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Larry Collum

Lawrence “Larry” Collum, 78, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on the evening of January 31, 2026, at home under the care of Iowa River Hospice. Private graveside services for Larry will be held at Hazelwood Cemetery in Grinnell, Iowa. A family-led celebration of life will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026, at the Elk Lodge in Grinnell from 4:00 until 7:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Larry’s name may be directed to the family for a later designation. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family, please visit ...

Karen Breeding

Karen Kay Breeding, our beloved wife, mother, nani, sister and aunt, was softly and tenderly called home and received by her Heavenly Father on January 28, 2026. For the full obituary, please visit www.ankenyfuneralhome.com

David Beenken- Draper

David P. Beenken- Draper, 72, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away in the comfort of his own home on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Per David and his family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A family led memorial service has been scheduled for Saturday February 7th, 2026 starting at 11:00A.M. at Journey Church in Marshalltown, Iowa. Family and friends are also invited to attend a visitation one-hour prior also at the church. Memorials in David’s name may be directed to his family for a later designation. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of David and ...

James Ramsey

James “Jim” Ramsey, 82, of Marshalltown and formerly of Eldora, Iowa, passed away on the afternoon of January 27, 2026, at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown with his family at his side. Funeral services for Jim will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, beginning at 2:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. A visitation will be held one-hour prior to services. Attendees are encouraged to wear casual attire. A private family burial will take place at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Adel, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jim’s name may be ...

Randall Kroeger

Randall Paul Kroeger, 56, passed away January 28, 2026. Randy was born December 8, 1969 to Allen and Sheryl (Pugh) Kroeger in Marshalltown, Iowa. He graduated from Marshalltown High School and joined the U.S. Navy. Randy served his country for 4 years and was deployed to Scotland for part of his service. Upon his honorable discharge, Randy returned to Iowa and worked briefly for the Theatrical Shop before starting his career in construction with Koester Construction and later Transit Works. He ultimately became a self-employed construction laborer. Randy was a devoted family man and ...

John William Coughlin

John Coughlin, age 84, of Cedar Rapids Iowa, passed away on January 27, 2026. Funeral service will be held on February 4th at 10:30am at Saint Joseph Church in Marion, Iowa. For the full obituary, please visit https://www.murdochfuneralhome.com/obituaries/john-coughlin.