Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa
Dan "Danny" Lynn Allison
Mar 24, 2020
Dan L. “Danny” Allison, age 70, of the Iowa Veterans Home, passed away Tuesday night, March 24th. Funeral services will be announced following CDC recommendation of public events during this pandemic. He will be laid to rest in the Iowa Veterans Home Cemetery. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com . Ph. 641-844-1234. Born on November 30th, 1949, in Cherry Pointe,...
Lester Kosnar
Mar 22, 2020
Lester Albert Kosnar, 88, of Dysart, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at Grandview Heights Rehab & Healthcare in Marshalltown. 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 take place, private graveside services for Lester will be...
Carole N. Nelson
Mar 21, 2020
Carole N. Nelson, 80, of Montour passed away on Saturday morning, March 21, 2020 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Cremation rites have been accorded and services are currently 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 Carole and her family.
James "Jim" Wernberg
Mar 21, 2020
James G. Wernberg (83) of Rockford, Illinois was born May 18, 1936 in Beloit, Wisconsin and passed on March 21, 2020 at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. When Jim was a year old, his parents, Gilbert and Ruth Wernberg, and sister Joyce, moved to New London, Wisconsin. Jim loved New London and told many stories about his...
William "Bill" Large
Mar 20, 2020
William A. (Bill) Large, 70, of State Center, Iowa passed away on March 20, 2020 in Iowa City, Iowa. He was born February 18, 1950, the only child, of Ann (Campbell) and Albert “Bill” Large. He spent his earliest years attending a two room school in Bradford, IA, and roaming the woods behind his home, experiences which greatly impacted...
Sharon Ray
Mar 18, 2020
Sharon Kay Ray, 78, of Rhodes, passed away March 18th at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. She was born December 1,1941 at home in Iowa Falls, IA to Vernon and Virginia Flanagan Walker. She graduated high school from Rhodes and lived there nearly all her life. Sharon married Lloyd Golly, July 7, 1964 they had one son...
Sherrill Foote
Mar 18, 2020
Sherrill Foote, 79, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away at MercyOne in Des Moines on the morning of March 18, 2020 with her family at her side. Sherrill Lynne Ellis was born April 19, 1940 to Howard and Lois (Cooper) Ellis at the Deaconess Hospital in Marshalltown, Iowa, the second child after her brother Jim. Sherrill attended school in State...
Judith A. Kroener
Mar 18, 2020
Judith Ann Kroener, 72, of Marshalltown, Iowa, departed this life on March 18, 2020, at the University of Iowa Hospital. In light of the current statewide mandate, services are currently pending and more information will be given at a later date. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. For more information or to send condolences, please...
Deloris Balzer
Mar 16, 2020
Deloris Balzer, age 80, of Marshalltown, passed away on Monday, March 16th, at the MercyOne Hospital in Des Moines. A private graveside service was held with anticipation of a public gathering to honor her 81st birthday in heaven with cake, memories, stories and laughter. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com . Please keep her five daughters and their families in...
Steven "Perky" Perkins
Mar 16, 2020
Steven “Perky” Perkins, 72, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020 at MercyOne Medical Center with his family at his side. In light of the state wide mandate from Governor Kim Reynolds concerning the COVID-19 that was given on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 stating that no public gatherings over 10 people should take place, there will...
Blake Thomas
Mar 15, 2020
Blake Thomas, 27, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away suddenly on the morning of March 15, 2020 at UnityPoint Health-Marshalltown. Funeral services for Blake will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2020 beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Visitation for family and friends will be held one hour prior to the beginning of the service. For...
Lois Evelyn Drummer
Mar 15, 2020
As of noon, Tuesday, March 17th, Governor Reynolds has MANDATED that all events in the state of over 10 persons be cancelled for the corona virus concerns. If you are reading this attached to an obituary, that event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled following March 31st- two weeks from today. For any questions you might have, please...
Zachary "Zach" Grigg
Mar 15, 2020
Zachary “Zach” Grigg, 34, of Liscomb, Iowa, passed away in the comfort of his own home on Sunday, March 15, 2020. A celebration of life will be held for family and friends on Sunday, June 28 from 1:00-5:00 P.M. at the Liscomb Community Center in Liscomb, IA. Casual attire is encouraged. Memorials in Zach’s name may be directed to...
Kaden Bennigsdorf
Mar 14, 2020
Kaden Bennigsdorf of Melbourne, Iowa, was born with his angel wings on Saturday, March 14, 2020. At this time all services planned are private. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Kaden and his family.
Larry Minnich
Mar 12, 2020
Larry Minnich, age 77, of Garwin, Iowa passed away at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 12, 2020 with his wife at his side. At this time cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial service for Larry will be held privately under the direction of his family at a later date. In lieu...
Kim E. Doran "Needs"
Mar 10, 2020
Kim E. Doran, 62, of Toledo, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020 in the comfort of her home. As of noon, Tuesday, March 17th, Governor Reynolds has MANDATED that all events in the state of over 10 persons be cancelled for the corona virus concerns. If you are reading this attached to an obituary, that event has been...
Mary "Cathy" Gehring
Mar 6, 2020
Mary “Cathy” Gehring, 94, of Hubbard, Iowa, went to be with her Lord and Savior on the afternoon of March 6, 2020. A memorial service for Cathy will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at the Community Church in Batavia, Illinois beginning at 10:00 a.m. with a luncheon to follow under the direction of her family. Memorials in...
Ricardo Ramirez
Mar 6, 2020
Ricardo Ramirez, age 33, of Marshalltown, passed away with his wife at his side at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, on Friday, March 6th, following an auto accident in Marshalltown on Wednesday. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Monday, March 9th, at Grace Church (formerly E-Free) at 3111 South 6th Street, Marshalltown. Visitation will...
David Maxwell
Mar 4, 2020
David Maxwell, age 81, formerly of Marshalltown, died March 4, 2020, at The Willows in Marshalltown, Iowa with care from St. Croix Hospice. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 10th, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in the Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be one-hour prior to the services. For...
Margaret "Peg" Langenberg
Mar 2, 2020
Our hearts were broken into a million pieces on Monday, March 2, 2020 when Margaret (Peggy) Johnston Langenberg passed from this earth. The celebration of her life will be held at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home on Monday, March 9. Visitation will begin at noon with the service to follow at 1 pm. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery. ...