Obituaries

Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa

Kendra Sue Graves

Kendra Sue Graves

Apr 21, 2026

Kendra Sue Graves passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Dallas, Texas, after a courageous battle with illness.

She was born on January 4, 1947, in Marshalltown, Iowa, to Calvin and Shirley (Jones) Goecke. As the first born, she was the apple of their eye. She spent her youth enjoying adventures on the family farm and nurturing her love of...

John D Goodman

John D Goodman

Jun 9, 2026

John Goodman, age 92, a life time farmer in Grundy Center and Hardin Counties, died June 9, 2026 in Grundy Center, Iowa.

John was born in 1934 to John Monroe Goodman and Flora (Wolken) Goodman in Dillon, Iowa. He moved with his family to Whitten, Iowa as a young child. He completed all his school years in Whitten, graduating in 1951.

He...

Ann Marie Gauthier

Ann Marie Gauthier

Jun 7, 2026

Obituary is pending and no formal services have been scheduled at this time. 

Joann Princehouse

Joann Princehouse

Jun 7, 2026

Joann (Fransen) Princehouse, age 83 of Toledo, IA, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Westbrook Acres in Gladbrook, IA.

Born Joann Elaine Fransen on March 2, 1943, in Slayton, MN, the eldest child of William and Marie (Vander Lugt) Fransen. She graduated from Chandler High School in Chandler, MN. Joann worked most of her life in the service industries,...

Carol "Chris" Ann Perry

Carol "Chris" Ann Perry

Jun 7, 2026

Carol “Chris” Perry, age 81, of Tama, Iowa, passed from this earthly life on the morning of June 7, 2026, at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown, Iowa.

Carol Ann Chrisman was born February 17, 1945, at home in Union, Iowa. She was one of two daughters born to Martin and Inga (Sorensen) Chrisman. Carol spent her early years in...

Barbara McMeekin

Barbara McMeekin

Jun 4, 2026

Barbara “Barb” McMeekin, age 86, of Laurel, Iowa, passed away peacefully on the evening of June 4, 2026 at St. Francis Manor in Grinnell, Iowa.

Barbara Elaine Brown was born December 11, 1939 in Marshalltown, Iowa. She was the daughter of Joe and Wilma (Greenhow) Brown. In her early years, Barb grew up in Marshalltown until moving to rural Laurel. She...

John Anthony Pieters

John Anthony Pieters

Jun 4, 2026

John Anthony Pieters, 57, of Laurel, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at UnityPoint Health- Marshalltown Hospital.

A Celebration of Life will be held by the family on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, starting at 4:00 p.m. at The Pump in Tama. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is...

Everett Allan Siddell Jr

Everett Allan Siddell Jr

Jun 3, 2026

Everett Allan Siddell Jr., 55, of Gladbrook, Iowa, passed away on June 3, 2026.

Memorial services held by the family will be on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of Christ in Marshalltown. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 a.m. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or...

Larry Glandon

Larry Glandon

Jun 1, 2026

Larry Gene Glandon

Larry Glandon, age 90, of Iowa City and formerly of State Center, Iowa, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly.

Larry lived a life defined by hard work, adventure, laughter, and devotion to those around him. Born on August 21, 1935, in Sigourney, Iowa, to Donald and Jenny (Plank) Glandon, he...

Gary Paul

Gary Paul

Jun 1, 2026

Gary W. Paul, age 83, of Gilman, passed away with his wife at his side on Monday night, June 1st at the Mayflower Home in Grinnell.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 6th, at the Laurel Community Church. He will be laid to rest in the Graceland Cemetery at Laurel. Visitation will be held at the church...

Walter Dean Tintjer

Walter Dean Tintjer

May 31, 2026

Walter Tintjer, age 93 of Marshalltown, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at The Willows.

Walter Dean Tintjer was born on November 28, 1932 at the family farm in Hubbard, he was a twin son of William and Frieda (Tiekenheinrich) Tintjer Sr. He attended country school near Hubbard, and graduated from Hubbard High School in 1950.

Walt worked on the family...

Margaret Otte

Margaret Otte

May 30, 2026

Naomi Margaret Knoll Shuey Otte (Margaret), of Rogers, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the age of 106. Born on July 26, 1919, in a farm home near Millboro, Tripp County, South Dakota, she grew up helping on the family farms in South Dakota and later in Marshall County, Iowa. In 1940, she married Robert Kenneth...

Tamara Weitzell

Tamara Weitzell

May 28, 2026

Tamara “Tammy” Weitzell, age 62 and lifelong resident of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away in the comfort of her home on Thursday, May 28, 2026.

Per Tammy’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded at this time and a family led celebration of life will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026 from 1:00 until 3:00 P.M. at the American Legion Lounge in...

David T. Ewalt

David T. Ewalt

May 27, 2026

David T. Ewalt, age 86, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

Per David and his family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. David’s memorial service has been scheduled to take place...

Gene E. Hartwig

Gene E. Hartwig

May 27, 2026

Gene Hartwig, age 73 of Marshalltown, passed away at the University of Iowa Hospital on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

Gene Ernest Hartwig was born on April 11, 1953, in Marshalltown, the son of Ernest and Marjorie (Lee) Hartwig. He graduated from Marshalltown High School and Marshalltown Community College. Gene was united in marriage with Deborah Jean (Dickey) Hartwig, and they welcomed...

Carolyn Ann Leonard

Carolyn Ann Leonard

May 27, 2026

Carolyn Ann Leonard, 87, of Clemons, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at her home, under the care of the Iowa River Hospice Home.

Cremation rites have been accorded and services are currently not scheduled. 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 Carolyn and her family.

Carolyn...

Janice Kay Kunz

Janice Kay Kunz

May 25, 2026

Janice (Jensen) Kunz, age 77 of State Center, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, at the Eldora Specialty Care Center.

Born Janice Kay Jensen on December 7, 1948, in Webster City, the daughter of Wallace and Barbara (Stein) Jensen. Janice graduated from Webster City High School.

On October 28, 1971, Janice was united in marriage with Elmer “Dean” Kunz Jr. in...

Michael F. McClintock

Michael F. McClintock

May 25, 2026

Michael McClintock, age 79, of LeGrand, passed away suddenly on Monday morning, May 25th, in the peace of his home.

Born on September 27th, 1946, in Lake City, Iowa, he was the son of Marvin and Maxine (Halverson) McClintock. He graduated from the Lake City High School in 1965 and then ventured to Marshalltown to attend Marshalltown Junior College. While attending...

Donna Warnell

Donna Warnell

May 25, 2026

Donna Warnell, age 78 of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully on the morning of Monday, May 25, 2026 in the comfort of her home under the care of Iowa River Hospice.

Per Donna’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. Memorials in Donna’s name may be directed to her family for a later...

Darla Rowley

Darla Rowley

May 23, 2026

Darla Rowley, age 58, of Marshalltown, passed away on Saturday night, May 23rd, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 6th (PLEASE NOTE DATE) at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest with her parents at the Lutheran Cemetery of Dillon. Visitation will be held on...