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Rev. Kerry Carson

Rev. Kerry Carson, 71, of Conrad, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at his residence. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 17, 2026, at First Presbyterian Church in Conrad. A visitation will be held the night before from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church on April 16, 2026. In lieu of flowers a memorial will be assigned. Arrangements have been entrusted to Anderson Funeral Homes of Conrad. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.

Norman “Norm” Cook

Norman “Norm” Jay Cook, 80, of Apache Junction, Arizona, and Perrault Falls, Ontario, formerly of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away March 18, 2026. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. For questions or condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Norman and his family. He is survived by his wife, Sue; sons Chad (Brenda), Jeff (Shauna), and Josh (Brooke); nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and brother Gary (Sandi).

Gareth Morgan

Gareth Robyn Morgan, 50, of Tama, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at his home under the care of UnityPoint Hospice. A Traditional Wake was held Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the Fox Clan Ceremonial Building on the Meskwaki Settlement in rural Tama. A Traditional Graveside Service was held Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Morgan Cemetery on the Meskwaki Settlement in rural Tama. Survivors include his mother, Ruth Pushetonequa; brothers: Gabriel R. Morgan, Gerald R. (Rosie) Morgan and Jeffrey “Tewa” Jefferson; sisters: Tika Morgan, Lucy (Beau) Lasley and Maggi Morgan; his ...

Robin Geinger

Robin Gienger, of State Center, Iowa and Warner Robins, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, April 5th, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with nodular melanoma cancer. Per Robin’s wishes, cremation rites have taken place. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be directed to the family for later designation. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted to care for Robin and her family. To leave online condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234.

Rev. Kerry Carson

Rev. Kerry Carson, 71, of Conrad, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Anderson Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.

MaryLou Chadderdon

Mary Lou (Rutt) Chadderdon, 95, passed away peacefully in the early morning of Saturday, April 4, 2026. Though Mary Lou has departed from this earthly plane, the warmth of her smile, the generosity of her heart and the legacy of her love remain deeply etched in the lives of all who knew her, including her six children: Charlotte Chadderdon, of Marshalltown, IA, Donna (Wayne) Loveland, of Devon, PA, Bonnie (Donnie) Kaufman, of Albuquerque, NM, Abie (Penni) Chadderdon, of Marshalltown, IA, Cindy (Kevin) Wood, of Payson, AZ, and Marilee Clites, of Wichita, KS; 17 grandchildren, 36 great ...