Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa
Nicole "Nikki" Zelinsky
Mar 30, 2026
Nicole “Nikki” Zelinsky, age 52 of Ankeny, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, at the State Center Specialty Care Center.
Born Nicole Corcoran Zelinsky on October 24, 1973 in Cedar Falls, the daughter of Dennis and Colleen (Corcoran) Zelinsky. She graduated in 1991 from Central High School in Dubuque, and went on to Northeast Iowa Community College in Peosta.
Nikki usually...
Daryl K. Cross
Mar 28, 2026
Daryl Keith Cross passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in the care of Oakview Care Center of Conrad and Iowa River Hospice.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 03, 2026, starting at 11:00 A.M. at the Liscomb Church of Christ. Visitation will be held an hour prior to funeral services. Memorials may be made to the family to...
Ilene Pieters
Mar 28, 2026
Ilene Pieters, age 81, of Le Grand and formerly of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown, Iowa.
Funeral services for Ilene will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2026 beginning at 10:30 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. A visitation for family and friends will be held one hour prior to...
Luanne Bergen
Mar 27, 2026
Luanne Rae Bergen
July 9, 1955 – March 27, 2026
Luanne Bergen, 70, passed away March 27, 2026, at NorthCrest Specialty Care, Waterloo, Iowa. She was born on July 9, 1955, in Waterloo, Iowa, daughter of Marion and Darlene (Gerdes) Bergen. Luanne went to Edison Elementary and Junior High, graduating from West High School in 1973. Luanne was a CNA for years,...
Frances Marie Goetz
Mar 25, 2026
Frances “Fran” Marie Goetz, 86, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at Unity Point Health- Marshalltown Hospital.
A Mass of Christian burial for Fran will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Parish- St. Henry Catholic Church in Marshalltown. Visitation will be held one hour before the service, beginning at...
Ronald Hutcheson
Mar 24, 2026
Ronald “Ron” E. Hutcheson, age 86, of Keller, TX and formerly of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the morning of March 24, 2026 at the Heart-to-Heart Hospice Home in Ft. Worth, TX.
Graveside services for Ron will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2026 beginning at 2:00 P.M. at the Rose Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Marshalltown. A visitation for friends...
Kathryn Ann Prather
Mar 24, 2026
Kathryn “Kathy” Prather (57) passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026 under the care of Suncrest Hospice at Traditions Memory Care of Newton. Per Kathy’s wishes cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later time. Memorials in Kathy’s name may be directed to the family for a later designation. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has...
Kenneth "KC" Taft Jr.
Mar 23, 2026
Kenneth “KC” Taft Jr. age 77 of Beaman and formerly of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the morning of March 23, 2026 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.
Services for KC will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2026 beginning at 10:00 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends...
Jason J. August
Mar 23, 2026
Jason Jay August, 52, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026, at the Iowa River Hospice home surrounded by the love and strength of his family.
Born December 17, 1973, in Marshalltown, he was the oldest of three children born to John and Helen (Alpers) August. He was the best big brother, always the protector of the family. Jason...
Hazel Elizabeth Klar
Mar 22, 2026
Hazel Elizabeth Klar, 76, of Marshalltown, passed away at her home on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
A Celebration of Life by the family will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 12:00-6:00 pm at Kiwanis Park located at 2206 South 3rd Avenue, Marshalltown, IA 50158. For more information, to send a condolence or make a memorial donation to a cause...
Johnnie E. Hitchings
Mar 21, 2026
Johnnie E. Hitchings, age 84, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at the Iowa River Hospice Home, surrounded by his loving family.
Per Johnnie and his family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service on Friday, April 10, 2026 starting at 1:00 P.M. at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens...
Lyna (Ambler) Bru
Mar 20, 2026
Lyna Kae (Ambler) Bru, 69, A laugh and a smile we will never forget, passed away on Friday, March 20th, 2026, with her family by her side.
Lyna was born March 28th, 1956, she was number two of four girls, to Larry and Patricia Ambler of Garwin. Lyna lived in Marshalltown all of her 69 years.
She graduated from Garwin High School...
Joe L Miller
Mar 15, 2026
Joe L. Miller, age 67 of Sioux Falls, SD and formerly of Marshalltown, IA, passed away on the morning of March 15, 2026 at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.
Funeral services for Joe will be held on Friday, March 27, 2026 beginning at 2:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. A visitation for family...
MaryLou Gutting
Mar 15, 2026
MaryLou (Frana) Gutting, age 70 of Marshalltown, passed away in the comfort of her own home in care of her family and the support of Iowa River Hospice on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
MaryLou Barbara Frana was born on July 24, 1955 in Decorah, Iowa, the daughter of Cyril Stephen and Mildred Marie (Hron) Frana. She attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School,...
Richard Goodman
Mar 14, 2026
Richard “Rich” Goodman, age 77, of State Center, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Iowa River Hospice, surrounded by his loving family, after courageously battling a rare and aggressive form of cancer.
Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior...
William L. Mauseth
Mar 14, 2026
William “Bill” Mauseth, age 68 of LeGrand, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
William Lee Mauseth was born on May 31, 1957, the son of Robert and Inez Mauseth. He graduated from Marshalltown High School in the Class of 1975. Bill enlisted in the United States Navy, proudly serving his country from 1977 to 1980 as active duty, and until...
Lonnie Dean Clark
Mar 13, 2026
Lonnie Dean Clark, age 64 of Tama, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026, at his home.
Born on July 11, 1961, at Allen Hospital in Waterloo, the third of five children born to Frank and Betty (Wilkinson) Clark. He attended Independence Schools. On August 11, 1979, Lonnie was united in marriage with Robin Reed.
In his younger years, Lonnie worked at...
Clifford Borsch
Mar 13, 2026
Clifford (Cliff) Borsch of LeGrand, IA passed away on Friday the 13th of March at Iowa River Hospice surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 21st, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday, March 20th, 2026, evening from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. also at Mitchell Family Funeral Home....
Michael Davis
Mar 13, 2026
Michael Davis, age 73, of Albion, passed away on Friday, March 13th, at the Unity Point Marshalltown.
No formal services will be held per his request. He will be laid to rest in the Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Mike.
Born on July 1st, 1952, in Marshalltown, he was the son of Lloyd and Marian (Manion)...
Kay Stewart
Mar 13, 2026
Kay Elaine Stewart, 78, of State Center, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026 at Harmony in Marshalltown and under the care of the Iowa River Hospice Home.
Funeral services for Kay will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will be on Thursday, March 19, 2026 from 5:00...

