Obituaries

Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa

Fred Franklin

Fred Franklin

Jun 6, 2014

Fred A Franklin, 63, of Marshalltown passed away on June 6, 2014 at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown. Cremation rites have been accorded and a private family viewing was held.

Betty Joy Harrison

Betty Joy Harrison

Jun 6, 2014

Betty Harrison, 76, the devoted longtime director of the Marshalltown Community College Library, died Friday, June 6. Services to celebrate her life will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 14th, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with her family present for visitation. An 11:00 a.m. memorial will follow. She will be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery in...

Robert Ferneau

Robert Ferneau

Jun 6, 2014

The loving smile and laugh of Bob Ferneau, 84, of rural Marshalltown, entered into Heaven on the morning of June 6th, at his home, with family at his side, and while in the care of Iowa River Hospice. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 11th, the 64th Anniversary of Bob and Pearl, at the Mitchell...

Jay Haynes

Jay Haynes

Jun 6, 2014

Jay Haynes, 71, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2014 at Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center. Visitation for Jay will be held from 12:30 1:30 p.m. on Friday, June 13, 2014, at Mitchell Family Funeral Home where Jays family will be present to greet friends. Funeral services for Jay will be held at 1:30 p.m. on...

James ' Jim' Adkins

James ' Jim' Adkins

Jun 5, 2014

James Jim Adkins, 63, of Bluffton, South Carolina passed away June 5, 2014 after a short battle with cancer. Jim was a long time resident of State Center, just moving to South Carolina in January so he could golf all year round. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. at the...

Andrea Klatt Durr

Andrea Klatt Durr

Jun 4, 2014

Andrea Klatt Durr, 61, of Moravia Iowa, formerly of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 after a long battle with polymyositis. Funeral service on Friday, July 11 at 10:30am at St John United Church of Christ in Melbourne with luncheon to follow at the church fellowship hall. Saturday, July 12 from noon until 6 pm, a gathering...

Marjorie 'Mickey' Bachman

Marjorie 'Mickey' Bachman

Jun 2, 2014

Marjorie Mickey Fern Bachman, 83, of Marshalltown passed away on Monday, June 2, 2014, at home. Funeral services for Mickey will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 5, 2014, at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Public visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 4, 2014, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. also at Mitchell Family Funeral...

Beth Ann Smuck

Beth Ann Smuck

Jun 1, 2014

Beth Ann Smuck, 63, of Marshalltown, passed away at home. Private family services for Beth will be held on a later date. Memorials may be directed to Beths family for later designation. For more information please visit www.mitchellfh.com, or call 641-844-1234. The Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Beth and her family. Beth Ann Smuck was born in...

Harold (Tony) Lents

Harold (Tony) Lents

May 31, 2014

Harold I. (Tony) Lents, born May 13, 1939 in Decatur, Illinois, left this earthly home for his eternal home in Heaven on May 31, 2014 at age 75. His passing occurred following a massive stroke. In 1957 he graduated from St. Teresa High School in Decatur, Illinois where he excelled in basketball and baseball. His first year of college...

Burton Gifford

Burton Gifford

May 30, 2014

December 1, 1917 May 30, 2014

Kimberly (Eggleston) Wall

Kimberly (Eggleston) Wall

May 27, 2014

Kimberly Eggleston Wall, 47, of Marshalltown, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, May 27, 2014. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 2, 2014, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one-hour prior to the services. Immediately following, there will be a time of refreshments and fellowship at the funeral home. Memorials...

Baby Salvador Cervantes Jr

Baby Salvador Cervantes Jr

May 26, 2014

Heaven gained a new angel in Salvador Cervantes Jr, who was the son of Salvador and Eva Cervantes. Funeral services for Salvador will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 1, 2014 at Mitchell Family Funeral Home with Pastor Ruben Guzman officiating. He will be laid to rest at Center School cemetery in Marshalltown, Iowa. Memorial contributions may...

Mike J Hauptly

Mike J Hauptly

May 25, 2014

Michael John Hauptly, 51, of Marshalltown, passed away on Sunday May 25, 2014, at Southridge Nursing and Rehab Center under the care of the Iowa River Hospice Home. Memorial services for Mike will be held on Friday, May 30, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Public visitation will be held on Thursday, May...

Arlene 'Rusty' Dillon

Arlene 'Rusty' Dillon

May 25, 2014

Arlene Ruth Dillon, also known as Rusty, has gone to be with her Heavenly Father on May 25, 2014 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Public visitation will be held one hour prior to the service...

Kevin Strickler

Kevin Strickler

May 25, 2014

Kevin Strickler, 49, of Marshalltown, died Sunday evening, May 25th, at his home while in the care of the Iowa River Hospice. Per his wishes, no services will be held. Cremation rites were accorded. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. The Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Kevin and his family. Ph. 641-844-1234. Born on June 30th, 1964, in...

Keith Lutes

Keith Lutes

May 25, 2014

Keith Lutes, 75, of St. James City, Florida, died early Sunday morning, May 25, 2014, the same date he married the love of his life, Bonnie, 41 years prior and now rejoined in Heaven. Graveside funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 29, 2014, at the Prairieview Cemetery at Gilman with Pastor Darren Young of the...

Robert Plunkett

Robert Plunkett

May 21, 2014

Robert Charles Plunkett, 88, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday May 21, 2014, at the Iowa River Hospice Home. Funeral services for Bob will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 26, 2014, at St Marys Catholic Church in Marshalltown. Public visitation will be held on Sunday, May 25, 2014, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. with a...

Robert Lovig

Robert Lovig

May 21, 2014

October 13, 1936 May 21, 2014

Lester Randall

Lester Randall

May 21, 2014

Lester Bud Randall, 98, of Marshalltown, died Wednesday, May 21st at the Southridge Nursing and Rehab Center where he has resided since April of 2009. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 24th, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be one-hour prior. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234. Born Lester Alton Randall on...

Maxine Mae Clough

Maxine Mae Clough

May 20, 2014

Maxine Mae Clough, 87, of Garwin, Iowa, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center. Funeral services for Maxine will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 26, 2014 at Mitchell Family Funeral Home with Pastor Charles Fry officiating. Public visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. on...