchenbriter) Shepherd was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was ushered into the arms of Jesus on May 19, 2023, at age 74. Janet was born to Gerald and Carol Berchenbriter on October 27, 1948. She met her beloved husband Craig while in middle school in ...