John "Jack" Raymond Arnett
Dec 11, 2025
John "Jack" Raymond Arnett, born on February 1, 1938, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown, Iowa, with family by his side.
Memorial services for Jack will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will take place...
Deborah "Deb" Kay Boucher
Dec 11, 2025
Deborah Boucher, 56, of Marshalltown, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at UnityPoint Health- Iowa Lutheran Hospital.
Funeral services for Deb will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will be on Wednesday, December 17 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. also at the funeral home. Memorials may...
Gaylen Rodger Burke
Dec 11, 2025
Gaylen Rodger Burke, 85, of Liscomb, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at the Iowa River Hospice House in Marshalltown.
Memorial services for Gaylen will be held on Friday, December 19, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Liscomb Church of Christ. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service, starting at 10:00 a.m. Memorials may be directed to the...
Marcus William Dittmer
Dec 11, 2025
Marcus W. Dittmer, age 102, of Marshalltown, Iowa, formerly of Newton, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025 at Glenwood Place in Marshalltown.
Per the wishes of Marcus and his family, cremation rites have been accorded. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, December 31 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Francis of Assisi Parish: St. Henry Catholic Church, where he...
Ronald Wacome
Dec 10, 2025
Ronald “Ron” Wacome, 78, of Liscomb, Iowa passed away peacefully at his home on December 10, 2025—just where he wished to be. Born on June 4, 1947, in Des Moines, Iowa. Ron leaves behind a legacy of hard work, service, and deep devotion to his family.
On January 28, 1971, Ron was united in marriage to Karen Schumann—beginning a partnership that...
James W. "Bill" DeSmidt
Dec 8, 2025
James “Bill” William DeSmidt, 68, formerly of Fort Dodge, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025 at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown.
Cremation rites have been accorded and currently services are not scheduled. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Bill and his family.
James DeSmidt was...
William E. Curler Sr.
Dec 8, 2025
William “Bill” Curler Sr., age 79, of Gladbrook, IA, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025 in the comfort of his home.
Per the wishes of Bill and his family, cremation rites have been accorded. Memorial services for Bill will take place on Friday, December 12 at 1:00 P.M. at United Presbyterian Church in Traer, where he was a faithful member and...
Roland Ervol Fink
Dec 7, 2025
Roland Ervol Fink, 83, of Lincoln, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at UnityPoint-Allen Hospital in Waterloo.
Cremation rites have been accorded and services are currently not scheduled. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Roland and his family.
Roland Fink was born on February 2, 1942...
Paul Edward Tomlinson
Dec 6, 2025
Paul Edward Tomlinson, 78, of Marshalltown, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at his home.
Cremation rites have been accorded and services are currently not scheduled. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Paul and his family.
Paul Tomlinson was born on April 21, 1947 in Toledo,...
Joe Overstake
Dec 5, 2025
Joe Overstake, born on August 27, 1940, in Marshalltown, Iowa, and passed away on December 5, 2025, in the care of Glenwood Place..
Joe began his professional journey working at the LeGrand Shell Station for Furman Parks, eventually leasing and operating the business himself. His career took a significant turn in 1964 when he joined the CNW Railroad, transitioning through their...
Shawn Keith Kelley
Dec 5, 2025
Shawn Kelley, age 72, passed away December 5, 2025 at the Iowa River Hospice here in Marshalltown.
Per his wishes, there will be no visitation or services. His wish to be cremated has been entrusted to the care of Mitchell Family Funeral Home.
Shawn was the son of Keith and Virginia (Gile) Kelley. He was born on September 12, 1953 on his...
John L. "Duke" Tompkins Jr.
Dec 4, 2025
John Lee Tompkins Jr., known affectionately as "Duke," passed away peacefully, on Thursday, December 4, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and strength. He was a devoted father to John “Travis” Tompkins III., Natasha Gaydos, and Lachelle Tompkins, and a proud grandfather to Jayden, Jazzlynn, Jonavyn, Dalyn, Nylah, Braxton, Marius, Ezequiel, and Kane.
Per Duke and his family’s wishes,...
Ronda Ruth Warren
Dec 3, 2025
Ronda Ruth Warren, 78, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at Westbrook Acres in Gladbrook.
Memorial services for Ronda will be held at a later date. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Ronda and her family.
Ronda Canny was born on January 19, 1947...
Kerri Erin Ketcham
Dec 2, 2025
Kerri Erin Ketcham, 47, of Albion, Iowa passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at UnityPoint Health in Marshalltown, Iowa.
Funeral services for Kerri will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will be prior to the service from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. For more information or...
Lola (Mrs. Keith) Schoppe
Nov 30, 2025
Lola Faye Schoppe, age 93, of State Center, Iowa, passed peacefully Sunday morning, November 30, 2025 at Rolling Green Village in Nevada, where she had been a resident for 3 and a half years.
Services for Lola will take place on Saturday, December 13 at 2:00 P.M. at Trinity Lutheran Church in State Center with a visitation beginning one hour prior...
Elidia Acevedo
Nov 30, 2025
(English) Elidia Acevedo de Gomez, age 73, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2025, in the comfort of her home under the care of Unity Point Hospice.
Mass of Christian Burial for Elidia will take place on Friday, December 5, 2025, starting at 9:00 A.M. at St. Francis of Assisi Parish: St. Henry Catholic Church. She will...
Dwight Richmond Surber
Nov 30, 2025
Dwight Richmond Surber, 81, of Gladbrook, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at his home.
Memorial services for Dwight will be held on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Gladbrook Methodist Church. Visitation will be on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. also at Gladbrook Methodist Church. For more information or to send a...
Frank G. Smoldt
Nov 30, 2025
Frank G. Smoldt, age 84, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the morning of November 30, 2025 at Accura of Toledo.
At this time, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234.
Those left to remember and cherish his...
Carl Joseph Alt
Nov 28, 2025
Carl J. Alt was born August 26, 1949 in Dubuque, Iowa to Ludwig and Evelyn Alt. He honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Carl passed away Friday, November 28, 2025 at the age of 76 at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown.
Committal services with military honors for Carl will take place on...
Todd M. Johnson
Nov 28, 2025
Todd M. Johnson, age 51, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown surrounded by his loving family.
Per Todd and his family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 3:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family...