Obituaries

Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa

Gary Lee Wickering

Gary Lee Wickering

Jan 11, 2020

DUE TO THE CDC WARNINGS REGARDING COVID-19, THE CELEBRATION OF LIFE IS CANCELLED AT THIS TIME. Gary Lee Wickering, Sr, fondly known as “Whip” age 71, of Albion, left this earthly life on the morning of Saturday, January 11th, 2020 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown, to join heaven’s movie theatre of western shows and the best...

Eva  Morgart

Eva Morgart

Jan 11, 2020

Eva Morgart, 93, of Conrad, Iowa, and formerly of Union, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Oakview nursing home with her family at her side. Burial for Eva will take place Friday, July 24 at 11:00 A.M. at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. A public visitation for family and friends was held for Eva on Sunday,...

Ruth Cooling

Ruth Cooling

Jan 10, 2020

Ruth M. Cooling, 84, of Le Grand, Iowa passed away surrounded by her family at Grandview Heights in the early hours of the morning on Friday, January 10, 2020. Services for Ruth will be held at the Le Grand Friends Church on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. with pastor Alan Mullikin officiating. A visitation for family and...

Ellen E. Hazen

Ellen E. Hazen

Jan 9, 2020

Ellen Elizabeth Hazen of Glenwood Place passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at the Iowa River Hospice Home with her family at her side.   Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Francis of Assisi Parish: Saint Mary Catholic Church with Father Michael McAndrew officiating. Visitation will be held one hour...

Ronald Eugene Gale, Sr.

Ronald Eugene Gale, Sr.

Jan 8, 2020

Ronald Gale, Sr. age 78, a proud US Veteran, father and husband, passed away suddenly in the peace of his home in Union, Iowa, on the night of Wednesday, January 8th, 2020.           A memorial gathering honoring his life will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 12th, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown....

James "Jim"  Leroy Borton

James "Jim" Leroy Borton

Jan 7, 2020

James L. Borton, 82, of Marshalltown, IA passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Tuesday evening, January 7, 2020, at the Southridge Specialty Care in Marshalltown. Cremation rites have been accorded and a Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, January 17, 2020 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. There will be no visitation and...

Dr. Stephen H. Knudson

Dr. Stephen H. Knudson

Jan 7, 2020

Dr. Stephen Hugh Knudson, 80, of Albion, died Tuesday morning of prostate cancer at Iowa River Hospice. He has donated his body to the University of Iowa Medical School. A summertime celebration of his life is planned. Memorials may be directed to the Albion Municipal Library or Doctors Without Borders. Born Oct. 13, 1939, in Marshalltown, he was the...

Mary  Wessels

Mary Wessels

Jan 4, 2020

Mary Jean (Malony) Wessels passed away on Saturday, January 4 under the care of Iowa River Hospice. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on September 27, 1927 to William N. and Katherine Collard Malony.  Mary graduated from high school in Council Bluffs where her father served as principal. She graduated from the University of Iowa with a teaching...

Eunice  Houska

Eunice Houska

Jan 4, 2020

The beautiful soul of Eunice Joy Houska, age 85, of Marshalltown, departed this earthly life on the afternoon of Saturday, January 4, 2020 at the Iowa River Hospice Home with family at her side. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at the Hope United Methodist Church with Pastor Nan Smith officiating. Visitation will...

Marvin  Veatch

Marvin Veatch

Jan 2, 2020

Marvin Veatch Jr, 58, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away suddenly on January, 2, 2020 at Unity Point Health in Marshalltown. Per Marvin’s request cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. Memorials in Marvin’s name may be directed to his family for a later designation. To leave a condolence to the family please...

Terri Lynn Rash

Terri Lynn Rash

Jan 1, 2020

Terri Lynn Rash, 66, passed away early Wednesday morning, January 1, 2020, at Unity Point – Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, IA.   Cremation rites have been accorded and a Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Monday, January 6, 2020, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until...

Wayne Schuler

Wayne Schuler

Dec 31, 2019

Wayne H. Schuler, 85, a longtime farmer near State Center, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, at Accura Healthcare in Marshalltown while under the care of the Iowa River Hospice. Cremation rites have been accorded and a Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown....

Cynthia "Cindy" Stanley

Cynthia "Cindy" Stanley

Dec 30, 2019

Cynthia Kay “Cindy” Stanley, 63, of Marshalltown, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 30, 2019, at Unity Point Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, IA surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Burial will follow in the Riverside Cemetery...

Lois  "Jean" Woolf

Lois "Jean" Woolf

Dec 28, 2019

Lois Woolf, 73, of Marshalltown, Iowa, fondly known to many as “Jean”, passed away at Unity Point Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines on Saturday, December 28, 2019. A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, January 3, 2020 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home beginning at 10:30 a.m. A visitation for family and friends will be...

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...