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Margaret Holmes

Margaret Louise (Luther) Holmes, 93, passed away at 12:12 p.m. on July 3, 2026, at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. As per Margaret's wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no formal services at this time. Those left to honor Margaret's memory are her children: Eileen Claude, Dan Holmes and Greg Holmes; four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Condolences may be sent to: Eileen Claude, 2552 Smith Ave., Trailer #13, Marshalltown, Iowa, 50158.

Carol Olivia Calabrese

Carol Olivia (Wilson) Calabrese, age 95, passed peacefully with her loving family at her side on June 10, 2026. Carol is survived by her children, Claudia (Tim) Ferrell, Brighton, CO, Clare Calabrese, Omaha, NE, John (Kumi) Calabrese, Omaha, NE and Joseph (Kelly) Calabrese, Novato, CA, nine ...

Raynard Arp

Raynard G. Arp, 95, of Toledo, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Accura Health Care in Toledo. A Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama. A Graveside Service with military honors will be held at Crystal Cemetery in rural Toledo at 2:30 pm on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, following a luncheon at the Tama American Legion. Survivors include his wife of over 70 years, Betty, of Toledo; children: Allen (Donna) Arp, of Conroy, Delynn (Corinna) Arp, of Toledo, and Jolene (Fred) Diers, of Albia; many grandchildren, great ...

Lorna Finch

Lorna Jolene Finch, 70, of Marshalltown, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. A Memorial service for Lorna will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service. Memorial donations 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 Lorna and her family. Lorna is survived by her ...

Beverly Jo Swearingen

Beverly Jo Swearingen, age 84, of Marshalltown, passed away on Thursday, July 2nd, 2026 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Funeral services for Beverly will be held on Wednesday, July 8th, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at Central Christian Church in Marshalltown. Visitation ...

Janet Meininger Kern

Janet Meininger Kern passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026, at the Iowa River Hospice House. Visitation will be held from 1:00 until 2:30 P.M. on Monday, July 6, 2026, at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Janet will be laid to rest next to Robert Meininger at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens following services. Memorial donations may be directed to the family for later designation. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted to care for Janet and her family. To leave online condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234.