Obituaries

Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa

Bryan Frahm

Bryan Frahm

May 23, 2019

Bryan Frahm, 50 Bryan Frahm was called to his heavenly home May 23, 2019. Bryan was a patient at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. He passed away from unexpected complications during esophagostomy surgery. He was a resident of Clarence, Iowa, formally of Garwin, graduating from the High School Class of 1987. Visitation will be held at the Garwin...

Elmer Dean Kunz Jr.

Elmer Dean Kunz Jr.

May 22, 2019

Elmer “Dean” Kunz Jr., 74, of State Center, passed away on the evening of Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at the Iowa River Hospice Home with his loving family by his side. Following “Dean’s” wishes, cremation rites have been accorded.  Memorial services for Dean will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Mitchell Family Funeral Home...

Jean  Bigelow

Jean Bigelow

May 22, 2019

Jean Bigelow, 70, of Marshalltown passed away at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa on May 22, 2019.    A memorial service for Jean will be held on Monday, June 3rd at 5:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A brief visitation will be held from 4:00 until the start of the service. In lieu of flowers the...

Diana  Lynne Spick

Diana Lynne Spick

May 21, 2019

Diana Spick, 67, passed away on May 21, 2019, at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown, Iowa with her loving family by her side. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Central Christian Church at 10:30 a.m. A public visitation will be held on Friday, May 24, at the Central Christian Church from 5:00-7:00...

Marjorie Coppock

Marjorie Coppock

May 21, 2019

Marjorie Coppock, 81, of the Willows, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, May 24, 2019 at New Hope Christian Church in Marshalltown at 10:00 a.m. A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 23, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home, at 5:00-7:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be...

Julio Elizarraras

Julio Elizarraras

May 21, 2019

Julio Elizarraras, 70, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 in the comfort of his own home. Following Julio’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A Funeral Mass for Julio will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at St. Mary Catholic Church with Father Alan Dietzenbach officiating.  There will be no public...

Randall Joseph Luethje

Randall Joseph Luethje

May 20, 2019

Randall Joseph Luethje, 31, of Marshalltown, Iowa who was born on April 23, 1988, to Ricky and Mary Luethje, passed away at BSA hospital in Amarillo, Texas on May 20, 2019.He is survived by his loving wife Desirae and two sons Owen and Kameron; his mother Mary; siblings: Michael (Karen) and their children, Zach, Emily and Evelyn, as well...

Michael Jay Bly

Michael Jay Bly

May 18, 2019

Michael Jay Bly was born August 17, 1990 to Jeffery and Vickie Bly. He received his education at South Tama County Community Schools and Penn Foster Home School where he graduated from high school. He went to DMACC for machine operation, May 2008. After school, Michael went to work for the City of Tama for four years. Michael also...

Carol Kouba

Carol Kouba

May 18, 2019

Carol Dobson Kouba went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 18, 2019. At the time of her death, she was a resident at The Willows and under the care of Iowa River Hospice.      Funeral services for Carol will be held at Mitchell Family Funeral Home Tuesday, May 21 at 1:00 p.m. Visitation for...

Rose Marie Arthur

Rose Marie Arthur

May 17, 2019

Rose Marie Arthur, 96, of Marshalltown passed away peacefully on May 17, 2019 at Grandview Heights under the care of Iowa River Hospice with her family by her side.    A celebration of life will be held for Rose Marie on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Burial for Rose Marie...

Christian Maxon

Christian Maxon

May 15, 2019

Christian Paul Maxon, 8, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines. Funeral services for Christian will be held on Monday, May 20, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. at New Hope Christian Church in Marshalltown. Visitation will be on Sunday, May 19, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. also at the...

Robert  Gale

Robert Gale

May 14, 2019

Robert Gale passed away in the comfort of his own home on May 14, 2019. Staying true to Robert’s wishes cremation rites will be performed with no formal services. He will be laid to rest at the Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown, next to his wife. For condolences please visit www.Mitchellfh.com or call (641)-844-1234.    Robert was born on October 23,...

Rodney Lane Gale

Rodney Lane Gale

May 12, 2019

Rodney L. Gale, “Rod” 53, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the morning of Sunday, May 12, 2019 in the comfort of his own home. Following Rod’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded.  Memorial services for Rod will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Mitchell Family Funeral Home with Pastor Bobby Shomo officiating.   Public...

Delbert  Eakins

Delbert Eakins

May 9, 2019

Psalm 121:8-“The LORD will guard your going out”… with those words Delbert Eakins, age 79, and his wife Geneva Darlene Eakins, age 77, were ushered into Heaven’s glory on the afternoon of Thursday, May 9th, near their home at LeGrand.           Joint funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 14th, at the Ferguson Christian Bible Church with...

Geneva Darlene Eakins

Geneva Darlene Eakins

May 9, 2019

Psalm 121:8-“The LORD will guard your going out”… with those words Delbert Eakins, age 79, and his wife Geneva Darlene Eakins, age 77, were ushered into Heaven’s glory on the afternoon of Thursday, May 9th, near their home at LeGrand.           Joint funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 14th, at the Ferguson Christian Bible Church with...

Daisy Thompson

Daisy Thompson

May 7, 2019

Daisy M. Thompson, 86, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the evening of Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Funeral services for Daisy will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Lamoille Congregational Church with Pastor Terry Collins officiating.  Public visitation will be held one hour prior to services.  Memorial contributions may be directed in Daisy’s name...

Marlys  Montz

Marlys Montz

May 6, 2019

Marlys Montz, 80, of Marshalltown passed away peacefully on May 6, 2019 at Grandview Heights Nursing and Rehab. A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 13, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the family to be used at a later date. For condolences please visit www.Mitchellfh.com or...

Randy Lee Danner Sr.

Randy Lee Danner Sr.

May 6, 2019

Randy Lee Danner Sr., 59, went to be with his Heavenly Father, on Monday, May 6, 2019 in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his loving family. Following Randy’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no public services held at this time through Mitchell Family Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be directed in...

Coralynn Leilani Vis (Huff)

Coralynn Leilani Vis (Huff)

May 5, 2019

On Sunday, May 5th, 2019, Coralynn Leilani Vis (Huff), went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ.  She passed away peacefully under the loving care of Iowa River Hospice and the Willows of Marshalltown.    Funeral Services for Coralynn will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at the LeGrand Friends Church at 11:00 a.m. with a visitation held one...

Larry W. Otto

Larry W. Otto

May 4, 2019

Larry Wayne Otto, 70, of Marshalltown, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines with Jan by his side.   Funeral services for Larry will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at Hope United Methodist Church in Marshalltown. In honor of Larry, those who wish are encouraged to wear...