Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa
Hazel Kerr
Dec 19, 2025
Hazel Kerr, age 95, of Ferguson, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, December 19, 2025 at Bickford Cottage in Marshalltown, under the care of Iowa River Hospice.
Hazel Arlene Goecke was born February 20, 1930 on the family farm in Lamoille, Iowa. She was the oldest of three children born to Leo “Emmett” and Ethel (Dunlap) Goecke....
Joan Lorraine Boston
Nov 5, 2026
Edward “Ed” Francis Boston, 81, passed away on February 7, 2024, at the Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs. Joan Lorraine Boston, his wife, 90, passed away on January 15, 2026, at the Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center in Salida, Colorado.
Ed Boston was born August 8, 1942, in Jericho Springs, Missouri, to Frances and Beatrice (Wolf) Boston. He met...
Vernon Zmolek
May 19, 2026
Vernon Zmolek, 77, lifelong resident of Garwin, Iowa, passed away May 19, 2026 at Bickford Assisted Living in Marshalltown, Iowa with his loving family at his side.
Private services for Vernon will be held. He will be laid to rest at the Garwin Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family for a later designation. For...
Sandra L. Packer
May 17, 2026
Sandra L. Packer, age 90 of Marshalltown, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown.
Born Sandra Lea Gantz on May 3, 1936 in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of James and Emily Gantz. Sandy’s parents later divorced, and she was adopted by her stepfather, Ray Franks in 1941, at the age of 5. Sandy graduated from high...
Clara Hinders
May 16, 2026
Clara Hinders, age 98, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the afternoon of May 16, 2026 at State Center Specialty Care.
Funeral services for Clara will take place on Friday, May 22, 2026 beginning at 10:30 A.M. at the First Methodist Church in Marshalltown. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026 from 5:00 until...
Thelma H. Menzel
May 15, 2026
Thelma H. Menzel, age 98, of Marshalltown, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026 at the Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston, IA.
Per Thelma and her family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 from 11:00 A.M until 1:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home of...
Michael Scott Whetstine
May 13, 2026
Michael “Mike” Whetstine, age 68 of Marshalltown, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
Michael Scott Whetstine was born on February 6, 1958, in Marshalltown, the son of Richard “Dick” and Dolores (Dunham) Whetstine. He graduated from Marshalltown High School and Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge.
Mike was kind to everyone he met, never meeting a...
Bounthip Baccam
May 13, 2026
Bounthip Baccam, 79, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in the comfort of her home in Marshalltown, Iowa.
Funeral services for Bounthip have been scheduled for Monday, May 18, 2026 starting at 2:30 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home of Marshalltown. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m., also at the funeral...
Myrtis Varine Kuhlman
May 12, 2026
Myrtis Varine Kuhlman, 92, of State Center, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Glenwood Place in Marshalltown.
Funeral services for Myrtis will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in State Center. Visitation will be on Friday, May 15, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in...
William "Bill" Crane
May 11, 2026
William “Bill” Crane, also lovingly known as “Wild Bill,”77, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 11, 2026 at UnityPoint Iowa Methodist Medical Center with his wife at his side.
William Joseph Crane was born June 11, 1948 in Des Moines, Iowa. Bill was one of five children born to William “Doc” and Mary (McAndrews) Crane. He grew up in Adair, Iowa...
Bea Runner
May 10, 2026
Beatrice “Bea” Runner of Gilman, Iowa, passed away on the afternoon of May 10, 2026 at Unity Point Health-Marshalltown while surrounded by her family.
Funeral Services for Bea will be held on Sunday, May 17, 2026 beginning at 1:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from...
Suzanne "Susie" Ellis
May 6, 2026
Suzanne E. Ellis, 86, of State Center, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at UPH-Marshalltown Hospital.
Suzanne Eileen (Hilleman) Ellis was born on December 26, 1939, in State Center, Iowa, to Arnold “Arnie” and Wilma Jean (Fettkether) Hilleman. Susie attended State Center High School and graduated with the Class of 1958. After graduation, she worked in the purchasing department...
Tami Uptain
May 6, 2026
Tamara (Plum) Uptain, age 66 of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown.
Born Tamara Ann Plum on November 12, 1959, in Marshalltown, the youngest child born to William and Neva (Corrick) Plum. Tami’s family moved to Alamogordo, NM in 1971, where she later graduated high school.
On June 1, 1979, Tami was united...
Denise I. Emmert
May 5, 2026
Denise (Vos) Emmert, age 72 of Marshalltown, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2027, at Unity-Point Health – Allen Hospital.
Born Denise Ilene Vos on November 1, 1953 in Oskaloosa, the daughter of Paul and Ruth (Briggs) Vos. Denise graduated from Lynnville Sully High School in the Class of 1972.
On September 2, 1978, Denise was united in marriage with Larry Louis...
Jack Sharer
May 5, 2026
Jack E. Sharer, age 89 of Toledo, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at Birkwood Village in Toledo, Iowa under the care of Iowa River Hospice.
Memorial services for Jack will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 beginning at 10:30 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. A visitation for family and friends will be...
Gary A. Sleege
May 3, 2026
Gary Alfred Sleege, age 86, originally of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026 in the loving care of his family and Mercy Hospice Care in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Gary was born on January 12, 1940 in Marshalltown, Iowa, the son of Russell and Lela (Swanson) Sleege. He was the oldest of 3 children and lived a humble life.
At...
Douglas "Doug" Winders
May 3, 2026
Douglas “Doug” Winders, age 78, and life-long resident of Garwin, Iowa, passed away on the morning of May 3, 2026 at Unity Point St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids.
Per Doug’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a private graveside service will take place. He will be laid to rest at the Garwin Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials...
Janell Mary Terrall
May 2, 2026
Janell Terrall (nee Beurskens) died at home at Freedom Square in Seminole Florida on May 2, 2026 at the age of 88.
Janell is survived by her daughter Sarah and son-in-law Gary of Tampa Florida and her brother Robert (Bob) Beurskens of Marshalltown Iowa. She is preceded in death by her husband Thomas (Tom) her parents, Peter (Pete) and Marie Beurskens...
Linda Shatto
May 2, 2026
Linda Shatto, age 75, formerly of Marshalltown and most recently of Dubuque, passed away early Saturday morning, May 2nd, at the Dubuque Specialty Care.
No formal services will be held at this time and we encourage all who knew her to celebrate her being able to rejoin her parents and husband in a healthy new body. Mitchell Family Funeral Home in...
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