Obituaries

Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa

John Wiener

John Wiener

Apr 22, 2020

John V. Wiener, 86, of Montour, passed away Wednesday evening, April, 22, 2020, at Southridge Specialty Care in Marshalltown. In accordance with John’s wishes, cremation rites are scheduled and no public services are planned. Memorials in John’s name may be directed to the Tama or Toledo American Legion or the Tama Veterans of Foreign Wars. If you want to...

Mark Boldt

Mark Boldt

Apr 21, 2020

Mark Andrew Boldt, 47, of Ankeny, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Unity Point Health- Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo of a massive heart attack. A memorial visitation will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Mitchell Family Funeral Home, 1209 Iowa Avenue West, Marshalltown, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Due to the COVID-19 social...

Ethelyn Clay

Ethelyn Clay

Apr 21, 2020

To view Ethelyn's service live stream, please click on this link: https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell-Family-Funeral-Home-99280714047/ Ethelyn “Tee” Clay, 92, of Gilman, entered into eternal life Tuesday, April 21st, 2020, at the Iowa River Hospice House. A graveside memorial graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Agust 29, 2020, at the Prairie View Cemetery in Gilman.  For the safety and respect...

John Swearingen

John Swearingen

Apr 20, 2020

John A. Swearingen, age 83, of Marshalltown, passed away suddenly on the night of Monday, April 20th, in the peace of his home with his wife at his side. Due to the state mandates, a private family funeral service will be held Friday, April 24th, 2020, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Riverside Cemetery....

Harlan Hazen

Harlan Hazen

Apr 20, 2020

Harlan Hazen, age 92, one of the greatest generations, passed away in the peace and comfort of his home on Monday, April 20th.           Private family funeral services will be held for family on Saturday, April 25th, at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Due to state mandates, no public services will be held at this time. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com...

Albert "Junior" Dierks

Albert "Junior" Dierks

Apr 19, 2020

Albert (Al) D. Dierks, Jr., 85, of Conrad, IA, died Sunday, April 19, 2020, at Bartels Lutheran Retirement Home in Waverly.A celebration of life will be held at a later date at the Peace United Church of Christ in Gladbrook. Born on May 19, 1934, in Marshalltown, IA, he was the son of Albert H., and Esther (Otto) Dierks....

Thomas Hart

Thomas Hart

Apr 19, 2020

Thomas “Tom” Hart, 65, of Marshalltown, formerly of Davenport, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2020 at the Iowa Veteran’s Home following a brief illness. Cremation rites have been accorded and due to the COVID-19 pandemic, private family services will be held at a later date. Friends are encouraged to leave memories of Tom or send condolences to the...

Howard "Toby"  Clough

Howard "Toby" Clough

Apr 18, 2020

Howard “Toby” Clough, 93, of State Center and formerly a life long resident of Garwin, passed away on the morning of April 18, 2020 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Private funeral services due to the state mandates will be held for Howard’s immediate family. We encourage friends of Toby to share fond memories at www.mitchellfh.com...

Tahler Wildman

Tahler Wildman

Apr 16, 2020

The contagious smile and larger than life personality of Tahler Wildman, age 30, of rural State Center, left this earthly life on the morning of Thursday, April 16th.           Private funeral services due to the state mandates will be held for her immediate family. We encourage everyone to keep them in your thoughts and prayers and in the future gather...

L. Jean Snyder

L. Jean Snyder

Apr 14, 2020

Jean Snyder passed away April 14, 2020 at Good Samaritan Society in Indianola, Iowa. Thank you to all of the Good Samaritan staff and to St. Croix Hospice for their wonderful care of Jean. Jean was born December 6, 1923 in Joplin, Missouri to Frank Munson Howerton and Janie May (Broyles) Howerton. Frank and Janie separated and Janie took...

Tyler Wilson

Tyler Wilson

Apr 11, 2020

Heaven gained another angel on the afternoon of April 11, 2020. Tyler Wilson, 24, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Iowa River Hospice. A memorial service for Tyler will be livestreamed with details to be provided on the funeral home website beginning at 2:00...

Robert Sharp

Robert Sharp

Apr 10, 2020

Robert J. Sharp, 38, of Marshalltown, passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 10th, 2020, at Unity Point Marshalltown. Cremation rites have been accorded and due to the state mandate, a private family graveside service will be held Friday, May 1st, 2020, at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Robert and his...

Rose Emma Stalzer

Rose Emma Stalzer

Apr 10, 2020

Rose Stalzer, age 99, longtime resident of Haverhill, passed away on April 10th, at the Grandview Heights in Marshalltown where she has resided since May of 2014. Rose departed this earthly life one month, three weeks and two days from her 100th birthday.           A Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 8th, at the Mitchell Family...

Lila Hall

Lila Hall

Apr 9, 2020

Lila Hall, 81, of Marshalltown and formerly of Madrid, Iowa passed away on the morning of April 9, 2020 in the comfort of her own home. At this time cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. Memorial’s in Lila’s name may be directed to her family for a later designation. To leave...

Mike Thede

Mike Thede

Apr 8, 2020

Michael Lloyd Thede passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at the age of 67. Mike was born on July 8, 1952 in Marshalltown, IA to Christian Ellsworth (Spud) and Wanda (Hofer) Thede. He graduated from North Tama County Community High School in May 1970. He was a loyal and hard worker. He worked for several...

Margaret "Peggy" Gilsdorf

Margaret "Peggy" Gilsdorf

Apr 5, 2020

Margaret “Peggy” Gilsdorf, 79, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away at the Iowa Veteran’s Home on Sunday, April 5, 2020. At this time private graveside services will be held for Peggy. A celebration of life will be held for both Peggy and Bill at a later date under the direction of the family. Memorials in Peggy’s name may be directed...

Lucille Seavey

Lucille Seavey

Apr 5, 2020

Lucille Seavey, 95, of Toledo and formerly of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at Premiere Estates in Toledo. Due to the current pandemic and for safety concerns of family and friends, private services will be held and a celebration of life will be held at a later date under the direction of her family. For...

Marie Goodwin

Marie Goodwin

Apr 1, 2020

Marie Goodwin, 92, of State Center, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family and under the care of the Iowa River Hospice Home. In light of the state wide mandate from the Governor concerning COVID-19 that was given on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 stating that no public gatherings over 10 people should...

Robert E. Earhart

Robert E. Earhart

Apr 1, 2020

Robert E. Earhart, 75, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at his home. In light of the state wide mandate from Governor Kim Reynolds concerning COVID-19 that was given on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 stating that no public gatherings over 10 people should take place, services are currently pending and more information will be given as...

John Barnes

John Barnes

Mar 30, 2020

John William Barnes passed away on March 30, 2020 at the Iowa Veterans Home. He was born June 5, 1924 to William and Florence (Harris) Barnes at Postville, Ia. John joined the Navy June 1, 1943, after high school. He was Yeoman 3rd class serving on the USS Ajax, AR6, discharged April 15, 1946. John was united in marriage...