Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa
Albert "Junior" Dierks
Apr 19, 2020
Albert (Al) D. Dierks, Jr., 85, of Conrad, IA, died Sunday, April 19, 2020, at Bartels Lutheran Retirement Home in Waverly.A celebration of life will be held at a later date at the Peace United Church of Christ in Gladbrook. Born on May 19, 1934, in Marshalltown, IA, he was the son of Albert H., and Esther (Otto) Dierks....
Thomas Hart
Apr 19, 2020
Thomas “Tom” Hart, 65, of Marshalltown, formerly of Davenport, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2020 at the Iowa Veteran’s Home following a brief illness. Cremation rites have been accorded and due to the COVID-19 pandemic, private family services will be held at a later date. Friends are encouraged to leave memories of Tom or send condolences to the...
Howard "Toby" Clough
Apr 18, 2020
Howard “Toby” Clough, 93, of State Center and formerly a life long resident of Garwin, passed away on the morning of April 18, 2020 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Private funeral services due to the state mandates will be held for Howard’s immediate family. We encourage friends of Toby to share fond memories at www.mitchellfh.com...
Tahler Wildman
Apr 16, 2020
The contagious smile and larger than life personality of Tahler Wildman, age 30, of rural State Center, left this earthly life on the morning of Thursday, April 16th. Private funeral services due to the state mandates will be held for her immediate family. We encourage everyone to keep them in your thoughts and prayers and in the future gather...
L. Jean Snyder
Apr 14, 2020
Jean Snyder passed away April 14, 2020 at Good Samaritan Society in Indianola, Iowa. Thank you to all of the Good Samaritan staff and to St. Croix Hospice for their wonderful care of Jean. Jean was born December 6, 1923 in Joplin, Missouri to Frank Munson Howerton and Janie May (Broyles) Howerton. Frank and Janie separated and Janie took...
Tyler Wilson
Apr 11, 2020
Heaven gained another angel on the afternoon of April 11, 2020. Tyler Wilson, 24, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Iowa River Hospice. A memorial service for Tyler will be livestreamed with details to be provided on the funeral home website beginning at 2:00...
Robert Sharp
Apr 10, 2020
Robert J. Sharp, 38, of Marshalltown, passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 10th, 2020, at Unity Point Marshalltown. Cremation rites have been accorded and due to the state mandate, a private family graveside service will be held Friday, May 1st, 2020, at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Robert and his...
Rose Emma Stalzer
Apr 10, 2020
Rose Stalzer, age 99, longtime resident of Haverhill, passed away on April 10th, at the Grandview Heights in Marshalltown where she has resided since May of 2014. Rose departed this earthly life one month, three weeks and two days from her 100th birthday. A Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 8th, at the Mitchell Family...
Lila Hall
Apr 9, 2020
Lila Hall, 81, of Marshalltown and formerly of Madrid, Iowa passed away on the morning of April 9, 2020 in the comfort of her own home. At this time cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. Memorial’s in Lila’s name may be directed to her family for a later designation. To leave...
Mike Thede
Apr 8, 2020
Michael Lloyd Thede passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at the age of 67. Mike was born on July 8, 1952 in Marshalltown, IA to Christian Ellsworth (Spud) and Wanda (Hofer) Thede. He graduated from North Tama County Community High School in May 1970. He was a loyal and hard worker. He worked for several...
Margaret "Peggy" Gilsdorf
Apr 5, 2020
Margaret “Peggy” Gilsdorf, 79, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away at the Iowa Veteran’s Home on Sunday, April 5, 2020. At this time private graveside services will be held for Peggy. A celebration of life will be held for both Peggy and Bill at a later date under the direction of the family. Memorials in Peggy’s name may be directed...
Lucille Seavey
Apr 5, 2020
Lucille Seavey, 95, of Toledo and formerly of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at Premiere Estates in Toledo. Due to the current pandemic and for safety concerns of family and friends, private services will be held and a celebration of life will be held at a later date under the direction of her family. For...
Marie Goodwin
Apr 1, 2020
Marie Goodwin, 92, of State Center, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family and under the care of the Iowa River Hospice Home. In light of the state wide mandate from the Governor concerning COVID-19 that was given on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 stating that no public gatherings over 10 people should...
Robert E. Earhart
Apr 1, 2020
Robert E. Earhart, 75, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at his home. In light of the state wide mandate from Governor Kim Reynolds concerning COVID-19 that was given on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 stating that no public gatherings over 10 people should take place, services are currently pending and more information will be given as...
John Barnes
Mar 30, 2020
John William Barnes passed away on March 30, 2020 at the Iowa Veterans Home. He was born June 5, 1924 to William and Florence (Harris) Barnes at Postville, Ia. John joined the Navy June 1, 1943, after high school. He was Yeoman 3rd class serving on the USS Ajax, AR6, discharged April 15, 1946. John was united in marriage...
Michael L Baker
Mar 28, 2020
Michael L. Baker, 74, of rural Liscomb, left this world on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. He was greeted in Heaven by his Savior, walking no longer with two canes or severe pain in his shoulders.In light of the state wide mandate from the Governor concerning COVID-19 that was given on Tuesday, March...
Delight Callahan
Mar 28, 2020
Delight Callahan, age 85, of Tama, passed away early in the morning of Saturday, March 28th, in the comfort of her home in Tama, with family at her side and under the care of the Iowa River Hospice. She passed in the same home that had been in her family since she was 6 years of age. Private family...
Dave Grice
Mar 27, 2020
David Alan Grice the son of William Grice (Spirit Lake) and Carol (Leith) Lauritzen and husband Bill of (Spencer, Iowa) was born Dec.12, 1964 in Storm Lake, Iowa. Dave graduated from Laurens Consolidated Schools in 1983. He continued his education earning a scholarship to play basketball at Morningside College where he completed his Business degree May of 1987. Dave’s...
Lynn Poling
Mar 27, 2020
Lynn J Poling, age 65 of Boone, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 27th at his home. Lynn was born on February 5th, 1955, in Marshalltown, he was the eldest of four children born to Larry and Lois (Speer) Poling. He was raised in State Center and graduated from West Marshall High School in 1974. Following graduation, Lynn attended...
Larry "Bud" Ecklor, Jr.
Mar 26, 2020
Larry Ecklor, Jr., age 54, of Marshalltown, known fondly to everyone as “Bud”, passed away suddenly on Thursday night, March 26th, at the UnityPoint Health Marshalltown. Cremation rites will be accorded and no public services will be held at this time. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com . The Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Bud and his family. ...