Obituaries

Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa

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...

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...