Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa
William "Bill" Crane
May 11, 2026
William “Bill” Crane, also lovingly known as “Wild Bill,”77, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 11, 2026 at UnityPoint Iowa Methodist Medical Center with his wife at his side.
William Joseph Crane was born June 11, 1948 in Des Moines, Iowa. Bill was one of five children born to William “Doc” and Mary (McAndrews) Crane. He grew up in Adair, Iowa...
Hazel Elizabeth Klar
Mar 22, 2026
Hazel Elizabeth Klar, 76, of Marshalltown, passed away at her home on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
A Celebration of Life by the family will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 12:00-6:00 pm at Kiwanis Park located at 2206 South 3rd Avenue, Marshalltown, IA 50158. For more information, to send a condolence or make a memorial donation to a cause...
Dale Virgil Claussen
Jun 16, 2026
Dale Virgil Claussen, 76, of West Des Moines and formerly of Marshalltown and Sioux City, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at Arbor Springs- West Des Moines.
A Memorial service for Dale will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Memorials may be directed to the family. For more...
Richard Phillips
Jun 14, 2026
Richard Phillips, Jr., age 69, lifelong resident of Ferguson, passed away Sunday morning, June 14th, at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, June 19th, at the Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. There will be no visitation. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Richard and his family. Ph. 641-844-1234.
Born on August...
Wayne W. Waltermire
Jun 14, 2026
Wayne Waltermire, age 88 of Marshalltown, passed away at the Des Moines VA Medical Center on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
Wayne Wilbur Waltermire was born on June 4, 1938, at the family home in Marshalltown, the second of four children born to Ralph and Ruth (Wikle) Waltermire. He attended Marshalltown Public Schools until his family moved to southern California in his...
Samuel R. Scafferi Jr.
Jun 14, 2026
Samuel Ross Scafferi, Jr., age 86 of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at The Willows of Marshalltown.
Per Samuel and his family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded, and no formal services are scheduled at this time. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Marshalltown Parks and Recreation Department – Bike Path Fund, in memory of Sam...
Roger D. Beneke
Jun 13, 2026
Roger Dean Beneke, 79, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Roger was born on August 9, 1946, in Tacoma, Washington, to Carl and Lucille (Meppen) Beneke. He graduated from Palmer High School with the Class of 1964. He attended Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge, Iowa where he played on the football team for one...
Sammi Luse
Jun 12, 2026
Sammi Luse, age 73, of Marshalltown, Iowa, entered into the gates of heaven on the morning of June 12, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.
Sammi Jo Adams was born February 5, 1953 in Wisconsin. She was the youngest of two children born to Eugene “Bill” and Jessie “Gail” (Doudna) Adams. Sammi grew up in Buffalo, Iowa. She attended school in...
Clifford H. Giesking
Jun 11, 2026
Clifford Harris Giesking was born on August 11, 1941, at the Eldora, Iowa hospital. He was the son of Carl and Katie (Geiken) Giesking. Clifford attended Grundy Center High School, graduating with the class of 1959. On May 6, 1962, he married the love of his life, Carolyn Jo Pearson, in Denver, Colorado, at The Warren Methodist Church. Together they...
Marcee Wright
Jun 10, 2026
Marcee Wright, age 65 of Gladbrook, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, surrounded by her family at Westbrook Acres.
Born Marcee Dee Neff on April 18, 1961, in Chico, California, the daughter of Jim and Ella Mae (Tate) Neff. Marcee worked at Westbrook Acres in Gladbrook for the last 15 years and considered her coworkers her second family.
Marcee was dedicated...
John D Goodman
Jun 9, 2026
John Goodman, age 92, a life time farmer in Grundy and Hardin Counties, died June 9, 2026 in Grundy Center, Iowa.
John was born in 1934 to John Monroe Goodman and Flora (Wolken) Goodman in Dillon, Iowa. He moved with his family to Whitten, Iowa as a young child. He completed all his school years in Whitten, graduating in 1951.
He married...
Stephen L. Schossow
Jun 8, 2026
Stephen Leo Schossow, age 57, of Marshalltown, died June 8, 2026, in Des Moines. He was born August 23, 1969, to Stephen David Schossow and Valerie Jean (Bachman) Schossow. He will be laid to rest at Cedar Cemetery in Fonda, Iowa. A private graveside service will be held for the family. Mitchell Family Funeral Home of Marshalltown has been entrusted...
Ann Marie Gauthier
Jun 7, 2026
Ann Marie Gauthier, age 70 of Marshalltown, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at her home.
Born Ann Marie Gauthier on November 4, 1955, in Norwich, Connecticut, the daughter of Alfred and Loretta (Bernier) Gauthier. She worked several places over the years including, McDonald’s, casinos, and most recently in Marshalltown, Goodwill.
Ann enjoyed attending flea markets, where she sold custom t-shirts,...
Joann Princehouse
Jun 7, 2026
Joann (Fransen) Princehouse, age 83 of Toledo, IA, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Westbrook Acres in Gladbrook, IA.
Born Joann Elaine Fransen on March 2, 1943, in Slayton, MN, the eldest child of William and Marie (Vander Lugt) Fransen. She graduated from Chandler High School in Chandler, MN. Joann worked most of her life in the service industries,...
Carol "Chris" Ann Perry
Jun 7, 2026
Carol “Chris” Perry, age 81, of Tama, Iowa, passed from this earthly life on the morning of June 7, 2026, at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown, Iowa.
Carol Ann Chrisman was born February 17, 1945, at home in Union, Iowa. She was one of two daughters born to Martin and Inga (Sorensen) Chrisman. Carol spent her early years in...
Barbara McMeekin
Jun 4, 2026
Barbara “Barb” McMeekin, age 86, of Laurel, Iowa, passed away peacefully on the evening of June 4, 2026 at St. Francis Manor in Grinnell, Iowa.
Barbara Elaine Brown was born December 11, 1939 in Marshalltown, Iowa. She was the daughter of Joe and Wilma (Greenhow) Brown. In her early years, Barb grew up in Marshalltown until moving to rural Laurel. She...
John Anthony Pieters
Jun 4, 2026
John Anthony Pieters, 57, of Laurel, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at UnityPoint Health- Marshalltown Hospital.
A Celebration of Life will be held by the family on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, starting at 4:00 p.m. at The Pump in Tama. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is...
Everett Allan Siddell Jr
Jun 3, 2026
Everett Allan Siddell Jr., 55, of Gladbrook, Iowa, passed away on June 3, 2026.
Memorial services held by the family will be on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of Christ in Marshalltown. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 a.m. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or...
Larry Glandon
Jun 1, 2026
Larry Gene Glandon
Larry Glandon, age 90, of Iowa City and formerly of State Center, Iowa, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly.
Larry lived a life defined by hard work, adventure, laughter, and devotion to those around him. Born on August 21, 1935, in Sigourney, Iowa, to Donald and Jenny (Plank) Glandon, he...
Gary Paul
Jun 1, 2026
Gary W. Paul, age 83, of Gilman, passed away with his wife at his side on Monday night, June 1st at the Mayflower Home in Grinnell.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 6th, at the Laurel Community Church. He will be laid to rest in the Graceland Cemetery at Laurel. Visitation will be held at the church...
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