Obituaries

Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa

Hans Beecken

Hans Beecken

Jan 5, 2019

Hans Beecken, age 82, of Marshalltown, passed away peacefully in the morning of Saturday, January 5, 2019 at his home in the same place his beloved wife passed away 15 months earlier. His family was present when he was ushered into heaven to meet his beloved Barbara once again. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, January...

Gene Hoover

Gene Hoover

Jan 5, 2019

The laughter and fun loving spirit of Gene Hoover, age 58, of rural LeGrand, passed from this earthly life on the afternoon of Saturday afternoon, January 5th, at the Mayo Clinics in Rochester, MN, with his family at his side.           Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 9th, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with Pastor...

Dennis  Shady  Lane

Dennis Shady Lane

Jan 5, 2019

Dennis Joe “Shady” Lane, 75, Of Marshalltown passed away peacefully on January 5, 2019.  Shady was born on December 11, 1943 to the late Robert and Shirlee (Ferguson) Lane in Marshalltown and was a 1961 graduate of Marshalltown High School.  After graduation, Shady was employed by Fisher Controls on Governor Road for forty years. Shady married Susan Horn on...

Douglas Higgins

Douglas Higgins

Jan 5, 2019

Douglas Higgins, age 65, of Ankeny, passed away Saturday, January 5th, at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.           Memorial services celebrating his life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 9th, at the Bangor Liberty Friends Church with Pastor Arlen Daleske officiating. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be directed to the National Forest Foundation...

Larry Thomas Pritchett

Larry Thomas Pritchett

Jan 2, 2019

Larry Thomas Pritchett, 66, of Clemons passed away in the comfort of his own home on January 2, 2019, a day short of his birthday, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday January 8, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will be held on Monday January 7,...

Clyde C. Youngbear

Clyde C. Youngbear

Jan 1, 2019

Clyde C. Youngbear, 50, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. Following Clyde’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. Memorial services for Clyde will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, January 7, 2019 at Mitchell Family Funeral Home with Pastor Bobby Shomo officiating.  There will be no public visitation prior to the service.  Memorial...

Lucile Campbell

Lucile Campbell

Jan 1, 2019

Lucile Campbell, age 101, lifelong Laurel resident, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at the Accura Healthcare in Marshalltown while in care of the Iowa River Hospice. Private family burial will be held at Graceland Cemetery in Laurel.  Following the burial there will be a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Mitchell Family...

Patricia Finch

Patricia Finch

Dec 30, 2018

Patricia Ann (Collins) Finch, 87, of Marshalltown, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 4, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at St Mary Catholic Church in Marshalltown. Visitation will be on Thursday, January 3, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m....

Baby Isaiah Erwin

Baby Isaiah Erwin

Dec 30, 2018

Baby Isaiah Jacob Erwin gained his wings into heaven on December 30, 2018. He was the precious newborn son of Matthew and Yai’Sha Erwin. Memorial service for Isaiah will be held on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church in Marshalltown. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234....

Charles "Chuck" Sobotka

Charles "Chuck" Sobotka

Dec 30, 2018

Charles "Chuck" Eugene Sobotka left this life to live with Jesus on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at Iowa River Hospice Home following a brief battle with cancer. Chuck was born on the family farm southwest of Diagonal, Iowa on March 27, 1933 to Andrew and Eva Driskell Sobotka. Funeral services for Chuck will be held on Thursday, January 3,...

James Vannatta

James Vannatta

Dec 28, 2018

James Vannatta, age 72, passed away early in the morning of Friday, December 28th, in the care of the Iowa Veterans Home where he has resided since 2015.          Memorial services for James will be held by the family at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the Iowa Veterans Home Chapel.  Committal services for James will then take...

Phyllis Marie Johnson

Phyllis Marie Johnson

Dec 27, 2018

Phyllis Marie Cooper Johnson, 87, of Marshalltown, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018 at the Iowa River Hospice House in Marshalltown, Iowa. Funeral services for Phyllis will be held on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. There will...

Linda Lee Harvey

Linda Lee Harvey

Dec 25, 2018

Linda Lee Harvey, 76, of Marshalltown, passed away on Christmas day, Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at Grandview Heights Rehab and Healthcare.  Funeral services for Linda will be held on Monday, December 31, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will be the day before on Sunday, December 30 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00...

Rosemary Pencil

Rosemary Pencil

Dec 23, 2018

Rosemary Pencil (Drake) passed away in the comfort of her home on December 23, 2018 after a long fight. A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the family to be used at a later date. For condolences...

Gordon Charles  Clemens

Gordon Charles Clemens

Dec 23, 2018

Gordon Charles Clemens, 93, died December 23, 2018 at Oakview Nursing Home in Conrad, Iowa. Services will be held at the Union Community Church, Union, Iowa with Pastor Rick Schill officiating on December 31, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. A private family burial will follow after services. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 30, 2018 from 3:00 until 5:00...

Morris Lepley

Morris Lepley

Dec 23, 2018

Morris Lepley, age 83, lifelong Union area resident, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center. A memorial visitation will be held from 4-6:00 p.m. Saturday, December 29, 2018 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. The family would encourage casual attire. Memorials in his memory may be directed to...

Stella I. Storjohann

Stella I. Storjohann

Dec 23, 2018

Stella (Mrs. Alvin) Storjohann, age 93, of Marshalltown, died Sunday night, December 23rd, with her family at her side at the Willows in Marshalltown.           Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 28th, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with Pastor Greg Ellcey officiating. Visitation will be one-hour prior to the services. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com...

Gary Brindle

Gary Brindle

Dec 22, 2018

Gary Brindle, age 71, of Conrad, passed away unexpectedly on the evening of Saturday, December 22nd, at the Unitypoint Health Marshalltown.           Memorial services honoring Gary’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 27th, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be directed to his family. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com ....

Patrick  Luke  Melberg

Patrick Luke Melberg

Dec 20, 2018

Patrick Luke Melberg, passed away in the comfort of his home on December 20, 2018. A graveside service and celebration of life will be held at a later date. For condolences please visit www.Mitchellfh.com or call (641)-844-1234.  Pat was born on January 5, 1961, the son of Gordon and Roberta 'Bobbie' (Usefara) Melberg in Marshalltown, Iowa. Pat was a...

Lee Garrett

Lee Garrett

Dec 17, 2018

Lee Garrett, age 78, of rural Albion, passed away in the comfort of his home on the night of Monday, December 17th, in care of the Iowa River Hospice, surrounded by his family.            Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 21st, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in the Riverside...