Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa
Molly J. Butterfield
Apr 25, 2026
Molly Butterfield, age 89 of Johnston and formerly of Marshalltown, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Bishop Drumm Retirement Center.
Marlene June Kennedy was born on June 28, 1936 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to John Kennedy and Elfrieda (Preusse) Kennedy. She graduated high school in Grand Rapids before settling in the Marshalltown area for many years.
Molly loved antiques and...
Robert L. Boeyink
Apr 25, 2026
Robert Boeyink, age 88 of Marshalltown, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Robert Louis Boeyink was born the eldest child of Henry L. and Dororthy (Van der Brake) Boeyink on November 20, 1937 in Sioux Center, IA. He graduated from Sioux Center High School continued his education at Westmar College, where he earned a B.A. degree in Banking and Finance....
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
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....
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...

