Robin Gruchow

Robin Colleen Gruchow, 55, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.  A Memorial service will be held by the family at a later date at Marshalltown Church of Christ. Memorials may be directed to the family. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Robin and her family.  Robin Packer was born on July 23, 1962 in Summerville, South Carolina to James and Thelma Dutton Packer. She graduated from South Tama High School in 1980. On April 29, 1995, Robin was united in marriage to Keith Gruchow at their home in Marshalltown. Robin enjoyed cleaning houses as well as babysitting. She also liked to embroider, watch episodes of Roseanne and spend time with her children and dogs.  Robin is survived by her husband of almost 23 years, Keith; children, Joseph, Stephanie, Clayton, Jessica and Andrew and siblings, Patty Packer and Jay Packer.  Robin is preceded in death by her parents, James and Thelma and nephew T.J.