Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa
Richard Wheeler
Oct 20, 2025
Richard “Ricky” Wheeler, age 79 of Grinnell and formerly of Brooklyn and Marshalltown, passed away in the comfort of his home on Monday, October 20, 2025 in Grinnell, Iowa.
A graveside service for Ricky will be held on Friday, October 24 beginning at 3:00 P.M. at the Rose Hill Memorial Garden Cemetery in Marshalltown, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, memorials in...
Robert D Anderson
Oct 18, 2025
Robert “Bob” D. Anderson was born September 2, 1933, the son of Charles B. Anderson and Lorine Anderson at home in rural Beaman. He joined older sisters Phyllis and Lorna. In his youth, Bob lived in Beaman, Garwin and Green Mountain. He returned to Beaman and graduated high school in 1952. After high school, Bob was drafted and served in...
Terrance Ruddick
Oct 17, 2025
Terry was born on March 23, 1938, in Marshalltown, Iowa, to Maurice Wilbur Ruddick and Elva Jane Cockerham Ruddick. He was one of five siblings and shared strong lifelong bonds with Maurice Elvin Ruddick (Shirley), Beverly Jane Ruddick Hawkins (Frank – deceased), Bonita Sue Ruddick DelleDonne (Thomas), and Douglas Ray Ruddick (Brenda).
A proud veteran, Terry served with honor in both...
Ruth Ellen McCoy
Oct 17, 2025
Ruth Ellen (Wilcox) McCoy, a friend to anyone she could strike up a conversation with, peacefully went home to be with Jesus in the early hours on October 17th, 2025 at the age of 89. She was born at the family home in Conesville, Ohio, on December 5th, 1935.
Ruth was a proud mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and would brag about...
Brad Lane
Oct 17, 2025
Bradley “Brad” Lane, age 56, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away surrounded by his family on the morning of October 17, 2025 at the Iowa River Hospice Home.
Friends and family are invited to an open house celebration of life for Brad on Nov. 1st at the Old Timer Tavern in Marshalltown from 1-5 pm. You are encouraged to wear Iowa State...
Connie M Campbell
Oct 15, 2025
Connie M. (Smith) Campbell, age 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown, IA. Born Sept 7, 1945 in Moline, IL., she was adopted and raised by Milo and Jennie Smith. She was a graduate of South Tama High School. She married Donald Campbell on Dec 31, 1965. In 1967 she...
Jerry D. Witte
Oct 14, 2025
Jerry Dean Witte, age 83 of State Center, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Southridge Specialty Care in Marshalltown.
Jerry was born May 19, 1942, the son of Everett and Doris (Edler) Witte in Marshall County, Iowa. He attended Clemons Elementary and State Center High School.
Jerry was always working with his hands since he was a kid. He did...
Jeanette R. (Boege) Cooper
Oct 13, 2025
Jeanette Rae (Boege) Cooper, age 73 left this world on Monday, October 13, 2025 at Iowa River Hospice House in Marshalltown.
Born Jeanette Rae Boege, daughter of Vernon and Marlys (Harmsen) Boege on August, 8, 1952 in Leesville, Louisiana. Her father Vernon was in the service at that time, and she was raised on the family farm in Garwin/ Gladbrook rural...
Cyndi Lynch
Oct 12, 2025
Cynthia (Meech) Lynch, age 68 of Grinnell and formerly of Marshalltown, passed suddenly on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at UnityPoint Health – Iowa Methodist Hospital Medical Center.
Cynthia Lee Meech was born on December 23, 1956 in Marshalltown, the daughter of Elaine Freeman. She was adopted by her loving parents, Donald and Helen (Lee) Meech. Cyndi graduated in the Class of...
Maria Guadalupe Herrera Garcia
Oct 10, 2025
(Español) Maria Herrera García, de 71 años, de Tama, Iowa, falleció el viernes 10 de octubre de 2025 en la Casa de Hospicio del Río Iowa, rodeada de su querida familia.
Se invita a familiares y amigos a asistir a una visitacion el martes 21 de octubre de 2025 de 7:30 a 9:00 P.M. en la Casa Funeraria de la Familia...
Lana Knickerbocker
Oct 10, 2025
Lana Knickerbocker, age 61, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully on the morning of October 10, 2025, in the home of her loving parents and surrounded by her family.
A visitation for Lana’s family and friends will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. A memorial service will follow at...
Karen Wacome
Oct 10, 2025
Karen Kay Wacome, 75, of Liscomb, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, October 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and under the tender care of Wesley Life Hospice.
A celebration of Karen’s life will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Family and friends are invited to...
Kim Edward Sowards
Oct 8, 2025
Kim Edward Sowards, 71, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at UnityPoint Health-Marshalltown.
Graveside services for Kim will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at the Timber Creek Cemetery in Marshalltown. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Memorials may be directed to the Animal Rescue League...
Helen Wendel
Oct 8, 2025
Helen Wendel, age 96, of State Center and formerly of rural Rhodes, passed away Wednesday late afternoon in the care of the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 13th, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in State Center with Pastor Melissa Waterman officiating. She will be laid to rest in the...
Shirley R. Gould
Oct 7, 2025
Shirley R. Gould, age 98, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the Iowa River Hospice Home. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.
Per the wishes of Shirley and her family, cremation rites will be accorded. A graveside service has been scheduled for Friday, November 7, 2025 (please note date) at 11:00 A.M. at...
Colleen Welch
Oct 6, 2025
Colleen Welch, age 99, of Marshalltown, Iowa and formerly of St. Anthony, Iowa, passed away on the evening of October 6, 2025 at Bickford Cottage in Marshalltown under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
Services for Colleen will be held on Monday, October 13, 2025 . Visitation for family and friends will be held at 1:00 PM followed by a celebration...
Joe Levis
Oct 6, 2025
Bernard Joseph Levis, age 65, known to all as “Joe”, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Monday, October 6th, 2025, with his wife of nearly 48 years at his side and his dogs Cash and Bentley.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 12th, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. For condolences, please visit...
Jarred Wayne Smith
Oct 5, 2025
Jarred Smith, age 55, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed from this earthly life on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
Born on April 15, 1970, the son of Leroy and Caryle Jean (Peak) Smith. He attended Pleasant Hill School in Marshalltown until his last two years of education, then graduating from Marshalltown High School. After high school he started working at Pizza Hut, then...
Rigoberto Garcia Garcia
Oct 4, 2025
(Español) Rigoberto García García, de 37 años, de Tama, Iowa, falleció el sábado 4 de octubre de 2025.
Se ha programado una misa de cuerpo presente para el viernes 10 de octubre de 2025 a las 7:00 P.M. en la parroquia San Francisco de Asís: Iglesia Católica de Santa María en Marshalltown. Se invita a familiares y amigos a asistir a...
Edwin E. Polzin
Oct 4, 2025
Ed Polzin of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on October 4, 2025. Ed donated his body to the Des Moines University, so there will be no memorial services at this time.
Ed was born October 22, 1938, in Alden, Iowa, to Ernst and Ester Polzin. Ed graduated from Alden High school and worked on the family farm until 1960. On April 9,...
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