Obituaries

Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa

Wojciech Dynia

Wojciech Dynia

Jul 28, 2021

Wojciech Dynia was born July 16th, 1936, in Poland. He came to the United States at a young age to make a better life for himself. He settled in Tama, Iowa, where he worked most of his life at the Tama beef packing plant, never missing a day’s work in over 25 years for which he was honored for. ...

Helen Willey

Helen Willey

Jul 27, 2021

The kind and loving spirit of Helen Willey, age 91, of Marshalltown, fondly known as “Grandma Helen” by many, left this earthly life on the morning of Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at the Iowa River Hospice Home. Funeral Services for Helen will take place on Saturday, August 7 at 11:00 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. She will...

Diane Marie Eash

Diane Marie Eash

Jul 26, 2021

Diane Eash, 68, of Marshalltown passed away on July 26, 2021, at Unity Point Allen Hospital in Waterloo. A visitation for Diane will be held on Thursday, July 29th at Mitchell Family Funeral Home from 5-7PM. A funeral service will be on Friday, July 30th at Mitchell Family Funeral Home at 1:00PM with burial to follow at Dobson Cemetery...

John Arthur Fuller

John Arthur Fuller

Jul 26, 2021

John Arthur Fuller, 54, of Marshalltown, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021 at Unity Point Health in Marshalltown. Funeral services for John will be held on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Center Street Baptist Church in Marshalltown. Visitation will be on Friday, July 30, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family...

Todd Bierman

Todd Bierman

Jul 25, 2021

To attend the funeral service remotely, please click on the link below: https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell-Family-Funeral-Home-99280714047/ Todd J. Bierman, 53, of Marshalltown passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving wife on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at the Iowa River Hospice House. A funeral service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Saturday evening at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with cremation...

Shelly Tuttle

Shelly Tuttle

Jul 24, 2021

The beautiful soul of Shelly “Shell Bell” Tuttle, 47, of Marshalltown, returned to the arms of her heavenly Father on Saturday, July 24, 2021 after her unexpected passing at UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown. Funeral service for Shelly will be held on Thursday, August 5 at 11:00 A.M. at New Hope Christian Church in Marshalltown. She will be laid to...

Linda Svec

Linda Svec

Jul 23, 2021

Linda Svec, age 78, of Marshalltown, was called to take care of all Heaven’s cats on the afternoon of Friday, July 23rd. Her death came peacefully in the comfort of her home with family at her side and in care of the Iowa River Hospice. Memorial services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 29th, at the Mitchell...

Robert "Bob" Nichols

Robert "Bob" Nichols

Jul 20, 2021

Robert E. Nichols, 69, of Marshalltown, passed away on July 20th, 2021, at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.   Cremation rites have been accorded, and the family will be leading a celebration of life on August 28 from 1-6PM at the UAW Local 893, 411 Iowa Avenue West, Marshalltown, IA 50158. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted...

Jeffrey Hoop

Jeffrey Hoop

Jul 20, 2021

Jeffrey Hoop, age 65, of Marshalltown, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at the Iowa River Hospice Home with family at his side. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, July 24 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with Bob Spilger, chaplain of the Iowa River Hos pice officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior. For condolences,...

Elizabeth "Betty"  Spickert

Elizabeth "Betty" Spickert

Jul 19, 2021

Heaven lit up on July 19th, 2021 when the angels greeted Elizabeth “Betty” Spickert. This is the day the Lord placed the jewels into our mother’s crown.  She will be celebrated with a Catholic Mass at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, July 27th at St. Henry Catholic Church in Marshalltown. Visitation will be Monday, July 26th from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M....

Doris Mae Connley

Doris Mae Connley

Jul 19, 2021

Doris Mae Connley, 92, of Marshalltown, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 19, 2021 at Grandview Heights Rehab and Healthcare. Per the wishes of Doris and her family, cremation rites have been accorded under the care of Mitchell Family Funeral Home and there will be no formal services. She will be laid to rest at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens....

Kevin Freese

Kevin Freese

Jul 18, 2021

Kevin A. Freese, age 59, of New Providence, left this earthly life with his family at his side on Sunday night, July 18th at the Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, IA.          Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, July 24th at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Private interment will be at a later date....

Edward "Joe" Gregor

Edward "Joe" Gregor

Jul 16, 2021

For those unable to attend, services will be available at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell-Family-Funeral-Home-99280714047/ . Edward “Joe” Gregor, 76, of Marshalltown, entered in eternal life peacefully Friday afternoon, July 16, 2021, at the Iowa River Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. To honor his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial...

Mary Jane Kersey

Mary Jane Kersey

Jul 15, 2021

Mary J. Kersey, 89, of State Center, formerly of Marshalltown, passed away Thursday morning, July 15, 2021, at State Center Specialty Care. Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m. Thursday evening, July 22nd at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service starting at 5:00 p.m. A graveside service and burial will...

Leonard "Lenny" Whitaker

Leonard "Lenny" Whitaker

Jul 13, 2021

Leonard A. Whitaker, age 82, of Marshalltown, Iowa, formerly of Rockford, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. A visitation for Leonard will take place on Friday, July 16 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. He will be laid to rest at...

Kathryn Hayes

Kathryn Hayes

Jul 12, 2021

Kathryn “Katie” Hayes, 92, longtime resident of State Center and Baxter, Iowa, gained her angel wings on the morning of July 12, 2021 at State Center Specialty Care. Services for Katie will be held on Friday, July 16, 2021 beginning at 2:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends will be held one...

Robert Weiser Sr.

Robert Weiser Sr.

Jul 12, 2021

Robert “Bob” Weiser Sr., 94 years old, formally from Council Bluffs, passed away July 12, 2021 at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. A graveside service will be hosted by the family at a later date for Robert Weiser Sr. in Crescent, Iowa. Born April 30, 1927, in Council Bluffs, Robert’s parents were Willis Ward Sr. and Clara...

Mary Lamb

Mary Lamb

Jul 10, 2021

Long time resident of Le Grand, Iowa, Mary Lamb, age 80, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 10, 2021 in the comfort of her own home. A family led celebration of life for Mary will be held on Tuesday, August 16, 2021 from 4:00pm-7:00 P.M. at the Monet Center (LeGrand Community Center) 206 North...

Betty Moore-Mckibben

Betty Moore-Mckibben

Jul 9, 2021

Betty Moore-McKibben, age 97, of Story City and formerly of Marshalltown and Albion, entered her heavenly home on the morning of Friday, July 9th, 2021.          Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 13th at 2:00 P.M. at the Central Christian Church in Marshalltown. She will be laid to rest with her husband Charles at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens....

James Caldwell

James Caldwell

Jul 9, 2021

The hard-working spirit and quick wit of James Caldwell, age 76, of Traer and formerly Marshalltown, departed this earthly life on Friday, July 9th, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. He was ushered into heaven with family at his side and listening to “Go Rest High On That Mountain” by Vince Gill. Funeral services...