Obituaries

Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa

Jeanne Wolken-Orstad

Jeanne Wolken-Orstad

Jun 21, 2020

Jeanne Allison Wolken-Orstad, age 58, of Gilman, IA died on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at her home of natural causes.  Funeral services for Jeanne will take place Friday, June 26 at 10:00 A.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown.  The visitation will be Thursday, June 25 from 5:00-7:00 P.M., where attendees are encouraged to wear Iowa State gear. ...

Craig Ziemke

Craig Ziemke

Jun 21, 2020

Craig Claire Ziemke, age 70 of Marshalltown, passed away in his home on Sunday, June 21, 2020.  Craig was born on November 19, 1949 in Hubbard, Iowa to parents Claire and Shirley (Nichols) Ziemke.  He attended West Marshall High School, graduating in 1968.  During the Vietnam War, Craig honorably served our country in the United States Marine Corp.  He...

Lois  Zitzow

Lois Zitzow

Jun 20, 2020

Lois “June” Zitzow, 91, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on the evening of Saturday, June 20, 2020 at the Iowa River Hospice Home. A visitation for Lois’s family and friends will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home beginning at 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Memorials in Lois’s name may be directed to her...

Vanita Dewey

Vanita Dewey

Jun 19, 2020

Vanita J. Dewey, age 89, of Marshalltown, passed away at her daughter’s home late Friday night, June 19, 2020, surrounded by her loving family while under the care of Care Initiatives Hospice. A funeral service for Vanita is planned for 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with visitation at 1:00 p.m. Burial will...

Terry Metz

Terry Metz

Jun 17, 2020

Terry Metz, 67, of Marshalltown, IA passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines. Services for Terry will be held Wednesday, June 24 at 10:30 A.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home, with a visitation Tuesday, June 23 from 5:00-7:00 P.M.  The family asks that attendees wear Hawkeye attire (although any rival teams are also...

Sandra "Sandy" Osborn

Sandra "Sandy" Osborn

Jun 16, 2020

Sandy’s Life SongSandra “Sandy” Osborn, age 78, of Marshalltown passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 16 at Unity Point Hospital.  Her family will have a visitation from 5-7 P.M. on Saturday, June 27 at Mitchell Family Funeral Home to celebrate the life of Sandy.  To share a condolence or with questions, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Sandra Kay...

Olga Kastner

Olga Kastner

Jun 14, 2020

Olga B. Kastner, age 98, of Lebanon, Ohio, formerly of State Center, Iowa, passed away June 14, 2020 at Otterbein Senior Living Community in Lebanon.   Services for Olga will be held on Saturday, June 27 at 10:30 A.M. at  Trinity Lutheran Church in State Center, Iowa, with visitation occurring Friday, June 26 from 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. at the...

Martha Keeler

Martha Keeler

Jun 13, 2020

Martha Keeler, 93, of Ankeny, Iowa and formerly of rural Haverhill, Iowa, passed away on the evening of June 13, 2020 at Sunny View Care Center. Martha Elizabeth Shore was born in rural Hardin County, Iowa to parents Calvin and Cora Lee (Motsinger) Shore.  Martha attended school in Albion where she graduated in the class of 1944. On September...

Darrell Peters

Darrell Peters

Jun 13, 2020

On Saturday, June 13, 2020, Darrell Levin Peters passed away after a battle with cancer. He was 69.  Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 23 at 10:30 a.m. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home, with a visitation one hour before the service. The service will be livestreamed on the funeral home Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell-Family-Funeral-Home-99280714047/ . For more information,...

Cindy Hadley

Cindy Hadley

Jun 11, 2020

Cindy Sue Hadley, age 56, of Marshalltown, passed away at Iowa River Hospice early on June 11, 2020.  In honoring her family’s wishes, no formal services will be held.  Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. For further information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or phone #641-844-1234.  Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Cindy...

Alon Ashby

Alon Ashby

Jun 10, 2020

Alon Ashby, 83, of State Center, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at State Center Specialty Care in State Center, Iowa. Cremation rites have been accorded and services by the family are pending. 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 Alon and his family....

Nickolas  Lorenzen

Nickolas Lorenzen

Jun 6, 2020

Nickolas “Nick” Lorenzen, 70, of Tama, Iowa, and Formerly of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the morning of June 6, 2020 in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his wife Carmen. At this time cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. Memorials in Nick’s name may be directed to his...

Beverly "Bev" Mcfarland

Beverly "Bev" Mcfarland

Jun 5, 2020

Beverly “Bev” McFarland, 84, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020 at Bickford Cottages in Marshalltown under the care of Iowa River Hospice and her family at her side. At this time cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. For additional information or to leave a condolence to the...

Elizabeth "Betty" Matt

Elizabeth "Betty" Matt

Jun 4, 2020

Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Matt 83 moved on to a better place June 4, 2020. Visitation for Betty will be Saturday, June 13 at 2:00 P.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home, followed by the funeral service at 3:00 P.M. For additional information, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call at 641-844-1234. The service will be available to watch livestream at: https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell-Family-Funeral-Home-99280714047/ Betty...

Ruby Rexene Longcor

Ruby Rexene Longcor

Jun 3, 2020

Ruby Rexene Longcor March 25, 1947 - June 03, 2020  Ruby Rexene Longcor, 73, formerly of Muscatine, IA, went to her eternal home with our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, June 03, 2020 at Mississippi Valley Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Keokuk, IA.  A private graveside service will be held at 1:00pm Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at the Iowa Veteran's...

Marsha Doty

Marsha Doty

Jun 2, 2020

Marsha Doty, 72, passed away Tuesday morning, June 2nd, 2020 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. Visitation for Marsha will be held on Monday, June 8th at 9:00 AM at Mitchell Family Funeral Home.  Funeral services will take place at 10:30 AM, followed by burial at Riverside Cemetery.  For more information or to leave a condolence, please visit...

Mary Park

Mary Park

Jun 2, 2020

Mary Park of State Center passed away at her home Tuesday, June 2nd, 2020 under the care of her loving husband, Richard and Iowa River Hospice. Funeral Services for Mary will take place Tuesday, June 9th at 10:00 AM at Mitchell Family Funeral Home, with visitation from 5:00-7:00 PM on Monday, June 8th.  Burial will immediately follow the service...

Beverly Heckman

Beverly Heckman

May 31, 2020

Beverly Heckman, 88, passed away on May 31, 2020 at Southridge Nursing Home where she had resided for the last 5 years. She is now singing hymns to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Graveside services will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery on Thursday, June 4 at 10:30 am. Visitation will be at Mitchell Funeral Home one hour...

Jesus Landeros Anguiano

Jesus Landeros Anguiano

May 27, 2020

Jesus Landeros Anguiano, 75, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the morning of May 27, 2020 at Unity Point Allen Memorial Hospital with his family at his side. Private funeral services for Jesus’s family will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Parish: St. Mary Catholic Church. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, June...