Obituaries

Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa

Wilma Sams

Wilma Sams

Jun 14, 2018

Wilma Marcella Sams, 97, of Conrad, passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at Oakview Nursing Home in Conrad.  A memorial visitation for Wilma will be held on Monday, June 18, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 2, 2018 at 2:00 p.m....

Jane Hays

Jane Hays

Jun 12, 2018

Jane Hays, 72, of Albion, Iowa, passed away on June 12, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer stopping only when the doctors told her to “STOP” and at home while under the care of Iowa River Hospice and surrounded by her loving family.A memorial gathering will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018, at...

Dorothy Blood

Dorothy Blood

Jun 12, 2018

DOROTHY MAY BLOOD Dorothy May (Edler) Blood was born on May 29, 1924 in State Center, Iowa to John and Hilda (Pfantz) Edler.  She was raised on a farm northeast of State Center with her three siblings, Harold, Donald, and Dolores (Shaver).  She attended a country school through the 8th grade and then graduated from State Center High School...

James "Jim" Trowbridge

James "Jim" Trowbridge

Jun 11, 2018

James (Jim) Trowbridge, 93, of Marshalltown, died June 11, 2018. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 15th, at St. Henry’s Catholic Church with Father Don Czapla officiating.  A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 14, from 5 – 7 p.m. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home.  The vigil service will start at 7...

Mildred Heckert

Mildred Heckert

Jun 7, 2018

The kind and gentle spirit of 99 year old Mildred Heckert, of Marshalltown, left her earthly body on the afternoon of Thursday, June 7th, at Bickford Cottage.           Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 14th, at the United Church of Christ (her church home for over 67 years). Visitation will be held one-hour prior. Memorials may...

Pauline Kinder

Pauline Kinder

Jun 7, 2018

Pauline Kinder, 95, of Marshalltown, Iowa, formally of Gilman, Iowa, passed away on the morning of June 7, 2018 at Unity Point Hospital in Marshalltown. Funeral services for Pauline will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 11, 2018 at Mitchell Family Funeral Home with Pastor Linda Myren officiating.  Public visitation will be held one hour prior to...

Merle  Scott Daniel

Merle Scott Daniel

Jun 6, 2018

Merle “Scott” Daniel, 45 passed away on June 6, 2018 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. A memorial service will be held on Sunday June 10, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. For condolences please visit www.Mitchellfh.com or call (641)-844-1234. Memorial contributions may be made to the family to be used at a...

Norment  Gossard

Norment Gossard

Jun 5, 2018

Norment L. Gossard passed away on June 5, 2018 in the care of his family and Iowa River Hospice. Norment “Norm” was born on 11/11/40 to Cora Louise Chaney Gossard in Hagerstown, Maryland. Louise as she was known later married William Greenawalt and they (Mom and Pap) raised Norm and his brothers together in Hagerstown. Norm married Carol Clark...

Reno Ray Milligan

Reno Ray Milligan

Jun 4, 2018

Reno Ray Milligan, 85, of Collins, Iowa, passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018 at the Israel Hospice Home in Ames, Iowa. Reno Ray Milligan was born on September 22, 1932 in rural Marshall County to Earl and Elsa (Allspach) Milligan. He was raised and educated in the Collins School District where he graduated from Collins High School. On...

Mamie Barker

Mamie Barker

Jun 4, 2018

The kind, generous, quiet soul of Mamie Barker, 72, of Marshalltown, gained her angel wings on Monday, June 4th, 2018. Memorial services for Mamie will be held on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will be held right before the service; starting at 1:30 p.m. Memorials may be directed...

Chris Keeler

Chris Keeler

Jun 3, 2018

Chris Keeler, 59, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on Sunday, June, 3, 2018, at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown, with his loving family by his side.Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 7, 2018, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the funeral starts at...

Gary Gene Wengert

Gary Gene Wengert

Jun 2, 2018

Gary Wengert, age 79, of Booneville passed away on Saturday, June 2nd, 2018 at Kavanagh House in Des Moines, Iowa.  The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 8th at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Ames. A Celebration of Life service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Private family burial services will be at Hillside...

Debra Bendlage

Debra Bendlage

Jun 2, 2018

Debra Joan Bendlage, 65, of Marshalltown, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.  Cremation rites have been accorded and there are currently no scheduled services for Deb. Memorials can be directed to the family. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral...

Sharon Kay Stowe

Sharon Kay Stowe

Jun 1, 2018

Sharon Kay (Smuck) Stowe, 73, of Dunbar, Iowa, passed away on June 1, 2018, peacefully in her home with her family by her side as she wished. Sharon’s family will be having a Celebration of life for Sharon at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 9, 2018, at Trinity Lutheran Church of Dillon with Pastor Fred Berry officiating. Family has...

Coleen Hoskey

Coleen Hoskey

May 31, 2018

Coleen Jo (Hladky) Hoskey, 79, of Toledo, passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Sunny Hill Care Center in Tama and under the care of Grinnell Regional Hospice.  Funeral services for Coleen will be held on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at New Hope Christian Church in Marshalltown. Visitation will be on Monday, June 4, 2018...

Glen E Spence

Glen E Spence

May 29, 2018

Glen Eugene Spence, 81, of Marshalltown, passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.  Funeral services for Glen will be held on Saturday, June 2, 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 either...

Joseph  "J.J." James Child

Joseph "J.J." James Child

May 28, 2018

Joseph “J.J.” Child, 78, of rural Laurel, Iowa, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018, at home while under the care of Iowa River Hospice and surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 1, 2018, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Visitation will be from 5:00 to...

Marilynn Schmidt

Marilynn Schmidt

May 25, 2018

Here’s the story, about a woman named Tiny, who was bringing up four very lovely girls (and a boy). All of them had hair of gold, except for Holly, the youngest one with curls. It’s the story, of a man named Steve, who was busy with three kids of his own. There were four of them, living all together,...

Kenneth  "Wayne" Smith

Kenneth "Wayne" Smith

May 24, 2018

Wayne Smith, 79, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018, at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown, Iowa.Wayne’s wishes were for cremation and no services at this time. For condolences or questions please visit: www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Wayne and his family. Kenneth Wayne Smith was born in...

Steven Waldo

Steven Waldo

May 24, 2018

Steven Waldo died unexpectedly on Wednesday May 24th, 2018 in Marshalltown Iowa.   Steve was born January 17, 1949 in Des Moines, Iowa. He was adopted by Lowell and Mary May Waldo.  They lived on a farm outside of Grundy Center and Steve farmed with his parents while growing up. They had a large acreage that includes livestock, lambs, apple...