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Paul Wolken

Paul Wolken, 86, of Le Grand, Iowa, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Funeral services for Paul will take place on Wednesday, March 11 at 2:00 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church of Dillon with Pastor Fred Berry officiating. A visitation will be held one-hour prior beginning at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Iowa River Hospice Home, Trinity Lutheran Church of Dillon or to a charity near and dear to your heart. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Paul and his family. For ...

Linda Thoren

Linda M Thoren, 70, of Chelsea, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at UnityPoint Health- Grinnell Regional Medical Center. Funeral services for Linda will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Community Church in Toledo. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Memorials may be directed to the family. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Linda and her family.

Emily Proffitt

Emily Proffitt, age 35, of St. Anthony, Iowa passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Sunday, March 8, 2026, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home of Marshalltown. Emily’s funeral service has been scheduled for Monday, March 9, 2026 starting at 11:00 A.M., also at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the family for a later designation. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Emily and her family. To leave online condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234.

Harriett Sharp

Harriett (Ross) Sharp, 92, of Inman, SC and formerly of Marshalltown, IA, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, at her home in South Carolina. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters: Cheryl Kokichi, Anita Smith, Michele Purdy and Theresa “Kathy” (Dennis) Bailey; son: Troy (Lori) Sharp; 12 grandchildren. She is also survived by her 13 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren and her sisters: Deanna McCarroll and Loretta (Edward) Kvapil. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be ...

Marvin Detrick

Marvin “Marv” Frank Detrick, a proud marine, 81, of Marshalltown, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in the comfort of his home with his family by his side. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 53 years, Debbie; children: Michael Shawn (Carrie) Osborn, Scott (Ann Marie) Detrick and April (Tracy) Evans; eight grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings: Paul (Michelle) Detrick, Sandy (Chuck) Calliguire, Carol Huff, Elaine (Rich) Rund, Sharon (Tim) Winkle, Diana Slifer and Janice McNary; along with numerous nieces, nephews and extended ...

Gage Gersema

Gage Gersema, 33, of Mount Pleasant, IA passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Anderson Funeral Homes in Marshalltown. Visitation will begin 12:00 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will follow the service at Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown. A luncheon will be held following burial at Faith Church in Marshalltown. Further arrangements are pending with Anderson Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.