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Kenneth Jensen

Kenneth Peter Jensen Sr. passed away in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, on July 12, 2026, while on vacation with his children, nephew and son-in-law. While extremely sudden, his family is comforted by the fact that he was with some of his beloved people, having the time of his life. Kenny survived by his wife, Janet Crowther-Jensen; his daughter, Julie Jensen and her husband Jim Glass; his son, Ken Jr. and his wife Stacy Ludwig; Nephew and wife their two children; a niece; another nephew; two other nieces and their families; along with several cousins; their cats and their dog. Per Kenny’s ...

Donald Bauman

Donald Bauman, 79, of Grinnell, IA, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, July 13, 2026 at Unity Point Health – Iowa Lutheran Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 18, 2026 at Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell with burial to follow at Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery, Malcom, IA. A luncheon will follow the burial at the Malcom American Legion. Family will greet friends at a visitation held from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM, on Friday, July 17, 2026 at Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell. If desired, memorial contributions may be designated to ...

Carlton Kothenbeutel

Carlton Kothenbeutel, 83, of Marshalltown, IA passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026, at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. Private family graveside services will be held. Anderson Funeral Homes has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to ...

Molly Ferrin

Molly L. (Collins) Ferrin, age 69, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at the Iowa River Hospice Home. A Catholic Funeral Mass for Molly has been scheduled for Friday, July 17, 2026, starting at 10:30 A.M. at St. Francis of Assisi–St. Henry Catholic Church in ...

Carlton Kothenbeutel

Carlton Kothenbeutel, 83, of Marshalltown, IA passed away Sunday, July 12,2026 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.  Arrangements are pending at Anderson Funeral Homes.  Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.

Thomas Neal Wheatley

Thomas Neal Wheatley, 56, of Lincoln, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at his home. Cremation rites have been accorded and services are currently not scheduled. 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 Neal and his family.