Obituaries

Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa

Mark Patterson

Mark Patterson

Oct 3, 2020

Mark Patterson, 60, of Newton, Iowa, passed away on the morning of October 3, 2020 in the comfort of his home with his loving wife Peggy at his side. At this time cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. Memorials in Mark’s name may be directed to the Animal Rescue League. To...

Kathaleen Shepard

Kathaleen Shepard

Oct 3, 2020

Kathaleen “Kathy” Shepard, age 73, of Marshalltown, passed away at her home on Saturday, October 3, 2020.  A public visitation for Kathaleen will take place on Wednesday, October 7 at 5:00-7:00 PM at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home.  Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.  For additional information or to leave a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com...

Delores Goettsch

Delores Goettsch

Oct 3, 2020

Delores Goettsch, 79, of Brooklyn, Iowa, passed away on the morning of October 3, 2020 at home with her loving family at her side. A memorial service for Delores will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home beginning at 1:00 p.m. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, October...

Garnita Seward

Garnita Seward

Oct 2, 2020

Garnita Seward, age 90, of rural Eldora, passed early in the morning of Friday, October 2, 2020 at Eldora Specialty Care. Per the wishes of Garnita and her family, cremation rites have been accorded.   Her family is planning a private service and burial on Saturday, October 10th.  Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Garnita...

Donald Brunker

Donald Brunker

Oct 1, 2020

Donald W. Brunker, 93, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away October 1, 2020. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Marlene and brother, Wilbert.  He is survived by brother, Robert and children David (Jean) Brunker, Maureen (Carl) Di Joseph, Patricia (Dennis) Wimmer,  Paul Brunker and Glenn (Shelley) Brunker. Don will be fondly remembered by his grandchildren and extended...

Robert Metge

Robert Metge

Oct 1, 2020

Robert William Metge, 90, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at The Shores in Pleasant Hill. Robert (Bob or Mitch) was born and raised on the family farm in State Center on March 23, 1930 to William and Leora (Gerke) Metge. Bob proudly served in the United States Navy and was a Korean War veteran. During his service...

Agnes Burns

Agnes Burns

Sep 27, 2020

Agnes J. Burns, 96, of Marshalltown passed away Sunday morning, September 27, 2020 at Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown while under the care of Iowa River Hospice. To honor her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A graveside funeral service and burial at the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Richland Center, WI, will be announced at a later date. The Mitchell...

John "Jack" Pieper

John "Jack" Pieper

Sep 27, 2020

View the funeral service live stream: https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell-Family-Funeral-Home-99280714047/ John Burton Pieper, 89, peacefully went to join the Lord on Sunday morning, September 27th, 2020 at Unity Point Hospital in Marshalltown. His loving wife Betty was at his side. John was born in March of 1931 in Fort Dodge, Iowa. His parents, Emil and Pauline Pieper, made sure that he —...

Elizabeth "Beth" Adams

Elizabeth "Beth" Adams

Sep 27, 2020

Elizabeth Ann “Beth” Adams died peacefully in her sleep Sunday, September 27, 2020, at The Willows, where she was in respite care. She was born July 2, 1945, the eldest child of Ed and Virginia (DeButts) Adams, in Marshalltown, Iowa, where she lived most of her life. She was educated in the Marshalltown Public Schools, attended the University of...

Jeremy Brewer

Jeremy Brewer

Sep 25, 2020

Jeremy Brewer, 47, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the evening of Friday, September 25, 2020 at UnityPoint Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. At this time cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. A family led celebration of life will take place at a later date. Condolences may be...

Feliciano Yzquierdo

Feliciano Yzquierdo

Sep 25, 2020

Feliciano Yzquierdo, 61, of Marshalltown, Iowa and formerly of Eagle Pass, Texas, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines with his family at his side. Private services and burial will be held for Feliciano. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family please visit www.mitchellfh.com or phone 641-844-1234. Care...

Nevin Leavy

Nevin Leavy

Sep 24, 2020

Nevin Joseph Leavy, age 23, of Marshalltown, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020.  A memorial service for Nevin will take place on Friday, October 2 at 3:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home.  A visitation will be held one hour prior beginning at 2:00 P.M. Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.  For additional...

Ted Tucker

Ted Tucker

Sep 22, 2020

View the funeral service live stream: https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell-Family-Funeral-Home-99280714047/ Teddy Wilbur Tucker, 75, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 surrounded by family.  Funeral services for Ted will be held on Saturday, September 26th at 2:30 P.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home with full military honors jointly given by the Harry C. Harter, Veterans of Foreign Wars...

Kenneth "Ken" Niehouse

Kenneth "Ken" Niehouse

Sep 20, 2020

Kenneth Carl Niehouse passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at the Iowa River Hospice in Marshalltown, Iowa, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Ken was born on April 26, 1932 to Carl W. and Clara Schultz Niehouse in Marshalltown, Iowa. Ken graduated from Marshalltown High School in 1951. He then attended Valparaiso University in Indiana and...

Stanley "Stan" Kielman

Stanley "Stan" Kielman

Sep 20, 2020

Stanley “Stan” Kielman, age 78, of Melbourne, passed away Sunday morning, September 20, 2020 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. Funeral services for Stan will be held on Wednesday, September 23 at 3:00 P.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home with Pastor Kerry Jech officiating. A visitation will take place Tuesday, September 22 from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M....

Joshua  "Josh" Ihde

Joshua "Josh" Ihde

Sep 18, 2020

Joshua “Josh” Ihde, 53, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on the morning of Friday, September 18, 2020 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa surrounded by his wife and children. A memorial visitation for Josh will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2020 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A time of sharing...

Jorge Luis Patlan Torres

Jorge Luis Patlan Torres

Sep 18, 2020

Jorge “Jorgito” Patlan Torres, 28, of Glenwood, Iowa, was called home to be with the Lord on the morning of August 24, 2020 at the On with Life home in Glenwood, Iowa.  (The date of his passing has been changed on our website to better accomodate the public regarding the date of his funeral service.) Funeral mass for Jorge...

Betty Foster

Betty Foster

Sep 17, 2020

Betty Foster, age 93, of Madrid, formerly of Marshalltown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Adel Acres nursing home in Adel, IA.Funeral services for Betty will take place on Wednesday, September 23 at 12:00 P.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home, with Father Alan Dietzenbach officiating.  A visitation will be held one hour prior, beginning at 11:00...

Marcia Walker

Marcia Walker

Sep 16, 2020

Marcia Karen Walker, 81, of Marshalltown, passed away at Iowa River Hospice on September 16, 2020.  Cremation rites have been accorded and a graveside memorial service will take place on Monday, September 21st, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. at Rose Hill Memorial Garden.  Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Marcia and her family.  In lieu...

Joanne Phillips

Joanne Phillips

Sep 16, 2020

Joanne Phillips, 72, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at UnityPoint Health - St Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St Francis of Assisi – St Mary Catholic Church on Tuesday, September 22 at 10:30 A.M, followed by burial at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. A visitation will take...