Obituaries

Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa

Gary Delfs

Gary Delfs

Dec 28, 2019

Gary Delfs, 76, of Grundy Center, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at his home.   A gathering over lunch and fellowship will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Memorials may be directed to the Animal Rescue League of Marshalltown. For more information or to send a condolence,...

Robert Smith

Robert Smith

Dec 27, 2019

America lost a true hero on Friday, December 27, 2019. Robert Smith, 96, of Rhodes, Iowa passed away in the comfort of his own home. Funeral services for Robert will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at the Rhodes United Methodist Church at 10:30 a.m. with Reverend Karen Garrison officiating. A visitation for family and friends will be...

Jerald "Jerry" Steinberg

Jerald "Jerry" Steinberg

Dec 25, 2019

Jerald “Jerry” Steinberg, age 78, of Albion, passed away suddenly on Christmas Day. His death came peacefully while at home and in the presence of his family. Although sudden, his family treasured the three years he had with them following an accident that should have taken his life.          Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 30th,...

Dr. Robert Louis Clawson

Dr. Robert Louis Clawson

Dec 25, 2019

Long time Marshalltown Optometrist, Dr. Robert Louis Clawson died on December 25, 2019. He was born and raised in Lafayette, Indiana. After being educated at Purdue University and the Illinois College of Optometry, Dr. Clawson came to Marshalltown in 1955 to join the practice of Dr. Cecil M. Long, with the advent of contact lenses, he returned to Indiana...

Baby Zephyr Anderson

Baby Zephyr Anderson

Dec 24, 2019

Zephyr Oliver Anderson received his angel wings on December 24, 2019. His precious time was cut way to short but he will forever be remembered.   Celebration of life for Zephyr will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit...

Hildagarde Brooks

Hildagarde Brooks

Dec 23, 2019

Hildagarde “Hildi” Brooks, 85, of Marshalltown, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019 at Unity Point Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Memorial services for Hildagarde will be held on Monday, December 30, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will be held prior to the service, starting at 11:30...

Donald Buck

Donald Buck

Dec 22, 2019

Donald Buck, 94, of State Center, IA was reunited with the love of his life December 22, 2019 surrounded by family and under the care of Mary Greeley Hospice in his home. Donald Alfred Buck, son of Alfred Christopher and Frances (Steward) Buck, was born May 4, 1925 in Marshall County at the family farm house where he grew...

Kim Pfantz

Kim Pfantz

Dec 21, 2019

Kim Renae Pfantz, 58 of State Center, Iowa passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019. Kim was born in Marshalltown, Iowa on October 29, 1961 to Glen and Janice Eggers. Celebration of life for Kim will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home West Chapel in State...

Muriel Armbrecht

Muriel Armbrecht

Dec 21, 2019

On Saturday, December 21, 2019, Muriel Armbrecht, a child of God, passed into the waiting arms of her beloved Savior. She was a resident of Windsor Manor, Nevada. Muriel Garnet Wengert was born on July 22, 1924 to Leon and Eleanor (Thake) Wengert near State Center, Iowa. The family moved to the Colo area in 1929 and Muriel graduated...

Betty Gant

Betty Gant

Dec 20, 2019

Betty Gant, 71, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on December 20, 2019 at Southridge Specialty Care with her family at her side. Services for Betty will be held on Friday, December 27, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends will be held one hour before the start of services. Memorials...

Charles "Harry" Callaway

Charles "Harry" Callaway

Dec 20, 2019

Charles “Harry” Callaway, of Grundy Center, Iowa, passed away Friday, December 20, 2019 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, December 27, 2019 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with masonic services beginning at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services for Harry will be held on Saturday, December 28,...

Marie Simbides

Marie Simbides

Dec 19, 2019

Marie Simbides, age 83, of Marshalltown, passed away peacefully the morning of Thursday, December 19, 2019, at Unity Point Health Marshalltown with family at her side. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 23rd, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. There will be no visitation. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com . Ph. 641-844-1234. Born Marie Praska...

Ilene Barger

Ilene Barger

Dec 18, 2019

Ilene Barger, 72, of Melbourne, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at her home and under the care of the Iowa River Hospice Home. Memorial services celebrating her life will be held at 5:00 p.m. Saturday, December 28th, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until the service time. For more information or...

Wilma Sellers

Wilma Sellers

Dec 17, 2019

Wilma Ann Sellers, 90, of Monroe, was called “home” on December 17, 2019 at Park Centre in Newton, Iowa, with her loving family by her side.  Wilma was the daughter of Charles Carlisle (Carl) and Nellie M. (Quick) Mullins. She was born on August 28, 1929 in Newton at Skiff Memorial Hospital. Wilma graduated from Monroe High School in...

Veleta Pearl Tintjer

Veleta Pearl Tintjer

Dec 17, 2019

Veleta Pearl Tintjer, age 84, of Marshalltown, passed away on the afternoon of Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames with family at her side.                 Born Veleta Rouse on September 10, 1935, in Missouri, she was one of six children born to Harold and Edith (Fetters) Rouse. She received her education in the LeGrand...

Robert Wayne "Bob" Bane

Robert Wayne "Bob" Bane

Dec 16, 2019

Robert “Bob” Bane, a proud US Veteran, age 70, of State Center, died Monday, December 16th, at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.           A celebration of his life along with a true party honoring his life will be held this spring, at a date and place to be announced, under the direction of his family. For condolences,...

Mary C. Gift

Mary C. Gift

Dec 14, 2019

A remarkable life has ended at 98 years as Mary Catherine Gift transitioned to her heavenly home on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Grandview Heights Rehab and Healthcare in Marshalltown. Mary was born in Des Moines on April 24, 1921, the only child of Waldo and Bessie Marie Hiltburner. After her parents’ divorce, Mary and her mother lived with...

David  Rebik

David Rebik

Dec 14, 2019

David Joseph Rebik, 56, of Marshalltown, Iowa died suddenly on December 14, 2019.   A funeral mass for Dave will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 11:30 A.M. at Saint Francis of Assisi Parish: Saint Mary Church. A public visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, December 20, 2019 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home...

Muriel Elaine Wills

Muriel Elaine Wills

Dec 13, 2019

Muriel E. Wills, 84, of Marshalltown, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.   Memorial services for Muriel will be held on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Memorials may be directed to the LaMoille Congregational Community Church. For more information or to...

John Frederick Finical Iii

John Frederick Finical Iii

Dec 12, 2019

John Frederick Finical III, 73, of Tama, Iowa, gave his life for his country when he passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019 at the Iowa Veteran’s Home as the result of exposure to Agent Orange while serving in Vietnam. Services for John will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at the Iowa Veteran’s Home chapel...