Obituaries

Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa

Tonya Vanhauen

Tonya Vanhauen

Nov 29, 2017

Tonya Van Hauen, 55, of Twin Acres Campground, Iowa, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 29, 2017. As Tonya requested there will be no services and cremation has been accorded. For condolences or questions please visit: www.mitchellfh.com. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Tonya and her family. Phone 641-844-1234. Tonya Denise Arkland was born in Eldora, Iowa;...

Stephanie Lee

Stephanie Lee

Nov 28, 2017

Stephanie Lee, 67, of Eldora, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 2:00p.m. on Thursday, December 7, 2017, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December, 6, 2017,...

Doug Johnson

Doug Johnson

Nov 27, 2017

After a courageous 3 year battle with cancer, Doug Johnson, 65, of Ramsey, Minnesota passed away Monday, November 27, at the home of his brother Steve, surrounded by family and under the care of Heartland Hospice. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 4, 2017, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Visitation...

Nancy Lee Peshel

Nancy Lee Peshel

Nov 26, 2017

Nancy Lee Peshel, 72, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, November 26, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Following Nancy’ wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a public visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at Mitchell Family Funeral Home where her family will be present to greet friends. Following...

Randolph Allen Braye

Randolph Allen Braye

Nov 25, 2017

Randolph “Randy” Allen Braye of Marshalltown, Iowa, went to his heavenly home on November 25, 2017 at the age of 62. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, November 30th, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. The family would like everyone to honor Randy’s memory by wearing anything Iowa Hawkeye or black and gold to this celebration...

Lanny Ross German

Lanny Ross German

Nov 24, 2017

Lanny R. German, 81, of State Center, Iowa, died on Friday, November 24, 2017 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Funeral services for Lanny will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at Trinity Lutheran Church in State Center, IA, with Rev. Mike Maddick officiating. Public visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on...

Duane  Charles Bulanek

Duane Charles Bulanek

Nov 24, 2017

Duane C. Bulanek, 83, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in his home in Marshalltown on Friday, November 24, 2017. Memorial services for Duane will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at the Marshalltown Evangelical Free Church. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 1, 2017, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family...

Diana Jorpeland

Diana Jorpeland

Nov 24, 2017

Diana Jorpeland, 77, of Melbourne, passed away on Friday night, November 24th, at the Hawkeye Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 1st, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with Pastor Ed Hannahs of the Fellowship Baptist Church officiating. Visitation will be held from 5-7:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Private interment...

Larry Lee Keck

Larry Lee Keck

Nov 22, 2017

Larry L. Keck, 80, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away in the comfort of his home on the morning of November 22, 2017 with his loving family by his side. Funeral services for Larry will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Faith Assembly of God with Pastor Dave Martin and Pastor Jon Keck officiating.  Public...

Janice  Collins

Janice Collins

Nov 20, 2017

Janice Louise Collins, 77, of Green Mountain, Iowa passed away peacefully on Monday morning, November 20, 2017, at the Hawkeye Care Center in Marshalltown. Throughout the last few months, Janice was surrounded by family and friends telling stories, singing, and laughing. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at Gladbrook Chapel United Methodist...

Lori Hout

Lori Hout

Nov 19, 2017

Lori L Rittgers Hout, 61, passed away on November 19, 2017 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. Memorial services for Lori will be held on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will start at 10:30 a.m. A memorial fund has been established in Lori’s name. For more...

Buck Alan Dates

Buck Alan Dates

Nov 19, 2017

Buck Alan Dates passed away on November 19, 2017. Buck was born on May 2, 1934 in Lewistown, PA; the son of Louis and Florence Dates. He grew up in Hollywood, California and graduated in 1951 from Hollywood High School. He then joined the United States Air Force. After basic training he was sent to weather school at the...

Thomas 'Tommy' Brown

Thomas 'Tommy' Brown

Nov 17, 2017

Thomas Tommy Maurice Brown, 78, of State Center, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017 at State Center Specialty Care. Memorial services for Tommy will be held on Monday, November 20, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. at St Paul Lutheran Church in State Center. There will be a visitation and dinner after the service from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m....

Richard Odle

Richard Odle

Nov 16, 2017

Richard Gale Odle, 82, of Eureka, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at Vintage Park in Eureka, Kansas. Funeral services for Rich will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Green Mountain United Church of Christ in Green Mountain. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 24, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00...

Michael Peak

Michael Peak

Nov 15, 2017

Michael Lloyd Peak, 70, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown. Funeral service for Michael will be held on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until service time. Burial will be on Monday, November 20 at 11:00...

Lavern German

Lavern German

Nov 15, 2017

LaVern German, 87, of State Center, departed this earthly life surrounded by his family on the morning of Wednesday, November 15th, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 18th, at Trinity Lutheran Church in State Center with Reverend Mike Maddick officiating. He will be laid to rest at...

Orville Edler

Orville Edler

Nov 14, 2017

Orville Cappy Edler, 95, of Anderson, South Carolina, formerly a longtime resident of State Center, Iowa, passed away at Brookdale of Anderson on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 18, 2017, at St. John Lutheran Church north of State Center. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November...

Carlton Schnathorst

Carlton Schnathorst

Nov 14, 2017

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Kenneth 'Kenny' Ferrin

Kenneth 'Kenny' Ferrin

Nov 11, 2017

Kenneth Kenny Ferrin, 69, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at the Iowa River Hospice Home with his loving family by his side. A public visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 17, 2017 at Mitchell Family Funeral Home where Kennys family will be present to greet friends. In lieu...

Katherine Lucy Buchwald

Katherine Lucy Buchwald

Nov 11, 2017

Katherine Buchwald, longtime Marshalltown resident, most recently of Ames and Story City, departed this earthly life after being here three days short of 96 years. Her life was full of laughter and love and it was time to go see her friends and family above. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 18th, at the Mitchell...