Obituaries

Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa

Shirley Hesse

Shirley Hesse

Apr 23, 2026

The kind and loving presence of Shirley Hesse, age 92, of Marshalltown, most recently Des Moines, left this earthly life on Thursday, April 23rd, at the Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines with family at her side.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 28th, at the Hope United Methodist Church with Pastor Dani Musselman officiating. She will...

Phylis "Cookie" Kay Pantle

Phylis "Cookie" Kay Pantle

Apr 22, 2026

Phylis Kay Pantle, 79, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at UnityPoint- Marshalltown.

Funeral services for Phylis will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will be the evening before on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. also at the funeral home....

Alan Robert Sease

Alan Robert Sease

Apr 22, 2026

Obituary is pending 

Jessica Bramon

Jessica Bramon

Apr 21, 2026

Jessica Bramon, 38, of Marshalltown, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.

A Celebration of Life by the family will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at the Mid-Iowa Triumph Center in Marshalltown from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call...

Saxon X. Hill

Saxon X. Hill

Apr 21, 2026

Saxon Xavier Hill

February 3rd, 1988 – April 21st, 2026



After a 15-year fight with brain cancer, Saxon Hill found peace and passed on to the stars at the age of 38. He attended Marshalltown High School. Every limitation that was placed on them, they overcame. Being told at 22 that you have two years to live and no time to build...

Thomas Swearingen

Thomas Swearingen

Apr 18, 2026

Thomas “Tom” Swearingen, age 78, of Albion, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. Per Tom’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time.

Thomas Charles Swearingen was born December 7, 1947 in Marshalltown, Iowa. He was the son of Jack Swearingen and Marjorie Tenney...

Ruth C. Jacobson

Ruth C. Jacobson

Apr 18, 2026

Ruth Calista Jacobson, of Haverhill, Iowa passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in the comfort of her own home, surrounded by her loving family. She was under the care of Iowa River Hospice.

Per Ruth and her family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A funeral mass has been scheduled for Monday, April 27, 2026, starting at 10:30 A.M. at...

Linda Kunc

Linda Kunc

Apr 18, 2026

Linda Kunc, age 76, of Gladbrook, Iowa and formerly of Marshalltown, passed away on the evening of April 18, 2026 at Unity Point Grundy Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center.

Per Linda’s wishes, private services will be held. She will be laid to rest at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Marshalltown next to her late husband, Larry. For additional information or...

Greg Scott Oetker

Greg Scott Oetker

Apr 16, 2026

Gregory Scott Oetker, 62, of Marshalltown, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at UnityPoint- Marshalltown.

Memorial services for Greg will be held on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. There will be a luncheon to follow at the American Legion Post #46 in Marshalltown, and a visitation will be held right...

Joseph F. Selk

Joseph F. Selk

Apr 14, 2026

Joseph F. Selk, age 93 of Marshalltown, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines.

Joseph Franklin Selk was born on October 19, 1932, the son of Harold and Imogene (Smith) Selk, in Iowa City, IA. He went to school in Oskaloosa, graduating in 1950. Joe served his country in the United...

Dennis J. Eige

Dennis J. Eige

Apr 14, 2026

Dennis Eige, age 75 of Marshalltown and The Willows, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, under the care of Iowa River Hospice.

Dennis John Eige was born on July 12, 1950, in Marshalltown, the son of Norman and Opal “Jean” (Baker) Eige. He graduated from Marshalltown High School in 1968 and continued his education at MCC. Denny earned his bachelor’s...

Diane Lubbert

Diane Lubbert

Apr 13, 2026

Diane Lubbert, age 67, of Marshalltown and most recently Premier Estates of Toledo, passed away Monday, April 13th, at the Iowa River Hospice Home.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 24th (PLEASE NOTE DATE) at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with visitation one-hour prior. The family encourages anyone attending the wear casual attire and Iowa Hawkeye in...

Diane (Berg) Madill

Diane (Berg) Madill

Apr 13, 2026

Diane Louise (Berg) Madill passed away on April 13 2026 while under the care of Iowa River Hospice.

She was born November 27, 1949 to Bob and Maxine Berg. Diane was a graduate of Marshalltown Community Schools. After graduation she worked at Marshalltown Instruments and later for the Marshall County Engineer. Diane is survived by her husband Craig of 40 years,...

Tayquan M. Million

Tayquan M. Million

Apr 10, 2026

Tayquan M Million, age 21, passed away on April 10, 2026, in Marshalltown, Iowa. He was born on October 26, 2004, at Marshalltown Medical & Surgical Center, arriving as a healthy, chunky baby weighing 8 pounds, 3 ounces.

Tayquan was known for his sweet, easygoing nature. He was shy at times, yet outspoken when it mattered most—always caring, helpful, and full...

Jaime Cantu

Jaime Cantu

Apr 10, 2026

Jaime Cantu, age 57, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026 at the UPH- Iowa Methodist Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.

Per Jaime and his family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded and no formal services have been scheduled at this time. Memorials may be directed to the family for a later designation. Mitchell Family Funeral...

Sherryl L. Davis Antle

Sherryl L. Davis Antle

Apr 10, 2026

Sherryl Davis Antle, age 79 of Grundy Center, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Creekside Living under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice.

Born Sherryl Lynn Heady on May 15, 1946 at the Ottumwa Regional Health Center, the daughter of Wendell Conda and Marjorie Carolyn (Wymore) Heady. She graduated from Ottumwa High School in 1964. She later went back...

Ricky Davis

Ricky Davis

Apr 10, 2026

Ricky Davis, age 70, of Albion, Iowa, passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by family under the care of Iowa River Hospice on Friday, April 10, 2026.

Memorial services for Ricky will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 beginning at 11:00 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. A visitation for family and friends will...

Bishop Gould

Bishop Gould

Apr 6, 2026

Bishop Gould (2014- 2026)

Bishop came to live with Mike and Linda in 2017 after capturing their hearts at the ARL in Marshalltown. In no time at all, he had the humans wrapped around his paw, and had them catering to his every whim. When he wanted attention, he would let you know it. And that attention continued, whether it be...

Patricia L. Stickfort

Patricia L. Stickfort

Apr 6, 2026

Patricia “Pat” Stickfort, age 86 of The Willows of Marshalltown, passed away the evening of Sunday, April 5, 2026, under the care of Suncrest Hospice.

Born Patricia Lucille White, the only child born to John W. and Loverna (Taylor) White. She attended various school districts, graduating with the class of 1958 from Newton High School.

Patricia was united in marriage with Irvin...

Sara Kurth

Sara Kurth

Apr 5, 2026

Sara Kurth, age 81, of Marshalltown, passed away in the care of the Iowa River Hospice with her family at her side.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 1st (please note date) at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Thursday April 30th from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral...