Obituaries

Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa

Nancy J Baldwin- Diveley

Nancy J Baldwin- Diveley

Dec 29, 2025

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

Carole (Cox) Sprague

Carole (Cox) Sprague

Dec 28, 2025

Obituary is pending 

Sherrill Rae Anderson

Sherrill Rae Anderson

Dec 27, 2025

Sherrill R. Anderson, age 88, of Eldora, Iowa and Mesa, Arizona, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2025. Services are pending with the Mitchell Family Funeral Home and will be updated one scheduled. Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234.

Born Sherrill Rae Fisk on February 27, 1937 in New Sharon,...

Barbara Nodland

Barbara Nodland

Dec 27, 2025

Obituary and service times pending family approval.

Dianna Jean Nichols

Dianna Jean Nichols

Dec 27, 2025

Dianna Jean (Buchwald) Nichols, born May 3, 1941 to parents Walter (Pete) and Katherine Buchwald passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 under the loving care of the Iowa River Hospice in Marshalltown.

Funeral services for Dianna will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will take place, one...

Robert "Craig" Holsapple

Robert "Craig" Holsapple

Dec 27, 2025

Robert “Craig” Holsapple age 68 of Marshalltown, peacefully went to be with the Lord on December 27th, 2025, surrounded by family. Craig was born January 20, 1957, in Keosauqua, Iowa, to Barbara and Bob Holsapple. He lived an authentic, beautiful life rooted in service, family, generosity, and connection. He balanced an unwavering work ethic with a deep appreciation for fun...

Dawn Marie Powell

Dawn Marie Powell

Dec 24, 2025

Dawn Marie Powell, age 61 of Marshalltown, passed away on December 24, 2025 at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames.

Dawn Marie Powell was born on January 29, 1964 at the University of Iowa Hospital, the daughter of David and Jeraldine (Hunt) Powell. She graduated from Burnside High School, now known as Southeast Valley High School. Dawn worked for the...

Fred Ray Fehrmann

Fred Ray Fehrmann

Dec 24, 2025

Fred Ray Fehrmann, 83, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 under the care of Westbrook Acres and Iowa River Hospice in Gladbrook. He was a gentle and caring person who always accepted everyone with love.

Memorial services for Fred will be held on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral...

Richard "Rick" Ahn

Richard "Rick" Ahn

Dec 23, 2025

Richard “Rick” Ahn, 74, of Marshalltown, Iowa, entered Heaven and saw Jesus, his Lord and Saviour, on December 23, 2025. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Rick was born to Richard Ahn and Libbie Jo Ann (Gray) Ahn on July 22, 1951 in Albia, Iowa. Rick graduated from Albia High School in 1969, attended Indian Hills Community College, and graduated...

Sandee Kay McKee

Sandee Kay McKee

Dec 23, 2025

Sandra (Heth) McKee, age 76 of Toledo, “took the reins with Jesus” on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at the Iowa River Hospice House in Marshalltown.

Born Sandra Kay Heth on July 9, 1949 in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Harold and Virginia (Rainville) Heth. She graduated from Washington High School and later from the University of Northern Iowa.

Sandee had a passion...

Wilbur L. Frericks

Wilbur L. Frericks

Dec 23, 2025

Wilbur Frericks, age 86 of Laurel, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. Prior to Wilbur’s hospital admission he lived life to the fullest.

Wilbur Lawrence Frericks was born on June 8, 1939, in Greene, the eldest child of Grace Frericks. He graduated from Greene High School in 1957. Immediately following high school,...

Charlene Lucille Barth

Charlene Lucille Barth

Dec 23, 2025

Charlene Lucille Barth, 88, of Marshalltown, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.

Funeral services for Charlene will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Marshalltown. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 9:30 a.m. until service time. Memorials may be...

Linda Sue Norris

Linda Sue Norris

Dec 22, 2025

Linda Norris, age 85 of Des Moines and formerly of Marshalltown, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 22, 2025.

Born Linda Sue Harrison on November 24, 1940 in Marshalltown, the 4th of 5 children born to Elizabeth (Owen) Harrison. She graduated from Marshalltown High School.

In 1958, Linda was united in marriage with Barry Gene Norris. The couple moved from Marshalltown to...

David M. Trinkle

David M. Trinkle

Dec 22, 2025

Obituary is pending.

Judy Hill

Judy Hill

Dec 22, 2025

Judy Hill, age 83, of Marshalltown, passed away on Monday, December 22nd at the Iowa River Hospice Home, a place she volunteered for many hours over the years, and with her son Jeff at her side.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Grace Church with Pastor Bob Kosbau officiating. Visitation will be held...

Sonja Marie Olson

Sonja Marie Olson

Dec 21, 2025

Sonja Marie Elliott Olson (83) died suddenly and unexpectedly on December 21st, 2025, at Illahee Hills Retirement Community in Urbandale, Ia. She was going to be a great grandma in 12 weeks. She was so looking forward to being a doting great grammy.

Sonja was born on January 9th, 1942, (a month and 2 days after Pearl Harbor she would tell...

Audrey Rober

Audrey Rober

Dec 21, 2025

Audrey Rober, age 86 of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away in the afternoon on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Unity Point Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines.

Services for Audrey will be held on Monday, December 29, 2025 beginning at 2:00 P.M. at Elim Lutheran Church. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Sunday, December 28, 2025 from 5:00...

Frank "Buck" Ferneau

Frank "Buck" Ferneau

Dec 21, 2025

Buck was born on November 17, 1968 in Montour, Iowa. On June 21, 2014, he married Jackie Lasley and they both called Toledo, Iowa their home. Buck worked as a 3rd shift group leader for Lennox International for about 14 years until his retirement. He was also a faithful member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. In his free time...

Karla (Aird) Breed

Karla (Aird) Breed

Dec 21, 2025

Karla Breed, age 88, formerly of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Mayflower Community in Grinnell, Iowa.

A funeral service will be held Monday, Dec. 29, 2025 starting at 10:30 A.M. at the First Methodist Church in Marshalltown. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation one hour prior to the service, also at the church....

Alice Marie Cruzan

Alice Marie Cruzan

Dec 20, 2025

Alice M. Cruzan, 85, of Marshalltown, IA, formerly of Albion, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.

Per the wishes of Alice and her family, cremation rites have been accorded under the care of the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A family-led graveside service will take place at a later date. For questions or condolences,...