Obituaries

Jan 12, 2025

Linda Wolken, age 81 of Marshalltown, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, due to injuries sustained from a car accident.

Born Linda Akins on December 7, 1943, in Marshalltown, the daughter of George “Jack” and Annette (Fulmer) Akins. She graduated from Marshalltown High School in 1962 and then earned her license from cosmetology school....

Jan 9, 2025

Rick Teckenburg, age 71, of Union, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, January 9, 2025.

Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Tuesday, January 14th from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the South Hardin Recreation Area in Union. A Funeral Mass is scheduled for Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at...

Jan 7, 2025

Betty Olive Hartwig, 86, of Colo, Iowa was called home by God on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 with her son by her side at her home.

Betty was born May 19, 1938 in Marshall County, Iowa to parents George and Ida (Selvig) Usken. She graduated from State Center High School. On December 15, 1957, she...

Jan 5, 2025

Steven Buchanan Sr., age 75 of Garwin, Iowa, passed away on the evening of January 5, 2024 at Unity Point Health in Marshalltown.

At this time, cremation rites have been accorded and a formal celebration of life will be held at a later date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Steve’s name...

Jan 4, 2025

Gayle Lynne Fricke, age 70, of Clemons, passed away on Saturday, January 4th, at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, January 10th, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest in the Riverside Cemetery with full military honors presented by the...

Jan 4, 2025

Clara Estudillo-Fragroso, age 77, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025 in the comfort of her home.

Services for Clara will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2025 beginning at 11:00 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends will be held one hour prior to services....

Jan 3, 2025

Janice W. Carter passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Pensacola, Florida of natural causes at the age of 91. This angel on earth was called home on January 3, 2025. Reunited with the love of her life, Richard L. Carter and the son she lost too soon Rik Carter, her parents George Edward and Naomi Meline Willard...

Jan 1, 2025

Duane Merrill Freese, 94, of Toledo, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.

Funeral services for Duane will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Everyone is encouraged to dress casual. For more information or to...

Dec 31, 2024

Anna “Kat” Suetterlin, 46, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away suddenly on the evening of December 31, 2024 at Unity Point Health in Marshalltown.

Per Kat’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services will be planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Kat’s name may be directed to Stead Children’s...

Dec 31, 2024

James “Jim” Vernard Pepper, 80, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2024 at Harmony Marshalltown.

Services for Jim will take place on Wednesday, January 8 at 10:30 A.M. at Our Savior Lutheran Church. He will be laid to rest at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 7...

Dec 31, 2024

On Tuesday, December 31, 2024, Helen (Wallace) Landis, age 87, went to be with the love of her life, Marvin, to celebrate their 68th Wedding anniversary together in Heaven.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00...

Dec 31, 2024

Beverley Jean Clover, 72, of Marshalltown, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.

Memorial services for Bev will be held on Monday, January 13, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will be prior to the service from 5:00 p.m. until...

Dec 29, 2024

Richard (Rich) J. Fuchsen, age 76, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, IA.

Born Richard James Fuchsen on September 27, 1948, in Palo Alto County, IA, he was the eldest son of Orval and Virginia (Laubenthal) Fuchsen. Rich and his family lived on the West Bend, Iowa...

Dec 29, 2024

Burnetta Ruth Deischer, 95, of Marshalltown, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.

Cremation rites have been accorded and no services are currently scheduled. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Ruth and...

Dec 29, 2024

Lillie Goode, age 76, of Collins, Iowa, passed away on the evening of December 29, 2024 surrounded by family at Rolling Green Village in Nevada, IA.

A family led graveside service will be held on Friday, January 3rd 2025, at 9:30 A.M. at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Adel, Iowa. Memorials in Lillie’s name may...

Dec 29, 2024

Fern Edwards, age 91, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on the morning of December 29, 2024 at Westbrook Acres in Gladbrook, IA under the care of Iowa River Hospice.

Services for Fern will be held on Friday, January 3, 2025 beginning at 11:00 A.M. at Journey Church in Marshalltown. A...

Dec 27, 2024

Mary A. Peshel, age 76, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on Friday December 27, 2024.

Per her wishes and her family, 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. For additional information or to send a condolence to...

Dec 26, 2024

Edith B. Pothast, age 94, of Melbourne, Iowa passed away on Thursday December 26, 2024, at the Willows of Marshalltown, surrounded by her loving family.

A funeral service is scheduled for Thursday, January 2, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home of Marshalltown. Pastor Doug Van Wey will be officiating. Family and friends...

Dec 25, 2024

James D. Reichlinger, age 93, formerly of West Point, Nebraska passed away on December 25, 2024, at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, Iowa.

A graveside service with full military honors is scheduled for Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 12:30 P.M. at the St. Michael Cemetery in West Point, Nebraska. Memorials may be directed to...

Dec 25, 2024

Rose M. Fick, age 75 of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.

Per Rose’s wishes, cremation rites will take place. There will be no formal services held at this time. Burial will be in Center School Cemetery in Marshalltown.

Born Roseanna Marie...