Obituaries

Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa

Patricia "Patty" Gauerke

Patricia "Patty" Gauerke

Feb 5, 2020

Patricia Ann Gauerke, 65, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Unity Point Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines after several health complications. A celebration of life held by the family will be on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. at Dave’s Bar- 207 E. Main Street in Marshalltown. Memorials may be directed to...

Daryl Breniman

Daryl Breniman

Feb 5, 2020

Daryl Breniman, age 78, fondly know to numerous central Iowa 4-H and Fair-going youth as “Grandpa D”, passed away in the peace of his home on the afternoon of Wednesday, February 5, 2020.           Visitation will be held Monday evening, February 10, 2020, from 4:00 -7:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. The family will be having a private...

Marlene Halverson

Marlene Halverson

Feb 4, 2020

Marlene Halverson, age 86, passed away on the afternoon of Tuesday, February 4th, 2020, at the Accura Healthcare in Marshalltown.           Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with Pastor Terry Collins officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Iowa River Church Cemetery east of Marshalltown. Visitation will be held...

Kevin Thomas Shepard

Kevin Thomas Shepard

Feb 1, 2020

Kevin Thomas Shepard, 48, of McKinney, Texas, formerly of Colfax, IA passed away at Baylor Hospital in Frisco, Texas on Saturday, February 1, 2020. A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, February 7, 2020 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, IA. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Marshalltown. Public visitation will...

Jeannette Elaine Phillips

Jeannette Elaine Phillips

Feb 1, 2020

Jeannette Elaine Phillips, 66, of Marshalltown passed away in her sleep Friday, February 1, 2020, in Marshalltown. Cremation rites have been accorded and a Celebration of Life will be held February 8, 2020, from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A memorial fund for Jeannette is being established. For further information or to send Jeannette’s...

Russell V Schuler

Russell V Schuler

Jan 31, 2020

Russell Vern Schuler, 82, of Marshalltown, passed away Friday night, January 31, 2020, at Southridge Specialty Care in Marshalltown. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Burial with military honors will be in the Hubbard Cemetery, Hubbard, IA. Public visitation will be held Tuesday from...

James "Jim"  Arterburn

James "Jim" Arterburn

Jan 31, 2020

James “Jim” Arterburn, 61, of Wartrace, Tennessee and formerly of Albion, Iowa, passed away suddenly on Friday, January 31, 2020 in the comfort of his own home. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. For additional information please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234....

Daphne A Sears

Daphne A Sears

Jan 29, 2020

Daphne A. Sears, 77, of Union, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, January 29. 2020, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, IA. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 3, 2020 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, IA. Burial will be at the Union Cemetery, Union, IA at 1:30 p.m. Monday. Visitation will be...

Ralph Kadner

Ralph Kadner

Jan 29, 2020

Ralph Kadner, 74, of Montour, Iowa, passed away on January 29, 2020 in the comfort of his own home. Funeral Services for Ralph will be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home beginning at 10:30 a.m. A public visitation for family and friends will be held one hour prior to the beginning of services....

Ruth Carlson

Ruth Carlson

Jan 28, 2020

Ruth Carlson passed away on January 28, 2020 at Oakview Nursing Home in Conrad after a fall at home on the 20th of January. She was born to George and Bertha (Thadden) Delfs on May 4, 1922 on the family farm in northeast Marshall County. She joined an older sister Marie and later a younger sister, Amy. She went...

William Gilsdorf

William Gilsdorf

Jan 28, 2020

A true American Hero, William “Bill” Gilsdorf, 91, of Marshalltown, Iowa and formerly of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at the Iowa Veterans Home. Per Bill’s wishes cremation rights have been accorded and services are pending at this time. Memorials in Bill’s name may be directed to his family for a later designation. For...

Glen Lyall

Glen Lyall

Jan 25, 2020

Glen Lyall, age 69, of State Center, passed from this earthly life on the evening of Saturday, January 25th, 2020.                              Honoring his wishes and that of the family, no services will be held at this time. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com . Memorials may be made to the family to be used for the local Boy Scout Troop 311...

Shirley R. Naylor

Shirley R. Naylor

Jan 25, 2020

Shirley Rae Naylor, 93, of Marshalltown passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020, at the Iowa Veterans Home and under the care of the Iowa River Hospice Home. Funeral services for Shirley will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at the Iowa River Church of the Brethren in Marshalltown. Visitation will be one hour prior...

Leroy  Damman

Leroy Damman

Jan 24, 2020

LeRoy Damman, 94, of Melbourne, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2020 at Skiff Medical Center in Newton, Iowa with his family at his side. Services for LeRoy will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends will be held one hour prior...

Jerry  D Brown

Jerry D Brown

Jan 22, 2020

Jerry D. Brown, 88, of Conrad, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at Unity Point Health in Marshalltown.   Memorial services for Jerry will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will start at 3:00 p.m. until the service time. For more information or to send a...

Colleen Thomas

Colleen Thomas

Jan 22, 2020

Colleen Kay Thomas, 75, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Accura Healthcare of Marshalltown and under the care of St. Croix Hospice. Funeral services for Colleen will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will be held before the service; starting at 9:00...

Ann Rubenbauer

Ann Rubenbauer

Jan 19, 2020

Ann Rubenbauer, 66, surrounded by her loving family, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, January 19, 2020. Ann Had a long and courageous battle with breast cancer but was determined and positive through her journey. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. Ann was born on June 9, 1953 to Elmer and Ardis...

Maxine "Ruth" Logue

Maxine "Ruth" Logue

Jan 18, 2020

Maxine “Ruth” Logue, 90, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the Iowa River Hospice Home with her family at her side. Services for Ruth will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the Elim Lutheran Church in Marshalltown beginning at 11:00 a.m. A viewing for family and friends will be held from 10:30...

Dan Lenox

Dan Lenox

Jan 17, 2020

Dan Lenox, 48, of Melbourne, Iowa passed away peacefully in the early hours of the morning on Friday, January 17, 2020 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics with his family at his side. A celebration of life for Dan will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Memorials...

Gary Gene Boldt

Gary Gene Boldt

Jan 17, 2020

Gary Gene Boldt, age 76, of Gladbrook, passed away in the early morning of Friday, January 17th, at the UnityPoint Health in Marshalltown.           Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 23rd, 2020, at the Gladbrook United Methodist Church with Pastor Gideon Gallo officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Crystal Cemetery. Visitation will be...