Obituaries

Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa

Wilma Ruth Vry

Wilma Ruth Vry

Oct 13, 2018

Wilma Ruth Vry, 84, of Marshalltown, passed away on October 13, 2018, at Southridge Specialty Care in Marshalltown, while under the care of Iowa River Hospice. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 4:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Memorials may be directed in Wilma’s name to the...

Donna  Kelly

Donna Kelly

Oct 13, 2018

Donna Kelly (57) departed from this world and went home to be with her Lord and Savior, October 13, 2018, under the care of Iowa River Hospice with her family by her side. Donna fought a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Donna loved spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed shopping, family gatherings and listening to...

Richard "Dick" Watts Sr.

Richard "Dick" Watts Sr.

Oct 12, 2018

Richard “Dick” L. Watts Sr., 80, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Friday, October 12, 2018 at the Iowa River Hospice Home. The family of Dick wanted to express their sincere gratitude toward the wonderful staff at the Hospice Home.  Public visitation for Dick will be held from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at...

Pamela  Kay Kusserow

Pamela Kay Kusserow

Oct 10, 2018

Pamela Kay Kusserow, 55, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away peacefully with her husband and children by her side at the Iowa River Hospice Home. She had a long courageous battle with cancer, but was determined and positive through her journey. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Marshalltown, Iowa at 10:00...

Pastor Mike Maddick

Pastor Mike Maddick

Oct 10, 2018

Pastor Mike Maddick, age 59, of rural State Center, entered into Heaven’s glory on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. Revelations 14:13 Then I heard a voice from heaven say, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.” Funeral...

Patrick  Alan Harrington

Patrick Alan Harrington

Oct 10, 2018

Patrick Alan Harrington passed away on October 10, 2018. Funeral services will be held on October 20, 2018 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. with a public visitation held one hour prior to the services. Memorials may be directed to the family to be designated at a later date. For condolences or questions please visit: www.mitchellfh.com...

Judy Clemens

Judy Clemens

Oct 7, 2018

Judy Clemens 73, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2018, under the wonderful care of the Iowa River Hospice Home with her loving family by her side.   Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Marshalltown. Memorials may be directed to the family to be...

Debra Marie Hodson

Debra Marie Hodson

Oct 7, 2018

Debra Hodson, 61, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on October 7, 2018, at her daughter’s house in Liscomb, Iowa. Memorial services will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, October 12, 2018, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. For condolences or questions please visit: www.mitchellfh.com or...

Paul "Terry" Barnard

Paul "Terry" Barnard

Oct 7, 2018

Paul “Terry” Barnard, 79, of Marshalltown, passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2018 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. Cremation rites will be accorded and there are currently no services scheduled at this time. Memorials may be directed to the family for designation at a later time. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit...

Leona Madolynn Klepinger

Leona Madolynn Klepinger

Oct 6, 2018

After embracing a good life for 97 1/2 years, Leona M. (Minor) Klepinger was surrounded by family and friends on October 6 at Iowa River Hospice House as she entered Heaven, welcomed by her husband and daughter, Marcia. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 19, 2018, at the First United Methodist Church in Marshalltown,...

Barbara "Barb" Ann Frederick

Barbara "Barb" Ann Frederick

Oct 4, 2018

Barbara Ann Frederick, 80, of Marshalltown, Iowa, left her earthly life to join Jesus on the morning of Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Southridge Specialty Care under the care of Care Initiatives Hospice. A public visitation for “Barb” will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 7, 2018 at Mitchell Family Funeral Home.  There will be...

Phyllis Louise Stanley

Phyllis Louise Stanley

Oct 3, 2018

Phyllis Stanley, 71, of rural Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at the Iowa River Hospice Home with her family by her side.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 8,...

John Wayne Paxson

John Wayne Paxson

Oct 3, 2018

John Wayne Paxson, 67, of Melbourne, passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at the VA Central Iowa Health Care System in Des Moines. Cremation rites have been accorded and there are currently no services scheduled. For more info or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for John and...

Robert "Bud" Chandler

Robert "Bud" Chandler

Oct 3, 2018

Robert “Bud” Chandler, 85, of Marshalltown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.  Private family services are currently pending for Bud. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Bud and his family. In lieu of flowers, suggested...

Andrew Zeiner

Andrew Zeiner

Oct 2, 2018

Andrew “Andy” Zeiner, 44, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at the University of Iowa Hospital and clinics.Memorial services will be held Saturday, October 6, 2018 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. followed by a brief memorial service at 5:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may...

Dorothy Porter

Dorothy Porter

Oct 1, 2018

Dorothy Porter, 83, of Marshalltown, made her way out of this life and joined her husband in Heaven on Monday, October 1, 2018 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Funeral services for Dorothy will be held on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at First Friends Church in Marshalltown. Visitation will start one hour prior starting...

Richard  Warnell

Richard Warnell

Sep 30, 2018

Richard “Dick” James Warnell, 74, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines with his entire family by his side. A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2018, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home, starting at 1:00 p.m. and lasting until 3:00 p.m. During that time, the family has requested friends...

Kenneth  Callen

Kenneth Callen

Sep 29, 2018

Kenneth E. Callen passed on September 29th, 2018, at Marshalltown Hospice after suffering a stroke on September 23rd.  Ken was born October 23rd, 1949, in Marshalltown, the only child of Clyde and Hellen Callen. He graduated from MHS Class of 1967. Ken was a bowler, part of the original Crew Lane Kids. Ken attended MCC and was drafted into...

Dorene  Hinmon

Dorene Hinmon

Sep 28, 2018

Dorene Kay (Detrich) Hinmon passed away on Friday, September 28, 2018 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. Staying true to Dorene’s wishes no funeral services will be held at this time. For condolences please feel free to contact www.Mitchellfh.com or call (641)-844-1234. The Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Dorene and her family.  Dorene was brought into...

Sharon  Rae Klosterman

Sharon Rae Klosterman

Sep 27, 2018

Sharon Rae (Dannen) Klosterman, 76, of Eldora passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Staying true to her wishes no funeral services will be held at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to the family to be used at a later date once a fund has been established. The Mitchell Family...