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Shirley Smith, 86

Shirley Smith, 86, of Marshalltown, passed away early Saturday morning, July 1st, at the UnityPoint Allen Hospital in Waterloo. A visitation and gathering to share memories and celebrate her life will be held on Thursday, July 6th, from 5-7:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Left to cherish her memory are three children: Marshall Scott, of Marshalltown, Dee (Randy) Gale, of Marshalltown, and Sheryl (Robert) Phillips, of Marshalltown; and four grandchildren.

Alberta Ruble, 94

Alberta Ruble, 94, of Story City and McCallsburg, Iowa, passed away on June 30, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Ruble, and infant son, Lonnie. Alberta is survived by her children: Bobbi (Garry) Brandenburg, of Albion, Greg (Ann) Ruble, of Waukee, and Kathy Ruble, of Des ...

Richard Brewer, 79

Proud veteran, Richard Brewer, 79, of Marshalltown, Iowa, formerly of State Center, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. Services for Richard will take place on Monday, July 3 at 10:30 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. ...

Barbara May Aikin, 81

Barbara May Aikin, 81, of Marshalltown, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023, at UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Memorial services for Barb by the family, will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Marshalltown. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234.

Joyce Ann Brown, 80

Joyce Ann Brown, 80, of Marshalltown, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Grandview Heights in Marshalltown. Funeral services for Joyce will be held on Monday, July 3, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will take place one-hour prior to the service; starting at 1:00 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the family. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Joyce and her family.

Lola Rinnan, 80

Lola Rinnan, 80, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2023, at home under the care of her loving family and Iowa River Hospice. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Funeral services will follow on Thursday, July 6, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Marshalltown. Lola requested that everyone attending wear bright, vibrant colors in celebration of her life. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the First Presbyterian Church and/or ...