Obituaries

Aug 4, 2024

Charles “Charley” Butcher, 86, lifelong resident of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the morning of August 4, 2024 at the Iowa River Hospice Home.

Charles Arthur Butcher was born September 18, 1937 in Marshalltown, Iowa. He was the son of Ransford and Ida (Ash) Butcher. Charley attended school in Marshalltown, Iowa and graduated from Marshalltown...

Aug 1, 2024

Heather Renee Levis, age 46, of Chariton, Iowa, passed away on August 1, 2024, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center of Des Moines. Heather graciously donated her organs to save the lives of four individuals and improve the lives of many others.

Per her wishes and her family, cremation rites will be accorded. A Celebration of...

Jul 31, 2024

Maynard Johnson Obituary

Maynard Lyell Johnson, 99, passed away from natural causes on July 31, 2024, at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah, IA. Maynard was born March 12, 1925, at the family farm one mile northwest of LeGrand to Lyell and Ursula (Mills) Johnson. He graduated from LeGrand High School in 1942. He served...

Jul 30, 2024

Marcia Jean Hanson, 76, of Cedar Falls and formerly of Marshalltown, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 in the comfort of her home.

A Celebration of Life for Marcia will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will take place one hour prior...

Jul 28, 2024

Henry J. Horstmann, Jr., 90, of Gladbrook, passed away peacefully on July 28th. Public visitation will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2024 from 5-7 p.m. at the Peace United Church of Christ in Gladbrook. His Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, August 2, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. also at the Peace United Church of Christ, with...

Jul 27, 2024

Bruce Calvin Gowdy, age 65, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at the Iowa River Hospice House.

As per his wishes and his family, cremation rites will be accorded. No formal services have been scheduled at this time. Memorials may be directed to the family for a later designation. Mitchell Family...

Jul 26, 2024

Edward Gene Jackson, 89 of Marshalltown, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024, at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown, Iowa.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the First Presbyterian Church at 101 S. Center St. in Marshalltown, Iowa. A visitation for family and friends...

Jul 25, 2024

Donavon Dean Geiken, 82, of Marshalltown, Iowa, returned to the arms of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 25, 2024. He passed away peacefully at The Willows of Marshalltown.

Services for Donavon will take place on Sunday, July 28 at 2:00 P.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown with Pastor Matt Johnson officiating....

Jul 25, 2024

Richard “Rich” Flathers, 63, formerly of Marshalltown and Tokyo, Japan, passed away surrounded by his loving wife and family on July 25, 2024 at Unity Point Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

Services for Rich will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2024 beginning at 10:30 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral...

Jul 24, 2024

Dennis R. Richards, age 79, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.

Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Dennis. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234.

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Jul 22, 2024

Emma Lucille Brooks Richards was born on April 27, 1934, in Quarry, Iowa. She was the youngest of eight daughters born to Guy and Fern Gummert. She grew up in Quarry and attended school there. On August 6, 1950, Emma married Wiley Brooks in Quarry. They spent 53 wonderful years together and lovingly raised their family in Gilman before...

Jul 21, 2024

Ceal S. Biddle Jr. AKA “Kool Aid”, age 67, of Waterloo, Iowa passed away on July 21, 2024, at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown.

A graveside service has been scheduled for Thursday July 25, 2024, at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Adel at 12:30 P.M. Memorials may be directed to the family for a...

Jul 20, 2024

George Nichols, 81, of Seymour, Iowa, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, loving partner and friend, passed away peacefully on the evening of July 20, 2024 at Corydon Specialty Care with his daughter at his side.

George Franklin Nichols was born on October 28, 1942. He was the son of Clifford and Lola (Plumb) Nichols. George...

Jul 19, 2024

Douglas “Doug” Wilkening, 68, of Kellogg, Iowa and formerly of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the evening of Friday, July 19, 2024 in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his loving family.

A celebration of life service for Doug will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. at...

Jul 18, 2024

Milo P. Hala

On July 18th, 2024, Milo Hala took his last breath in the same bedroom he took his very first breath 87 years ago. He peacefully passed away surrounded by his children at home on the family farm. Milo was born to Frank and Sylvia (Kalina) Hala on October 30, 1936, in the...

Jul 17, 2024

MICHAEL KEVIN BOTTS

Michael (“Mike”) Kevin Botts, 68, of Des Moines, Iowa, and formerly of Marshalltown, passed away on July 17, 2024, in Des Moines.

Mike was born on December 4, 1955, in Marshalltown and was the son of Sherman Joseph Botts and Joan Mary (Hausladen) Botts. He grew up in Marshalltown and...

Jul 16, 2024

Thomas Benge, age 84, of Marshalltown, passed away Tuesday, July 16th, at the Grandview Heights in Marshalltown.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, July 22nd, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in the Riverside Cemetery. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com.

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Jul 16, 2024

Rick L. Sawyer, age 71 of Garwin, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.

Per Rick’s wishes, cremation rites have taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 1:00 until 3:00 P.M. at the LeGrand Community Building, followed by...

Jul 13, 2024

Donald (Don) Clingerman, age 92, former Marshalltown area resident, passed away Saturday July 13th, 2024 in Sun City Arizona where he has resided for a number of years.

Born on November 2, 1932, in Marshalltown Iowa, he was the son of Herdon and Francis Clingerman. He received his education and graduated in Marshalltown Ia. He...

Jul 7, 2024

Nancy Ginapp, age 72, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away in the peace and comfort of her home on Sunday, July 7th, 2024.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, July 15th, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. This is the day of her 73rd birthday. Though her passing is a sad...