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Harley Stover, 93

Harley Stover, 93, of Conrad, IA, went home to his Lord on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at Oakview Nursing Home in Conrad with his family by his side. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 28, 2023, at the Alice Church of God in Conrad. A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Inurnment will take place at the Alice Union Cemetery. Anderson Funeral Homes in Conrad has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.

Margaret Lechnir, 85

Margaret Lechnir, 85, of State Center, IA, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023, at Southridge Specialty Care in Marshalltown. Arrangements are pending at Anderson Funeral Homes in Marshalltown. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.

Gloria Evon Woehlk, 89

Gloria Evon Woehlk, 89, of Cedar Falls, IA, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Good Neighbor Society in Manchester, IA. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 28, 2023, at Anderson Funeral Homes in Marshalltown. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. until the time of the services at the Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.

Karl E. Swessinger, 85

Karl E. Swessinger, 85, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023, at Silver Cross Skilled Nursing inside Friendship Manor of Rock Island, IL. His family is grateful for the care he received throughout the entire Friendship Manor complex. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, ...

Ruth Jones, 89

Ruth Jones, 89, of Grinnell and formerly of Gilman, died on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Cottage Grove Place in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A service of remembrance will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at the Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell. A visitation will follow the service from ...

Brian Batterson, 56

Funeral services for Brian Batterson, 56, were held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at New Hope Christian Church, Marshalltown, IA. Pastor Kerry Jech officiated the service with special music by vocalists Danielle Gudith and Kristin Polley. Casket bearers were Eric Batterson, Mark Batterson, Rick Bellile, Mike DeVenney, Mike Hanken, Jeff Johnson, Rick Lang and Eric Masterson. Honorary bearers were members of the Marshalltown Police Department. Interment was in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens, Marshalltown, IA. Groups in attendance included: Marshalltown Police Department, ...