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Sherryl Davis Antle

Sherryl Davis Antle, 79, of Grundy Center, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Creekside Living under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters: Dawna (Kevin) Coffland, Dayna Smith and Danielle Good; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings: Dennis (Carol) Heady, David (Lisa) Heady and Nancy (Doug) Baird. Per Sherryl and her family’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A family-led celebration of Sherryl’s life is tentatively scheduled for June 13th. Memorial donations may be directed ...

Barbara Zednicheck

Barbara JoAnne Zednichek, 80, passed away peacefully on March 15 at Accura Senior Living, in Marshalltown. Family, friends and others whose lives Barb touched are invited to Mitchell Family Funeral Home on Friday, April 17th. Visitation will be from 12-1 pm, with the service following at 1 pm. There will be a family private burial. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to CIRSI or Mid Iowa Workshops. She is survived by her brother Dennis and Joan (Baily) Zednichek, of Eden Prairie, MN and a niece, two great nephews and a great-great nephew and one great-great niece.

Ricky Davis

Ricky Davis, 70, of Albion, Iowa, passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by family under the care of Iowa River Hospice on Friday, April 10, 2026. Memorial services for Ricky will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, beginning at 11:00 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. A visitation for family and friends will be held one-hour prior to services. In lieu of flowers, memorials 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. ...

Michael Brewster

(David) Michael Brewster—known to everyone as Michael—passed away on January 25, 2026, at UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown, just one day shy of his 77th birthday. Memorial visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Anderson Funeral Homes in Marshalltown. Light refreshments will be served, including Chips Ahoy Cookies, which he enjoyed for breakfast every day. Burial will follow at Albion Cemetery, next to his parents, grandparents, and brother. Memorials may be directed to the Marshall County Historical Society or the LifeServe Blood Center. Anderson ...

Edith Avery

Edith Allaire Avery passed away peacefully at home, leaving a legacy of intellect, compassion, and unmistakable grace. A devoted matriarch, nurse, historian, and mentor, she profoundly shaped the lives of those who knew her. Born November 4, 1939, in Attleboro, Massachusetts, to Charles ...

Fred Diers

Lucian “Fred” Diers, 89, of Grinnell, died Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Sunny Hill Care Center in Tama. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am, on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Cox-Smith Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9:00 am until the time of service. Burial will be ...