Dennis Shirk, 77, of Niles, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2026. His life began on August 20, 1948, in Grundy Center, Iowa, the fourth of six children born to Delbert and Betty Shirk. On April 14, 1969, Dennis married the love of his life, Rosemary Siemens, in Garwin, ...
Charlene McGrew, 85, of Marshalltown and Naples, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026, at Moorings Park, her retirement community in Naples, FL. Born September 4, 1940, in Marshalltown to Gilbert and Wanda (Groff) Chinn, Charlene graduated from Marshalltown High School in 1957 and from ...
Patricia “Pat” Stickfort, 86, of The Willows of Marshalltown, passed away the evening of Sunday, April 5, 2026, under the care of Suncrest Hospice. Left to cherish her memory are her children: Annette (Dave) Hansen, of Norwalk, Calvin Spence, of Marshalltown, Andrea (Richard) LaBass, of TX, April Ayers, of Marshalltown, and Stacy (Jennifer) Ayers, of Marshalltown; her step-children: Jeff (Sonya) Stickfort, of TX, Rose (Jim) Evjen, of TX, Pamela (Kirk) Clouse, of LA, and Greg (Shelley) Stickfort, of Monticello; 12 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; along with numerous extended ...
Daniel Thomas Rathjen, 37, passed away on March 14, 2026. A visitation will be held on Friday, April 10, from 4–7 pm and a Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, April 11 at 10:00 am, both at Grace Community Church in Toledo, Iowa. He is survived by his daughter, Zelda, who he adored; his mother, Julie Rathjen; his sisters: Tara Rathjen, Laura Rathjen and Katelyn (Clay) Gettle; and his brother, Devin (Megan) Rathjen. He is also survived by his nine nieces and nephews. Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home, Tama-Toledo, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Margaret “Peggy” Davidson, 76, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away in the comfort of her home on Friday, April 3, 2026. A visitation for Peggy will be held on Friday, April 10, 2026, from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Peggy’s name may be directed to the Animal Rescue League of Marshalltown or to the charity of the donor’s choice. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Those left to remember and cherish her memory ...
LaVonne Baker, 89, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, at the Iowa River Hospice Home, surrounded by her loving family. LaVonne’s funeral service has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, 2026, starting at 11:00 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation one-hour prior, also at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family wishes to direct memorial contributions to the Iowa River Hospice Home. To leave online condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234. Left to ...
