Obituaries

Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa

Ellyse Vasquez

Ellyse Vasquez

Nov 22, 2020

Ellyse Rose Vasquez, daughter of Kruz Vasquez and Destiney Bishop of Dunbar, passed away shortly after birth on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City. Cremation rites have been given and a Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Sunday, November 29th at the Mitchell Family...

Cheryl Witte

Cheryl Witte

Nov 21, 2020

Cheryl Witte, 55, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the morning of November 21, 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. Memorials in Cheryl’s name may be directed to her family for a later designation. For additional information or to send...

Donna Whannel

Donna Whannel

Nov 19, 2020

Donna F. Whannel, 84, of Grinnell, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Southridge Specialty Care in Marshalltown, where she had resided. Per the wishes of Donna and her family, cremation rites have been accorded and a graveside service will take place on Tuesday, November 24 at 12:00 P.M. at Graceland Cemetery in Laurel. Memorials may be directed...

Barbara L Ohrt

Barbara L Ohrt

Nov 18, 2020

Barbara L. Ohrt, 83, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on November 18, 2020 at UnityPoint Health-Marshalltown with her daughters by her side. Services for Barbara will be held on Monday, November 23, 2020 beginning at 1:30 p.m. at the First United Church of Christ in Marshalltown. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the beginning of services....

Laverne "Griggsy" Griggs

Laverne "Griggsy" Griggs

Nov 17, 2020

Vern “Griggsy” Griggs, age 71, lifelong resident of Marshalltown, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at his home with his wife and daughter by his side, and was under the care of the Iowa River Hospice Home. As per Vern’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded.  A celebration of life for Vern will take place at a later time. ...

Carolyn Koll

Carolyn Koll

Nov 17, 2020

Carolyn Kay Koll, 82, of Marshalltown, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Due to the current COVID limitations, a Celebration of Life for Carolyn will be held at a later date. View the funeral service live stream: https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell-Family-Funeral-Home-99280714047/ In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed in Carolyn’s name to...

Claudie D. Mclain

Claudie D. Mclain

Nov 16, 2020

Claudie D. McLain, 83, of Marshalltown passed away Monday morning, November 16, 2020, at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. A memorial service will be on Friday, March 26, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home.  A visitation will be held the same day beginning at 11:00 A.M. until the service time at 1:00. Burial...

Michael John Newberg

Michael John Newberg

Nov 15, 2020

Michael “Mike” Newberg, 51, of Gretna, Nebraska, and formerly of Marshalltown, Iowa went to be with his Lord and Savior on the evening of Sunday, November 15, 2020, in the comfort of his home with his family at his side. Mike had battled cancer for the past two years with grace and dignity- always concerned about his family above...

William Hunt

William Hunt

Nov 15, 2020

William Hunt, 62, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the morning of Sunday, November 15, 2020, at UnityPoint Health Marshalltown. Per William’s wishes cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. Memorial’s in William’s name may be directed to his family. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family please...

Shirley Wolf

Shirley Wolf

Nov 14, 2020

Shirley Wolf, 86, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on the afternoon of November 14, 2020 at Southridge Specialty Care in Marshalltown. At this time, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. Memorials in Shirley’s name may be directed to her family. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family...

Beverly Loughry

Beverly Loughry

Nov 13, 2020

Beverly “Bev” Loughry, 89, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the morning of Friday, November 13, 2020 at Southridge Specialty Care in Marshalltown. Condolences may be left to the family at www.mitchellfh.com or by calling 641-844-1234. Care for Bev and her family have been entrusted to Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Beverly JoAnne Stevenson was born July 8, 1931 to...

Brenda  Neave

Brenda Neave

Nov 13, 2020

Update: Per the proclamation from Governor Kim Reynolds on November 16, 2020, Visitations will be limited to 15 attendees at a time and masks need to be worn at all times for attendees ages 2 and older. Brenda Neave, 68, of Marshalltown, Iowa, went to be with her Lord and Savior on the morning of Friday, November 13, 2020,...

Judith "Judy" Smith

Judith "Judy" Smith

Nov 11, 2020

Judith “Judy” Marie Smith, 81, of Garwin, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at UnityPoint Health Marshalltown. Per the wishes of Judy and her family, cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no formal service at this time. Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.  Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with...

Doris Lee

Doris Lee

Nov 11, 2020

Doris Ilene Lee, 80, of Marshalltown, formerly of Mason City, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at West View Care Center in Britt, IA. Funeral services for Doris will be held on Monday, November 16 at 2:00 P.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown.  A visitation will take place one hour prior to the service, beginning at...

Martin  Ortiz Perez

Martin Ortiz Perez

Nov 11, 2020

Martin Ortiz Perez, 71, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Unity Point Health Marshalltown. Funeral services for Martin will be held on Monday, November 23, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Memorials may be directed to the family. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit: www.mitchellfh.com...

Marie Morgan

Marie Morgan

Nov 10, 2020

Marie Darlene Morgan, 84, lifelong resident of Marshalltown, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 surrounded by her family. Funeral services for Marie will take place on Friday, November 13 at 4:00 P.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home, with a visitation being held one hour prior, beginning at 3:00 P.M. In accordance with the recent state of Iowa guidelines,...

Lyle Wesley Thayer

Lyle Wesley Thayer

Nov 10, 2020

Lyle Wesley Thayer, 82, of Le Grand, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. Funeral services for Lyle will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. at Le Grand Friends Church, with a visitation taking place prior, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the family for later...

Phil Huntley

Phil Huntley

Nov 9, 2020

Phil Huntley, 60, of the Iowa Veterans Home, formerly of Conrad, passed away Monday evening, November 9, 2020, at the VA Medical Center in Des Moines. Phil’s funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 16th at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Burial with full military honors will follow in the Oakland Cemetery, Beaman, IA. Visitation will...

Dixie Kroener

Dixie Kroener

Nov 9, 2020

UPDATE: In accordance with the recent state of Iowa guidelines, facial masks are required to be worn and strict practice of social distancing must be followed. On Monday, November 9, 2020 heaven gained another angel. Dixie Lee Kroener, a lifelong resident of Marshalltown, joined our Lord in heaven in her passing at Mary Greeley Hospital in Ames, Iowa. Graveside...

Emma Nichol

Emma Nichol

Nov 9, 2020

Emma Nichol, 90, of Marshalltown, formerly of Beaman, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020 at UnityPoint Health in Marshalltown due to complications after a fall. Services for Emma are scheduled for Friday, November 13 at noon at Mitchell Family Funeral Home, with burial to follow at Conrad Cemetery. A visitation will take place one hour prior, beginning at...