Jackie "Jack" Larson

Jackie “Jack” Larson, age 72, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2026 at the Iowa River Hospice Home.

A memorial service celebrating Jackie’s life will be held on Monday, October 5, 2026, starting at 11:00 A.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home, with Pastor Jeff Kodis officiating. Family and friends are welcome to gather for a visitation one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be directed to the family for a future designation. Mitchell Family Funeral Home of Marshalltown is honored to care for Jackie and his family. To share online condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234.

Born on November 26, 1953, in Marshalltown, Iowa, Jackie Wayne Larson was the cherished son of Alfred and Ruth (Berger) Larson. He grew up in Marshalltown and graduated from Marshalltown High School in 1972. Jackie later married Jodell Larson, and though their paths eventually separated, they shared meaningful years together. Jackie spent many years working with Kiowa, Iowa Step and Tank, where he built and delivered septic tanks and concrete stairs. He later worked at JBS Swift & Company in the Janitorial Department, taking pride in the work he did each day. In his free time, Jackie loved all things golf—playing it, watching it, and even gaming it. He proudly cheered on the Chicago Cubs, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Iowa Hawkeyes, and he never missed watching his beloved Cowboys play. In recent years, he also enjoyed following Caitlin Clark and cheering her on. Jackie loved tinkering in his garage and took joy in growing tomatoes to share with others. He especially treasured the moments spent with his furry companions. Jackie will be dearly missed by everyone whose life was touched by his presence.

He is survived by his children: Shanna (Benjamin) Gates and Adam Larson; his brother Mark Larson; his grandchildren: Alexander, Madison, and Isabel Gates, and Londyn Owens; and his fur babies: Barney and Chancy.

Jackie is preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Ruth Larson, as well as his brother, Ted Larson.