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Obituaries

Rebecca Murty

TAMA-Rebecca Ann Murty, 79, died on Friday, November 7, 2025 at Sunny Hill Care Center in Tama. It was her wish to be cremated and there will be a Celebration of Life at a future date. Rebecca was born on December 20, 1945, to William and Gwendolyn (Glass) Spalding in Virginia. She ...

Patsy Swailes

Patsy Yoshino Oshiro Morris Swailes, 94, of Dubuque, formerly of Belle Plaine and Tama, died peacefully on November 9, at Bethany Home. Patsy was born on January 5, 1931, in Wahiawa, Territory of Hawaii, the daughter of Chozun and Matsuru Oshiro. She attended local schools and graduated in 1949 ...

Pamela Kratoska

Pamela Kratoska, 76, passed away on November 3, 2025, at Living Center West in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Pamela’s favorite pastimes included shopping, dining out and attending plays and concerts. She was known for her boundless generosity and deep love for her family. Born in Cedar Rapids, to ...

Deana Keahna

Deana Keahna, a proud member of the Meskwaki Nation, walked on to the Spirit World on October 27, 2025, at the age of 66. Deana is survived by her children: Deanna Cook (Ken Cook) of Oskaloosa, Jerred Merrill of Ottumwa, and Aaron Merrill (Angelica Merrill) of Urbandale; her grandchildren, ...

RLou Snyder

TOLEDO-RLou H. Snyder, 91, of Toledo, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at her home under the care of UnityPoint Hospice in Grinnell. RLou’s wishes were to be cremated and have her and husband James’ ashes buried in his hometown of Glidden, Iowa, next to his parents. RLou was born on ...

LaVerne John Lacina

TOLEDO-LaVerne John Lacina, 85, of Toledo, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at UnityPoint Health-Marshalltown Hospital. A Graveside Service will be held Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo. He is survived by his sister, Dixie Lacina of ...

Arlene Swenson

Arlene Catherine Swenson, 64, of Rural Tama, Iowa passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Sunday, October 26, 2025. Arlene was born on April 24th, 1961, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. She shared 34 years of marriage with her beloved husband, Donnie Swenson, cherishing every moment of ...

Maria G. Herrera Garcia

Maria Herrera Garcia, age 71, of Tama, Iowa, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Iowa River Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 7:30-9:00 P.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in ...

Connie Campbell

Connie M. (Smith) Campbell, age 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown, IA. Born Sept 7, 1945 in Moline, IL., she was adopted and raised by Milo and Jennie Smith. She was a graduate of South Tama High School. She married Donald ...

Maria G. Herrera Garcia

Maria Herrera García, de 71 años, de Tama, Iowa, falleció el viernes 10 de octubre de 2025 en la Casa de Hospicio del Río Iowa, rodeada de su querida familia. Se invita a familiares y amigos a asistir a una visitacion el martes 21 de octubre de 2025 de 7:30 a 9:00 P.M. en la Casa ...