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Joshua Robert Smith

Joshua Robert Smith

Jun 22, 2019

Joshua Robert Smith, 29, of Cedar Rapids and formerly of Tama, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019. A Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 26, 2019 from 4-7 PM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama. Following the Visitation, a Celebration of Life will be held at 7:00 PM at the funeral home with Pastor John Whitehead officiating.

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Darold Dee Hennessy

Darold Dee Hennessy

Jun 21, 2019

Darold Dee Hennessy, 72, of Toledo, passed away Friday, June 21, 2019, at his home under the care of Unity Point Grinnell Regional Hospice. Graveside Services will be held Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at 1:00 PM at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo.

Darold was born on June 17, 1947, in Marshalltown, Iowa, the son of Arthur Leo...

Charles Reuben Mitchell

Charles Reuben Mitchell

Jun 21, 2019

Charles Reuben Mitchell, 64, of Tama, passed away, Friday, June 21, 2019 at Premier Estates of Toledo under Hospice Compassus. A Traditional Wake will be held Friday evening at the Glenn Roberts Ceremonial Building on the Meskwaki Settlement in rural Tama. Traditional Graveside Services will be held Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 2:00 PM at the McIntosh Cemetery on...

Jean Ellen Dostal

Jean Ellen Dostal

Jun 16, 2019

Jean Ellen Dostal, 89, of Toledo, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Westbrook Acres in Gladbrook under the care of Hospice Compassus. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, June 20, 2019 at 10:00 AM at St. Wenceslaus Church in rural Clutier with Father David Kucera as celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Wenceslaus Cemetery in...

Edward "Ed" J. Upah

Edward "Ed" J. Upah

Jun 7, 2019

Edward J."Ed" Upah, 91, of Tama, passed away June 7, 2019 at Premier Estates of Toledo under the care of Iowa River Hospice and surrounded by his loving family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at 10:30 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Tama with Father Michael Mescher as celebrant. Interment will...

Randy "Schultzie" Lee Schultz

Randy "Schultzie" Lee Schultz

Jun 6, 2019

Randy Lee "Schultzie" Schultz was born June 14th, 1957 to Marvin & Elizabeth (Fish) Schultz in Postville, IA. He passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at age 61. Randy grew up in Clutier, IA and graduated in 1975 from North Tama County Community High School. He went on to study Culinary Arts at DMACC and used his degree...

George J Lowe

George J Lowe

Jun 4, 2019

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of George Lowe of Tama, Iowa. George left this earth peacefully in his home, after a short battle with cancer, surrounded by the family who loved him dearly. At that time, he was under the care of Iowa River Hospice for only seven days.

George was born...

James K. Halbig

James K. Halbig

Jun 4, 2019

James K. Halbig, 79, of Toledo, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Unity Point Health in Marshalltown. He had been a resident at the Iowa Veterans Home and was recently under the care of Iowa River Hospice. Visitation will be held Friday, June 7, 2019 from 5-7 PM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama with Military Honors at...

Melvin "Mel" Paul Blocker

Melvin "Mel" Paul Blocker

May 28, 2019

Melvin Paul "Mel" Blocker, 75, of Tama, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Unity Point Health-Marshalltown. He was a loving husband and father to four children. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, June 1, 2019 at 10:30 AM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama with Pastor Dewey Grimes officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Tama....

Alma Bessie Hass

Alma Bessie Hass

May 27, 2019

Alma Bessie Hass, 98, a resident of Westbrook Acres in Gladbrook and formerly of Marshalltown, passed away Monday, May 27, 2019 at Westbrook Acres under the care of Hospice Compassus. Funeral Services will be held Friday, May 31, 2019, at 11:00 AM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama. Interment will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery in Gladbrook. Visitation will...

Debra Kay Upah

Debra Kay Upah

May 21, 2019

Debra Kay Upah, 65, of Chelsea, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, May 25, 2019 at 10:30 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Tama with Father Michael Mescher and Deacon Joe Behounek officiating. Interment will follow at Rector Cemetery in...

Barbara Costello

Barbara Costello

May 15, 2019

Barbara Costello, 72, of Marshalltown, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Unity Point Health-Marshalltown. A Memorial Service will be held at a future date at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Marshalltown. Interment will be held at Maple Hill Cemetery in Montour.

James "Chibby" Roberts

James "Chibby" Roberts

May 8, 2019

James "Chibby" Roberts, 39, of Tama, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at his home. Traditional Graveside Services will be held Friday, May 10, 2019 at 2:00 PM at the Meskwaki Cemetery on the Meskwaki Settlement with Homer Bear Jr. as speaker. A Traditional Wake will be held Thursday evening at Glenn Roberts' Ceremonial Building on the Meskwaki Settlement...

Betty Joan Florke

Betty Joan Florke

May 8, 2019

Betty Joan Florke, 75, of Tama passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Sunny Hill Care Center in Tama.  There will be no services held at this time.

John Ernest Kopsa

John Ernest Kopsa

May 8, 2019

John Ernest Kopsa, 89, of Tama, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Sunny Hill Care Center in Tama. A Memorial Mass will be held Monday, May 13, 2019, at 10:30 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Tama with Father Michael Mescher as celebrant. Interment will held at 2:00 PM at St. Patrick Cemetery in Tama. Visitation will...

Franklin Wayne Bro

Franklin Wayne Bro

May 4, 2019

Franklin Wayne Bro, 87, of Toledo, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Sunny Hill Care Center in Tama under the care of Iowa River Hospice. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 10:30 AM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo.

Franklin was born on...

Roland Henry Staker

Roland Henry Staker

May 1, 2019

Roland Henry Staker, 95, of Tama, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Sunny Hill Care Center in Tama. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama with Pastor Paul Rendall officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo. Visitation will be held Saturday, May 4, 2019 from...

Fred Joe Damon

Fred Joe Damon

Apr 8, 2019

Fred Joe Damon, 85, of Tama, passed away April 8, 2019 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 10:30 AM at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Tama with Pastor Warren Riley officiating. A Graveside Service and interment will be held Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 3:00 PM at Woodlawn...

James Morton Kurth

James Morton Kurth

Apr 1, 2019

James Morton Kurth, 83, of Pollock, LA and formerly of Tama, passed away April 1, 2019 at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, LA due to a short illness. Funeral Services will be held Friday, April 5, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama with Lisa Sieck officiating. Interment will follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery...

Linda Gail Snow

Linda Gail Snow

Mar 29, 2019

Linda Gail Snow, 62, of Tama, passed away Friday, March 29, 2019 at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Traditional Graveside Services will be held Sunday, March 31, 2019 at 2:00 PM at the Meskwaki Cemetery on the Meskwaki Settlement with Larry Lasley Sr. as Speaker. A Traditional Wake will be held Saturday evening, March 30, 2019...

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