Funeral services for Mearl B. Slate, 89, of Marshalltown, were held on Saturday, Oct. 31, at First Presbyterian Church with Dr. Rich King officiating. Burial was in Badger Hill Cemetery in Gladbrook.

Pallbearers were Ron Wauters, Jim Wauters, Tom Frericks, Loran Frericks, Andrew Jensen, Richard Jensen and Robert Jensen. Honorary Pallbearers were Shirley Thomas, Barb Storjohann, Raylene Fisher, Marilyn Overman and Linda Haack.

Groups from First Presbyterian Church and Southridge Nursing and Rehab Center were in attendance.

Mitchell Family Funeral Home was entrusted with his arrangements.