Eric Vincent Mark Verdulla

Eric Vincent Mark Verdulla was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 11, 1983. Eric then lost his battle to depression and other mental illnesses on December 29, 2025. Eric was raised in Marshalltown, Iowa by his mom Renee Hof and stepdad Byron Hof. He met Shannon Crawford in September of 2003. Eric and Shannon got married on September 16, 2006; when Eric married Shannon he gained a stepson named Drake Crawford. Eric and Shannon then had two daughters. Journey Verdulla who was born on June 6, 2007; and Ella Verdulla who was born on January 25, 2012. Eric and Shannon then separated in 2019.

Eric then met Jillian Schroder. Eric had another daughter Peyton Verdulla who was born on September 8, 2020. Since Eric was with Jillian he accepted her three kids, Maddy, Kashton, and Alivia, as his own.

Eric’s pride and joy was all of his children. One of his favorite things to do was listen and create music. Eric was part of the band Agony of Defeat, but also did solo performances. Throughout his life he loved music, singing, and being on stage. One of Eric’s personality traits that everyone loved was his sense of humor. Now that Eric is at peace we know he is not struggling with physical or emotional battles anymore. We all know that you are up in heaven singing away and looking down on all of us.

He is survived by stepson Drake (Erinn) Crawford, Journey Verdulla, Ella Verdulla, Peyton Verdulla, Mother Renee Hof, Father Byron Hof, Grandmother Leah Liddle, Sister April (Jeff) McKibbin, Sister Christy Halverson, Brother Elick (Stephanie) Verdulla, Sister Amanda (Michael) Huisman, Brother Luke (RaeLynn) See, along with many nieces and nephews who will all carry his love, laughter, and music with them always.

Though he is gone, his spirit lives on in every song sung, every joke retold, and every moment of love he gave. He will be deeply missed and forever loved.

- lovingly written by the family

Funeral Services for Eric will take place at 10:30 AM on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Journey Church in Marshalltown. Friends and family are also invited to attend a visitation on Friday, January 9, also at Journey Church, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. All attendees are encouraged to dress casually both days, sporting your favorite band tee in support of his love of music. Memorials may be directed to the family. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Eric and his family. For questions or condolences, visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Eric Vincent Mark Verdulla, please visit our flower store.