Kenneth D. Williams

Kenneth “Butch” Williams, age 72, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on the morning of November 7, 2026 at the Iowa River Hospice Home.

Per Butch’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a family led celebration of life will take place at a later date to be announced. Memorials in Butch’s name may be directed to his family for a later designation. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234.

Kenneth Duane Williams was born November 14, 1953 in Marshalltown, Iowa. He was the eighth of nine children born to Russell Williams and Estella Stinocher (Wirth). Butch was raised in Albion, Iowa and attended school in Marshalltown. He graduated with the Marshalltown High School Class of 1971.

Butch was the proud father of six children, Lucas, Jarod, Meghann, Blaine, Cailynn and Nathaniel. He made a lifelong career as an electrician and handyman helping out anyone he was able to lend a hand to. In the early 90’s he began working for Merit Electric. He spent numerous years with the company before leaving to work at Central Iowa Architectural. On October 26, 2024, he was united in marriage to Lindsay Beeghly in Albion, Iowa. They made their home together in Marshalltown. In his free time, Butch loved spending time outdoors. He was often found in nature either hunting or camping. Butch had a passion for fishing and enjoyed working on cars. Most often he either had a fishing pole in his hand or a hammer to tinker on the various projects he was working on.

Those left to remember and cherish his memory are his wife, Lindsay Williams of Marshalltown; his six children, Lucas Williams of Modesto, CA, Jarod (Laura) Williams of Highland Ranch, CO, Meghann (Mick) Van De Voorde of Iowa City, IA, Blaine Williams of Cedar Rapids, IA, Cailynn Williams of Iowa City, IA and Nathaniel Williams of Cedar Rapids, IA; four grandchildren, Jacob, Austin, Jonathan and Calypso Williams; two siblings, Robert Williams of Austin, MN and Richard (Anna) Williams of Marshalltown, IA and his sister-in-law, Vanessa Montoya of Marshalltown, IA. Additionally, he is survived by a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

In eternal life, he is rejoined with his parents, Russell Williams and Estella Stinocher; his siblings, Jean Howe, Margie Williams, Jerry Williams, Donald Williams, Sandy Dannen and Janet Williams; his paternal and maternal grandparents; father-in-law, Harold Beeghly; and several friends including, Debbie K. Ferguson, Tammy Weitzell and Rick Pearson.

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