Obituaries

Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa

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...

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...