Obituaries

Jan 20, 2025

Timothy “Tim” Hommel, age 76, of Conrad, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2025

The family will greet the public on Friday, January 31 at Oakwood Clubhouse, Conrad from 5 pm – 7 pm.

(Roger) Timothy Hommel was born March 1948 in Syracuse, New York to Roger...

Jan 20, 2025

Johnnie (John) R. Cooper, a beloved father and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025, at the age of 65.

Born on June 18, 1959, in Des Moines, Iowa, he was the son of Harold D. and Elvina “Patty” (Camp) Cooper. John graduated from East High School in Des Moines and went on...

Jan 19, 2025

George A. Smith, age 80, passed away at home in the care of Iowa River Hospice, his wife Lynette, and fur baby Belle on Sunday, January 19, 2025.

Per his wishes, there will be no formal services at this time. Memorials can be given to Iowa River Hospice or the Animal Rescue League. Mitchell Family...

Jan 19, 2025

(ESPAÑOL) Julio Jiménez Rodríguez, de 40 años, de Marshalltown, falleció el domingo 19 de enero de 2025 en el Hospital de la Universidad de Iowa en Iowa City, IA.

El velorio se llevará a cabo de 5:00 a 7:00 p.m. el domingo 26 de enero de 2025 en Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Los ritos de...

Jan 18, 2025

Loren “Doug” West, age 86 of Marshalltown, Iowa and formerly of Foley, Alabama, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home in Marshalltown, Iowa on the morning of January 18, 2025.

Funeral services for Doug will be held on Sunday, January 26, 2025 beginning at 2:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in...

Jan 18, 2025

Lois Luaine Whittle-Swope-Brown, 93, of Marshalltown, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services for Lois will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at First Congregational Church in Marshalltown. Visitation will be held prior to the service...

Jan 16, 2025

Kent Geffe, age 67, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on January 16, 2025 in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Per Kent’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. Memorials in Kent’s name may be directed to his family for a later designation. For

additional information or...

Jan 15, 2025

James “Jim” Robert Douds, 76, of Marshalltown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at the Iowa River Hospice House surrounded by his family and after living a rich and full life.

Services for Jim will take place on Saturday, January 25 at 2:00 PM at Mitchell Family Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Tom...

Jan 15, 2025

Clifford Dale Chesick, 86, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Harmony Marshalltown.

Funeral services for Clifford will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service; beginning at 10:00 a.m. Memorials may...

Jan 15, 2025

Dan Brandt, 80, of Marshalltown, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at his home from ALS while under the care of Iowa River Hospice.

Visitation will be held Thursday, January 23 at Mitchell Family Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 24 at...

Jan 12, 2025

Norman A. Waterman, age 87, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on January 12, 2025, at the Iowa River Hospice Home.

Per Norman and his family, cremation rites will be accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home of Marshalltown. In lieu...

Jan 12, 2025

Linda Wolken, age 81 of Marshalltown, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, due to injuries sustained from a car accident.

Born Linda Akins on December 7, 1943, in Marshalltown, the daughter of George “Jack” and Annette (Fulmer) Akins. She graduated from Marshalltown High School in 1962 and then earned her license from cosmetology school....

Jan 9, 2025

Rick Teckenburg, age 71, of Union, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, January 9, 2025.

Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Tuesday, January 14th from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the South Hardin Recreation Area in Union. A Funeral Mass is scheduled for Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at...

Jan 7, 2025

Betty Olive Hartwig, 86, of Colo, Iowa was called home by God on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 with her son by her side at her home.

Betty was born May 19, 1938 in Marshall County, Iowa to parents George and Ida (Selvig) Usken. She graduated from State Center High School. On December 15, 1957, she...

Jan 5, 2025

Steven Buchanan Sr., age 75 of Garwin, Iowa, passed away on the evening of January 5, 2024 at Unity Point Health in Marshalltown.

At this time, cremation rites have been accorded and a Celebration of Life for Steven will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. at the Garwin American Legion Hall. In lieu of flowers,...

Jan 4, 2025

Gayle Lynne Fricke, age 70, of Clemons, passed away on Saturday, January 4th, at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, January 10th, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest in the Riverside Cemetery with full military honors presented by the...

Jan 4, 2025

Clara Estudillo-Fragroso, age 77, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025 in the comfort of her home.

Services for Clara will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2025 beginning at 11:00 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends will be held one hour prior to services....

Jan 3, 2025

Janice W. Carter passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Pensacola, Florida of natural causes at the age of 91. This angel on earth was called home on January 3, 2025. Reunited with the love of her life, Richard L. Carter and the son she lost too soon Rik Carter, her parents George Edward and Naomi Meline Willard...

2025

Sultan "Sully" showed up on our doorstep the 1st day we moved into our house in Marshalltown in May of 2016. Once Sully showed up he let us know he picked us to be his mom and dad and he never wandered off. He was most likely abandoned but we wanted to make sure he didn't have a home before...

2025

In June of this year, my sweet sweet girl Meeka was diagnosed with lung cancer. She developed a cough, which eventually got worse as the tumor took over more of her lung capacity. And strangely enough, at about the same time, her back legs and hips became weaker, enough that I eventually carried her in and out, and around in...