Obituaries

Sep 24, 2024

Ronald “Ron” Smith, 83, of Garwin, Iowa, passed away on the morning of September 24, 2024 surrounded by his loving family at UnityPoint Health Marshalltown.

Memorial services for Ron will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024 beginning at 10:00 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed...

Sep 23, 2024

Kim Ray Ruddick, age 65, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024.

Services for Kim will take place on Monday, September 30 at 10:00 A.M. at New Hope Christian Church with Pastor Mike Herschberger and Pastor Bobby Shomo officiating. He will be laid to rest at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Family and friends...

Sep 23, 2024

Thomas Bernard Novak died on September 23, 2024 after a lengthy battle with depression.

A Family Led Celebration of Life will be held at the Traer Memorial Building on November 3, 2024 from 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home...

Sep 22, 2024

Terry J. Wagner, age 70, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, in the privacy of his home.

Per his wishes and his family, cremation rites will be accorded. No formal services have been scheduled at this time. Memorials in Terry’s name may be directed to the family for a later designation. For additional...

Sep 22, 2024

Cynthia Jordan, 52, of Ames, Iowa and formerly of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away in the comfort of her own home on September 22, 2024.

Per Cynthia’s wishes cremation rites have been accorded and a family led celebration of life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to...

Sep 21, 2024

Beverly "Bev" Spence, 79, of Marshalltown, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024 at the Iowa River Hospice Home.

Services for Bev will take place on Friday, September 27 at 10:30 A.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery. Those in attendance are encouraged to dress in casual attire....

Sep 20, 2024

Ronnie L. Reisinger, 70, of Garwin, Iowa, passed away on the afternoon of Friday, September 20, 2024 at Hansen Family Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Funeral Services for Ronnie will be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 beginning at 11:00 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. A visitation for family and friends...

Sep 19, 2024

Reita Ann Acord, 83, of State Center, Iowa, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024 at the Iowa River Hospice home after a long battle with heart failure.

Services for Reita will take place on Monday, September 23 at 10:30 A.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest at Hillside Cemetery in...

Sep 18, 2024

LaDonna “Kay” Doser, 73, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown.

Memorial services for Kay will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 p.m....

Sep 17, 2024

Phyllis Eggers, 90 of Marshalltown passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at the Iowa River Hospice House.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. at the Bethel Grove Cemetery, rural Albion Iowa. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Phyllis name may be made to Iowa River Hospice or Bethel...

Sep 17, 2024

**UPDATED** Patricia (Pat) R. Parks, 74, of Marshalltown, died on September 17th due to complications during her courageous battle with breast cancer. Her family and friends were at her side at Mary Greeley hospital surrounding her with love when she passed.

Pat was born on October 16th, 1949, to Ralph and Magdalen (Schmitz) Reuter. One...

Sep 16, 2024

Dianna Thies, age 67, of Boone, formerly of Iowa Falls, passed away Monday, September 16th, at the Iowa Methodist Unity Point in Des Moines.

A family led celebration of her life will be held Sunday, September 22, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in Iowa Falls, Iowa at the American Legion located at 709 S. Oak Street....

Sep 14, 2024

Rick DeVolder, 66, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the afternoon of September 14, 2024 in the midst of watching his grandson play football in the comfort of his own home and under the care of Iowa River Hospice.

Private graveside services for Rick will be held. He will be laid to rest at Riverside...

Sep 11, 2024

Rollan “Rollie” George Freel, 92, of Marshalltown, passed away on the morning of Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.

Funeral services for Rollan will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 10:45 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Marshalltown. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m....

Sep 11, 2024

Keith William McDonald

Obituary-Written by Keith McDonald

Keith wrote his obituary; here is what he wanted to share. This is a brief story of the life of Keith McDonald of State Center who passed away September 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Keith was born at home on the farm north of...

Sep 10, 2024

Connie Tribby, 66, of Melbourne, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 in the comfort of her home under the care of Iowa River Hospice. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Memorial services for Connie will take place on Saturday, September 14 at 10:30 A.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. A...

Sep 9, 2024

Sep 8, 2024

Michael John Abbas, 66, of Marshalltown, IA, “went on ahead” on September 8, 2024, at Harmony Rehabilitation and Residential Center in Marshalltown, IA under the care of Suncrest Hospice. Visitation will be on September 12, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. No memorial service will be held. There will be a...

Sep 8, 2024

(Español) María Cecilia Regalado Aguirre, de 52 años, de Marshalltown, Iowa, falleció el 8 de septiembre de 2024 en Iowa River Hospice House, rodeada de su amada familia.

Se invita a familiares y amigos a asistir a una visitación de 5:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m. el jueves 12 de septiembre del 2024, en la Iglesia...

Sep 7, 2024

In Loving Memory of a Life Well-Lived

Maurice E. Manz was born February 6, 1934 to Eli H. and Madge M. (Smith) Manz. He joined his big sister, Ruth. He lived on a farm in the Green Mountain area until he was twelve years-old, then the family moved to the farm Northeast of Albion where...