Obituaries

Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa

Dale Morrison Fouch Jr.

Dale Morrison Fouch Jr.

Feb 10, 2026

Dale Morrison Fouch, Jr. age 85, of Eldora and formerly of Marshalltown, passed away on Tuesday, 10th, at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center while in their care, his family and hospice.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, February 14th, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to...

Jack C. Walker

Jack C. Walker

Feb 9, 2026

Jack C. Walker passed away on February 9, 2026. 

Full obituary and services are pending family approval. 

Robert Kern

Robert Kern

Feb 9, 2026

Robert "Bob" Kern passed away on February 9, 2026. Full obituary is pending family approval. 

Ismelda Sanchez de Yepez

Ismelda Sanchez de Yepez

Feb 9, 2026

Obituary is pending/ Obituario esta pendiente 

Jack Weese

Jack Weese

Feb 9, 2026

Herman Jackie Weese, 81, of LeGrand, passed away peacefully at home under the care of Suncrest Hospice and surrounded by his loving family on February 9, 2026.

Jack was born February 10, 1944 in Darlington, Missouri. After his parents passing, he moved to Marshalltown and lived with his sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Bill Buzzard. He was active in horse riding...

Larry H. Wegner

Larry H. Wegner

Feb 9, 2026

Larry Harold Wegner, age 85, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 9, 2026.

Memorial services for Larry will take place on Saturday, February 14 at 10:30 AM at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A visitation will be held one our prior beginning at 9:30 AM. Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation. For questions or...

JoAnn Baggett McComic

JoAnn Baggett McComic

Feb 6, 2026

JoAnn gained her angel wings on February 6,2026. She was under the care of Eldora Specialty Care and hospice of Care Initiatives. Due to her wishes and those of the family cremation rites have been requested with no formal service at this time.

JoAnn was born in Henderson, Texas, on October 22, 1935, to parents Myrtle Lucille and Tom Baggett. JoAnn,...

Bruce Thompson McEltree

Bruce Thompson McEltree

Feb 3, 2026

Bruce Thompson McEltree passed away peacefully at home under the care of Iowa River Hospice.

Memorial services for Bruce will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at 1st Presbyterian Church in Toledo. Visitation for Bruce will be held on Friday, February 6, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. also at the church. Memorials may be directed to...

Luther R. Carlson

Luther R. Carlson

Feb 3, 2026

Luther Raymond Carlson, age 87, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away early in the morning of Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Accura Healthcare of Marshalltown. Per the wishes of Luther and his family, no formal services will take place. Condolences may be directed to the Mitchell Family Funeral Home at www.mitchellfh.com or by calling 641-844-1234.

Luther was born August 7, 1938 in...

Larry Collum

Larry Collum

Jan 31, 2026

Lawrence “Larry” Collum, age 78, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on the evening of January 31, 2026 at home under the care of Iowa River Hospice.

Private graveside services for Larry will be held at Hazelwood Cemetery in Grinnell, Iowa. A family-led celebration of life will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026 at the Elk...

Judy Jurgensen

Judy Jurgensen

Jan 28, 2026

Judith (Judy) Jurgensen was born on March 22, 1943, in Perry, Iowa, the only child of Robert and Mary Gift. Growing up on the farm outside of Yale, Iowa, instilled in Judy a deep and lasting love for animals, the outdoors, and for the land. Following in her mother's footsteps, Judy developed a passion for dance. As a young woman,...

Larry Stuckmyer

Larry Stuckmyer

Jan 27, 2026

Larry Stuckmyer, 83, of Henderson, formerly of Iowa, found peace in heaven on January 27, 2026.. He and his twin brother were born February 6, 1942 in Story County, Iowa to David and Edith (Weuve) Stuckmyer. Larry grew up in Minerva, Iowa and first worked for his cousin Roy laying brick and building houses. After Roy’s death, he became a...

James Ramsey

James Ramsey

Jan 27, 2026

James “Jim” Ramsey, age 82 of Marshalltown and formerly of Eldora, Iowa, passed away on the afternoon of January 27, 2026 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown with his family at his side.

Funeral services for Jim will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 beginning at 2:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. A visitation...

Tracy L. Birchmier

Tracy L. Birchmier

Jan 27, 2026

Tracy (Hickle) Birchmier, age 60 of Maxwell, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.

Born Tracy Lee Hickle on September 24, 1965 at Story County Medical Center in Nevada, the daughter of Vernon and Amber (Smith) Hickle. She graduated from Collins - Maxwell High School in 1984.

On October 28, 1989, Tracy was...

Marjorie L Cobb

Marjorie L Cobb

Jan 27, 2026

Marjorie L. Cobb (Wogan), 93, resident of Oakview Nursing Home in Conrad, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at UnityPoint Health-Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

Per the wishes of Marjorie and her family, cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will take place on Saturday, January 31 at 11:00 AM at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown with Pastor...

David P. Beenken - Draper

David P. Beenken - Draper

Jan 25, 2026

David P. Beenken- Draper, age 72, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away in the comfort of his own home on Sunday, January 25, 2026.

Per David and his family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A family led memorial service has been scheduled for Saturday February 7th, 2026, starting at 11:00A.M. at Journey Church in Marshalltown, Iowa. Family and friends are also...

Wilma "Willie" Irene Williams

Wilma "Willie" Irene Williams

Jan 25, 2026

Wilma (Willie) Irene Williams, 81, of Marshalltown, IA, passed away on Sunday, January 25th, in her home with her daughters.

Please join the family on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Rumours Sports Bar at 11:30 a.m. to celebrate the life of Willie. For more information or to send condolences, please visit: www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring...

Jessie Kaisand

Jessie Kaisand

Jan 25, 2026

Jessie Kaisand, age 80, of Union, Iowa, passed away peacefully at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown on January, 25, 2026 with her son at her side.

Funeral services for Jessie will take place on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 beginning at 11:00 A.M. at the Union Community Church. A visitation for family and friends will be held one hour prior...

Donald L Plahn

Donald L Plahn

Jan 23, 2026

Donald Plahn, age 92, of Marshalltown, passed away on Friday morning, January 23rd, at the Iowa River Hospice Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 30th, at the Redeemer Lutheran Church with Pastor Alex Post officiating. Visitation will be one-hour prior to the services. Don will be laid to rest in the Rose Hill Memorial Gardens with...

Gary A. Spear

Gary A. Spear

Jan 22, 2026

Gary Allan Spear, 84 of Marshalltown, Iowa, formerly of LeGrand, died peacefully on January 22, 2026, in the company of his three loving children.

Gary’s wishes were to be cremated and buried with his loving wife of 60 years, Patricia. His family is being cared for by Mitchell Family Funeral Home, with no planned funeral services. In lieu of flowers, memorials...