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Paul E. Heckman, 91

Paul E. Heckman, of Marshalltown, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on June 6, 2023. He was 91 years old. He was born on December 2nd, 1931, to Emil and Ada (Wedemeyer) Heckman in Adair, Iowa. He graduated from Adair High School in 1949. Paul met the love of his life, Beverly ...

Linda Hurlbutt, 66

Linda Hurlbutt, 66, of Liscomb, Iowa, passed away on the afternoon of June 9, 2023, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa, with her family at her side. Services for Linda will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2023, from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A graveside ...

Jeffrey R. Saylor, 79

Jeffrey R. Saylor, 79, of Green Valley, AZ, and formerly of Marshalltown, IA, passed away on March 24, 2023, in Tucson, AZ. No formal services are planned at this time. Survivors include his loving wife of 57 years, Lynn Saylor, of Green Valley, AZ; his son, Eric Saylor, of Urbandale, IA; his daughter, Karen Cerveny, of Anna, TX; his brother, Charles A. Saylor, of Snohomish, WA; and four grandchildren.

Herbert Karl Tjossem, March 14, 1923 – May 27, 2023

Herbert Karl Tjossem, age 100, died on May 27, 2023, at his home in Appleton, Wisconsin. Born to Portes Jonas and Eva May Tjossem on a farm in Marshalltown, IA, he knew early that he wanted to be a teacher. Emerging from a one-room schoolhouse, he graduated early from Marshalltown Senior High ...

James William Bullis, 74

James William Bullis, 74, of Marshalltown, Iowa, and formerly of Mitchell, SD, passed away on the evening of June 8, 2023, at the Iowa Veteran’s Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Per James’ wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services will be held at this time. Memorials in James’ name may be directed to his family. For additional information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Those left to remember and cherish his memory are his children: James (Amy) Bullis, Alex Maddox, Cassandra Bullis; four grandchildren; his ...

Sue Ann Dankbar, 71

Sue Ann Dankbar passed away in loving care and no pain May 28, 2023, at age 71 while on her last hoorah vacation to Galena, Illinois. She will be missed by many family friends and people she had helped. Sue was an earthbound angel. Sue was born June 28, 1951, in Tama, Iowa, to Charles and ...