Cynthia Rae Keese, lovingly known as Cindy, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, in Ankeny, Iowa, at the age of 68. Cindy married the love of her life, Jon Keese. She was a devoted mother to her two daughters, Katy (Daniel) Strohm and Molly (Matthew) Vanden Top. Cindy adored her six ...

Dr. John Wayne Hughes, 86, passed away in his sleep on February 16, 2026, in Kewanee, Illinois. He was born on October 10, 1939, in Lafayette, Illinois. A physician, veteran, father and grandfather, Dr. Hughes lived a life defined by service to country, his patients and his family. Dr. Hughes ...

Bruce Chase, 85 of Iowa Falls, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Hansen Family Hospital. Per his request no services are planned at this time. Linn’s Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be directed to Christina Chase, 23102 Hwy. D15 Lot 0, Iowa ...

Pastor James “Jim” Hartman, 78, of Union, Iowa, entered into the gates of Heaven on the evening of Friday, February 13, 2026, at Oakview in Conrad with his family at his side. Funeral services for Jim will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, beginning at 10:30 A.M. at the Whitten ...

LaVerne Hand, 89, formerly of Tama, passed away on the night of Friday, February 13th, at the UnityPoint Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Memorial services will be announced in the near future. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. The Mitchell Family Funeral Home in ...

JoeAnn Finch, 93, a loving mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Sunday, February 15, 2026, at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. A graveside service of remembrance will be held on Friday, February 20, 2026, beginning at 2:00 P.M. at the ...