Obituaries

Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa

Dorothy E. Woodward

Dorothy E. Woodward

Aug 1, 2018

Dorothy E. Woodward, 96, of State Center, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 in the comfort of her own home. Following Dorothy’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. Memorial services for Dorothy will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Mitchell Family Funeral Home with Pastor Ed Hannahs officiating. Memorial contributions may be...

Maria Rosario-Lopez

Maria Rosario-Lopez

Jul 30, 2018

Maria Del Rosario-Lopez, 75, of Tama, Iowa passed away at Unity Point Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. Maria will be taken back home to Mexico for her burial. For condolences or questions please visit: www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Maria and her family. Maria Lopez was born on October 17, 1943, in Michuacan,...

Gary Phillips

Gary Phillips

Jul 30, 2018

Gary Robert Phillips, 71, of Marshalltown, passed away on Monday, July 30, 2018 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at St Mary’s Catholic Church. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 1, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family...

Ronnie Harlan Briggs

Ronnie Harlan Briggs

Jul 30, 2018

Ronnie H. Briggs of the Iowa Veterans Home passed away peacefully on Monday, July 30th, one day after his 69th birthday.  Public visitation for “Ron” will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 6, 2018 at Mitchell Family Funeral Home where Ron’s family will be present to greet friends.  Military Honors will take place at...

Madonna Lee Locke

Madonna Lee Locke

Jul 29, 2018

Madonna Lee Locke, 93, of Marshalltown, passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown.  Funeral services for Madonna will be held on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will start one hour prior at 10:00 a.m. Memorials may be directed to the Salvation...

Benjamin Jackson

Benjamin Jackson

Jul 29, 2018

The artistic and humorous spirit of Benjamin Jackson, age 37, of Madison, WI, formerly of Le Grand, left this earthly life on Sunday, July 29th.           Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 5th, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. He will be laid to rest beside his dad at the Stavanger Friends Cemetery south...

Laurel Phipps

Laurel Phipps

Jul 28, 2018

Laurel Phipps, 97, a veteran of “The Greatest Generation” passed away, Saturday, July 28, 2018, at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown, Iowa surrounded by his family. Visitation will be on Wednesday, August, 1, 2018, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on...

Rhoda Curphy

Rhoda Curphy

Jul 28, 2018

Rhoda Curphy, 90, of Le Grand, Iowa, passed away in the comfort of her home on Saturday evening, July 28, 2018, while being surrounded by her family.Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 3, 2018, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. until the service starts....

Frances Mcfarland

Frances Mcfarland

Jul 25, 2018

Frances Barbara McFarland, 86, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Grandview Heights Rehab and Health Care and under the care of the Iowa River Hospice Home.  Cremation rites have been accorded and there are currently no scheduled services for Frances. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell...

Larry Campbell

Larry Campbell

Jul 25, 2018

The honored and faithful soul of Larry Dale Campbell, age 80, of rural Beaman, left this earthly life on the afternoon of Wednesday, July 25th, in the peace of his home with family at his side. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 4th,at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Visitation will be from 5-7:00...

Edward Mills

Edward Mills

Jul 25, 2018

Edward Arthur Mills, 70, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Iowa Methodist Hospital of a ruptured aneurysm.   Memorial services for Ed will be held on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Immediately following the service, there will be a luncheon and then all are invited (family...

Connie Mcfarland

Connie Mcfarland

Jul 22, 2018

Connie Sue McFarland (Glenney), 71, of Des Moines passed away in the comfort of her own home on July 22, 2018. A celebration of her life will be held on August 4, 2018 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. with a public visitation held one-hour prior. For condolences please visit www.Mitchellfh.com or call (641) 844-1234. Memorial...

Lloyd Dean Haynes

Lloyd Dean Haynes

Jul 22, 2018

Lloyd Dean Haynes, 90, of Marshalltown, Iowa went to meet his Lord on Sunday, July 22, 2018.  His passing occurred in the comfort of Iowa River Hospice with his family at his side.  Lloyd’s passing was an unfortunate result of the devastating tornado that hit Marshalltown on July 19, 2018.  Mr. Haynes suffered injuries from a fall due to...

Duane  Lee  Heishman

Duane Lee Heishman

Jul 18, 2018

Duane Lee Heishman, 58, of Lamar, Colorado, formerly of State Center, Iowa, departed this life in the early hours of Wednesday, July 18th, 2018, at his home with his wife, Marla Jo at his side. Duane was the youngest child of Charles (Jr) Heishman and Ruth (Osborn) Heishman, born in Marshalltown, Iowa, on December 5th, 1959. Duane was a...

Wesley  Linhart

Wesley Linhart

Jul 17, 2018

Wesley Linhart was born on May 26, 1924, the son of Fred Linhart and Julia (Sokol) Linhart in rural Tama County. He graduated from Clutier High School with the class of 1941. He served in the anti-aircraft division of the U. S. Army during World War II. After his honorable discharge from the Army he moved to Marshalltown. After...

Rosella Hartwig

Rosella Hartwig

Jul 17, 2018

Rosella Hartwig, 86, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at St. Mary Catholic Church with Father Alan Dietzenbach officiating.  Public visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 with...

Tanya Katheryn Netolicky

Tanya Katheryn Netolicky

Jul 16, 2018

Tanya Katheryn Netolicky, 39, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2018. Funeral services for Tanya will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Mitchell Family Funeral Home with Pastor John Whitehead officiating. Public visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Mitchell Family Funeral Home...

Lois Mae Parks

Lois Mae Parks

Jul 16, 2018

Lois Mae Parks, 89, of Le Grand, Iowa, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2018 in the comfort of her own home. Memorial services under the direction of the family for Lois will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 23, 2018 at the Le Grand Friends Church with Pastor Alan Mullikin officiating.  There will be no visitation...

Gertrude Anderly

Gertrude Anderly

Jul 12, 2018

July 12, 2018, was the day God set aside for Gertrude Josephine (Kriegel) Anderly to be reunited with her son and the rest of her family in heaven.At the age of 100 ½ years old she suffered a stroke and after a day in the hospital she was transferred to the Iowa River Hospice House in Marshalltown, Iowa. She...

Leland Staker

Leland Staker

Jul 12, 2018

Leland Ray Staker, 85, of Marshalltown, passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown. Funeral services for Leland will be held on Monday, July 16, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will be on Sunday, July 15, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the...