Obituaries

Kenneth Earl Dahms

Sep 6, 2024

Kenneth E. Dahms, age 72, of Gladbrook, Iowa passed away on September 6, 2024, at Grundy Care Center under the care of St. Croix Hospice surrounded by his loving family.

Per his wishes and his family, cremation rites will be accorded. No formal services have been scheduled at this time. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has...

Jamisen Leigh Hoopingarner

Sep 6, 2024

Jamisen Leigh Hoopingarner was born in his sleep and went to be with Jesus on the evening of September 6, 2024 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Jamisen on Saturday, September 14, 2024 beginning at 11:00 A.M. at St. Francis of Assisi Parish: St....

Michael Ruth

Sep 4, 2024

Michael “Mike” Ruth, 77, of Marshalltown, Iowa, went to be with his Lord and Savior on the evening of September 4, 2024 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa with his wife at his side.

A family-led service for Mike will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024 beginning at 11:00 A.M. at the...

Harlan Kloppenborg

Sep 4, 2024

Harlan Kloppenborg, age 89 of State Center, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

Visitation will begin at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, with a Vigil Service starting at 4:30 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, September 9, 2024,...

Murdie Fisher

Sep 3, 2024

Murdie Fisher, 81, of Maple Lake, Minnesota and formerly of State Center, Iowa, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, September 3, 2024 in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.

Funeral services for Murdie will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown with burial to follow at...

Kevin Ernest Buresh

Sep 3, 2024

Kevin Ernest Buresh “Birddog”, age 66, of Toledo, Iowa passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 3, 2024.

A funeral service for Kevin is scheduled for Monday, September 9, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation one hour prior to the service. He...

Clarence "Jim" Anderson

Sep 2, 2024

Clarence “Jim” Anderson, age 88, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on September 2, 2024, at Southridge Specialty Care in Marshalltown.

A funeral service for “Jim” is scheduled for Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation one hour prior to the service....

Yvonne "Dianne" Delay

Sep 2, 2024

Yvonne “Dianne” DeLay, 78, of Marshalltown, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024 at Southridge Specialty Care in Marshalltown.

Cremated rites have been accorded and visitation for Dianne will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Memorials may be directed to...

Pamela Hammer

Aug 31, 2024

Pamela Hammer, 79, of Marshalltown passed away on the morning of Saturday, August 31, 2024 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.

Funeral services for Pam will be held on Friday, September 6th, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will be on Thursday, September 5th from 5:00...

John L. Sagar

Aug 29, 2024

John Link Sagar

Date of Birth: December 4, 1931

Date of Passing: August 29, 2024

Obituary: John Link Sagar, age 92, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on August 29, 2024, at home with family. He was born on December 4, 1931, in Webster City, Iowa, to Verla Jean (Stuart) and Theodore...

Thomas "Tom" Pilkington

Aug 28, 2024

Thomas “Tom” Pilkington, 78, previously of Denver, Colorado, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, Iowa under the care of Iowa River Hospice.

Per the wishes of Tom and his family, cremation rites have been accorded. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at...

Ervin J. Oettchen

Aug 26, 2024

Ervin James Oettchen, 92, of Gladbrook, Iowa, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday evening, August 26, 2024, at Westbrook Acres in Gladbrook.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, August 31, 2024, at 10:30 AM at the Green Mountain United Church of Christ. Visitation will be held one hour prior. A Family Graveside Service...

Keri Jo Mccoy

Aug 25, 2024

Keri Jo McCoy, 63, Montour, Iowa passed away Sunday evening, August 25, 2024 at Premier Estates in Toledo in the care and comfort of Hospice Compassus. She was reunited with her beloved husband Mark just in time to celebrate their wedding anniversary together in heaven.

Per the wishes of Keri and her family, cremation rites...

Robert Ray Ralston

Aug 23, 2024

Robert “Bob” Ray Ralston, age 77 of Marshalltown, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids.

Bob was born in Grundy Center on December 7, 1946, the youngest child of Donald R. and Lucille Ralston. He graduated from Beaman Conrad High School and attended the University of Northern Iowa...

Keghun Elijah Borton

Aug 20, 2024

Keghun Elijah Borton, age 17, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, after a tragic motor vehicle accident.

Per the family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A Celebration of Keghun’s Life will be held at 5:00 PM on Friday, August 30, 2024, at Celebration Church, 745 April Street, Waterloo, IA, 50701.

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Jeremy D. Amans

Aug 18, 2024

Jeremy D. Amans, age 33, of Haverhill, Iowa passed away on August 18, 2024, at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo surrounded by his family and many friends.

Per his wishes and his family, cremation rites will be accorded. A family-led celebration of life will be scheduled for a later date. Memorials may be directed to...

Shirley Pennell

Aug 17, 2024

Shirley Pennell, 82, of Marshalltown, passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2024 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.

Graveside services for Shirley will be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Marshalltown. Memorials may be directed to the family. For more information or to send...

David Harrell

Aug 17, 2024

David Pernay Harrell, 87, of Marshalltown, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at UnityPoint Health- St. Luke’s Hospital- Cedar Rapids.

Funeral services for David will take place on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will start one hour prior, beginning at 1:00 p.m. For...

Richard Thill

Aug 16, 2024

Richard “Rick” Thill, 69, of Rhodes, Iowa, passed away on the evening of August 16, 2024 in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his children and under the care of Iowa River Hospice.

Per Rick’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. A family led...

Bonnie Pappas

Aug 16, 2024

Bonnie Pappas, 87, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the morning of Friday, August 16, 2024 with her daughter at her side at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.

Per Bonnie’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to her...