Obituaries

Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa

Marjorie L Ehrhardt

Marjorie L Ehrhardt

Jan 6, 2021

View the memorial service live stream: https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell-Family-Funeral-Home-99280714047/ Marjorie L. Ehrhardt, 87, of Marshalltown, entered into eternal life Wednesday morning, January 6, 2021, at Unity Point Health Marshalltown. To honor her wishes, cremation rights will be given and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 8th at the St. Francis of Assisi Parish –...

Melanie Stewart

Melanie Stewart

Jan 5, 2021

Melanie Marie Stewart, 55, of Des Moines, formerly of Marshalltown, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 surrounded by her loving mom and sister. She was under the care of UnityPoint Hospice after a brave battle with cancer. Funeral services for Melanie will take place on Monday, January 11 at 2:00 P.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral...

Gail Prior

Gail Prior

Jan 4, 2021

Gail Prior, 73, of Marengo, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 4, 2021 in Marengo, Iowa. Per the wishes of Gail and her family, cremation rites have been accorded and a private burial will take place at the Iowa Veterans Home Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted...

Richard "Rick" David Miller Jr.

Richard "Rick" David Miller Jr.

Jan 3, 2021

Rick D. Miller, 66, of Marshalltown, died unexpectedly on Sunday, January 3, 2021, from a heart attack while hunting near Lacona, Iowa. A visitation for Rick will take place on Friday, January 8 from 4:30 to 7:00 P.M. with a vigil service beginning at 7:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. The vigil will be available to view...

Kenneth "Ken" Picard

Kenneth "Ken" Picard

Jan 1, 2021

Kenneth “Ken” Picard, 83, of Marshalltown, and formerly of Frenchville, Pennsylvania, passed away on the evening of January 1, 2021, at The Willows of Marshalltown under the care of Iowa River Hospice. A public visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Memorials...

Terry C. Dunham

Terry C. Dunham

Dec 31, 2020

To watch Terry's Memorial Service click go to  https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell-Family-Funeral-Home-99280714047/ Terry C. Dunham, 70, of rural LeGrand, entered into eternal life Thursday morning, December 31, 2020, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. To honor his wishes, cremation rights are to be given and a memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 6th at the Mitchell Family...

Beverly Jean Wagner

Beverly Jean Wagner

Dec 31, 2020

Beverly Jean Wagner, 94, of Ankeny, IA, formerly of Marshalltown passed away from complications of a broken hip, Thursday December 31, 2020 at Taylor House Hospice, Des Moines. A private family service will be held at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home on Saturday, January 2, 2021, with burial to follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.  Memorial contributions may be...

Marv Lynch

Marv Lynch

Dec 28, 2020

Marvin “Marv” Lynch, 95, of Marshalltown, passed away early in the morning on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Grandview Heights Rehab and Healthcare. At this time, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services will take place. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family for later designation. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Marv and his...

Clarice Kuhn

Clarice Kuhn

Dec 26, 2020

Clarice Kuhn, 94, of Marshalltown, formerly of Charles City, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. At this time, cremation rites have been accorded and a celebration of life will take place at a later date. Memorials in Clarice’s name may be directed to Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City...

Paula Kellogg

Paula Kellogg

Dec 25, 2020

Paula Kellogg, 62, of Gilman, Iowa, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Christmas morning 2020 with her loving husband at her side. At this time, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. Memorials in Paula’s name may be directed to her family for a later designation. For additional information...

Craig Keefer

Craig Keefer

Dec 25, 2020

Craig Keefer, 67, of Albion, Iowa, passed away on Christmas morning, 2020, surrounded by his wife and children at MercyOne Medical Center. At this time, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. Memorials in Craig’s name may be directed to his family for a later designation. For additional information or to send...

Phyllis  Wallace

Phyllis Wallace

Dec 24, 2020

Phyllis Wallace, 84, of Tama, Iowa, passed away on the morning of December 24, 2020, at The Willows of Marshalltown. Services for Phyllis will take place on Saturday, January 2, 2021 beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A public visitation will be held for family and friends one hour before start of services. Services will...

Patricia Van Gorp

Patricia Van Gorp

Dec 24, 2020

Patricia Jane Van Gorp, 83, of Marshalltown, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Genesis Health System in Davenport. Cremation rites have been accorded. Graveside services and a celebration of life will take place at a later date.  For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring...

John Hauser

John Hauser

Dec 23, 2020

John C. Hauser John Hauser, 72, passed away on December 23 at Iowa River Hospice Home after a long battle with Sclerosing Cholangitis (chronic liver disease).  Per the wishes of John and his family, cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at the LaMoille Congregational Community Church...

Darrel Shipley

Darrel Shipley

Dec 22, 2020

Darrel E. Shipley, 81, of State Center, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Des Moines. A private graveside service will be held at Elmwood Cemetery in Lamoille, with military honors provided by the combined VFW/American Legion Honor Guard of the surrounding area. Darrel’s family has extended an invitation for those wishing...

Corene Lee Davis

Corene Lee Davis

Dec 21, 2020

Corene Lee Davis, 74, of Marshalltown, passed away Monday morning, December 21, 2020, at Grandview Heights Rehab & Healthcare under the care of Hospice Compassus. In accordance with her wishes, cremation rites will be given and a private family graveside service will be held Monday, December 28th at the Riverside Cemetery. No public visitation is planned. A Celebration of...

Donald Wills

Donald Wills

Dec 19, 2020

Donald “Don” Wills, 90, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at the Iowa River Hospice Home with his family at his side. At this time, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned. A family led celebration of life will take place at a later date. Memorials in Don’s name may be...

Kenneth Perry

Kenneth Perry

Dec 19, 2020

Kenneth E. “Kenny” Perry, 94, of Marshalltown, passed away at his home Saturday, December 19, 2020. To honor his wishes, cremation rights will be given and a private family memorial service will be held Wednesday, December 23rd at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Private family interment will be held at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be directed...

David Krahmer

David Krahmer

Dec 19, 2020

David “Dave” Allen Krahmer, 62, of Waterloo, Iowa, formerly of Pearl City, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Premier Estates of Toledo Care Center in Toledo, Iowa. Per the wishes of Dave and his family, cremation rites have been accorded and a celebration of life will take place at a later date. Memorials may be directed...

Richard "Rick" Smith

Richard "Rick" Smith

Dec 17, 2020

View the funeral service live stream: https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell-Family-Funeral-Home-99280714047/ Richard L. Smith, 76, passed away December 17, 2020 from complications related to Covid.  Born January 24, 1944 to Donald and Alice (Petersen) Smith. He received his education in Marshalltown Public School system graduating in 1962.   He attended Iowa State University where he met Marilyn Purlee to whom he married and had...