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Amelia (Buffalo) Lasley

Amelia (Buffalo) Lasley, 81, of Tama, passed away, Thursday, April 1, 2026. A Traditional Wake was held Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the Eagle Clan Ceremonial Building on the Meskwaki Settlement in rural Tama. A Traditional Graveside Service was held Friday, April 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Morgan Cemetery on the Meskwaki Settlement in rural Tama. Survivors include her children: Laurie (Javier), Larry Sr. (Marcine), Leigh, Allison, Orrie Jr. (Sonja) and Joey (Nana); 13 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; sister, Verna Davenport; brother, Johnathan L. Buffalo (Suzanne); many cousins, ...

Kathryn “Kathy” Prather

Kathryn “Kathy” Prather (57) passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, under the care of Suncrest Hospice at Traditions Memory Care of Newton. Per Kathy’s wishes cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later time. Memorials in Kathy’s name may be directed to the family for a later designation. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Kathy and her family. For more information or to send condolences please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Kathy is lovingly remembered by her mother, Karla Prather, of ...

Timothy “Tim” Callahan

Timothy John “Tim” Callahan, 68, of Tama, passed away March 31, 2026, at his home under the care of Hospice Compassus. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 10:30 AM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Tama. Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 7, 2026, from 4-7 PM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home. The family would like to invite anyone to wear Harley Davidson attire if they wish. Survivors include his children: Kristi (Robert) Bolen, of Conrad, and Brandon (Tashina) Callahan, of Adel; nine grandchildren; a ...

Norma Jean Sturtz

Norma Jean Sturtz, 91, of Newton, Iowa, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026. She was born August 1, 1934, in Emerson, Nebraska, to Henry and Martha (Fey) Barge. Private graveside services will be held at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Marshalltown. Online condolences may be sent to ...

Karen and Richard Minser

A Celebration of Life for Karen and Richard Minser has been scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026, starting at 10:00 A.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Pastor Dave Martin will be officiating. Memorials may be directed to the family for a later designation. To leave online condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234.

Marcelline Harvey

Marcelline Jane Harvey, 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Harmony Marshalltown. Cremation rites have been accorded with Celebrate Life Iowa. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit https://celebratelifeiowa.com/obituaries/marcelline-harvey1.