Obituaries

Jun 15, 2025

Cheryl Lee (Warner) Parker, of Melbourne, Iowa, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at her home after a courageous 17-month battle with glioblastoma.

Cheryl was born on March 9, 1965, in Marshalltown, Iowa, to Commodore and Donna Warner. She graduated from Central Iowa Christian Academy in 1983 and was...

Jun 15, 2025

Phillip Joseph Stafford, born on November 28, 1956, in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 15, 2025. In 1974, Phil graduated high school from North Park Collegiate in Brantford, Ontario. He later earned a Business Administration degree from Mohawk College in 1978 and ultimately earned his Certified Management Accountant designation in 1988.

Jun 13, 2025

Obituary and other funeral services will be updated shortly.

Jun 12, 2025

Robert “Bob” Phillips, age 57 of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and formerly of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away suddenly at Unity Point St. Lukes Hospital in Cedar Rapids on June 12, 2025.

A celebration of life for Bob will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home...

Jun 12, 2025

Ricky “Rick” Lee Smith, 66, of Marshalltown, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at his home and under the care of the Iowa River Hospice Home. He was met in heaven by his dogs: Lucy, Smitty and Tewlz.

Memorial services for Rick will be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. at...

Jun 12, 2025

Margie Elliott, 89, of Liscomb, passed away peacefully on the morning of Thursday, June 12th, at the Oakview Nursing Home in Conrad.

Born on June 12, 1936, in Liscomb, Iowa, she was the cherished daughter of Oswald and Genevieve (Tressler) Mears. Her mother later was united in marriage to James Macy.

Margie graduated...

Jun 12, 2025

Danielle Sanford, age 57, of Marshalltown, passed away on the morning of Thursday, June 12th, at the Southridge Specialty Care, a place she has called home since October of 2022 and a place she was loved.

It is assumed she was born in Iowa to parents known to her and God. Though a very young...

Jun 11, 2025

Ruth M. Larson was born at home on a farm west of Toledo, Iowa to Rose Youngman and Lonnie Berger in the Fairview Community on September 9, 1931. She was the youngest of six and the only one that was still living. Her three brothers and two sisters were Merle (Helen) Berger; Martha (Paul) Benson; Donald (Jenny) Berger; Marion...

Jun 10, 2025

John Joseph Gill age 94, of Marshalltown, Iowa, was called to Glory on the morning of June 10, 2025 at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, Iowa.

Funeral services for John will be held at a later date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, memorials in John’s name may be directed to his family...

Jun 10, 2025

Madilyn “Mandy” Abernathy, age 78, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

Madilyn (Manning) Abernathy was born July 19, 1946, in Albany, Missouri, the daughter of George and Jeanne (Strong) Manning. She graduated from Albany High School with the Class...

Jun 9, 2025

Shirley Tines, age 64, of Gladbrook, Iowa, passed away in the comfort of her own home on June 9, 2025.

Per Shirley’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a family led celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Memorials in Shirley’s name may be directed to her family for a later...

Jun 7, 2025

Vera “Claudine” Hofert, age 92, of Marshalltown, Iowa was greeted with a family reunion when she entered into the gates of Heaven on Saturday June 7, 2025 at Southridge Specialty Care in Marshalltown surrounded by her family.

At this time, cremation rites have been accorded and a private family led graveside service will be held...

Jun 6, 2025

Paul G. Snyder, age 86 of Marshalltown, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025 at Westbrook Acres in Gladbrook.

Paul Gordon Snyder was born on June 24, 1938 in Marshalltown, the son of Earl and Margaret (Baer) Snyder. He graduated from Marshalltown High School then enlisted in the United States Army.

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Jun 6, 2025

Elisandra Villagomez Ortiz, 3 months old, of Marshalltown, Iowa, gained her angel wings on Friday, June 6, 2025.

A funeral mass has been scheduled for Friday, June 13, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. at St. Francis of Assisi: St. Henry Catholic Church in Marshalltown. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation from 5:00 PM...

Jun 4, 2025

Robert V. Franck, age 90, of Marshalltown Iowa, formerly of Waterloo, died June 4, 2025 at Harmony of Marshalltown.

No formal services have been scheduled at this time. Robert will be laid to rest at Littleton Cemetery, in Littleton, IA. Mitchell Family Funeral Home of Marshalltown has been entrusted with the care of Robert and...

Jun 3, 2025

William Lee (Bill) Tomlinson, a lifelong resident of Marshall County, Iowa, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025, at the Iowa River Hospice House in Marshalltown, Iowa, surrounded by his family. He was 89 years old.

Born in Marshalltown, Iowa, on August 23, 1935, to William Russell Tomlinson and Mildred Olive (Wagoner) Tomlinson. He graduated...

Jun 3, 2025

Marrlee Joan Airey, 86, of Albion, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.

Funeral services for Marrlee will be held on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will start prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 p.m....

Jun 2, 2025

Peri Woltjer, age 63 of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on the morning of June 2, 2025 in the comfort of her own home.

Per Peri’s wishes cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. Memorials in Peri’s name may be directed to her family for a later designation....

May 31, 2025

Arlene Stalzer, age 96, longtime resident of Haverhill, Iowa and most recently The Willows of Marshalltown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 31, 2025.

Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, June 9 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Francis of Assisi Parish: Immaculate Conception Oratory in Haverhill. She will be laid to rest...

May 29, 2025

Marsha L. (Bucklin) Vollman, age 71, went to her eternal home in heaven on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the Unity Point Health- Marshalltown Hospital surrounded by family and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 6, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home of Marshalltown. Family and friends are...