Obituaries

Apr 15, 2025

Ricky Murra, age 63, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on April 15, 2025.

Ricky Earl Murra was born on June 10,1961 to Richard and Ruth (Shaner) Murra in Iowa Falls. He joined the army as soon as he was old enough. Joining in 1980 where he received his...

Apr 15, 2025

Florence Marie (Waters) Denbow, age 87 of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at her son’s home in Toledo, IA.

Born Florence Marie Waters on November 12, 1937 to Chester and Lura (Crosby) Waters in Chicago, IL. She graduated in the Class of 1955 at Roosevelt High School in Cedar...

Apr 15, 2025

Joan Wengert, 95, of Des Moines, IA, formerly of State Center, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Southern Hills Specialty Care in Osceola, IA.

Born Elinor Joan McDonald on January 21, 1930 in Artesian, South Dakota, she was the only child of Archibald “Archie” and Hazel (Mack) McDonald. At the age of 3, her...

Apr 15, 2025

Paul E. Wood III., age 42, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in the

comfort of his home.

Per Paul and his family, cremation rites will be accorded. A memorial service has been scheduled

for Saturday, April 26th, 2025, starting at 3:30 P.M. at the Mitchell...

Apr 14, 2025

James “Jim” Little, age 75, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025 at UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown.

Services for Jim will take place on Wednesday, April 23 at 10:00 A.M. at New Hope Christian Church with Pastor Kerry Jech officiating. A visitation will be held the hour prior beginning at 9:00 A.M. Military...

Apr 13, 2025

Beverly A. Swaim, age 84, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at her home under the care of Iowa River Hospice.

Larry G. Swaim, age 86, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, April 13, 2025. He was also under the care of Iowa River...

Apr 13, 2025

Larry G. Swaim, age 86, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, April 13, 2025. He was under the care of Iowa River Hospice.

Per Larry and his family, cremation rites will be accorded. A family led committal service will be scheduled at a later date. Memorials may be...

Apr 12, 2025

Robert “Bob” Stokesbary, age 59, of Newton, Iowa and formerly of Nevada, Iowa, passed away on the morning of April 12, 2025 at Harmony of Marshalltown.

Memorial services for Bob will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025 beginning at 2:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. A visitation for family...

Apr 11, 2025

David “Dave” McDonald, age 58, of Beaman, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in Haverhill, Iowa on April 11, 2025.

Services for Dave will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:30 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. A visitation for family and friends will be held beginning...

Apr 10, 2025

Stanley Hatch, age 85, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home under the care of Iowa River Hospice on Thursday, April 10, 2025 and he is now with his Lord and Savior.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Saturday, April 19 at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from...

Apr 9, 2025

Dale “Moe” Eugene Moore, age 81, lifelong resident of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away surrounded by love and family. He was a leap year baby, born on February 29, 1944, in Marshalltown and graduated from West Marshall High School.

Dale began his career at Fishers, where he worked faithfully for 33 years. He was known for...

Apr 9, 2025

Marilyn Joyce DeJong, 77, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at Harmony of Marshalltown.

A visitation for Marilyn will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or...

Apr 9, 2025

Royal F. Young, age 86, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. His lovely wife Janice was by his side.

Born Royal Young on August 30, 1938, to Harris and Elizabeth (French) Young in Marshalltown, IA. He attended Rogers Elementary School and Marshalltown High School,...

Apr 8, 2025

Bonnie Sievers, age 90 of Marshalltown, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Southridge Specialty Care under Care Initiatives Hospice.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, April 12 at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Friday, April 11, also at the funeral...

Apr 7, 2025

Karen Jean Wykle Peshel, age 82 of State Center, passed away peacefully at Iowa River Hospice in Marshalltown on April 7, 2025 with her daughter and family at her side.

Karen was born on Sunday on July 26, 1942 in the Dr. Woods Hospital on Main Street in State Center, Iowa.

Services for...

Apr 5, 2025

Kyle Alan Shaw was born on July 1, 1988 in Berrien Springs Michigan to Jeff and Becky Shaw. He died on April 5th 2025. Kyle graduated from Marshalltown High School in 2006, where he participated in junior varsity football and excelled in creating amazing pottery. He was a baptized member of the Seventh day Adventist Church. Kyle worked at...

Apr 5, 2025

David Lee Tychsen 71, of Marshalltown Iowa passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of April 5th 2025 at Northcrest Nursing Home in Waterloo Iowa.

David was born on September 30th 1953 in Marshalltown Iowa to Ted Norman Tychsen Sr. and Betty June (Tychsen) Pulver, the youngest of 2 children. David graduated...

Apr 3, 2025

Linda M. Winter Chaser, age 79, of Marshalltown, Iowa formerly of Ideal-Winner, South Dakota

passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Thursday, April 3, 2025. She was under

the wonderfully attentive care of Iowa River Hospice nurses and staff.

Formal services have not been scheduled at this time....

Apr 3, 2025

Patricia “Pat” Orris, 83, of Marshalltown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at UnityPoint Marshalltown with her son, Jeff and daughter Julie by her side.

A visitation for Pat will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Burial will follow the...

Apr 2, 2025

Leta Grace (Palmer) Lacina, 87, left this life for her eternal home on April 2, 2025, at the Iowa River Hospice home surrounded by family who sweetly sang her home giving praise to God for His blessings.

Services will be held on Monday, April 7 at First Congregational church, 312 W. Main street in Marshalltown,...