Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa
Michael L Baker
Mar 28, 2020
Michael L. Baker, 74, of rural Liscomb, left this world on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. He was greeted in Heaven by his Savior, walking no longer with two canes or severe pain in his shoulders.In light of the state wide mandate from the Governor concerning COVID-19 that was given on Tuesday, March...
Delight Callahan
Mar 28, 2020
Delight Callahan, age 85, of Tama, passed away early in the morning of Saturday, March 28th, in the comfort of her home in Tama, with family at her side and under the care of the Iowa River Hospice. She passed in the same home that had been in her family since she was 6 years of age. Private family...
Dave Grice
Mar 27, 2020
David Alan Grice the son of William Grice (Spirit Lake) and Carol (Leith) Lauritzen and husband Bill of (Spencer, Iowa) was born Dec.12, 1964 in Storm Lake, Iowa. Dave graduated from Laurens Consolidated Schools in 1983. He continued his education earning a scholarship to play basketball at Morningside College where he completed his Business degree May of 1987. Dave’s...
Lynn Poling
Mar 27, 2020
Lynn J Poling, age 65 of Boone, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 27th at his home. Lynn was born on February 5th, 1955, in Marshalltown, he was the eldest of four children born to Larry and Lois (Speer) Poling. He was raised in State Center and graduated from West Marshall High School in 1974. Following graduation, Lynn attended...
Larry "Bud" Ecklor, Jr.
Mar 26, 2020
Larry Ecklor, Jr., age 54, of Marshalltown, known fondly to everyone as “Bud”, passed away suddenly on Thursday night, March 26th, at the UnityPoint Health Marshalltown. Cremation rites will be accorded and no public services will be held at this time. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com . The Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Bud and his family. ...
Linda Drumm
Mar 25, 2020
Linda Drumm, age 61, of Marshalltown, passed away in the peace and comfort of her home on Tuesday, March 24th. A celebration of her life will be held later under the direction of her family and will be announced. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com . The Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Linda and her family. Ph. 641-844-1234....
Irma Dostal
Mar 25, 2020
Irma Dostal, 93, of Marshalltown and formerly of Montour, Iowa, went to be with her Lord and Savior on the morning of March 25, 2020. A private family graveside service will be held for Irma. Memorial’s in Irma’s name may be directed to Center Street Baptist Church or Care Initiatives Hospice. Friends are encouraged to share a memory on...
Johnqwez Deanthony Lewis
Mar 25, 2020
Johnqwez Lewis, 22, of Marshalltown ia was born in Davenport, Iowa passed away suddenly in Marshalltown on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. At this time cremation rites have been accorded and no public services will be held at this time. To leave a memory for the family please visit www.mitchellfh.com or phone 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for...
Joan Smith
Mar 24, 2020
Joan Smith, age 77, of Tucson, AZ and Marshalltown, IA, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at her home in Tucson with her husband Walt at her side. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 11 at 10:30 A.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home, with a visitation taking place one hour prior. Burial will occur at Rose Hill Memorial...
Ronald E Keller
Mar 24, 2020
Ronald Eugene Keller, 73, of Marshalltown, passed away unexpectedly due to a massive stroke on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. A Celebration of Life for Ron will be held on his birthday Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at the Hope United Methodist Church beginning at 2:00 P.M. Memorials may be directed to the...
Dan "Danny" Lynn Allison
Mar 24, 2020
Dan L. “Danny” Allison, age 70, of the Iowa Veterans Home, passed away Tuesday night, March 24th. Funeral services will be announced following CDC recommendation of public events during this pandemic. He will be laid to rest in the Iowa Veterans Home Cemetery. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com . Ph. 641-844-1234. Born on November 30th, 1949, in Cherry Pointe,...
Lester Kosnar
Mar 22, 2020
Lester Albert Kosnar, 88, of Dysart, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at Grandview Heights Rehab & Healthcare in Marshalltown. 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 take place, private graveside services for Lester will be...
Carole N. Nelson
Mar 21, 2020
Carole N. Nelson, 80, of Montour passed away on Saturday morning, March 21, 2020 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Cremation rites have been accorded and services are currently pending. 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 Carole and her family.
James "Jim" Wernberg
Mar 21, 2020
James G. Wernberg (83) of Rockford, Illinois was born May 18, 1936 in Beloit, Wisconsin and passed on March 21, 2020 at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. When Jim was a year old, his parents, Gilbert and Ruth Wernberg, and sister Joyce, moved to New London, Wisconsin. Jim loved New London and told many stories about his...
William "Bill" Large
Mar 20, 2020
William A. (Bill) Large, 70, of State Center, Iowa passed away on March 20, 2020 in Iowa City, Iowa. He was born February 18, 1950, the only child, of Ann (Campbell) and Albert “Bill” Large. He spent his earliest years attending a two room school in Bradford, IA, and roaming the woods behind his home, experiences which greatly impacted...
Sharon Ray
Mar 18, 2020
Sharon Kay Ray, 78, of Rhodes, passed away March 18th at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. She was born December 1,1941 at home in Iowa Falls, IA to Vernon and Virginia Flanagan Walker. She graduated high school from Rhodes and lived there nearly all her life. Sharon married Lloyd Golly, July 7, 1964 they had one son...
Sherrill Foote
Mar 18, 2020
Sherrill Foote, 79, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away at MercyOne in Des Moines on the morning of March 18, 2020 with her family at her side. Sherrill Lynne Ellis was born April 19, 1940 to Howard and Lois (Cooper) Ellis at the Deaconess Hospital in Marshalltown, Iowa, the second child after her brother Jim. Sherrill attended school in State...
Judith A. Kroener
Mar 18, 2020
Judith Ann Kroener, 72, of Marshalltown, Iowa, departed this life on March 18, 2020, at the University of Iowa Hospital. In light of the current statewide mandate, services are currently pending and more information will be given at a later date. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. For more information or to send condolences, please...
Deloris Balzer
Mar 16, 2020
Deloris Balzer, age 80, of Marshalltown, passed away on Monday, March 16th, at the MercyOne Hospital in Des Moines. A private graveside service was held with anticipation of a public gathering to honor her 81st birthday in heaven with cake, memories, stories and laughter. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com . Please keep her five daughters and their families in...

