Obituaries

Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa

Charles Howard "Chuck" Purk

Charles Howard "Chuck" Purk

Dec 11, 2019

Charles Howard “Chuck” Purk, age 64, of Tama, passed away in the peacefulness of his home with family at his side on the afternoon of Wednesday, December 11, 2019. He went to be with families who have gone on before when God took his hand.           A visitation will be held from 3-6:00 p.m. Sunday, December 15th, at the Mitchell...

Donna Lathrop

Donna Lathrop

Dec 9, 2019

Donna Marie Jacques Lathrop, 87, of Baxter, IA, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019 at the MercyOne Hospital in Newton, IA. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown with Bob Buchanan officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services. Please attend...

Richard Sommerlot

Richard Sommerlot

Dec 8, 2019

Richard Merle Sommerlot, age 93, passed away peacefully at the Iowa River Hospice Home on the morning of Sunday, December 8, 2019, with his family at his side.           Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 14th, at the Union Community Church, Union, Iowa, with his grandson, Pastor Spencer Sommerlot officiating. Visitation will be held from 5-7:00...

John Clemens

John Clemens

Dec 8, 2019

America lost one of its greatest heroes in the early hours of the morning on December, 8, 2019. John Clemens, 84, of Marshalltown, passed away at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown with his loving family at his side. A celebration of life for John’s family and friends will be held on Sunday, December 15, 2019 from 2:00...

Craig Keehlison

Craig Keehlison

Dec 8, 2019

Craig Keehlison, 62, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away at the Iowa River Hospice Home on December 8, 2019. Per Craig’s wishes cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234.

Kenneth Oetker

Kenneth Oetker

Dec 5, 2019

The Chicago Cubs lost one of their biggest fans with the passing of Kenneth Oetker on Thursday, December 5th, 2019, at the age of 84.          Ken’s family wishes to extend a sincere thank you for the wonderful care he has received at Glenwood Place, Grandview Heights, The Willows and Iowa River Hospice. All of them are very special to...

Douglas Kenneth Mansager

Douglas Kenneth Mansager

Dec 4, 2019

Douglas Kenneth Mansager of Melbourne, Iowa died in the loving care of his wife, Boo, on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 following a courageous 16 month battle against pancreatic cancer.  Doug was born April 17, 1957 to Kenneth and Rajean Mansager. He was raised on the family farm north of Albion along Morman Ridge, where under the tutelage of his...

Richard "Dick" Dean Close

Richard "Dick" Dean Close

Dec 4, 2019

Richard “Dick” Close, age 73, passed away early Wednesday morning, December 4, 2019, at the V.A. Medical Center in Iowa City, IA. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 9, 2019, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown with full military honors. Burial will follow in the Littleton Cemetery, Littleton, IA at 3pm Monday. Visitation...

Shirley Quick

Shirley Quick

Dec 3, 2019

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Shirley Anne Quick, age 81, our loving mother and a friend to all whose lives she touched. Shirley lived at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. She passed away peacefully on Tuesday night December 3rd, 2019 surrounded by family. Cremation rights have been given and burial will be...

Dennis Peshel

Dennis Peshel

Dec 1, 2019

Dennis Lee Peshel, 75, of Melbourne, Iowa passed away on the morning of December 1, 2019 at Unity Point- Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.   Funeral services for Dennis will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will be one hour before the service, starting at...

Donna Sloat

Donna Sloat

Dec 1, 2019

Donna M. Sloat, 59, of Melbourne, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at the Zearing Health Care Center in Zearing, Iowa.   Celebration of life for Donna will be held on Friday, December 6, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association. For...

Jacqueline Jackie Barnard

Jacqueline Jackie Barnard

Nov 30, 2019

Jacqueline Ann Barnard, 55 years of age, went to be with our Lord and Savior the morning of November 30, 2019, after a short battle with breast cancer. Jacqueline, better known as “Jackie” was born in Marshalltown, Iowa on February 12, 1964 to Harold and Geraldine Barnard. Jackie was the oldest of three children and an Ames High School...

Isaiah "Izzy" Eilander

Isaiah "Izzy" Eilander

Nov 29, 2019

Isaiah “Izzy” Eilander, 16, of Garwin, IA, passed away November 29, 2019, as a result of a motor vehicle accident. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 14th, 2019 NOTE DATE ! at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Burial will be in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens, Marshalltown. A visitation will be held...

Roberta Kea Paul

Roberta Kea Paul

Nov 27, 2019

Roberta Kea Paul, 78, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. Cremation rites have been accorded and the family will have a memorial service at a later time. 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...

Beverly Dougherty

Beverly Dougherty

Nov 27, 2019

Beverly “Bev” Dougherty, 81, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at the Iowa River Hospice Home with her husband Dick and her family lovingly at her side. A Funeral Mass for Bev will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Saint Francis of Assisi Parish: Saint Henry Church at 11:00 a.m. A visitation...

Florene "Flo" Scheffert

Florene "Flo" Scheffert

Nov 26, 2019

Florene E. Scheffert, 92, of Marshalltown, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown, surrounded by her loved ones. A Celebration of Flo’s life will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed...

Louise Marie Ulch

Louise Marie Ulch

Nov 25, 2019

Louise Marie Ulch, age 91, of Glenwood Place in Marshalltown, formerly of Gladbrook, passed away Monday, November 25, 2019, at the Iowa River Hospice House in Marshalltown. Louise has donated her body to the University of Iowa School of Medicine in Iowa City. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the American Legion Hall, Gladbrook....

Eldon "Butch" Loffgren

Eldon "Butch" Loffgren

Nov 23, 2019

On November 23, 2019 Eldon (Butch) Loffgren Passed from this life at Iowa River Hospice. Born on June 22, 1933 in Collins, Iowa to Carl Loffgren and Erma Loffgren Keeler. His siblings included Ralph Loffgren and Sandra Uhde. Butch was educated in the Albion School District. His residences included Albion and Holiday Lake. In later years he lived in...

Cathrine Lake

Cathrine Lake

Nov 22, 2019

Cathrine Ann “Katy” Lake, age 89, of Marshalltown, passed away at her home Friday, November 22, 2019, under the care of Iowa River Hospice. Cremation rites have been given and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. December 7th at St Francis of Assis Parish – St. Henry’s Church in Marshalltown. Private burial will be at...

Darlene Lunsford

Darlene Lunsford

Nov 21, 2019

Darlene Lunsford, 90, of Marshalltown, Iowa was called home in the early hours of the morning on Thursday, November 21, 2019. Funeral services for Darlene will be held on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with Pastor Bobby Shomo officiating. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Monday,...