Obituaries

Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa

Mildred Jean Schaper

Mildred Jean Schaper

Jul 30, 2025

Mildred Jean Schaper, 84, of Bondurant, and formerly Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at the Carlisle Center for Wellness and Rehab.

Funeral services for Mildred will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Please...

Leroy "Lee" Meppelink

Leroy "Lee" Meppelink

Jul 30, 2025

Leroy “Lee” Meppelink, age 84, of Toledo, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Unity Point Health- Allen Hospital in Waterloo.

Per Leroy and his family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. No formal services have been scheduled at this time. Mitchell Family Funeral Home of Marshalltown has been entrusted with the care of Leroy and his family. Memorials...

Dale W. Lench

Dale W. Lench

Jul 30, 2025

Dale Lench, age 75 of Gladbrook, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on the morning of July 30, 2025 at Accura of Marshalltown and under the care of St. Croix Hospice.

Per Dale’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a family led celebration of life will be held at a later date to be announced. For additional...

Clifford "Cliff" Stanley Collins

Clifford "Cliff" Stanley Collins

Jul 29, 2025

Clifford Stanley Collins, 77, of Marshalltown, and formerly of Garwin, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown.

A Celebration of Life for Cliff will be held by the family on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Garwin Community Center. For more information or to send a condolence, please...

Cyril E. Hoover

Cyril E. Hoover

Jul 29, 2025

Cyril Hoover, age 88, of State Center, Iowa, passed away on the morning of July 29, 2025 at State Center Specialty Care surrounded by his family.

Private services for Cyril will be held at Hillside Cemetery in State Center. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Cyril’s name may be directed to his family for a later designation. For additional information or...

Sue Schmidt

Sue Schmidt

Jul 28, 2025

Darlene “Sue” Schmidt, 74, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 28, 2025 at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

Sue was known for her cooking; working many years at Stone’s Restaurant.

Left to miss her are her six granddaughters, Alli Shearer, Lizzie Schmidt, Rayne Schmidt, Gabby Schmidt, Samantha Schmidt, and Billie Jo Schmidt; great-grandson, Tyler Hammond. She and her husband, David, had two...

Peggy Ann Street

Peggy Ann Street

Jul 27, 2025

Peggy (Fish) Street, age 82 of Gladbrook, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at Westbrook Acres.

Born Peggy Ann Fish on October 24, 1942 in Harlan, the daughter of Harry and Doris (Bergler) Fish. She attended Lincoln Elementary School and Gladbrook High School.

On November 25, 1960, Peggy was united in marriage with Darroll Street. The couple made their home in...

Christopher Taylor Edwards

Christopher Taylor Edwards

Jul 26, 2025

Christopher Taylor Edwards, 51, skilled product and UX Designer, of Chicago, passed away from natural causes after a lifelong battle with Neurofibromatosis Type 2.

Born in Coaldale, PA, Christopher graduated from Geneva Community High School before studying anthropology and architecture history at the University of Virginia. He completed his B.F.A. in Media Arts from California College of the Arts and earned...

Marsha Jean McCammant

Marsha Jean McCammant

Jul 26, 2025

Our beloved mother, Marsha McCammant, passed away on Saturday, July 26, after suffering a medical emergency while on vacation. This unexpected loss has left our hearts broken. Marsha was passionate about many things—most of all, her husband Ron, her grandchildren, her beloved dog Lilly, and a good shopping trip.

Marsha was born on January 22, 1959, in Belmond, Iowa, to Merlin...

Paul O. Wilsterman

Paul O. Wilsterman

Jul 26, 2025

Paul “Pood” Wilsterman, age 89, of Waukee and formerly of Melbourne, Iowa, passed away peacefully on the evening of July 26, 2025 at Arbor Springs in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Graveside services for Paul will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025 beginning at 3:00 P.M. at the Melbourne Memorial Gardens Cemetery. A visitation for family and friends will be held...

Beverly J. (Robertson) Lynch

Beverly J. (Robertson) Lynch

Jul 26, 2025

Beverly J. Lynch, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at UnityPoint Health- Marshalltown Hospital with her children by her side.

Per Beverly and her family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A graveside service has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 5 at 2:00 P.M. at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Marshalltown. Memorials may be directed to...

Richard "Rick" S. Luse

Richard "Rick" S. Luse

Jul 26, 2025

Richard “Rick” Luse went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, the evening of July 26, 2025 in Marshalltown, Iowa. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Rick was born to Carl E Luse, PhD and Marjorie (Ryals) Luse on February 14, 1947 in Centerville, Iowa. He was the middle child with two sisters, Sandy and Candy. Rick graduated...

Max Devolld

Max Devolld

Jul 26, 2025

Max Devolld, age 66 of the Iowa Veterans Home, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at the Iowa Veterans Home.

Max was born on July 22, 1959, the son of John and Viola (Schuemann) Devolld. He enlisted in the United States Navy, where he proudly served his country. Following his honorable discharge, Max worked at Farmland in Denison.

Max was preceded...

Steven McCombs

Steven McCombs

Jul 25, 2025

Steven McCombs, age 64 of Marshalltown and formerly of Springfield, Ohio, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.

Steven Edward McCombs was born on July 11, 1961, in Springfield, Ohio, the second eldest of six children born to Floyd Edward and Nancy Louise (Fisher) McCombs.

On May 13, 1989, Steve was united in marriage...

Beau "Moose" Ruse

Beau "Moose" Ruse

Jul 24, 2025

Obituary is pending and no formal services have been scheduled at this time. 

Janet K. Robbins

Janet K. Robbins

Jul 24, 2025

Janet K. Robbins, age 66, of Ferguson, Iowa passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at her home.

As per Janet and her family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. No formal services have been scheduled at this time. Memorials may be directed to the family for a later designation. Mitchell Family Funeral Home of Marshalltown has been entrusted with the...

Bill Geelhart

Bill Geelhart

Jul 24, 2025

William Geelhart, age 80, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at the Oakview Nursing Home.

William P. Geelhart was born on July 11, 1945 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Percy and Mary Ellen (Coats) Geelhart. Bill and his family moved every three years for his dad’s job on the railroad, but Milwaukee has been considered his home base over...

Laenda Sue Jackson

Laenda Sue Jackson

Jul 23, 2025

Laenda Sue Jackson danced and sang her way into heaven on Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025 because it just wasn’t in her to walk in quietly. All are welcome to come honor Laenda on August, 10th , 1-5 PM in Garwin at the Old Grocery Store, east of the Garwin Park. This is a casual, come and go gathering, to visit...

Dorothy Marie (Slifer) Hazen

Dorothy Marie (Slifer) Hazen

Jul 23, 2025

Dorothy Marie Hazen, 96, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Harmony of Marshalltown. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Dorothy and her family. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234.

Dorothy Slifer was born on August 2, 1928, in Marshalltown. She was the daughter of Harry and Marie Slifer....

Ronald Iole

Ronald Iole

Jul 22, 2025

Ronald Joseph Iole passed away in his home Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in Marshalltown, IA. Visitation will be Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 9:30 AM with a service at 10:30 AM at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown and a luncheon to follow.

Ron Iole was born in New Kensington, PA and grew up in the Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago. He...